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Hunter Valley · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1932

1,021 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 47 of 52

Morpeth Fete Moonlight Carnival

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

A wonderful evening's entertainment is promised at Morpeth for tomorrow night, Wednesday, November 16, in Dr. Klein's grounds…

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Town Hall Hive of Industry Methodist Fair

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

Since Monday morning the Town Hall has been a veritable hive of Industry. Great preparations are going on in…

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BRANXTON Spring Poppy Fair Methodist Church Branxton

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

The annual Methodist Church Fair took place in the Parish Hall, The fair was officially opened by Mrs. S. W. McKibbin, of Singleton…

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Cessnock Night Tennis Big Carnival Opens To-morrow Night

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 15 November 1932 · page 3

To-morrow night will see the open­ing of the big tennis carnival which everyone has been waiting to see. A team of men have been working on…

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Work Goes on New Hospital Block What Plans Show

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

Plans of sections of the new Maitland Hospital have arrived at the Institution, and the works foreman, Mr. Campbell…

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Bushmen's Carnival Fine Outing at Murrurundi Big Crowds—Widespread Competition— exhilarating Sport— Ideal Weather

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 15 November 1932 · page 4

Murrurundi was on Friday and Saturday last the Mecca of stockmen from all parts of the State, and the presence of competitors from Queensland…

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Garden Fair Methodist Church Striking Display

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 16 November 1932 · page 7

It is doubtful if the Town Hall presented such a bright appearance as it did this afternoon when the garden fair of…

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Garden Fair Official Opening Cookery Awards

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 17 November 1932 · page 6

The Town Hall was crowded yesterday afternoon when the Methodist Garden Fair was opened. The beautiful floral…

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Methodist Fair Splendid Patronage Flower Awards

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 17 November 1932 · page 7

There was a large attendance at the Methodist Fair last night. The takings for the day were over £105. As the objective is £300, this should…

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

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 17 November 1932 · page 3

Mrs. F. A. Elgar, of East Maitland, is spending a few days in Sydney this week. Mr. R. L. Pender, accompanied by…

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Waterside Carnival

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 18 November 1932 · page 6

The local Parents' and Citizens' are making preparations for a water-side carnival and sports for the coming Boxing Day. Karuah has the natural…

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White Jazz Carnival

The Scone Advocate · Friday 18 November 1932 · page 2

An energetic committee are staging a White Jazz Carnival in the Memorial Hall on 29th inst., for the purpose of boosting the funds of the local Cricket…

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Methodist Fair Last Night's Session Good Patronage

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 18 November 1932 · page 4

There was again an excellent attendance at last evening's session of the Methodist Garden Fair, and the financial results should prove very…

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Bushmen's Carnival Success of Singleton Competitors

Singleton Argus · Friday 18 November 1932 · page 4

The All Australian Bushmen's Carnival at Murrurundi last week-end was a great success, stockmen being present from all parts of the State, and the…

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TENNIS Cessnock Carnival Huge Success Cessnock

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 18 November 1932 · page 5

An even bigger crowd than what, attended the opening night was in attendance when the first match began at the council courts last night…

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Show Council Minister Invited 1933 OPENING

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 18 November 1932 · page 4

At a meeting of the show Council last night, the President (Mr. E. W. Sparke), who occupied the chair, drew members'…

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Cessnock Tennis Carnival Huge Success. E. Minto's Fine Performances

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 18 November 1932 · page 5

The promoters of the night tennis carnival should feel flattered by the way the public are taking to their tournament The crowd that has…

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Great Response Methodist Fair Splendid Result

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 19 November 1932 · page 4

"Due to the untiring efforts of the stallholders an their assistants, the result has been extraordinary, more especially…

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Bright Show Big Audience Congregational Concert

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 21 November 1932 · page 2

A happy and instructive evening was spent at the West Maitland Congregational School Hall by a large andlence…

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Technical School Exhibition

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 22 November 1932 · page 1

It has been definitely decided that the Cessnock Central Junior Technical School exhibition will be held on Monday and Tuesday night of the 5th and…

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