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Hunter Valley · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1927

1,075 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 38 of 54

Carnival at Scone

Singleton Argus · Thursday 8 September 1927 · page 2

The Northern Commercial Travellers Carnival at Seone on Monday, in aid of the Scott Memorial Hospital, was a great success. It is estimated that…

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Methodist Spring Fair Well Attended Opening

Singleton Argus · Thursday 8 September 1927 · page 3

The annual Spring Fair of the Singleton Methodist Church was opened on Tuesday afternoon by the Mayor, Alderman G. S. O'Halloran. There was a…

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Methodist Spring Fair

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 9 September 1927 · page 2

This event will be held in the new School Hall on Wednesday and Thursday next finishing with a concert on Friday night. The fair will…

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Macdonald's Wonder Show

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 9 September 1927 · page 4

One of the most elaborate [?]trical organisation that has visited Maitland is McDonald's Wonder Show, which opens at the Catholic…

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The Carnival. Biggest Day in History of Scone. Wonderful Procession. "Queen of the Day" : MRS. P. McGRUDER. Commercials Make Merry. Queen Competition £1314, CONCERT £125, BALL £100. Gross Receipts Over £1600

The Scone Advocate · Friday 9 September 1927 · page 2

The Citizens-Northern Commercial Travellers' Carnival, held in Scone on Saturday and Monday last, was easily the most successful function ever held in the district. A spectacular procession, upwards of. a mile in length, was the outstanding…

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Methodist Spring Fair

Singleton Argus · Saturday 10 September 1927 · page 4
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The Spring Fair of the Singleton Methodist Church was brought to a successful conclusion on Thursday evening, when the Rev. D. Weatherall…

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Spring Fair. Singleton Methodists.civic Opening

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 10 September 1927 · page 7

The annual spring Fair of the Singleton Methodist Church was opened on Tuesday afternoon by the Mayor (Alderman G.S.O'Halloran)…

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The Wonder Show

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 10 September 1927 · page 4

Mr. Jack McDonald's World's Wonder Show will open at the Catholic Hall on Tuesday and Wednesday next, with an after school matinee…

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Scone Carnival. a Great Success

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 10 September 1927 · page 3

The annual Northern Commercial Travellers' and Scene Citizens' Carnival proved a great success. The procession through the streets was…

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Maitland Refuses Show Holiday

Singleton Argus · Saturday 10 September 1927 · page 4

A request to have the second day of the Singleton Show declared a public holiday, at West Maitland was rejected by the Municipal Council…

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Dungog. Speedway Carnival. a Representative Meeting

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 10 September 1927 · page 2

A spcedway carnival, promoted by Dungog Motor Cycle Club, was held in aid of Dungog Hospital. The takings at the gate amounted to £45…

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Latest From the Show Secretary

Singleton Argus · Saturday 10 September 1927 · page 4

Mr J. T. M'Mahon, Secretary of the N.A. Association, would be a good candidate for a, "Busient Man" competition, if such were held. He informs…

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Agricultural Exhibit Maitland to Enter at Next Show

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 10 September 1927 · page 7

A public meeting was held in the office of the Hunter River Agricultural and Horticultural Association last evening to make preliminary…

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District News Letters. Singleton. Sale of Show Privileges

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 10 September 1927 · page 7

The sale of the rights of the various booths and refreshment rooms and stalls at the forthcoming Show realised £3 more…

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The World's Wonder Show

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 12 September 1927 · page 4

Tomorrow (Tuesday) evening; in the Catholic Hall Jack McDonald's Wonder Show will give its initial performance, with a special matinee on…

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Electrocuted. Death of Picture Show Operator

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 12 September 1927 · page 2

K. Morrison (1[?]) Assistant operator at the, Coronation Theatre, Cleveland Street, Redfern was electrocuted on Sunday…

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Methodist Fair

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 13 September 1927 · page 2

The Methodist Fair to be held on Wednesday and Thursday next, will be opened at 3 o'clock on Wednesday by the Mayor, Mr. J. A. Jones…

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The World's Wonder. Show

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 13 September 1927 · page 4

To-night, in the Catholic Hall, Mr. Jack McDonald will present his World's Wonder Show. Most of the wonder acts on the programme, have…

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St. Leon's Circus and Wild Animal Show

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 13 September 1927 · page 6

The well known combination St. Leon's Circus will appear in Cessnock on Friday and Saturday, September 16th and 17th, featuring Afri Rander…

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