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Shows & fairs, 1932

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Letter to Editor Taxation Carnival (To the Editor)

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 27 January 1932 · page 5

Sir. — Now almost classic is the Australian story of the bushman who asked his mate for a chew of tobacco So generous was the " bite" taken…

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Swimming Carnival at Aberdeen Singleton Competitors Win Four Cups

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 27 January 1932 · page 2

Aberdeen Swimming Club hold a carnival last night in the Hunter River baths, which were illuminated by electric light. There was a good…

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WAGES - PRICES What Figures Show Official Report

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 27 January 1932 · page 2

Interesting comparisions regarding wages prices during 1930 are contained in the annual labour report of the…

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V.a.l Tour Country Boys to See Harbour Bridge Pageant and Royal Show

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 27 January 1932 · page 2

Applications are being received from boys in all parts of the State to witness the historic opening of the Sydney Harbour Bridge. The Young…

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Sheep Show Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 28 January 1932 · page 7

The Council of the Sheep Breeders' Association has decided to conduct a sheep shwo, this year under its own control. In the past the…

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

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 28 January 1932 · page 3

Miss Edith Atkin, of "Sharrow," Lorn, if holidaying at Toronto with a party of Newcastle girls. Mrs. C. Stretch and her two small…

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Bushmen's Carnival and Show

The Scone Advocate · Friday 29 January 1932 · page 3

Widespread interest continues to be evinced in Scone's first Bushman's Carnival and Show, to be held on Friday and Saturday, 11th and 12th March…

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Swimming Carnival

The Scone Advocate · Friday 29 January 1932 · page 2

As anticipated, the carnival promoted by the local Swimming Club, on the night of 26th inst., proved a popular event. The line stretch of water on…

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Show Dance

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 29 January 1932 · page 5

Under the auspices of the Women's Auxiliary Show Committee, a dance was hold on Tuesday night at the School of Arts. Although the weather…

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Country Boys to See Harbour Bridge Pageant and Royal Show

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 29 January 1932 · page 6

Applications are being received from all parts of the State to witness the historic opening of the Sydney Harbour Bridge. The Young Australia…

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Country Boys to See Harbour Bridge Page. Ant and Royal Show

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 29 January 1932 · page 5

Applications are being received from boys in all parts of the State to witness the historic opening, of the Sydney Harbour. Bridge. The Young…

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Bushmen's Carnival and Show

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 2 February 1932 · page 2

A further meeting of the committee of the above was held on Saturday last. Present: Messrs. A. F. Smith (in the chair), H. D. MePhee, A. M…

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Newcastle Show

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 3 February 1932 · page 2

Intending exhibitors are reminded that entries for Newcastle Show close on Saturday next, February. 6th. Schedules can be obtained on application…

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Surf Carnival a Record Entry

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 4 February 1932 · page 5

A record number of catrios has been received for the annual surf carnival that will he held on New-castle Beach on Saturday, February…

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Royal Easter Show, 1932

Raymond Terrace Examiner and Lower Hunter and Port Stephens Advertiser · Thursday 4 February 1932 · page 3

Prospects for the forthcoming show are exceedingly bright. Early indications point to record entries in every section. The figures for the Export Butter classes…

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

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 4 February 1932 · page 3

Miss Myrline Poulton, of Sydney, will be the guest of Mr. and Mrs. J. Martin at Taree for several weeks. Miss Dorothy Scddon, of Newcastle,…

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Royal Agricultural Society of N.S.W. Royal Easter Show, 1932

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 5 February 1932 · page 5

Prospects for the forthcoming Show are exceedingly bright. Early indications point to record entries in every section. The figures for the Export…

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Dungog a and H. ASSOCIATION. Meeting

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 5 February 1932 · page 3

A meeting of the committee of the Dungog A. and H. Association was held on Tuesday last, there being present Messrs. R. L. Fitzgerald…

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Maitland Show

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 5 February 1932 · page 7
Also in Singleton Argus

As advertised elsewhere in this issue the Maitland Show will soon be once more attracting the interest of show patrons of the Hunter Valley and the…

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