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Hunter Valley · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1931

930 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 45 of 47

Fair Crowd Community Singing at East Maitland

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 1 December 1931 · page 4

There was only a fair attendance at last night's Community Singing at East Maitland, but the singing was particularly…

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No Show at Scone

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 1 December 1931 · page 3

With surprise verging on to incredulity, I learned that there was no agricultural association at Scone. Why? No one could tell me. I had always…

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GLOUCESTER Red Cross Carnival £75 Raised Gloucester

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 1 December 1931 · page 5

A large crowd attended the carnival held on the Park in aid of the funds of the Red Cross Society. Every class was catered for in…

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SINGLETON Show Committee Cattle Sections Singleton

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 1 December 1931 · page 4

A special meeting of the committee of the Northern Agricultural Association was presided over by Mr. W. M. Loder, president of the…

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Swimming Carnival

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 2 December 1931 · page 2

The annual carnival of Singleton Amateur Swimming Club will be hold at; the municipal baths on Saturday afternoon and night. The programme…

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Xmas Gift Fair

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 3 December 1931 · page 3

A Xmas Gift Fair will be held on Tuesday, 8th December, in St. Luke's Parish Hall, in aid of church funds. The stalls are plain and fancy,…

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

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 3 December 1931 · page 3

Mrs. A. Hooke, of Tia River, Walcha, spent the week at Maitland with Mrs. Roland Traill. Miss Enid Colman, daughter of…

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St Mark's Fair

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 4 December 1931 · page 4

St. Mark's Church grounds were arranged attractively with all kinds of entertainments shows for the fair held there on Friday last. Credit is due to…

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St. Mark's Fair

The Scone Advocate · Friday 4 December 1931 · page 2

St. Mark's grounds were arranged attractively with all kinds of entertainment shows for the Fair held on Friday last. Credit is due to those…

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Aquatic Carnival

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

Under ideal weather conditions the above event was carried out by an energetic committee in the interests of the show. Success was theirs for…

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Swimming Carnival

Singleton Argus · Friday 4 December 1931 · page 2

Attention is drawn to Singleton Amateur Swimming Club's annual carnival in the Municipal Baths to-morrow afternoon and evening. A splendid…

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Swimming Carnival Postponed

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 4 December 1931 · page 5

The swimming carnival which was to have been held at Ellalong to-morrow (Saturday) has been postponed until further notice, as the Lagoon is…

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Cessnock Junior Technical School Mr. Baddeley to Open Exhibition

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 4 December 1931 · page 6

Mr. Baddeley (Minister for Mines and Labour and Industry) will open the exhibition of students' work at the Junior Technical School oh Monday…

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News in Brief. Picture Show Attractions

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 4 December 1931 · page 6

At the matinee at the Palace Theatre to-morrow (Saturday) afternoon, Don Bradman buttons will be distributed. At night progressive…

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Swimming Carnival

Singleton Argus · Monday 7 December 1931 · page 2

Owing to the inclement weather conditions on Saturday, Singleton Amateur, Swimming Club decided to postpone its annual carnival…

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Bright Show E.M. Community Singing

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 8 December 1931 · page 4

The Community Singing programme at East Maitland, last night, was one of the best yet presented. There was a good attendance, and…

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Junior Technical School Mr. Baddeley Opens Exhibition. Large Crowd at Display

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 8 December 1931 · page 3

[?]e local Junior Technical School crowded, to the doors last night. when Mr. J. Baddeley (Minister for Labour and Industry) officially opened the exhibition…

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HOMEVILLE Xmas Gift Fair

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 9 December 1931 · page 4

St. Luke's Parish Hall, Homeville, was prettily decorated yesterday afternoon, when an Xmas, Gift Fair in aid of the church funds drew a…

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Exhibition at York-street School Primary Boys Display Clever Work

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 9 December 1931 · page 2

Yesterday afternoon an exhibition was arranged at the Yorkstreet School to display to parents and all interested the work of the…

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TENNIS Exhibition Match Saturday's Games

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 10 December 1931 · page 9

It the fates are kind and a fine week-end is granted, enthusiasts and spectators will be provided with a varied and interesting…

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