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Hunter Valley · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1930

818 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 33 of 41

Spring Fair

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 27 September 1930 · page 6

A spring fair and industrial exhibition in aid of the Morpeth Methodist Church will be held in the Astor Picture Palace on Wednesday and…

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Blue Ribbon Fair. Salvation Army Hall

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 27 September 1930 · page 7

This afternoon a Blue Ribbon Fair was opened in the Salvation Army Hall by Alderman A. McDonald, who was accompanied by Mrs, McDonald…

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Homeville School Successful Fair

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 29 September 1930 · page 8

The fair promoted by the Homeville Parents and Citizens' Association on Saturday afternoon and evening, was most successful. It is expected that…

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Blue Ribbon Fair. Salvation Army Effort. Encouraging Response

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 29 September 1930 · page 2

The Blue Ribbon Fair, organised by the Salvation Army, was continued on Saturday evening, when there was a large and representative…

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St. Alban's Fair

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 30 September 1930 · page 2

The jazz cap competition prize (doll's house) at the Church of England fairwas won by Noel Forrest, ticket No. 54. Mrs. Allan Peaehey assisted at the…

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Scotch Fair Report Continued

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 30 September 1930 · page 2

The concluding night of the Scotch Fair was very successful. The hall was a hive of industry and money flowed freely. There is evidently very…

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LOCAL & GENERAL Daffodil Fair

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 30 September 1930 · page 4

A Daffodil Fair will be held in aid of St. Luke's Church, Homeville, on October 14 and 15. The function will be opened at 3 p.m., on…

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Newcastle Suring Show

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 30 September 1930 · page 4

The Newcastle Spring Show and Carnival will be held on the Show Ground on October 17 and 18 (day and night). The ring events include…

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Blue Ribbon Fair. Salvation Army Annual Self Denial Appeal

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 30 September 1930 · page 5

The final night of the Blue Ribbon Fair was held at the Salvation Army hall last evening. Adjutant Clulow, an experienced…

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Scotch Fair. Dungog Presbyterian Church

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 2 October 1930 · page 2

Great success attended the Scotch fair organised by Mrs. J. K. Mackay, of "Cangon," in aid of St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Dungog…

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Poultry Society Egg Competition to Be Continued Show Mooted

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 2 October 1930 · page 6

Encouraged by the results of the egg laying competition now running, the Maitland District Poultry and Pigeon Society…

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"Show the World" Come on Australia. Lord Stonehaven's Farewell Message

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 2 October 1930 · page 8

"My farewell words to you are, Come on Australia!. Come on Hinklers, the Bradmans, and the Kingsford Smiths! Show the…

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Spring Show Carnival at Kempsey

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 3 October 1930 · page 4

The idea of holding a carnival at Kempsey has been received with enthus[?] along the Rivers, and good support is assured, A fine…

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Maitland Show Council

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 3 October 1930 · page 4

Keen interest is being displayed in the election to fill the vacancy on the council of the H.R.A. and H. Association. Any vacancies…

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Stroud Flower Show & SPORTS

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 3 October 1930 · page 5

Attention is drawn to the announcement that there will be a flower show and sports at Stroud on Saturday, October 11. It is to be…

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Spring Flower Show Fine Display at Bellbird

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 3 October 1930 · page 2

The Bellbird Spring Flower Show, organised by the Parents and Citizen's Association in old of their piano and general funds, was held on Friday…

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Rainbow Fair

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 4 October 1930 · page 6

A Rainbow Fair, under the auspices of St. Paul's Women's Guild, will be held in the Hunter-street Parish Hall, on Wednesday and Thursday, October…

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Carnival Spirit. St. Peter's Church Fete

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 4 October 1930 · page 7

The grounds of St. Peter's Church, East Mailand, were gally decorated this afternoon, when an open-air fete and carnival were opened by…

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Xmas Tree Carnival and Fancy Dress Parade

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 4 October 1930 · page 6

A Xmas tree carnival, and fancy dress parade will be held in the Methodist Hall East Maitland, on Tuesday, December 9, at 3 p.m., in aid…

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St. Peter's Fair. Wonderful Financial Success Popular Girl Competition Result

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 6 October 1930 · page 4

A large gathering thronged the grounds of St. Peter's Church, East Maitland, on Saturday night, when the fair and carnival, organised in…

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