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Hunter Valley · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1929

865 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 11 of 44

Champion Axeman Best in Commonwealth Will Compete at Show

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 5 March 1929 · page 5

The woodehopping events at the Cessnock Show will he a feature this year. The entries for these events, which will take place on Friday and…

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The Show Committee Meeting Premier Cannot Accept Invitation—Sir Samuel Hordern Invited

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 5 March 1929 · page 1

A meeting of the above was held on Friday afternoon last. Mr. J. M. Campbell (president) was in the chair. Others present were:—Messrs. C. S…

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The Coming Show

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 6 March 1929 · page 3

The Premier, Mr. Bavin, having informed the committee of the Upper Hunter P. and A. Association that he will not be able to attend the…

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Cessnock Show. Opening Day. Entries Show Big Increase. Cessnock

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 6 March 1929 · page 4

The sixth annual show of the Cessnock and District Agricultural Association opened to-day in fine and warm weather. The catalogue shows an increase of just over 300…

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Interesting Exhibition

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 7 March 1929 · page 4

W. Butler and Sons' exhibit at the recent Maitland Show, consisted of a line display of Alfa-Laval separators and cream cans, for which…

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Cessnock Show Favoured with Ideal Weather. Chief Judging Day. CESSNOCK

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 7 March 1929 · page 4

The weather for the second day of Gessnock's annual show was beautifully fine and cool. To-day was the principal…

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Cessnock Show. the Horse Section. Poultry Makes Good Display. the Awards

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 7 March 1929 · page 2

The Cessnock Show, which opened yesterday, is classed this year as one of four days, although on the first day, very little judging was done. The association is unfortunate in…

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Swimming Carnival

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 8 March 1929 · page 2

Readers are again reminded that the big swimming carnival in aid of the School of Arts and the Mascot Tennis Club, will be held at Mackay's…

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Gresford Show

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 8 March 1929 · page 4

At a special committee meeting of the Greford District Agricultural Society, held on March 2, it was decidde to include trotting in the…

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Muswellbrook Show Railway Arrangements

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 8 March 1929 · page 4

Railway arrangements in connection with the Muswellbrook Show to be held on March 19, 20, and 21, provide for the issue of return tickets at…

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Newcastle Show. the Financial Result

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 8 March 1929 · page 3

The committee of Newcastle Agricultural, Horticultural, and Industrial Association met on Wednesday night. Mr. E. J. Dann, the Secretary…

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Cessnock Show. the Official Opening. Additional Awards

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 8 March 1929 · page 2

The Cessnock Show was officially opened yesterday afternoon by Mr. J. Ryan, M.L.C., Honorary Minister. Beautiful weather prevailed and there was an excellent attendance. The gate receipts for the day were £227…

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At the Show's Side shows. Great Attractions

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 8 March 1929 · page 5

The side shows at the Cessnoek District Show arc great attractions. Side shows do much to make for the success of a show. A visit…

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Nearly 2000 Entries. for Upper Hunter Show

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 8 March 1929 · page 1

Nearly 2000 entries have been received for the Upper Hunter Show to he held at Muswellbrook on the 19th., 20th. and 21st. inst…

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Jimmy Sharman's New Show Local Rivals to Meet

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 8 March 1929 · page 5

[?] goes without saying this great showman is providing his multitude of patrons with some excellent boxing and wresting matches at the…

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Big Show "Gate" Despite Industrial Depression. YESTERDAY £227 YESTERDAY

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 8 March 1929 · page 1

Contrary to the expectations of many, the coal hold-up and consequent depression has not had the effect of keeping people away from…

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

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 8 March 1929 · page 5

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

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Cessnock's 6th Annual Show Fine Array of Exhibits and Large Crowds Mr. J. Ryan, M.L.C. Performs Official Opening Yesterday's Gate Amounted to £227

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 8 March 1929 · page 3

Glorious weather favored the opening of the Cessnock and District Agricultural Association's sixth annual show on Wednesday. Verdantly green, as a result of the recent rains, the showground looked a picture Old Sol shone warmly, but his beams made the scene one of entrancing brightness…

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Gloucester Show

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 9 March 1929 · page 3

The committee of the Gloucester A., H., and P. Society unanimously decided to go on with the show. Although produce will not be up to last…

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The Coming Show

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 9 March 1929 · page 7

The Premier, Mr. Bavin, having informed the committee of the Upper Hunter P. and A. Ass[?] that he will not be able to attend the…

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