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Hunter Valley · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1931

930 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 35 of 47

Hunters and Jumpers for the Show

Singleton Argus · Friday 11 September 1931 · page 2

Advice is to hand that Miss F. M. Geo will visit Singleton again for this year's show. After a run of successes on the North Coast rivers her team was…

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All Nations Fair In Aid, of St. John's Church Function Proves a Splendid Success

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 11 September 1931 · page 2

The "All Nations Fair and Carnival," held at the Parish Hall recently, in aid of St. John's Church, proved a splendid success in every…

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Spring Fair Methodist Effort

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 12 September 1931 · page 4

The Spring Fair and Flower Show in aid of the Trust Funds of the East Maitland Methodist Church, will be opened by the Mayoress, Mrs…

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Big Entries for Show

Singleton Argus · Monday 14 September 1931 · page 1

The entries for Singleton Show, to be held on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, September 23, 24, and 25, total 3800, and are well in…

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Mouse Show Some Worth £100

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 14 September 1931 · page 6

Mouse show day at St. Albans proved a triumph for the London and Southern Countries Mouse Club, Hundreds of mice…

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Whittingham Flower Show Some Beautiful Blooms Exhibited

Singleton Argus · Monday 14 September 1931 · page 2

The third annual flower show under the auspices of Whittingham branch of the Agricultural Bureau was held in the hall on Saturday…

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Show Insurance

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 15 September 1931 · page 6

The Northern Agricultural Association has insured against 10 points of rain falling on each of the three…

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Big Entries for Singleton Show

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 15 September 1931 · page 2

The entries for Singleton Show, to be held on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, September 23, 24, and 25, total 3800, and are well in excess of…

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SINGLETON Agricultural Assn. Coming Show Singleton

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 15 September 1931 · page 6

A meeting of the committee of the Northern Agricultural Association was held on Saturday. Present: Messrs. W. M. Loder (president), H…

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Dressed Poultry Royal Show Comp

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 16 September 1931 · page 3

Particulars of the dressed poultry competition, to be held at the next Easter Show, have just been issued. Two classes have been arranged, one…

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Aged Show Exhibitor Woman of 101

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 16 September 1931 · page 1

Among the neelework displayed at the Young show was an exhibit by Mrs Sarah Musgrave, aged 101. She did all the work within the last month,…

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Spring Fair And Flower Show E.M. METHODISTS

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 17 September 1931 · page 4

A beautiful display of sweet peas was a feature at the spring fair and flower show of the East Maitland Methodist Church, which…

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"Sunshine Fair"

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 17 September 1931 · page 3

At the Palace Theatre to-morrow afternoon, a cake stall has been arranged by the ladies of the kitchen stall for St. Paul's Fair, where choice…

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Fair Demand London Wool Sales LONDON, Sept. 16

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 17 September 1931 · page 1

At the wool sales 1097 bales from New South Wales were offered, 8659 Queensland, 928 Victorian, 245 South Australian, 324 West…

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

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 17 September 1931 · page 3

Mrs. Cecil Hollingshead, of Sydney is the guest of Mrs. Markwell. Mr. Kenneth McLanghian is staying with Mr. and Mrs. Jullan…

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Show Meeting

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 18 September 1931 · page 5

The usual monthly meeting of the Stroud and District A. and H. Association was held in the School of Arts on Saturday last. Members present…

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Hospital Sports and Carnival

The Scone Advocate · Friday 18 September 1931 · page 2

The sports outing, in the interests of the Scone Scott Memorial Hospital, was held on White Park on Saturday last, for which the committee, contrary…

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Singleton Show Live Stock Sections

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 18 September 1931 · page 4

Included in the entries for Singleton Show is a splendid nomination from Messrs. Mackay, Hooke and Co., of Dungog, comprising nine excellent…

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Show Council District Exhibits Night Sports

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 18 September 1931 · page 5

The council of the Hunter River Agricultural and Horticultural Association met last night. The president, Mr. William McLauchlin, was…

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Singleton Show Many and Varied Attractions

Singleton Argus · Friday 18 September 1931 · page 2

Given fine weather, the Singleton Show, which opens next Wednesday, should be one of the best for some years…

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