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Hunter Valley · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1931

930 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 14 of 47

COURSING Cessnock Show Meeting the Entries Oessnock

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 5 March 1931 · page 4

The following dogs have been nominated for two stakes to be run under the auspices of cessnock Electric Coursing Association (tin hare)…

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The Woman's Corner Social Doings and Helpful Hints for the Fair Sex PERSONAL

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 5 March 1931 · page 3

Mrs. Benjamin Long, of Tamworth, is the guest of her sister, Mrs. W. S. Pender, at Bolwarra. Visitors from Muswellbrook. and…

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Upper Hunter The Coming Show Committee Busy Muswellbrook

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 5 March 1931 · page 8

The committee members of the Upper Hunter P. and A. Association are now actively engaged completing arrangements for the…

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DUNGOG A. and H. Association. Meeting

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 6 March 1931 · page 3

At the meeting of the committee of the above held on Tuesday last there were present Messrs. R. L. Fitzgerald (in chair), T. Carlton, W. Corton…

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Show Membership

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 6 March 1931 · page 6

Messrs O'Donnell and S. W. Snapemade a belated canvass for members for the Agricultural Association to-day. They were highly pleased at…

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Muswellbrook Show

Singleton Argus · Friday 6 March 1931 · page 6

The Upper Hunter P. and A. Association will be held at Muswellbrook on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday; March 25, 26, and 27. The…

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The Show

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 6 March 1931 · page 1

The final stages of the organisation for the annual show wore completed when a bevy of voluntary helpers presented themselves to erect hurdles…

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Going to the Show?

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 6 March 1931 · page 7

Country visitors co[?]emplating packing their bags for Sydney Show week should make a mental note of the fact that one of the first things they…

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Walcha Workless Show Fine Spirit

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 6 March 1931 · page 1

At a meeting of the Walcha unemployed it was decided to cut a supply of wood for use at the Hospital and Convent, and during the week 50 men…

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Merriwa Enws Hospital Flower Show

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 6 March 1931 · page 10

A public meeting was held in the School of Arts on Wednesday last under the auspices of the Ladies Hospital Auxiliary ommittee. There was a…

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Dungog Show Over £400 in Prizes

Singleton Argus · Friday 6 March 1931 · page 5

It is gratifying to find that Dungog A and H. Association, which annually attracts the best exhibits of the district, betrays no fear of the…

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Coursing at Show Entries for To-morrow

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 6 March 1931 · page 1

T[?] following dogs have accepted for the two stakes to be run at the Cessnock Show to-morrow (Saturday) morning:…

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Sheep Show Off Times Too Bad. Sheepbreeders Circularised

Singleton Argus · Friday 6 March 1931 · page 5

It has been definitely decided not to hold the Sydney annual sheep show this year, in view of the uncertain conditions prevailing in the…

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Maroubra Exhibition Not Endorsed by Premier. "It Is a Lie," Says Mr Lang

Singleton Argus · Friday 6 March 1931 · page 5

Mr Ball how the attention of the Premier in the Legislative Assembly yesterday to a leaflot referring to the great exhibition to be held at…

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Alleged Lack of Support Chamber of Commerce Under Fire. Show Committee'c Grievance

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 6 March 1931 · page 2

"It has been placed very forcibly before me by the president of the Cessnock Agricultural Society that there has been marked apathy, on…

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Attractive Display at Cessnock Show Increase in Entries Splendid Horse Section Fine School Exhibit

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 6 March 1931 · page 5

Following a heavy storm yesterday afternoon, Cessnock Show opened to-day in dull weather. The clouds later cleared, and the day was one of bright sunshine. There was a fair attendance…

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The Show

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 7 March 1931 · page 4

Woodville has been to the fore in the list of successes at the 1931 show. Attendances from the district has been good and an optimistic note has…

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The Ambulance Show Service

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 7 March 1931 · page 10

During the show last week, the Maitland District Ambulance Brigade, in arrangement with the show council, had an ambulance tent on the…

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MUSWELLBROOK Maitland Show Old History

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 7 March 1931 · page 10

The comprehensive and admirably complied history of the Hunter River Agricultural and Horticultural Association, that appeared in the…

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Dungog Show Over £400 in Prizes

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 7 March 1931 · page 6

It is gratifling to find that Dungog A. and A. Association, which annually attracts the best exhibits of the district, betrays no fear of the…

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