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Hunter Valley · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1932

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Old Association Singleton Show of 1846

Singleton Argus · Friday 16 September 1932 · page 8

Although the Singleton Show of the Northern Agricultural Association has heed, in operation for only 63 years, many years before a…

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"Gay Gordon." Champion Hereford at Singleton Show

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 16 September 1932 · page 8

Mr. H. A. Bassingthwaighte, of "The Oaks," Muswellbrook, gained some notable successes with his Hereford stock at the Singleton show held this…

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Singleton's 63rd Show District Maintains High Standard

Singleton Argus · Friday 16 September 1932 · page 5

Those who visited the 63rd annual show of the N[?]hern Agricultural Association this year were astonished at the high lev[?] reached in every section of exhibits, and those who could make comp[?]isons over a period of years, with former shows, knew that the exhibition this year showed…

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Show Society. Election of Committee Ballot Necessary

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 16 September 1932 · page 3

A ballot will be taken for the election of a committee of 36 members for the Upper Heunter P and A. Society. There are 38 nominations. Ballot…

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Just Missed Rain Insurance Singleton Show

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 16 September 1932 · page 7

The Northern Agricultural Association insured for £100 against 10 points of rain falling between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. to-day the third…

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Another Successful Show Exhibits Of Outstanding Merit All Judges Enthusiastic

Singleton Argus · Friday 16 September 1932 · page 6

Singleton may have had a bigger, but certainly not a better, show than that of this year, marking the 63rd milestone in' the history of the Northern Agricultural Association. Yesterday was the popular people's day, and the support given by the…

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Third Day of Show Rain Interferes with Attendance. a Varied Sporting Programme

Singleton Argus · Friday 16 September 1932 · page 6

The show was concluded to-day, when a varied and attractive programme of sporting, events was carried out. The inclement weather…

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Show Awards Fine Arts. Judge: M. Anderson. SUB-SECTION A.—Open to All-comers

Singleton Argus · Friday 16 September 1932 · page 3

Oil painting, land or seascape,Mrs DicK 1 and 2. Oil painting, from life, Chas. Frayley 1, Mrs Dick 2. Oil painting, still life, Miss P. Finnerty 1, Chas…

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Spring Fair Result

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 17 September 1932 · page 5

The [?] result of the East Maitland Methodist Spring Fair and Flower Show, hold during the week was most qualifying, totalling in the…

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News in Brief. Spring Fair

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 17 September 1932 · page 4

A Spring Fair, organised by the Mothers' Club of the West Maitland Infants' School, will be held in the School ground son aturday, October…

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Carnival Week President's Appeal Big Programme

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 17 September 1932 · page 4

In order to emphasise the importance of Carnival Week and to arouse as much enthusiasm as possible, the President, Mr…

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Commercial Show Sales

Singleton Argus · Monday 19 September 1932 · page 3

Grainger and Falkiner Ltd. report having conducted highly satisfactory, sales of exhibition, pedigree cattle and pigs, fat cattle and sheep, on the…

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Carnival Week Opened Yesterday Sacred Concert

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 19 September 1932 · page 4

The carnival week promoted by the Citizens' Employment Movement was opened yesterday with a sacred concert, and this…

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WINOOKA Show. Epsom Form Latest Position

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 19 September 1932 · page 7

Another Epsom aspirant came to light on Saturday, when, having his first run for months, Winooka had an all-the-way win in the first division…

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Excitement at Melbourne Show Boy Rider in Difficulties

Singleton Argus · Monday 19 September 1932 · page 3

There was an exciting incident immediately after the grand parad[?] at the Royal Show, Melbourne, on Saturday…

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Horse Falls Girl Rider Killed Mishap at Show

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 19 September 1932 · page 2

With a fractured skull, following a spectacular crash at the Royal show on Saturday. Miss Rossi Douglas Stock, of Victor…

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Fatality at Adelaide Show Girl Rider Killed in Jumping Contest

Singleton Argus · Monday 19 September 1932 · page 2

Her skull fractured as a result of a spectacular crash at the Royal Show at Adelaide on Saturday afternoon, Miss Bessie Douglas Stock, of Victor…

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Police Court Friday, September 16, 1932. (Before Messrs. A. Simmons and H. K. Pollack, J.s P.) Suspicion Only

Singleton Argus · Monday 19 September 1932 · page 2

James Gilmore, aged 39, was charged with having at Singleton, on September 10, stolen a wallet, containing an all-lincs railway ticket for the month…

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Carnival Week To-morrow's Procession Good Response

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 20 September 1932 · page 4

The committee is delighted with the generous response accorded the various functions held so far in connection with…

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Carnival Week Appeal to People More Events

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 21 September 1932 · page 6

A further appeal for the full co-operation of the public in connection with the remaining Carnival Week functions was…

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