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Hunter Valley · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1931

930 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 7 of 47

Country Boys Easter Excursion to Royal Show

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 13 February 1931 · page 2

Once again an opportunity is being offered country boys to visit the Royal Show in Sydney, and to see the Blue Mountains, Sydney Harbour, the…

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Municipal Council. Holiday for Upper Hunter Show. £400 Grant From Main Roads Board

The Scone Advocate · Friday 13 February 1931 · page 2

Meeting held on Monday night last. Present: Ald. J. W. Joughin (Mayor), B. G. Millard, S. G. Keene, P. Fincher, and C. J. Surman; also Mr. Jas. Young…

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Maitland Show

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 14 February 1931 · page 6

Less than a fortnight hence the gates will open on Maitland's annual show, admitted by those in a position to judge to rank next…

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Surf Carnival 700 Compete Newcastle, Newcastle

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 14 February 1931 · page 7

The Newcastle Beach was thronged by thousands of people to-day to witness the big surf carnival, at which a contingent of Sydney surfers…

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DUNGOG. SHow Committee New Grandstand

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 14 February 1931 · page 8

At a meeting of tho committee of Dungog A. and H. Association, it was decided that Hon. TV. Bennett, M.L.A., be asked to arrange with Hon. W…

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GRESFORD Show Committee New Attractions

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 14 February 1931 · page 8

There was a very fair attendance of members at the meeting of the committee of the Gresford District Agricultural Society, held in the…

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Newcastle Show Gala Week Planned

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 14 February 1931 · page 6

For one week at least, the depression will, as far as Newcastle is concerned, be banished. The various organisations of the…

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Col Somerville to Open Local Show Minister Unable to Come Meeting of the Council Broadcasting Scheme

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 14 February 1931 · page 4

The Minister for Agriculture being unable to officially open the Maitland Show, the Secretary of the Royal Agricultural Society, Colonel Somerville, is to be asked to perform the ceremony…

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Newcastle Show a Gala Week Planned

Singleton Argus · Monday 16 February 1931 · page 2

For one week, at least, the depression which seems to be universal will, as far as Newcastle is concerned, be banished. The various organisations of…

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Labour M.P. Advocates Repudiation of War Debts "Only Way" Long Hits Out 'Not Fair Go" Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 16 February 1931 · page 1

Mr. W. J. Long, M.H.R. (Labour member for Lang), in an address in Sydney last night, said that under the…

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Cessnock Show

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 17 February 1931 · page 5

Cessnock Show will be held on Friday and Saturday, March 6 and 7 Entries close on Saturday, February 21, Schedules may be obtained…

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Nana Glen Show

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 17 February 1931 · page 3

Mr. A. J. White of Gloucester, judged the horses at Nana Glen show. The ground was in good order despite the fact that 13 inches of rain…

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Show Booth Sales. Bring Bigger Returns. No Show Depression

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 17 February 1931 · page 2

There was much speculation as to what would be the result of the sale of the various privileges for Dungog Show. From this It was thought that…

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Fair Play, Bonnie Play (To the Editor)

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 17 February 1931 · page 3

Sir,—In reply to the letter of "Junior Official" about the Juniors Association and the conference with the State League Executive to form…

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Jubilee Show Macleay Association

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 17 February 1931 · page 6

With the improved seasonal conditions—not even the show secretary is growling about dry weather now —the committee of the Macleay A. H…

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WESTON Carnival Night Jazz Boys Weston

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 17 February 1931 · page 4

Although a severe storm passed over the town early in the night, it did not interfere with the attendance at the Jazz Carnival held in the…

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News in Brief Show Holiday

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 17 February 1931 · page 4

The Tarro Shire was advised by the Chief Secretary's Department to-day that Thursday, February 26, the second day of the Maitland Show…

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Newcastle Show. Gala Week Planned

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 17 February 1931 · page 2

For one week at least, the depression which seems to be universal will, as far as Newcastle is concerned, be banished. The various organisations…

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The Local Unemployed. Are They Receiving a Fair Deal?

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 17 February 1931 · page 2

During the course of his address at Scone on Saturday night last, the Hon. E. A. Buttenshaw, leader of the Country Party in the State Assembly…

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Cessnock Show Latest Activities Splendid Entries

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 17 February 1931 · page 2

Bill Brown, the genial secretary of the Cessnock Agricultural Society, desires to remind all exhibitors that the Show entries close on Saturday,…

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