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Hawkesbury (Windsor & Richmond) · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1939

46 stories in Hawkesbury (Windsor & Richmond)'s papers · page 1 of 3

Show Schedule This Year's Revisions Adopted by Council

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 6 January 1939 · page 2

ONE of the most important matters awaiting the consideration of the council of the Hawkesbury District, Agricultural Association at its last meeting (reported in our…

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Show Cattle T.b. Certificates Required by Many Societies

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 13 January 1939 · page 6

IN view of the recent discussions by the council of the Hawkesbury District Agricultural Association on the much-vexed question as to whether only certified T.B…

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Show Cattle and T.b. Restrictions Railway Assistance Sought

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 20 January 1939 · page 12

FURTHER to discussions by the Hawkesbury District Agricultural Association relative to the exclusion or otherwise, as exhibits at future shows, of cattle which…

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Special Trains for Show Ten Trains—gross Earnings 2 16 6 Department to Review the Service

Hawkesbury Herald · Thursday 26 January 1939 · page 2

The Department of Railways, in a letter to the secretary of the Hawkesbury District Agricultural Association, stated its intention of…

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Show Council Reaches Decision Regarding Cattle Exhibits See Page 8. Cattle Exhibits Show Council's Decision None on

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 27 January 1939 · page 1

CONTINUING a discussion adjourned from the last meeting when the council of the Hawkesbury District Agricultural Association voted evenly on the question as to…

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Show Council Effort for Extra Finance Holding of Ball Decided Councillor's Resignation

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 27 January 1939 · page 5

CLAIMING that it would be necessary to raise additional funds from some source other than the show, the council of the Hawkesbury District…

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Threatened Milk Stoppage Stirs Up Hornets Nest Indignation Aroused Milk Windsor Meeting Demands Fair Treatment Trenchant Criticism of Act's Limitations

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 10 February 1939 · page 1

GOADED into action by what they considered as grossly unfair treatment by the Milk Board or its agents last week, when they were informed at absurdly short notice that there would be two complete days' stoppage of deliveries, and this position was only partially alleviated by prompt and forceful…

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Show Council Governor to Open Exhibition Show Ball to Be Held New Councillor Elected

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 24 February 1939 · page 12

THE pleasing news that His Excellency the Governor, Lord Wakehurst, has consented to attend and officially open this year's Hawkesbury Show…

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Show Council Monthly Meeting Prepares for 1939 Exhibition Tenders for Rights Accepted Additions to Schedule

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 24 March 1939 · page 1

WHAT may be the last meeting of the council of the Hawkesbury District Agricultural Association before the 1939 show, in view of the possibility of there…

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The Regent "Straight, Place and Show"

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 24 March 1939 · page 8

Damon has those Ritzes on the Runyon! In other, and more sober, words, this means that the daffy Ritz Brothers are starred in Damon Runyon's "Straight, Place' and…

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Splendid Effort Pitt Town Scotch Fair Opened by Local Member

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 7 April 1939 · page 7

PERHAPS no more concrete or pleasing evidence of the remarkable recuperative powers which have made the fertile Hawkesbury so justly famous…

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Hawkesbury Show Entries Close This Saturday Opportunity for Everyone

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 14 April 1939 · page 4

WITH 765 classes, and £1,000 prize money the Hawkesbury Show this year set down for May 4, 5 and 6, promises worthy to uphold the best traditions of its long line…

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Fine Effort Lower Portland Flower Show Methodist Folk's Success

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 21 April 1939 · page 6

CONTAINING an array of produce and handiwork which was eloquent testimony of the fertility of the district and ability of its residents, and standing in a setting…

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Show Ball Opens Hawkesbury Social Season Proves Brilliant Success

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 28 April 1939 · page 10

WITH all its ostentation and gaiety, the official district dancing season for 1939 was ushered in under very auspicious circumstances on Tuesday…

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Two Records Established by Show Entries Excellent Ring Programme

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 28 April 1939 · page 12

WHEN it is considered that the entries received for the 1939 Hawkesbury Show, to take place on Thursday, Friday and Saturday of next week, establish two new…

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Show Begins Excellent Entertainment Offered Record Entries

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 5 May 1939 · page 4

A BEEHIVE at peak-hour traffic'was the mental image suggested by a visit to the showground this (Thursday) morning, When one became involved in a veritable fury of…

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Hawkesbury Show, This Thursday, Friday and Saturday Fire Tragedy Lengthy Inquiry at Windsor Coroner Commits Vineyard Man for Trial Held Responsible for Fatal Outbreak

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 5 May 1939 · page 1

A RATHER sensational saquel to a day which, since its tragic advent, has become known as one of the darkest chapters in the history of the Hawkesbury, was heard at the "Windsor Court House on Tuesday, when the Hawkelsbury District Coroner, Mr. H. S. Johnston, J.P., conducted a Coronial Inquiry…

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Show Dance Happy Windsor Function R.c. Funds Benefit

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 12 May 1939 · page 13

LOOKED forward to by district dancing enthusiasts with. almost the same eagerness as the local farming community await the advent of the Hawkesbury show, the…

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In the Ring Sporting Events at the Show Excellent Programme

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 12 May 1939 · page 14

"REPLETE with interest from the first to the last item, with certain of the entries setting new records for the association, and providing a number of…

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Show Opening Governor Offers Best Wishes in Performing Official Ceremony Attendance Appreciated

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 12 May 1939 · page 3

THE unique national significance of the Hawkesbury River settlements and the significant part this rich district— aptly termed the cradle of Australia's…

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