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Hunter Valley · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1929

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Royal Show. Revision of Schedule

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 3 August 1929 · page 8

Mr. T. J, Hossing, Vice-President, presided over the monthly. meeting of the Council, at which the recommendations of the various seetional…

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Flower Show and Cookery Competition

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 3 August 1929 · page 6

A spring flower show and cookery competition will be held in the East Maitland Literary Institute, East Maitland, on August 27, 1929…

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Hospital Carnival

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 6 August 1929 · page 2

Says the "Aberdeen Advance":— The public of Aberdeen and the committee of Muswellbrook Hospital held a meeting some few weeks back…

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Presbyterian Fair. REALISES £240

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 6 August 1929 · page 2

The annual Fair, held in the Olympia Theatre, on Thursday last in the interests of St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Scone, will go down in history…

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LOCAL & GENERAL Singleton Show

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 6 August 1929 · page 4

The Singleton Show will be held on September 18, 19, and 20. Schedules may be obtained on application to the secretary, Mr. J. T. McMahon…

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Fair and Spring Flower Show

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 8 August 1929 · page 4

A fancy fair, spring flower show, and cooking competition will be held in the Literary Institute East Maitland, on Tuesday, August 27…

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To Show Cause 'Labour Daily' Comment. Crown Acts. SYDNEY

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 8 August 1929 · page 5

In the Full Court to-day, Mr. Lamb, K.C., on behalf of the Attorney-General, applied for a rule nisi calling upon the "Labour Daily,…

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Local and General Singleton Show

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 9 August 1929 · page 2

Singieton's 1929 show will be held on 18th, 19th and 20th September. Schedules which include big sports programme, may be had on…

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To Show Cause 'Labour Daily' Comment. Crown Acts. SYDNEY

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 10 August 1929 · page 5

In the Full Court to-day, Mr. Lamb, K.C., on behalf of the Attorney-General, applied for a rule nisi calling upon the "Labour Daily…

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Quirindi Polo Carnival Presentation of Trophies. Scone's Day Out

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 13 August 1929 · page 2

After the Cup final, won by Scone from Ohio, at the Quirindi carnival, on Thursday last, the presentation of trophies took place (says the…

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Night Sports on Show Ground

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 14 August 1929 · page 4

At a meeting of the H.R.A. and H. Association committee last evening, it was decided to commence organising for a programme of…

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Brisbane Show. Two Records Established. Great Array of Dairy Cattle

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 14 August 1929 · page 2

Two world's records were established at the second day of the Royal National Show, Brisbane, which was again favoured with beautiful weather…

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Cummings Beats Crawford in Exhibition Game

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 15 August 1929 · page 5

The Queensland lawn Tennis Associations August carnival commenced on Wednesday, the principal game being an exhibition match between R. O…

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Record Receipts. Brisbane Show Takings

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 15 August 1929 · page 8

The attendance at the Brisbane Exhibition on Wednesday, including the evening session, numbered 95,986, and the total takings were £6531. Up to…

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To Show Cause Alleged Contempt of Court. Action Against Newspaper SYDNEY

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 15 August 1929 · page 7

The Fall Court to-day, on the application of Dr. Evatt, granted a rule nisi calling on the "Sydney Morning Herald…

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Agricultural Society Meeting of Council

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 16 August 1929 · page 2

A meeting of the Council of the Hunter River Agricultural and Horticultural Association was hold in the High-street office lust evening. The…

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The Spring Carnival

The Scone Advocate · Friday 16 August 1929 · page 2

The discussions on the Epsom and Metropolitan during the week were quiet compared with the business recorded at previous settlings over the…

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LOCAL & GENERAL Fancy Fair

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 17 August 1929 · page 6

A fancy fair and cookery competition will be held in the Literary institute, Bast Maitland, on Tuesday, August 27. Schedules will be…

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Little Space British Industries Fair. London, Aug. 16

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 17 August 1929 · page 7

The Department of Overseas Trade announces that the total space applied for in the London, section of the British Industries Fair which is to be held…

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Record Receipts. Brisbane Show Takings

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 17 August 1929 · page 8

The attendance at the Brisbane Exhibition on Wednesday including the evening session, numbered 95,998, and the total takings were £[?]31. Up to…

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