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Hunter Valley · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1932

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Singleton and Muswellbrook Show. Bridge Holiday Rejected

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 4 March 1932 · page 3

At the last meeting of the Singleton Chamber of Commerce the secretary (Mr. Moss), said he had been asked to bring up the matter of the public…

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The Show. Schedule Adopted—Judges and Stewards Appointed

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 4 March 1932 · page 8

A meeting of the committee of the Merriwa A. P. H. and I. Association was held on Saturday afternoon last in the School of Arts. There were…

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Schools Swimming Carnival a Great Success. Fine Display by Budding Champions

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 4 March 1932 · page 1

The first all-schools swimming carnival, held at the White Memorial Baths on Wednesday afternoon, was most successful. There was a splendid attendance, and the displays given by the children were enjoyed by all…

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Maitland Show 4500 Entries in Competition Classes. Tamworth Wins District Exhibit

Singleton Argus · Friday 4 March 1932 · page 6

The Maitland show was opened on Wednesday. There were over 4500 entries in the competitive classes, and over 700 in the…

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Weather conditions Again Favour show Committee Third Day Sports Programme Dogs To-morrow

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 4 March 1932 · page 5

There was a fair attendance at the Showground when the Maitland Show entered on its third day. The…

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Third Day Maitland Show Good Trotting

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 5 March 1932 · page 2

An overcast sky, which threatened a storm early yesterday afternoon, may have been responsible for the slight falling…

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Dog Day at the Show Fine Weather Continues Full List of Awards

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 5 March 1932 · page 5

Judging in the Maitland Show was concluded to-day, when the awards were made in the dog and cat section. An especially attractive sports programme was carried out this afternoon, a feature being the wood-chopping contest…

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Scout Week Fine Exhibition Cubs March

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 7 March 1932 · page 6

This being Scout Week for the division of Newcastle, under whose jurisdiction the Maitland district is attached, interest is…

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The Final Session Maitland Show Ends Splendid Patronage

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 7 March 1932 · page 2

The Maitland Show Sports Committee again surpassed itself by the excellence of its sporting programme for the final day of the show on Saturday. A long list of events was run off in an expeditious manner, and at times during the afternoon there…

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Premier Replies to Mr Lyons "Letter Of Abuse Published" May Prejudice Fair Trial of Pending Action

Singleton Argus · Monday 7 March 1932 · page 1

The Premier (Mr Lang), in a telegram to the Prime Minister '(Mr Lyons) on SaLyons) on Saturday, accused the latter of having published an abusive letter in the Press which might prejudice the fair trial of the pending action against the State in the High Court…

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The Show. Final Touches for Next Week's Exhibition

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 8 March 1932 · page 1

The committee of the Upper Hunter P. and A. Society met again yesterday to further prepare for next week's Exhibition, for which about 2300 entries bave been received. There were present:—Messrs. J. M…

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Gloucester Show

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 8 March 1932 · page 2

Gloucester's 1932 show will be held on 16th and 17th inst. Liberal prizes are offered in all sections and sched­ules may be had on application to the…

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Scout Week Exhibition Opened Local Scouts

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 8 March 1932 · page 4

The Scout Exhibition at Newcastle was officially opened last evening, the Newcastle Cubs and Scuts marching…

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Miaitland Show. Jersey Cattle

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 8 March 1932 · page 2

Jerseys predominated in the dairy cattle at Maitland Show, on occasions there being fifteen in one class…

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MUSWELLBROOK Swimming Carnival Memorial Baths Muswellbrook

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 8 March 1932 · page 6

The annual championship swimming carnival of the Muswellbrook Club was held at the White Memorial Baths, Gerald…

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Local and General Show Dance

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 8 March 1932 · page 2

The annual show dance will be held in Convent Hall, on second night of Dungog show (Thursday). See advt…

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SHOW-JERSEYS Judge's Suggestions New Classes

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 8 March 1932 · page 5

Mr. P. J. Maloney, of Tongola (Vic), who judged the Jerseys at Maitland Show, spent several days in the town…

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Dungog Show. Wednesday, Thursday and

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 8 March 1932 · page 2

Dungog Show will be held this week commencing on Wednesday and continuing on Thursday and Friday. The first day is mainly devoted to judging…

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"The Gaieties of 1932" Muswellbrook Show Week

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 8 March 1932 · page 5

Playgoers of Muswellbrook will be pleased to learn that Paul Warton and Stanley McKay's "Gaieties of 1932" are to be one of the night attractions…

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Cessnock Show Opens Next friday Great Exhibits—fine Sporting Events

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 8 March 1932 · page 4

The Cessnock Show opens on Friday, and will be continued on Saturday. It will be open both Friday and Saturday nights…

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