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Hunter Valley · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1928

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Speed, Thrills and Fast Times at Cessnock Show

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 7 February 1928 · page 5

In connection with the forthcoming Cessnock Show, a grand speedway will be held on Saturday night, 18th instant…

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Royal Easter Show

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 8 February 1928 · page 4

The Royal Agricultural Association of New South Wales will conduct its Royal Easter Show on Moore Park. Sydney, from April 2 to 11…

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New Rents Act. Landlords to Get Fair Deal

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 8 February 1928 · page 3

The Minister for Justice, Mr. Lee, has almost completed a draft of the new Fair Rents Act, which will be submitted to Cabinet shortly…

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Bowling Carnival Country Players in Sydney

Singleton Argus · Thursday 9 February 1928 · page 2

As mentioned in last issue, the fifth annual country bowling carnival was commenced in Sydney on Monday. The entries constituted a record…

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Surf Carnival

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 10 February 1928 · page 4

The annual surf carnival, conducted, by the Newcastle Surf Club, will be held on the Newcastle beach on Saturday. It is regarded as one of…

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Show Entries

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 10 February 1928 · page 4

Entries for all pavilion sections, horse and cattle classes for Maitland Show close on Monday next. Those for trotting, hunting, and…

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Maitland Show

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 10 February 1928 · page 4

There should be a good display in the hackney classes at the Maitland Show. In addition to a good local entry, there will he many from the…

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Newcastle Show

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 10 February 1928 · page 2

Newcastle Show will commence on February 21 and this year it promises to eclipse all previous records. A gala week has been organised and…

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Gresford Show

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 10 February 1928 · page 2

Mr. Russell Brown of Gresford, Secretary to the Paterson and Allyn rivers Show was in Dungog on Tuesday completing arrangements…

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Rowing. Maitland Club's Carnival

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 10 February 1928 · page 5

The West Maitland Rowing Club proposes to conduct a regatta and acquatic carnival on Walsh Park, West Maitland, on Saturday, Feb…

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Cycling Carnival Handicaps. One Mile Professional Handicap

Cessnock Express and Mining and Farming Representative · Friday 10 February 1928 · page 5

First heat: H. Barber 180yds W. Jack 185, W. Wheatman 190. G. Crossdale 190, J. Love 190, Halverson 190, C. Needs 200, W. Harden 200, W…

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Girl Glass Blower Miss Mae Kingsley's Astounding Exhibition

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 10 February 1928 · page 10

Miss Mac Kingrsley, who is claimed to be the world's only glass Mower, will visit Cessnock during the show next week and will give unique…

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Big Cycling Carnival To-morrow. Thrilling Racing Anticipated

Cessnock Express and Mining and Farming Representative · Friday 10 February 1928 · page 5

The combined cycling bodies of Cessnock expect to stage absolutely the best cycling carnival ever held locally, on their new banked track at…

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Girl Glass Blower. Miss Mae Kingsley. An Astounding Exhibition

Cessnock Express and Mining and Farming Representative · Friday 10 February 1928 · page 3

Miss Mae Kingsley, who is claimed to be the world’s only girl glass blower, will visit Cessnock during the next week and will give unique…

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Wrestling. Two Game Goliaths. Limutkin Defeats Kentel. Dull Exhibition

Cessnock Express and Mining and Farming Representative · Friday 10 February 1928 · page 2

When two men of giant stature oppose each other it is popularly believed that the contest will provide something fierce and…

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“Our Show !” Citizens Should Rally in Support

Cessnock Express and Mining and Farming Representative · Friday 10 February 1928 · page 5

Preparatory work is going on space at the local showground. Everything is expected to be in order by Thursday next, the…

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CYCLING Combined Carnival on Cessnock Park. Opening of New Track

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 10 February 1928 · page 7

To-morrow (Saturday) will be a gala day flor the cyclists of Cessnock. Amateurs and professionals have confined together in staging a…

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Cessnock Show

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 11 February 1928 · page 4

Cessnock Show will be held on Thursday, Friday and Saturday next, Feb. 16, 17, and 18. Splendid entries have been received. In addition…

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New Picture Show

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 11 February 1928 · page 3

The manager of the Denman Memorial Theatre, Mr. H. S. H. Rubie opened his picture show to a crowded house. The pictures shown…

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New Rents Act Landlords to Get Fair Deai

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 11 February 1928 · page 3

The Minister for Justice, Mr. Lee, has almost completed a draft of the new, Fair Rents Act, which will be submitted to Cabinet shortly…

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