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Hunter Valley · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1934

1,345 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 14 of 68

PERSONALITIES Memories of First Show Pioneers "On Deck"

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 28 February 1934 · page 7

Mr. William Bolt, of Bowarra, who is among the very few people who remember the first show of the Hunter River Agricultural and…

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Muswellbrook Show Holiday Singleton Business People Not Unanimous

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 28 February 1934 · page 3

The question of the observance of Thursday, March 15th, as a public holiday by the business people of Singleton was before the Chamber of…

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Early Show Awards Improvement in Displays Women's Industries

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 28 February 1934 · page 4

The first sections in which judging at Maitland Show was completed were some of those housed in the homo industries pavilion. Awards in fine arts, needlework, jams, jellies, preserves,…

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Maitland Annual Show Favourable Opening Record Entries Received Many Strong Sections

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 28 February 1934 · page 5

With a record entry and fine weather, the Maitland Show opened to-day in most favourable conditions. The total' entry is nearly 500 in excess of last year. The horse section passed the 500 mark, and is one of the…

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Industries Fair

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 1 March 1934 · page 1

The Prince of Wales made a tour of the British Industries Fair in Brimingham, and showed great interest in the displays. Mr. Ramsay…

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Maitland Show

Raymond Terrace Examiner and Lower Hunter and Port Stephens Advertiser · Thursday 1 March 1934 · page 3

The Leigh. Jerseys of Dr. Meredith scored well at the Maitland Show, the champion prizes for both bull and cow being awarded and reserve champion for…

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Sydney Show Rodeo

Raymond Terrace Examiner and Lower Hunter and Port Stephens Advertiser · Thursday 1 March 1934 · page 1

Right throughout New South Wales and Queensland, great, interest is being mani tested in the rodeo contests arranged for the forthcoming Royal Show…

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Offers Received Scone Annual Carnival SCONE

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 1 March 1934 · page 5

The interest the district is taking in the third annual Scone Bushmen's Carnival and Show Association's carnival this year was evidenced at the…

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Ladies' Day Smart Frocking Show Visitors

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 1 March 1934 · page 7

Thursday at the Maitland Show has always been known as "Ladies' Day," and to-day was no exception…

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Show Attractions the Whirl of Death

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 1 March 1934 · page 6

Back again in Maitland the well-known showman, Arthur Greehaigh, returns with his sensational motor car and cycle act. "The Reckless…

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Newcastle Show Official Gate Takings NEWCASTLE

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 1 March 1934 · page 5

The official figures made available by the Newcastle A., H, and I. Association disclose that including an insurance payment of [?]100 on…

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SINGLETON Muswellbrook Show Holiday Question Singleton

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 1 March 1934 · page 4

At the monthly meeting of the Chamber of Commerce the question of observing Thursday, March 15, second day of…

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Camera Peeps at the Maitland Show Yesterday

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 1 March 1934 · page 2

'Philidora's Lad" (imp.), lst and Champion Jersey Bull. Owned by Dr. Meredith, of Raymond Terrace. "Leigh Thorn's Eminence III.," Champion Jersey Cow. Owned by Dr. Meredith…

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At the Show Leading Figures Big Representation

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 1 March 1934 · page 7

Amongst the big crowd which attended the Maitland Show to-day were representatives of neighbouring agricultural associations…

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

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 1 March 1934 · page 3

Staying with Mr. and Mrs. F. Carr is Mrs. Carr's sister from Melbourne. Mrs. Alan Paton, of Newcastle, is holidaying at "Craigleburn," Bowral…

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Trade Displays Maitland Show T. J. Wilks and Son

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 1 March 1934 · page 6

T. J. Wliks and Son, og High-st., "The Hontle of the Gulbransen," occupies a position at the show with an attractive range of the famous…

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Second Day OF Maitland Show Spacious Grounds Thronged Expresses Appreciation Official Opening Ceremony

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 1 March 1934 · page 7

The judging of the remaining classed in the horse section and the horticultural exhibits Was carried out to-day, the Second day of the Maitland Show…

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Second Day of Show Tamworth Again Wins District Exhibit Award Holder of Shield Beaten

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 1 March 1934 · page 8

Tamworth beat Singleton, holder of the E. W. Sparke Memorial Shield, in the district exhibit at Maitland Show yesterday. The judging was concluded last night. There was a margin of 28 points between the two with…

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A. and H. Association

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 2 March 1934 · page 4

A meeting of the Stroud and District A. and H. Association was held in the School of Arts on Saturday, 24th February…

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Cessnock Show Next Week Splendid Exhibition Promised. 10th Annual Event

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 2 March 1934 · page 5

Although it is only ten years ago this month since Cessnock held its first show, the exhibition to-day is regarded as one of the best country…

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