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Shows & fairs, 1934

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PLASTICS Uncanny Atmosphere First Exhibition

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 16 March 1934 · page 8

A plastics exhibition, the first of its, kind in the world, is throwing an almost, uncanny atmosphere over the Science Museum in South…

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Attended Every Show

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 16 March 1934 · page 5

The late Mr. J. W. HUMPHRIES, foundation member of the Upper Hunter P. and A. Society, and whose two sons, Messrs J. C. and K. W. D…

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THE Carnival Ball "The Best Ever."

The Scone Advocate · Friday 16 March 1934 · page 2

The 34 Carnival ball will go down in the records us "the best ever," not only in this district, but probably in any provincial district of the State,…

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Flower Show and Cooking Competition

Singleton Argus · Friday 16 March 1934 · page 6

A flower show, and cooking competition, in aid of Red Cross funds, was held this afternoon in the Masonic Hall. Beautiful dahlias, exquisite roses and…

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Third Day at the Show

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 16 March 1934 · page 2

There was a further good attendance at the show to-day, when an interesting programme of ring events was put through…

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"Back to Scone" Splashes AND Carnival Chips

The Scone Advocate · Friday 16 March 1934 · page 2

"The shouting and the tumult dies; the captains and the kings depart." And so after a hectic four days in…

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Cessnock Show Prize Money I

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 16 March 1934 · page 5

Prize money won at the Cessnock Show (all section) will be available at the association's office in d'Argeavel's Chambers tomorrow…

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Speedy 'Plane Percival's Exhibition Experts Astounded London, March 15

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 16 March 1934 · page 1

Wearing an ordinary lounge suit and a hat, over which he donned a parachute, Edgar Percival, of Sydney, New- South Wales, casually climbed…

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Upper Hunter Jubilee Show Success Achieved

The Scone Advocate · Friday 16 March 1934 · page 2

The 50th show of the Upper Hunter P. and A. Association was opened on Wednesday in fine weather. Elaborate preparations had been made to ensure…

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Third Day Muswellbrook Show Gate Receipts

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 16 March 1934 · page 7

Friday, the concluding day of Muswellbrook's golden jubilee show, was again beautiful fine. The weather this year was the best for many…

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Past and Present Show Personalities the White Family and the Show Unbroken Record Since 1874

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 16 March 1934 · page 5

In the sixty years since the inception of the Society, the office of President has been held by five members of the White family, the first president being the late Hon. Francis White, and was followed by the late Mr. Edward White, Mr. E. R…

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Baby Show Kurri Kurri Methodists KUKRI

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 16 March 1934 · page 4

A baby show held in the Methodist School Hall on Wednesday, under the suspices of the Ladies' Church Aid, Was Very successful…

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Good Show Worker Mr. T. B. Haydon

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 16 March 1934 · page 5

Although he is one of the latest of the members to be elected to the Committee, Mr. T. B. Haydon has proved his worth as one of our best…

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The Show. Draught Stock "Credit to Owners"

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 16 March 1934 · page 2

"A credit to those who showed them," was the remark of M. W. J. Tomkins, of "Whetstone," Inglewood (Q.), judge in the horse section, after…

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Show Council Serious Allegations Venue of Exhibits

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 16 March 1934 · page 4

Serious allegations regarding the Tamworth District Exhibit, which won the prize at the 1934 Maitland Show, were made at a…

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A Muswellbrook Show Group About 35 Years Ago

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 16 March 1934 · page 5

Beading from left to right.—Back row: J. E. Mclntyre, C. C. Paul (treasurer) James Phillips, C. Fitzpatrick. Front row. J. Tremayne, Pierce Healy (secretary), E. C. Brechtt Frank Budden, E. Beaver. The president of the Society at this time was the late R. T. Keys. The only surviving members…

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Upper Hunter Show Official Opening by Mr Bruxner

Singleton Argus · Friday 16 March 1934 · page 7

The weather for the second day of Muswellbrook Show yesterday was fine and warm. There was a large attendance, special trains from Singleton…

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St. John's Ambulance ClASS Work at the Show

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 16 March 1934 · page 7

Although its members have beer in attendance during shows in past years, Cessnock Branch of the St John's Ambulance Class practised on…

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MR. C. Derricott's Successes Cattle Take Honors at Show

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 16 March 1934 · page 5

Mr.C. Derricott was indeed pleased with his success at the Cessnock Show last week. He took triple honours in the male…

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Upper Hunter The Show Sports Ring Thronged Muswellbrook

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 16 March 1934 · page 5

The ringside was thronged throughout the afternoon for the second day of the Muswellbrook Jubilee Show. Keen interest was…

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