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Hunter Valley · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1930

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The District's Shop Window Preparations for Annual Show Quarterly Meeting of N. A. ASSOCIATION

Singleton Argus · Monday 14 July 1930 · page 2

The enthusiasm of committee members of the Northern Agricultural Association was typified by the large attendance at the quarterly meeting on Saturday last. A quantity of correspondence was dealt with, and arrangements were made to secure attractive outside…

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Annual Book Fair

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 15 July 1930 · page 2

CAN YOU IMAGINE the booksellers of Australia holding an annual Book Fair, placing tables on the pavements outside the shops where…

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Jumping Show Dates

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 15 July 1930 · page 5

The matter of Kempsey Society jumping Gloucester's dates on the occasion of this year's show gave rise to a good deal of discussion, not…

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Use More Wool Campaign Muswellbrokk Exhibition

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 15 July 1930 · page 2

An exhibition in advocacy of the use more wool campaign, was opened in the School of Arts, Huswellbrook, on Thursday, in the presence of a good…

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Rating of Show Grounds

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 15 July 1930 · page 5

Mr. Cameron said he had submitted the matter of rating of showgrounds to Mr. L. O. Martin for his opinion. He had been lead to do that…

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Carnival Expenses. 77 Per Cent. of Turnover

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 15 July 1930 · page 6

Although the Venetian carnival held at Manly some time ago resulted in a turnover of £12,500, 77 per cent, of the takings were eaten up iu expenses. The…

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Carnival at Suva. Suva

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 16 July 1930 · page 7

The bowling carnival was most successful. The semi-finals have been reached in the open rinks and pairs championship. In the former, three…

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Show Committee. Meeting at Singleton. Debit of £866. SINGLETON

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 16 July 1930 · page 7

At the quarterly meeting of the Northern Agricultural Association, the president (Mr. W. M. Loder) was in the chair, and there was an…

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Bowls. Fiji Carnival. Hooking Scores a Win. Suva (Fiji)

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 18 July 1930 · page 5

The bowls sensation of the carnival was the defeat of D. Thompson (Invereargill) by J. Hocking (N.S.W.) by 16 to 11 in the singles…

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Spring Fair and Flower Show

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 19 July 1930 · page 6

A grand spring fair and flower show will be held in the Public School, Homeville, under the auspices of the Homeville Parents and…

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Sunshine Fair

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 19 July 1930 · page 6

A sunshine fair, arranged by the Women's Guild will be held in the Congregational School Hall on November 28 and 27…

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Bowls. Carnival. Suva, July 19

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 21 July 1930 · page 2

At the [?] carnival to-day, after a neck-and-neck struggle, Nash (Epsom) defeated Wood (Balolutha) 19 to 17, in the pacific, singles…

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Bowls. Carnival at Suva

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 22 July 1930 · page 7

The sixth annual bowling carnival of the Western Pacific, at Suva was officially opened by his Excellency the Acting Governor, in tho presence…

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Dungog A. and H. Association MEETING

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 25 July 1930 · page 5

A meeting of the committee of the above was held on Tuesday last, there being present Messrs. R. W. Alison, President, J. H. Marquet,…

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Show Committee

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 25 July 1930 · page 5

At a meeting of the above the following officers were selected for the various officers: Patrons, Messrs. H. Harding and S. Price; President,…

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Venetian Carnival. Expenses Total £9676

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 25 July 1930 · page 3

According to an official statement issued from the Justices Department, £2858 was distributed amongst charitable organistations as the result of…

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MERRIWA A. P. AND H. SOCIETY. Satisfactory Financial Position

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 25 July 1930 · page 3

A general meeting of the above society was held at the School of Arts, Mr. J. F. Leich (vice-president) presiding. There were also present:—…

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Show Committee

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 26 July 1930 · page 4

The annual meeting of the Show Committee was well attended. In his report on the 1930 show, the president stated that the entries…

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Show Matters Discussed N.a. Association Committee Meets

Singleton Argus · Monday 28 July 1930 · page 3

On Saturday morning the committee of the Northern Agricultural Association met at the showground to discuss matters in connection with the…

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Upper Manning. Election of Show Officials

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 29 July 1930 · page 3

At the annual meeting of members of the Upper Manning Agricultural Association, officers were elected for the ensuing twelve months…

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