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Hunter Valley · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1929

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Newcastle Show Second Day Opens in Showery Weather. Horse and Cattle Awards. NEWCASTLE

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 20 February 1929 · page 4

Showery weather prevailed for the second day of the Newcastle Show. The final preparations for the…

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Show Entries

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 21 February 1929 · page 6

The work of tabulating the entries for Maitland Show is proceeding, but this cannot be completed until entries made at Newcastle to-day from…

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Newcastle Show Official Opening Performed by Governor-General. NEWCASTLE

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 21 February 1929 · page 7

The third day of the Newcastle Show attracted a very large attendance. A public holiday had been proclaimed, and…

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Newcastle Show Rain Affects Attendance Big Falling Off in Gate Takings. NEWCASTLE

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 21 February 1929 · page 5

The attendance at the Newcastle Show on Wednesday—Family Day, was considerably affected by the weather conditions. Shortly before…

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Arne Borg Carnival

Singleton Argus · Friday 22 February 1929 · page 6

At the conclusion of the special meeting of the Municipal Council last night, the Council discussed fully the question of charges for admission to…

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Cessnock Show

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 22 February 1929 · page 9

Entries for the Cessnock Show close to-morrow (Saturday). The office will be open all day to receive entries. The office is situated in…

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Maitland Show

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 22 February 1929 · page 4

The Maitland Show will open on Wednesday next, and, with a continuance of the present fine weather, a successful exhibtion is assured. One…

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Quirindi Show

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 22 February 1929 · page 2

In this issue the secretary of the above show (Geo. Curtis) advertises the closing of entries on February 28. The exhibition will be held on March…

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Show Railway Arrangements

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 22 February 1929 · page 4

In connection with the Maitland Show, to be held from February 27 to March 2, the Hallway Department has arranged for a special train to be…

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Newcastle Show Dairy Produce

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 22 February 1929 · page 4

Following is the result of the judging in the dairy produce classes at Newcastle show. It will be noticed that Singleton factory secured the…

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West Maitland Show. Railway Arrangements

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 22 February 1929 · page 2

Railway arrangements in connection with the West Maitland Show, to be held from February 27 to March 2, provide for the issue of tickets at the…

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Merriwa Show. Appointment of Judges

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 22 February 1929 · page 1

At the meeting of the committee of the Merriwa A. P. and H. Association, hold on Saturday last, it was decided to approach the following persons and…

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Newcastle Show District Exhibits Mitchell's Flat Wins

Singleton Argus · Friday 22 February 1929 · page 5

Mr W. C. Peak, President of the Toowoomba Royal Agricultural Society, judged the two trophies in the district agricultural exhibit competition at…

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Show Sporting Events Fine Team of Horses

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 22 February 1929 · page 7

Mr. Bill Brown, secretary of the Cessnock Show, visited the Newcastle "Show yesterday and was successful in securing the finest teams…

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Charity Carnival Small Profit for T.B. Settlement Fund. Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 22 February 1929 · page 5

At Globe Council last night, the Mayor, Alderman Walsh, stated that although the takings at a carnival in Jubilee Park, in aid of the Picton…

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Big Carnival-small Profit Takings Exceed £1000. T.b. Sufferers Get £45

Singleton Argus · Friday 22 February 1929 · page 6

At the Glebe Council last night, the Mayor (Alderman Walsh), stated that although the takings at the carnival in Jubilee Park, in aid of the Picton…

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The Singleton Argus FRIDAY, 22nd FEBRUARY, 1929. LOCAL & General News Quirindi Show

Singleton Argus · Friday 22 February 1929 · page 6

The annual show of the Quirindi P. arid H. Association will be held On March 12, 13, and 14, and entries close on Thursday, February 28. Schedules…

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A Unique Test Cars Tilted to Show Their Low Centre of Gravity

The Scone Advocate · Friday 22 February 1929 · page 4

In and around all the capital cities of Australia, and more especially on the country roads, to every motorist there conies the time when, forced on…

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Exhibition and Sale of Work

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 23 February 1929 · page 6

An exhibition and sale of work will be conducted in the Town Hall, West Maitland, on May 29, 30, and 31, by the ladles of St. Mary's…

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British Industries Fair at White City. London, Feb. 17

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 23 February 1929 · page 2

There will be no ceromony when the British Industries Fair begins tomorrow at White City, London, and Castle Bromwich, Birmingham. In…

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