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Hunter Valley · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1934

1,345 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 25 of 68

Cattle Throwing R.S.P.C.A. Protests at Show Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 29 March 1934 · page 4

A protest against the camp draft and other contests being staged at the Royal Show was entered by the Royal Society for the Prevention of…

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At a Dress Show

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 31 March 1934 · page 4

A long travelling coat of ivory geat's hair tweed, trimmed with grey and ivory puffed adder's skin, Coat's hair tweed is exceptionally light and…

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Great Crowd Royal Easter. SHow Woman Injured Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 31 March 1934 · page 2

A huge crowd was attracted to the Sydney Show Ground yesterday, the attendance equalling the best figures for previous years…

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Fatal Accident Girl Rider at Show SYDNEY

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 2 April 1934 · page 1

Miss Eve Daley (21), of Bankstown, died in hospital early this morning from injuries received when she fell while competing in the women's…

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Big Day The Royal Show Great Crowd Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 2 April 1934 · page 1

The last of the "epic" days at the Royal Show to-day attracted an enormous attendance. Crowds assembled…

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BOWLS Hamilton Wins Two Titles Hunter Carnival

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 3 April 1934 · page 7

The 1934 Easter carnival of the Hunter River District Bowling Association was concluded under electric light on the East…

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Royal Show Closing Stages SYDNEY

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 3 April 1934 · page 1

The Royal Agricultural Show entered upon its concluding stages to-day, when a special programme was provided for children, who attended…

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Whips Used Show Ring Brawl SYDNEY

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 3 April 1934 · page 8

Last night at the conclusion of the Kodak [?] handicap event in the ring at the Royal Show, two of the drivers exchanged words and…

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Fatal Fall at Show

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 4 April 1934 · page 2

Miss Eve Daley (21), of Bankstown, died in hospital early on Monday morning from injuries received when shefell while competing in the women's…

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Royal Show Successful Results Exceeded Expectations

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 4 April 1934 · page 2

"The Show has exceeded our expectations in every way," said the secretary of the Royal Agricultural Society (Colonel Somervillc) yesterday…

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Pigeon Awards at Royal Show Singleton Breeders Prominent

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 4 April 1934 · page 2

Singleton breeders were very successful in the pigeon section of the Royal Show, securing the following awards:— Pouter-Pigmy, hen, E. H. Giddings…

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Britain's Unemployed Latest Figures Show Decline. (Australian Press Assn. Message.) London

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 4 April 1934 · page 1

Unemployed returns at March 19 last were less than at any time since October 10, 1930. The unemployod in Britain on March…

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Show Injuries Woman and Man Riders SYDNEY

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 5 April 1934 · page 8

Miss Madge Keane was badly injured when her mount, Bay Radium foll while competing in a hunting contest at the show. The horse struck a…

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

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 5 April 1934 · page 3

Dr. and Mrs. Erie Erby, of Wingham, are staying at the, Australia. Miss Beryl Gregory spent Easter with her parents, at Lithgow…

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Bandon Grove. Flower Show and Village Fair

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 6 April 1934 · page 2

This (Thursday) afternoon, the Flower Show and Village Fair at Bandon Grove, was opened. Rain commenced about mid-day and continued…

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Jazz Carnival

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 6 April 1934 · page 9

The Muswellbrook Brass Band is arranging a jazz carnival and euchre party to be held in the School of Arts next Monday night. The ladies'…

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Flower Show

Singleton Argus · Friday 6 April 1934 · page 6

A flower show and cooking competition was held in Messrs Grainger and Falkiner's rooms this afternoon in aid of the funds of the Mater…

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Rose Show

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 6 April 1934 · page 7

The Church of England rose show will be held in the School of Arts supper room on Wednesday next, entries for which close at 11 a.m. on the day…

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Show Spirits

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 6 April 1934 · page 4

Friday next is awaited with keen interest, especially by the ladies. The results of the show—cooking, preserves and jams, etc., and then the…

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Kearsley Chrysanthemum Show

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 6 April 1934 · page 6

That progressive and enthusiastic body, the Kearsley Parents and Citizens' Association, will hold a chrysanthemum and needlework show in…

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