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Hunter Valley · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1932

1,021 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 14 of 52

Boy Rider Arrives in Sydney 600 Miles to See Bridge and Show

Singleton Argus · Friday 11 March 1932 · page 3

Nine-year-old Lennie Gwyther, after riding his pony 600 miles from his Grippsland home, [?] into Martinplace, Sydney, at 3.15 p.m., on…

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The Muswellbrook Thronicle Friday, March 11, 1932. Show Week Amusements. "Gaieties of 1933."

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 11 March 1932 · page 2

Paul Warton and Stanley McKay, whose musical and comedy company has proved so popular the recent New England shows, are to present…

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Cessnock Show Opens in Fine Weather Record Entries in Most Sections Big Crowd Present this Afternoon

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 11 March 1932 · page 5

Neither the depression, not rain affected the Cessnock Show, which opened its eighth annual exhibition at the Showground to-day in glorious…

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Cessnock Show Opens in Fine Weather Fine Pavilion Display School Work a Feature Many Rare Cage Birds Cessnock

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 11 March 1932 · page 5

The Cessnock Agricultural and Horticultural Association's eighth annual show was opened to-day in glorious weather. The pavilion exhibits, which were a great improvement on last year, were the chief attractions to the visitors. They…

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Upper Hunter Show

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 12 March 1932 · page 7

With 2300 entries, the Upper Hunter Show will commence his three day session on Wednesday, March 10. The programme includes trotting,…

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Cessnock Show Official Opening Premier Praised Cessnock

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 12 March 1932 · page 7

The Minister for Mines, the Hon. J. M. Baddeley, officially opened the Cessnock Show to-day…

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The Cessnock Show Commentary on Exhibits Additional Awards

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 12 March 1932 · page 2

With a splendid range of exhibits and a fine ring, programme, visitors to Cessnock Show yesterday—and many of the committee stated that they were in greater numbers than last year—greatly enjoyed themselves, and laudatory, remarks…

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Excitement at Armidale Show

Singleton Argus · Monday 14 March 1932 · page 3

At Armidale show last week the steer-riding contest was attended with exciting incidents. One of the animals proved a…

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Show Rights Sale of Privileges

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 14 March 1932 · page 6

Record prices were obtained by Mr. Lester Plummer at the sale of the rights and privlloges in connection with the annual Taros Show, on…

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Cessnock Show Splendid Success Takings Increase Cessnock

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 14 March 1932 · page 2

CesnnocK's public and the Cossnock Agricultural society are delighted at the splendid success of the eighth annual show. Each…

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Remarks at Dungog Show Opening Singleton Company's Manager Denies Statement. Absolutely Without Foundation

Singleton Argus · Monday 14 March 1932 · page 3

In an intervivew, Mr G. Searl, manager of the Singleton-Waratah Milk Co. Ltd., gave an emphatic and unqualified denial to the…

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Carnival Shots

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 15 March 1932 · page 2

Report has it that two stray dogs discovered on the ground were shot. Only a few more shots would have been necessary to account for the trousered…

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Gloucester Show

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 15 March 1932 · page 2

Attention is drawn to the fact that Gloucester Show will be held this week, on Wednesday and Thursday. Record entries have been received and…

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Bright Show

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 15 March 1932 · page 4

Artists for to-night's community singing at the west Maitland Town Hall include the puplis of Miss Freda Binns in four big number. The…

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Vast Wealth of District Displayed Cessnock Show 1932 Exhibition Was Huge Success Concluding Day

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 15 March 1932 · page 4

The vast wealth of ,the Cessnock district from a mineral, as well as an agricultural, viewpoint was strikingly, demonstrated at the Cessnock Show…

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Memories of the Show

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 15 March 1932 · page 3

Just the gentle gurgle of the stream, and the cool shadow, of more than shadow, was reflected over the rippling water as the old iron-woods met…

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Early or Late Show

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 15 March 1932 · page 5

The hot weather of show week has raised the controversey as to whether an early or a late show is best for Dungog. The heat was certainly out…

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Show Notes. Official Opening

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 15 March 1932 · page 5

The show was officially opened by Mr. Bruce Walker, M.L.A., at 1 p.m. on Thursday. The President of the Association, Mr…

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Sporting Notes Notes on Rosedale Races Fair Attendance— Attractive Racing

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 15 March 1932 · page 5

There was a nice attendance at Rosedale races, held on Monday. The day was delightful for outdoor sport, but money was not plentiful…

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The Post Office. Arrangemnets for Show Days

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 15 March 1932 · page 1

The following arrangements will be observed at the Post Office on Thursday next:— Open: 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. No money…

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