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Hunter Valley · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1931

930 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 33 of 47

Woman Leper. Had "Gorgeous" Time Visited Brisbane Show Brisbane

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 18 August 1931 · page 2

The woman leper who escaped from Peel Island lazaretto on July 26, surrendered to the health authorities to-day. She stated that she had had a…

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Hospital Flower Show and Linen Tea

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 19 August 1931 · page 2

An advertisement in this issue sots out details in connection with the hospital flower show and linen tea on Saturday,next, August 22nd…

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The Prizewinners Baby Show and Fete

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 19 August 1931 · page 4

A splendid assembly of babies was gathered together at St. Mary's Hall yesterday, and it was only after great difficulty that the judges, Sister…

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Show Success Fenwick's Herefords Brisbane Results

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 20 August 1931 · page 6

Messrs, Fenwick Bros, of Myall Creek, secured further honours with their Hereford cattle at Brisbane Show…

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

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 20 August 1931 · page 3

Miss Bessie McLauchlin has returned from a short visit to Sydney. Mrs. M. Falkiner has returned home to Roseville…

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SINGLETON C. of E. Operetta Bright Show. Singleton

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 20 August 1931 · page 4

All Saints' Church of England Parish Hall was filled on Tuesday night, when a bright and pretty operetta was…

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Show Council Committees Selected Council' Meeting

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 21 August 1931 · page 5

There was only a fair attendance at the meeting of the Hunter River District Agricultural Association held in Galton's Chambers last evening, and…

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Crackerjacks Reappear Spring Fancies Show Their Form at the Hill

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 21 August 1931 · page 6

Punters who hopped in early on the Epscm-Metropolitan double viewed Rosehill's meeting on Saturday last with mixed feelings…

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The Singleton Argus. FRIDAY, 21st AUGUST, 1931. Local and General News Singleton Exhibitor at Brisbane Show

Singleton Argus · Friday 21 August 1931 · page 6

At the Brisbane National Show held at Bowen Park, Brisbane, last week, Gordon Smith exhibited four pigeons and was successful in securing the…

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Country Week Carnival

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 24 August 1931 · page 7

The following players have been selected to represent the Hunter River district in the State teams match at the country week carnival:…

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SINGLETON Danger Hospital Flower Show Singleton

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 24 August 1931 · page 2

A flower show and linen appeal, in aid of the Danger Cottage Hospital, wore hold on the Show Ground on Saturday afternoon. It was under…

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Flower Show and Linen Tea Afternoon Effort to Assist Dangar Cottage Hospital

Singleton Argus · Monday 24 August 1931 · page 2

Under the auspices of the local branch of the Country Women's Association, a flower show and linen tea afternoon was held at the showground…

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Butter Industry Supplies Increasing Fair Demand

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 25 August 1931 · page 6

Prescott & Co. Ltd. report:—Whereas production in some areas shows a slight increase, in others it is fairly stationary. In the aggregate…

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A Bright Show Community Singing AT E. MAITLAND

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 25 August 1931 · page 4

There was a good attendance at last night's Community Singing concert held in the Mechanics Institute, in aid of Maitland Ambulance, and…

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A Big Boys' Show—y.a.l. Boys' Effort

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 25 August 1931 · page 2

On Friday, 11th. September, in the Strand Theatre, a big revue, "The Sleeping Camp," will be presented by forty talented boys of the Young…

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National Conversion Loan Bondholders Show Splendid Spirit

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 26 August 1931 · page 1

Referring to the Conversion Loan yesterday, the Prime Minister (Mr J. H. Scullin) said that the response of bondholders was most gratifying. Thousands of Australians, by their action in converting, evinced a desire to help their country in the hour of need. That…

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A Good Show Community Singing at Town Hall

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 26 August 1931 · page 4

That the popularity of the Community concerts, held each Tuesday nigh in the Town Hall is by no means on the wane was…

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

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 27 August 1931 · page 3

Miss Joan Ash, of Newcastle is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. H. Mckellar at "Brooklands," Double Bay. Sister Goldfinch and Miss Maude…

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DUNGOG A. and H. ASSOCIATION. Meeting

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 28 August 1931 · page 5

A meeting of the committee of the Dungog A. and H. Association was held on Tuesday last, there being present: Messrs. R. W. Alison…

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The Show Ground

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 28 August 1931 · page 3

As one of those who would consider the year incomplete without a trip to the Sydney Royal Show—I have rarely missed the great Easter carnival…

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