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Hunter Valley · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1931

930 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 40 of 47

Wingham Show Carnival

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 16 October 1931 · page 2

The Spring Show Carnival under the auspices of the Upper Manning A. and H. Association will be held on Wingham show ground on Thursday…

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Scotch Fair

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 16 October 1931 · page 4

On Saturday 3rd October a fair in aid of the Presbyterian Church was held in the School of Ants in the afternoon and evening, Mrs. Hooke…

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Royal Show Exhibit

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 16 October 1931 · page 5

Stroud Branch submitted the following resolution: That the Mid-North Coast Group contribute an exhibit to the C.W.A. exhibit at the Royal Show…

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Spring Show Ball

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 16 October 1931 · page 4

On Friday, 9th October, at the School of Arts, the annual spring show ball was held. Although the night was very warm and quite…

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Night Carnival Sports at Cessnock CESSNOCK

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 16 October 1931 · page 5

Representatives of the Professional and Amateur cyclists and professional footrunners, last night met the committee of the Cessnock Show…

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Annual Flower Show Successful Function at Bellbird

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 16 October 1931 · page 7

The annual flower show, organised by the Bellbird P. and C. Association, was opened on Friday, [?]th October, by the Hon. J. M. Baddeley, in Craft's…

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Show Council Last Night's Meeting Prize Donations

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 16 October 1931 · page 4

At last night's meeting of the Council of the Hunter River Agricultural and Horticultural Association, the president (Mr. Wm…

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Flower Show Muswellbrook Display Methodist Church Muswellbrook

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 16 October 1931 · page 6

This year's flower show and sale of work in aid of the Muswellbrook Methodist Church must be regarded as one of the most notable of…

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Merriwa News Local and General. the Recent Baby Show

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 16 October 1931 · page 10

At the C.W.A. meeting on Tuesday afternoon the secretary to the baby show (Mrs. S H. Spencer) tabled the balance sheet, disclosing, a credit…

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The Military Tattoo Most Successful Show Colourful Entertainment

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 19 October 1931 · page 8

A new form of outdoor entertainment made its debut in Maitland on Saturday night, and Maitland took it to its heart. Under the auspices of the Maitland Military and Citizens Regimental Welfare Committee, a military tattoo was held in…

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Northern Agricultural Association Meeting of Committee Show Dates for 1932 Fixed

Singleton Argus · Monday 19 October 1931 · page 3

At a meeting of the committee of the Northern Agricultural Association, held at the showground on Saturday, the shoW dates for 1832…

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Wingham Show Carnival

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 20 October 1931 · page 2

Attention is directed to advt. with reference to concession railway fares for Wingham Spring Show Carnival, to be held on Thursday and Friday…

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A Rose Show

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 20 October 1931 · page 2

M. Campbell and Co., Ltd., are staging a rose show at their premises on Friday next, October 23rd. Two silver cups will be awarded the winners in…

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Show Worth Seeing Cheero Entertainers' Revue

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 20 October 1931 · page 3

"A delightful show, and worth going a long way to see," was the unanimous verdict of all who witnessed the Cheero…

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SINGLETON Agricultural Asociation Loss on Show Singleton

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 20 October 1931 · page 6

There was a good attendance at a committee meeting of the Northern Agricultural Association, the chair being occupied by Mr. W. M. Loder…

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Preparing Early. Getting Ready for Next Show. Committee Meeting

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 20 October 1931 · page 1

A meeting of the committee of the Upper Hunter P. and A. Association was held on Friday last. Members were pleased to see Mr…

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Water Rates on Show-ground. Cricketers to Pay on Meter Readings

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 20 October 1931 · page 1

A letter was before the show committee on Friday last from the Muswellbrook Cricket Club, regarding an account of £11/5/- charged for water…

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News in Brief. Poppy Fair

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 21 October 1931 · page 4

The Poppy Fair, in aid of St. Stephen's Presbyterian Church, will be held to-morrow (Thursday) afternoon In The Hall. Government. East…

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High Quality Australian Butter London Show London Oct. 20

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 21 October 1931 · page 1

At the Dairy Show the following lowing awards were made in the E[?] competitions, Butter; Salted (44 entries)…

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Poppy Fair

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 22 October 1931 · page 7

In the George-street Hall, East Maitland, this afternoon, a Poppy Fair was held in aid of St. Stephen's Presbyterian Church. A bright display…

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