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Hunter Valley · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1930

818 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 35 of 41

Japanese Fair

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 16 October 1930 · page 7

The Japanese Fair in aid of St. Paul's Church Fund was brought to a close last night. There was again a large attendance, and the fund will…

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Kurri Money Stolen Theft at Last Night's Fair Kurri Kurri

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 16 October 1930 · page 7

Shortly after the opening of the Church Fair last night, a mean theft was perpetrated and, in consequence, one of the…

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Flower Show Muswellbrook Methodist Church Splendid Display Muswellbrook

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 16 October 1930 · page 4

The annual Methodist spring flower shop and fair was opened in the School of Arts on Wednesday afternoon in delightful weather, and…

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Town's Beautiful Blooms. Wonderful Exhibition at Methodist Church's Spring Flower Show

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 17 October 1930 · page 1

The splendid season which the district is now enjoying was reflected in the wonderful exhibition of blooms at this year's spring flower show,…

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Show Ground Mission

Singleton Argus · Friday 17 October 1930 · page 8

The Mission Pavilion being required for erection at Kurri for the State Annual Conference, advertisements in this issue announce the Continuation of…

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Working Bee Improving The Show Ground Milking Competition

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 17 October 1930 · page 4

In addition to electing a councillor and deciding to run the miniature golf course on the Show Ground, referred to…

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Miniature Golf Splendid Course on Show Ground Saturday "Opening Nights

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 17 October 1930 · page 4

Miniature golf is booming in Sydney and in other parts of Australia, and Maitland is determined not to be behind-hand in…

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Spring Show Continued in Fine Weather Dog Awards

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 18 October 1930 · page 5

Fine weather favoured the Newcastle A.H. and A. Association for the second day of the Spring Show. The attendance was fairly good…

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Fine Display Church of England Flower Show at Dungog

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 18 October 1930 · page 2

The Church of England Flower Show and Bazaar, held on Thursday and Friday last, was the most successful in the history…

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Night Carnival Benevolent Society Effort Committee Meets

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 20 October 1930 · page 4

The fortnightly meeting of the Maitland Benevolent Society Committee was held in the Board-room, at the Home…

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Bandon Grove Flower Show and Fair

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 21 October 1930 · page 2

A very successful Flower Show and Fair was held at Bandon Grove on Thursday and Friday last. Them was a large attendance throughout and…

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Hospital Carnival

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 21 October 1930 · page 2

Through some unfortunate misunderstanding some local residents have gained the idea that the Hospital Carnival has been abandoned…

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Foundation Stone New Grand Stand. Dungog A. and H. ASSOCIATION

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 21 October 1930 · page 2

Mr. R. W. Alison, president of Dungog A. and H. Association, announced to the gathering at the showground on Saturday the objects…

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Gloucester Second English Dairy Show Awards London, Oct. 21

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 22 October 1930 · page 1

At the Dairy Show Gloucester (N.S.W.) with 94 1/2 points, was placed second in the salted butter competition…

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Step Forward British Motor Show Capturing Overseas Market London, Oct. 21

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 22 October 1930 · page 1

Before the crowds besieged the motor show, Mr. Ramsay MacDonald, Mr. Sollin, Mr. Forbes (N.Z.), and General Hertzog (South Africa), had…

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Spring Car Show Which Model is Most Popular? G.M.C. DISPLAY

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 22 October 1930 · page 7

It would certainly be no easy matter to forecast which car will prove the most popular model of John McGrath Ltd. Spring showing of…

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London Motor Show Statesmen Have Private Glimpse. (Australian Press Assn. Message.) London

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 22 October 1930 · page 1

Before the crowds besieged the motor Show, Messrs MacDonald (England), Scullin (Australia), Forbes (New Zealand), and Hortzogg (South Africa)…

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Flower Show and Fair

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 24 October 1930 · page 8

A very successful flower show and fair was held at Bandon Grove in aid of the Bandon Grove mill building fund and Dungog Hospital…

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Meeting Near Show Ground

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 24 October 1930 · page 6

Mr. M. Burke, M.L.A., last night addressed a large meeting at Rose's Store, near the Showground. He said in the course of a spirited address…

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Macleay A.h. and I. Association Kempsey Spring Carnival

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 24 October 1930 · page 4

The preparations for the Macleay A. H. and I. Association's Spring Carnival on November 13 and 14, are well in hand. Already splendid…

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