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Hunter Valley · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1931

930 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 18 of 47

Boys Easter Excursion To Royal Agricultural Show. Dungog Applicants

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 20 March 1931 · page 6

The organisers of the Young Australia League excursion for country boys at Easter time, when lads from all parts will be able to see the Royal…

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DUNGOG'S 44th. Annual Agricultural and Horticultural Exhibition. Increased Entry. Decreased Attendance. Weather Fine

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 20 March 1931 · page 2

Dungog A. and H. Association's 44th annual exhibition opened on Wednesday in perfect weather. Rain fell on Saturday, Sunday, Monday and…

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Maitland Show Profit Approximately £510 Made New Life Members Elected

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 20 March 1931 · page 2

General satisfaction was expressed at the council meeting of the Hunter River Agricultural and Horticultural Society last night, when the approximate financial statement revealed a profit of £510 as a result of the recent show…

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The Musmellbrook Chronicle Friday, March 20, 1931. the Coming Show

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 20 March 1931 · page 2

Never during the past 42 years were prospects brighter for a successful show than the present. Entries highly satisfactory,…

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WESTON Band Carnival WESTON

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 21 March 1931 · page 5

In order to raise funds to enable them to make the trip to Gosford at Easter, time, to compete in the hand contest, the Weston Town Band…

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Weight Guessing Cessnock Show

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 21 March 1931 · page 11

The weight-guessing competition conducted by the Cessnock Agricultural Show Committee was won by Mr. R. Fletcher, of Congewai, who…

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Gresford Show Weight Estimating

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 21 March 1931 · page 5

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

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Record Entries Muswellbrook Show

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 21 March 1931 · page 3

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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Poultry Society Egg-Laying : Show

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 21 March 1931 · page 4

The Maitland Poultry and Pigeon Society held a special general meeting in the H.R.A. and H. Association's rooms Tuesday, in connection…

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

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 21 March 1931 · page 9

Although the total entry at Greaford Show, which opened on Friday, 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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Easter Show

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 23 March 1931 · page 6

Those local residents who latend visiting Sydney for the show are invited to inspect the exhibit by W. H. paling and Co., Ltd., in the Hordern…

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The Country Note at the Advertisers' Exhibition Country Press Strikes It

Singleton Argus · Monday 23 March 1931 · page 4

One of the most impressive displays staged at the exhibition held at Farmer's Blaxland Galleries, Sydney, in connection with the sixth Annual…

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Easter Show

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 24 March 1931 · page 1

Those local residents who intend visiting Sydney for the show are invited to inspect the exhibit by W. H. Paling and Co., Ltd., in the Hordern…

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Fair Play "Off Side" (To the Editor)

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 24 March 1931 · page 6

Sir.—With your kindness a few words in answer to "Fair Play's" pusillanimous attack on Mr. R. L. Wood. The latter gentleman, to my…

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Show Notes. Official Opening

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 24 March 1931 · page 2

The President and Committee of Dungog A. and H. Association had every confidence in the success of their 44th annual exhibition which has…

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Success at Quirindi Show

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 24 March 1931 · page 1

Mr. L. F. Davies, of Muswellbrook, had a string of successes with his poultry exhibits at the Quirindi show. For five white leghorns exhibited he…

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Swimming Carnival Postponed to Saturday Next

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 24 March 1931 · page 2

The heavy rain which fell on Saturday caused a postponement of the Swimming Carnival, which was to have heen held at the…

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Show Week Amusements. "The Gaieties of 1931."

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 24 March 1931 · page 2

It will be welcome news to theatregoers of Muswellbrook and district to know that Stanley McKay will present the famous company, "The Gaeties of…

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Scone Junior Farmers' Club. Easter Show Camp

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 24 March 1931 · page 1

At the Royal Easter Show the Junior Farmers' Club camp, which is financed by the R.A.S. of N.S. Wales, will embrace 25 representatives from New…

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Everyday a Big Day at the Show

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 24 March 1931 · page 2

Every day will be a big day at the show. The ring will be a busy place each day, with interesting ring events…

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