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Hunter Valley · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1929

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Post Office and Second Day of Show

Singleton Argus · Monday 16 September 1929 · page 2

On Thursday next, the second day of the annual show, the Post Office will be open from 9 to 10 a.m. only. There will be one delivery by postmen, viz, in…

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Show Committee

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 17 September 1929 · page 1

In the report of the annual meeting of the Show, the names of the guarantors, Messrs. W. Jupp, M. Smith, L. S. Lee, A. L. Richardson…

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Singleton Show District's Sixtieth Exhibition A Great Display

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 18 September 1929 · page 2

The sixtieth annual show of the Northern Agricultural Association was opened to-day in ideal spring weather. A summary of the various Sections reveals a fine display of horses and cattle generally; few entries in sheep an[?] pigs; a collection of…

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Singleton Show Champion Awards

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 18 September 1929 · page 5

The championships in Illwarra cattle were awarded as follow:—Cow. P. A. Houston, Reserve, Bert Ball, Champion bull, E. S. Bigg, Reserve,…

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Singleton Show an Auspicious Opening. Entries Larger Than Last Year. Singleton

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 18 September 1929 · page 4

The sixtieth annual show of the Northern Agricultural Association opened to-day in fine weather. The entries totalled over 3300, the number being 200 more than last year. There were fewer horses, although the number of saddle classes…

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Singleton Show. the Second Day. Official Opening. Singleton

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 19 September 1929 · page 4

Fine weather again prevailed for the second day of the Singleton Show and there was a good attendance. The official opening…

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Singletons Annual Exhibition Increase in Entries. Improvement in Dairy Cattle. Attractive Pavilion Displays

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 19 September 1929 · page 6

The Singleton show opened yesterday with an increase of 200 entries over last year's total. There is at falling off in horses, but dairy cattle are better. Jerseys, Illawarras and milking Shorthorns were well repesented. Herefords were the best of the beef…

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Singleton Show Great Display of Exhibits Fine Carnival Scene

Singleton Argus · Friday 20 September 1929 · page 8

Yesterday, the second and principal day of the Northern Agricultural Association's 60th show, was favoured hy perfect weather; and in spite of the depression in the mining towns, the attendance was very large…

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Singleton Show

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 20 September 1929 · page 2

Ideal weather conditions prevailed for the Singleton Show which was hold on Wednesday, Thursday and again to-day. Muswellbrook stores, Government…

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Show Awards HORSES

Singleton Argus · Friday 20 September 1929 · page 10

Blood.—Stallion, four years and over, Edward Bower's Sylkendia 1. Brood mare, four years and over, W. F. M'Donald's Amina 1, Jas. M'Crowe's…

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Show Awards Pigeons

Singleton Argus · Friday 20 September 1929 · page 1

Fantail, any color, Frank Austin, Jun., 1 Drngoon, London blue, cock, J. S. Willaims 1, A. Sanders 2. Dragoon, London, blue, hen, A. Sanders 1 and 2…

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Show Awards Industries

Singleton Argus · Friday 20 September 1929 · page 7

Sub-section A: PICKLES, SAUCES, BAKERS' BREAD.—Red pickled cabbage, Mrs C. Lambert 1, Miss M. Badior 2. Mustard pickles, Miss M. Badior…

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Show Awards SHEEP

Singleton Argus · Friday 20 September 1929 · page 4

Fine Wool Merinos.—Ewe, 6-tooth and over, T. H. M. Purvis 1 and champion. Medium Wool Merinos.—Ram, 6-tooth…

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Dungog Speedway Saturday's Carnival. Big Entries

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 20 September 1929 · page 2

The stage is set for the big speedway carnival at Dungog on Saturday next. The following riders have nominated and have guaranteed to…

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Show Committee. Annual Meeting on

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 20 September 1929 · page 1

The annual meeting of the Upper Hunter P. and A. Association will take place at the showground on Monday next at 3 p.m…

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Singleton Show. Official Opening. a Large Attendance

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 20 September 1929 · page 6

The second day of the Singleton Show attracted a large attendance. The receipts yesterday were only £40 below those of the…

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Third Show Day Sports Held in Glorious Weather

Singleton Argus · Friday 20 September 1929 · page 9

For the third day in succession, conditions were perfect at the showground to-day; and, being another half-holiday in town, the…

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Show Awards Plain Needlework—school Children Sub-section A.—Open to Girls not exceeding 15 years

Singleton Argus · Friday 20 September 1929 · page 2

Night dress, Dell Thompson 1, Elsie Stornb[?][?]k 2. Half dozen hand worked afternoon tea serviettes, Mavis Moore 1. Jumper, Eunice Uren 1…

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Soccer People Show Good Sportmanship Will Not Clash with Rugby Competition. Amicable Agreement Reached at Conference

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 20 September 1929 · page 1

The threatened clash, in Sunday matches, between Soccer and Rugby teams has been obviated. In a spirit of good sportsmanship, at a conference on Tuesday night, tHe Soccer representatives intimated that they would waive their proposed Charity Cup…

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Spring Garden Fair

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 21 September 1929 · page 6

Under the auspices of St. Paul'o Women's Guild, a Spring Garden Pair will be hold in St. Paul's Parish Hall, on Wednesday and Thursday,…

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