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Hunter Valley · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1930

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Is a Sandwich a Cake? Kempsey Show Problem

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 23 May 1930 · page 3

Mr. S. J. Buttsworth, of Bellila bopinni, wrote to last week's committee meeting of the Kempsey Show Society, protesting against an alter…

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Rodeo and Sports Carnival at Abermain

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 27 May 1930 · page 2

The rodeo andn novelty sports carnival, organised by the Abermain Welfare Committee, was held in Livingstone's paddock. Abermain…

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Big Skating Carnival. To-morrow Night

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 27 May 1930 · page 2

That popular rendezvous, the Pavilion, Skating Kink, will be the scene of thrilling contests on Wednesday evening, when the big fancy dress carnival…

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Village Fair. Successful Effort at Woodville

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 28 May 1930 · page 7

A very successful village fair was held in the Woodville School of Arts, in aid of the funds of the Institute. A number of Maitland…

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C.w.a. May Fair Splendid Exhibits in Successful Function

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 28 May 1930 · page 2

Yesterday the Country Women's Association (Singleton Branch) held its May Fair, and the patronage wae all that was anticipated. The…

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Country Women. Fair at Singleton. Australian-made Woollen Goods

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 29 May 1930 · page 2

The Singleton branch of the Country "Women's Association held its May Fair on Tuesday, and the public were given an opportunity of seeing many…

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Presbyterian Scotch Fair

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 30 May 1930 · page 2

A congregational meeting presided over by the Rev. John Robb was held in St. Andrew's Flail on Wednesday night last. After the meeting…

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Racing Carnival at Aberdeen

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 30 May 1930 · page 2

Two days' racing will take place on the Aberdeen recreation ground on Saturday, 7th. June, and Monday, 9th. June, in aid of the R.C. Church…

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The Muswellbrook Chronicle Friday, May 30, 1930. Skating Carnival

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 30 May 1930 · page 2

There was a line display of costumes at the skating carnival on Wednesday evening at the pavilion skating rink. This enjoyable fixture was organised…

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Poultry and Pigeon Club Seventh Annual Show Exhibits Fully Equal Past Years

Singleton Argus · Friday 30 May 1930 · page 8

The Singleton and District Poultry, and Pigeon Club held its seventh annual show at the N.A.A. grounds to-day. Whilst the number of exhibits remained about the same as in previous years, there was a big increase in the exhibits in the pigeon…

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"On with the Show" Mrs. Bamback's Party at Strand Concert in Aid of Hospital

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 30 May 1930 · page 5

Mrs. Bamback's Concert Party staged a delightful revue entitled, "On With the Show," at the Strand Theare on Tuesday night, in aid of the…

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Upper Hunter Show. Meeting of Association. the Finances. Muswellbrook

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 31 May 1930 · page 4

A meeting of the committee of the Upper Hunter P. and A. Association was held on Friday afternoon, at the Show Ground Office. Mr. W…

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Poultry and Pigeon Show a Fine Exhibition

Singleton Argus · Monday 2 June 1930 · page 2

The Singleton and District Poultry and Pigeon Club held its seventh annual show on Friday and Saturday, and this year's exhibition proved quite up…

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Upper Hunter Show. Meeting of Association

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 3 June 1930 · page 4

A meeting of the committee of the Upper Hunter P. and A. Association was held on Friday last, at the Showground office. Mr. W. V. Parkinson…

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Annual Show. Singleton Poultry and Pigeon Club. Standard Maintained

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 3 June 1930 · page 5

The seventh annual show of Singleton and District Poultry and Pigeon Club was held at the show ground and this year's exhibition…

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The Muswellbrook Chronicle Tuesday, June 3, 1930. the Show. Nearly £300 Profit

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 3 June 1930 · page 2

At the meeting of the committee of the Upper Hunter P. and A. Association on Friday last, it was announced that the recent show had yielded a profit of…

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LOCAL & GENERAL Singleton P. and P. Show

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 4 June 1930 · page 4

At the Singleton Poultry and Pigeon Show, Ken Osborne received a first prize for modern black red cockerel (bantam), and a second for…

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Market Days St. Mary's Church Fair. the Opening Ceremony

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 5 June 1930 · page 5

To assist the funds of St. Mary's Church, the Ladies' Parochial Association organised market days in the Town Hall to-day and…

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Golden Fleece Exhibition. Local Movement

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 6 June 1930 · page 1

The Golden Fleece Exhibition, to be held in the School of Arts on July 10th. and 11th., should be one of the most notable efforts in the…

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Success at Poultry Show

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 7 June 1930 · page 6

Mr. Jim O'Eearn, the well-known poultry breeder, of West' Maitland, has scored further successes at the Poultry Club's Show in Sydney. He…

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