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Hunter Valley · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1931

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Splendid Sports Programme Kurri Night Carnival

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 3 April 1931 · page 7

Kurri Kurri Athletic Club concluded its season of night sports carnivals with a big programme of events on the Rugby League…

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Amateur Cycling Handicaps for St. Patrick's Carnival

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 3 April 1931 · page 5

On Monday next there will be a big master of cyclists at the Easter carnival and sports to be held on the Cessnock Showground…

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Mr Scullin Speaks of Lang Plan Address at Royal Show Luncheon. "Default Would Increase Distress."

Singleton Argus · Friday 3 April 1931 · page 2

References, direct and indirect, to the Lang plan were, made at the Royal Agricultural Society's official luncheon yesterday by the Prime Minister…

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Tennis Carnival Northumberland Tourney Star Players Compete

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 4 April 1931 · page 6

With record entries, and interstate and international players participating, the Nortthumberland Lawn Tennis Council's Easter Carnival was opened on the West Maitland Park yesterday, in the presence of a large and enthusiastic number of…

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WESTON Carnival Night Old-time Dance

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 6 April 1931 · page 4

The popularity of the old-time dance, held in the Excelsior Hall, exemplified on Saturday night at the old-time carnival evening. The hall…

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The Show Grounds Thronged SYDNEY

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 6 April 1931 · page 5

From early morning to-day a steady stream of people passed through the gage into the Show Ground, and by noon there were man thousands…

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Tennis Carnival Easter Tournament Sproule Wins Singles

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 7 April 1931 · page 6

The largest crowd ever seen at a tennis carnival in Maitland witnessed some thrilling matches on the West Maitland Park on Monday, when the Northumberland Lawn Tennis Council's carnival was continued in ideal weather…

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Show Accident Nina Clark Injured SYDNEY

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 7 April 1931 · page 8

Nina Clark, 23, of Toowoomba (Queensland), received a probable fracture of the spine when she was thrown from a horse in the ring at…

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Double Victory for Royal Show £2000 Rain Insurance and Fine Day

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 8 April 1931 · page 1

Half a point of rain meant £2000 to the Royal Agricultural Society on Monday. Under a special insurance provision…

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Flower Show

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 9 April 1931 · page 5

The Weston Church of England Flower show will be held on Saturday, April 11. Entries close at noon, to-morrow (Friday), April 10…

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Sydney Show

Raymond Terrace Examiner and Lower Hunter and Port Stephens Advertiser · Thursday 9 April 1931 · page 3

In the Jersey sections at Sydney Show this Easier, Mr. H. H. Capper won with full 4 years and over. Dr. Meredith won 1st with calf under 12 months, and second in…

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Macleay Show Opens Next Week

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 9 April 1931 · page 5

The Macleay Jubilee Show, which will be officially opened by his Excellency, Sir Philip Game, will be held at Kempsey on Wednesday…

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

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 9 April 1931 · page 3

Miss Dell Homan, of Waratah, was in Sydney for Eastertide. Mr. and Mrs. F. Mannall, of Lorn, have returned from Sydney…

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Stroud Show

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 10 April 1931 · page 4

The weather conditions were almost ideal for the holidays and Stroud residents and no doubt others hope that we will be so favoured on the days…

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Wingham Show

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 10 April 1931 · page 2

Attention is directed to announcement in our advertising columns concerning the annual exhibition of the Wingham Show Association which…

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Tom Handley at Sydney Show

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 10 April 1931 · page 2

Tow Handley, the well-known buckjump rider, was awarded second prize at the Sydney Show yesterday. Handley used a saddle manufactured by…

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Stroud Show. Entries Rolling In

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 10 April 1931 · page 2

Stroud and District A. and H. Association's annual show will be held on April 17 and 18. Ordinary entries close on Saturday 11th April, but late…

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Muswellbrook Poultry Club. Show to Be Held

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 10 April 1931 · page 2

At a meeting of the Muswellbrook Poultry Club, held on Wednesday evening, it was decided to hold a poultry show in July next…

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Pigs at Sydney Show Bulga Breeder's Success

Singleton Argus · Friday 10 April 1931 · page 7

Mr Lee Cooke, of Bulga, was very successful with his exhibits of pigs at Sydney Show. He had seven entries in six classes, and secured seven ribbons,…

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The Muswellbrook Chronicle Friday, April 10, 1931. an Old Show Prize. Silver Medal Recovered

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 10 April 1931 · page 2

While engaged in preparing the ground for the last Upper Hunter Show, Mr. Alf. Mills found a most…

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