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Hunter Valley · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1933

1,254 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 44 of 63

Excellent Stock Display at Singleton show 64th Annual Exhibition Large Increase in Entries Tuggerah's Close Win Singleton

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 7 September 1933 · page 2

Singleton's 64th show, which opened yesterday, and is being it accorded Vice-regal patronage—it was officially opened to-day by the State Governor—is one worthy of such an auspicious occasion…

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Old Landmark Goes First Open Air Picture Show Victoria Street Building

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Thursday 7 September 1933 · page 5

A certain amount of local history is attached to the old building in Victoria Street recently occupied by Mr. W. Buttrum, and now being…

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Sir Philip Game Opens Singleton Show Great Crowd Present Ideal Weather Prevails Additional Awards Singleton

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 7 September 1933 · page 7

Ideal weather again prevailed for the second day of the Singleton Show, and a great crowd attended. The official opening was performed by the State Governor (Sir Philip Game)…

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Flower Show St. Mary's Annual Fair Official Opening

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 8 September 1933 · page 5

The Dean of Newcastle, the Very W. H. Johnson, officially opened the flower show run in conjunction with St. Mary's annual fair, in…

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Murrueundi Bushmen's Carnival

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 8 September 1933 · page 2

Amongst our advertisements to-day will be found an outline of the pretentious programme which has been drafted by the committee of the above…

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Show Personalities

Singleton Argus · Friday 8 September 1933 · page 6

MR W. M. LODER, President Northern Agricultural Association…

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Show Awards Sheep

Singleton Argus · Friday 8 September 1933 · page 3

Fine Wool Merinos.—Fine ram, 6 tooth, Plashett Pastoral Co. 1. Ram, not over 4-tooth, J. E. Telfer 1, Plashett Pastoral Co. 2. Ewe, 6-tooth,…

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St. Mary's Fair Opening Ceremony Well Attended

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 8 September 1933 · page 4

Before the opening of St. Mary's Fair at the Town Hall yesterday afternoon the Rev. C. W. J. Gumbfey expressed his delight at seeing…

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Show Awards Fine Arts

Singleton Argus · Friday 8 September 1933 · page 2

Sub-section A (open to allcomers).— Oil painting, land or seascape: Mrs A. Dick 1 and 2. Oil Painting, from life: Mrs. A. Dick 1 and 2. Oil painting,…

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Show Awards Horses. Blood Horses

Singleton Argus · Friday 8 September 1933 · page 8

Stallion, four years and over, Peter Wolfgang's Kenmore (imp.) 1, A. C. Marshall anil E. A. Lamb's Great Expectations 2. Brood mare, four years…

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School Wins 25 Prizes at Show

Singleton Argus · Friday 8 September 1933 · page 6

Dunolly School secured 25 prizes at the show. This is a record for ordinary school work in the district, and probably for the State, for a school…

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Singleton Show Big Attendance on Second Day

Singleton Argus · Friday 8 September 1933 · page 5

The Northern Agricultural Association's sixty-fourth annual display of live stock, farm produce, home industry and school work concluded to-day on a high note of success. Adversity is testing time, and men, women and children of this fine distrcit have every reason…

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First at Singleton Show. Cattle From Muswellbrook

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 8 September 1933 · page 6

In the fat cattle section at the Singleton Show White Bros's. ("Edinglasse") "Dandy" was placed first in class for steer, not exceeding two…

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Third Day of Show Programme of Sporting Events

Singleton Argus · Friday 8 September 1933 · page 6

The 64th annual Show of the Northern Agricultural Association was brought to a successful conclusion today, when visitors were regaled with…

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Singleton's 64th Annual Show Officially Opened by State Governor

Singleton Argus · Friday 8 September 1933 · page 6

The State Governor, Sir Philip Game, officially opened the 64th Annual Show of the Northern Agricultural Association yesterday, the ceremony taking place at 2.15 p. m. The day was ideal, and the attendance the largest for several…

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Show Awards Flowers, Shrubs, and Plants. Cut Flowers,, Decorative

Singleton Argus · Friday 8 September 1933 · page 4

Best arranged bowl, flowers and foliage, Mrs Harry Wright 1, A. H. Young 2. Hand posy, Mrs. Harry Wright 1, Mrs. C. Packer 2. Bridal…

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St. Mary's Fair Financial Success

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 9 September 1933 · page 2

The annual fair and flower show conducted in connection with St. Mary's Church was concluded ni the Town Hall last night…

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Many Events Bushmen's Carnival

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 9 September 1933 · page 2

Amongst the advertisements to-day will be found an outline of the programme which has been drafted by the committee of the Murrurundi…

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All Nations Fair at East Maitland

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 11 September 1933 · page 4

The All Nations' Fair will be opened by the Mayoress of East Maitland in the Methodist School Hall on Wednesday afternoon. A beautiful…

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Commercial Show Sales

Singleton Argus · Monday 11 September 1933 · page 3

Grainger and Falkiner Ltd. report having conducted successful sales at the recent show. Competition for fat sheep and cattle was exceptionally…

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