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Hunter Valley · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1931

930 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 39 of 47

Sunshine Fair St. Paul's Church

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 8 October 1931 · page 7

The fair in aid of St. Paul's Church was continued in the Parish Hall last night, and attracted a good number of patrons…

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His Ex. Declines Opening of Fair "Role of Beggar" Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 8 October 1931 · page 1

The State Governor (Sir Phillip Game), has declined to open the Rose Day Fair in Marin Place to-morrow. He declared that he did not…

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

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 8 October 1931 · page 3

Mrs. H. H. Capper, of "Shenstone," Bolwarra, is in Sydney for race week, and os staying at the Hotel Australia. Mrs. Caulder has returned to…

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DUNGOG A. and H. ASSOCIATION. Meeting

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 9 October 1931 · page 1

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

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Variety Show

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 9 October 1931 · page 4

In the Catholic Hall on Monday next, at 8 o'clock, a monster variety show will be presented in aid of the combined unemployed of West…

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Methodist Flower Show. Wednesday Next

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 9 October 1931 · page 2

The annual spring flower show and fair, in aid of the Methodist Church will be opened at 3 p.m. on Wednesday next by Mr. D. M. Bell…

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Our Show Secretary. Still at the Old Address

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 9 October 1931 · page 1

A wrong impression has been created following the recent election of officers and committeemen of the Upper Hunter P. and A. Association. The…

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To-morrow's Racing Closes A.J.C. Spring Carnival RANDWICK Lucre Selected First Acre's Chance

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 9 October 1931 · page 7

Two performers, who were responsible for promising runs at their last start, appeal as prime wagers for…

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Scone District Rural School Successful Exhibition and Working Display. Deputy Director of Education Present, and Favorably Impressed

The Scone Advocate · Friday 9 October 1931 · page 2

The Scone District Rural School was the Mecca of residents from far and near on Tuesday night, the attraction being an Exhibition and Working Display, which, opened under ideal conditions. The comprehensive character of the school's curriculum in all its…

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Premier Hogan Says Our Darkest Days are Over New Spirit Moire at Work Figures Show Melbourne

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 10 October 1931 · page 1

The growing feeling that Australia lias "turned the corner" was supported last night by the Premier…

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STROUD A. AND H. ASSOCIATION. Spring Carnival

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 13 October 1931 · page 5

The annual spring carnival promoted by the Stroud and District A. and H. Association was held on Saturday last in fine but bleak weather. About…

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WESTON Unemployed Benefit Carnival Night

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 13 October 1931 · page 6

To further their efforts in raising funds to give vegetables, etc., to the unemployed of Weston, the Unemployed Committee held a carnival in…

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Fair Fight Melee Over Girl Case Dismissed

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 13 October 1931 · page 6

A sequel to what the defence declared was a fair fight over a girl was described at Epping, when Tom Philip Toison, of the…

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"Food Economy" And the Health Week Exhibition

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 13 October 1931 · page 6

This year's Health Week booklet (of which 30,000 copies will be distributed free during Health Week—October 10th to 24th) contains much…

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Local and General. Bullahdelah Show

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 13 October 1931 · page 2

Next Bullahdelah Show will be held on Friday and Saturday, 18th and 19th of March, 1932, the week following Stroud Show…

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To-morrow's Flower Show. Closing Time for Entries Extended

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 13 October 1931 · page 5

Entries in sections 1 and 2 (flowers) for the Methodist flower show, to be held to-morrow, will be accepted up to 9 a.m. without…

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Variety Show Unemployed Benefit Sparkling Show

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 14 October 1931 · page 4

The second appearance of the Reg. Rovers Variety Entertainers in Maitland, took place at the Catholic Hall at a performance…

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Fair Play! Combat Hooliganism Loyalist Bands London, Oct. 13

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 14 October 1931 · page 1

Hooliganism will not have an undisputed sway at the election meeting in London, Birmingham and Nottingham…

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Kempsey Show And Spring Carnival

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 15 October 1931 · page 4

Entries are coming to hand from every part of the coast for the big Spring Show and Carnival of the Macleay A.H. and I. Association, to…

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

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 15 October 1931 · page 3

Miss Kell is staying with Mr. and Mrs. Read at Lorn for several weeks. Miss Phyllis Wansey has returned to Newcastle after a lengthy holiday…

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