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Hunter Valley · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1931

930 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 16 of 47

No Show Banquet

The Scone Advocate · Friday 13 March 1931 · page 2

The president said he had been chased when he—asked caterers if they were prepared to arrange the show dinner at 5/- a head…

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Quirindi Annual Show

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 13 March 1931 · page 3

The 31st. annual show of the Quirindi P.A. and H. Association takes place on Thursday and Friday next, March 19th and 20th, and record…

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Record Entries Muswellbrook Show MUSWELLBR00K

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 13 March 1931 · page 5

Record entries totalling 2600 have been received for the 47th exhibition of the Upper Hunter p. and A, Association, to take place at…

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Weight Guessing Cessnock Show CESSNOCK

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 13 March 1931 · page 4

The welght—guessing competition conducted by the cessnock Agricultural show committee was won by Mr. R. Fletcher. of congowal, who…

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Lawn Tennis Crawford and Moon in Singleton. Visitors Give Clever Exhibition

Singleton Argus · Friday 13 March 1931 · page 6

Messrs Crawford and Moon, the wellknown tennis players, visited Singleton on Wednesday, and played a series of games at night on Bullen's court,…

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OVER 2600 ENTRIES. Splendid Response from Upper Hunter. Successful Exhibition Assured

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 13 March 1931 · page 1

The people of the Upper Hunter have responded magnificently in the appeal for assistance for the forthcoming…

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Gresford Show Opened in Glorious Weather a Decrease in Entries Stock Sections Stronger Splendid Fat Cattle Gresford

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 13 March 1931 · page 5

The Gresford District Agricultural Society opened its fifth annual show to-day in gloriously fine weather. The district at present is in wonderful condition, but the rain came somewhat late for the full benefits to be reflected…

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Show Entries

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 14 March 1931 · page 2

The entries received for Dungog Show, to be held on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday next, compare favourably with previous years, and…

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GLOUCESTER Forthcoming Show Committee Busy

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 14 March 1931 · page 11

Members of the Gloucester Show committee are getting everything in readiness for the forthcoming show on the 25th and 26th inst…

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BULLAHDELAH The Annual Show Receipts Increase

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 14 March 1931 · page 10

Bullahdelah Show on Saturday attracted a very large attendance, visitors coming from Stroud, Dungog, Gloucester and neighbouring…

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COLLECTED £100 Gresford Show Society Rain Insurance Gresford

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 14 March 1931 · page 10

Rain fell lightly at Gresford all this morning, but the society collected £100 on a rain insurance policy. The risk was…

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

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 14 March 1931 · page 9

Following a Heavy storm on Thursday, afternoon, Cessnock Show opened on Friday in dull weather. The clouds later cleared, and the day was one of bright sunshine. There was a fair attendance…

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Splendid Fat Cattle at Gresford's Annual Show Dairy Breeds to Fore District's Reputation Upheld Women's Section a Feature

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 14 March 1931 · page 8

Although the total entry at Gresford Show, which opened yesterday, was below that of last year, the stock sections were much stronger. The horses and cattle, both beef and dairy, were the best…

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Argentine Exhibition Opened by Prince of Wales Important Trade Fair at Buenos Aires

Singleton Argus · Monday 16 March 1931 · page 1

"There is a spirit of revival amongst British industrialists, and this exhibition is one sign of it," said the Prince of Wales, in declaring open the British Empire Trade Exhibition, at Buenos Aires, on Saturday…

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Gresford Show Second Day Rain Interferes

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 16 March 1931 · page 8

Bain fell lightly at Gresford all Saturday morning and in the early part of the afternoon. This affected the attendance at the…

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Trade Review Declares Prince at Exhibition Buenos Aires, March 15

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 16 March 1931 · page 1

The Prince of Wales, opening the Buenos Aires Exhibition declared: "There is a spirit of revival amongst British…

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The Muswellbrook Chronicle Tuesday, March 17, 1931. Show Meeting. Secretary Reports Record Entries. Appeal to Cattle Exhibition

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 17 March 1931 · page 2

At yesterday's meeting of the Upper Hunter P. and A. Accociation, the secretary (Mr. B. C. Sawkins) announced that the…

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Postal Arrangements for Muswellbrook Show

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 17 March 1931 · page 1

Holiday arrangements will be observed at the post office on Thursday, March 26th., 1931. Office will be open for transaction…

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The Coming Show

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 18 March 1931 · page 6

At this week's meeting of the committee of the Upper Hunter P. and A. Association,. Mr, J. M. Campbell presiding, the report of the…

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Gresford Show Weight Estimating

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 18 March 1931 · page 6

The bullock donated by Messrs, Lindeman Bros to the Gresford District Agricultural society for the weight estimating competition, was…

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