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Hunter Valley · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1934

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North Coast District Exhibit Loss Shown at Royal Show

Singleton Argus · Monday 23 July 1934 · page 2

In a report submitted to the annual meeting of the North Coast and Tablelands Agricultural Association, it was stated that tho highest possible…

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Singleton Show

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 24 July 1934 · page 2

Singleton's 1934 show will be held on 19th, 20th and 21st September. Schedules, and all information may be had from the secretary. See advt. in…

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Show Association

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 25 July 1934 · page 6

The annual meeting of the H.R.A. and H. Association will be held at Galton's Chambers, West Maitland, on Tuesday, July 31, at 8 p.m…

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"SELF-DENIAL" Salvation Army Fair

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 25 July 1934 · page 6

The Salvation Army's "Golden Glow Fair," will be held in the West Maitland Citadel on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, August 7, 8, and 9…

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Carroll Defeats Richards Brilliant Boxing Exhibition

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 25 July 1934 · page 1

Giving a brilliant exhibition of boxing, Jack Carroll, 10.11½, welterweight champion of Australia, decisively defeated Ron Richards, 10.11 (…

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Additional Classes for Show

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 25 July 1934 · page 2

The Northern Agricultural Association advertises in this issue particulars concerning three classes omitted in the schedule of prizes in circulation, but…

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Maitland Show Tamworth Exhibit Organiser's Visit

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 26 July 1934 · page 6

Early next month Mr. W. H. Lye, of Loomberah, will visit Maitland, says the "Northern Daily Leader." while here he will confer with the president…

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GLOUCESTER Show Association Fee Reduced Gloucester

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 26 July 1934 · page 8

A profit for the year of 19/6 was shown by the balance-sheet presented at the annual meeting of the Gloucester A.H…

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

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 26 July 1934 · page 3

Miss Murjorie Manchee of Moree, is at present staying in Sydney. Mr. and Mrs. H.M. Rourke spent last week-end in Sydney…

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One Night Fair Popular Lady Benefit

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 27 July 1934 · page 6

A pleasant time was spent by the large crowd which attended the social and one night fair in the East Maitland Methodist School Hall, last…

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£300 in Prizes Bushmen's Carnival

The Scone Advocate · Friday 27 July 1934 · page 2

The executive of the Murrurundi Bushmen's Carnival has finalised the programme for this year's fixture, which is scheduled for Friday and…

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Show Committee's Annual Meeting

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 27 July 1934 · page 10

The annual meeting of the Upper Hunter P. and A. Society will take place at the showground on Monday next at 3 p.m., when the usual business…

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Credit of £616 Moree Show Society

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 27 July 1934 · page 4

A credit balance of £616, after spending £184 in improvements and £139 on repairs and maintenance was shown at the annual meeting of the…

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Links with Early Days Extracts From "Mercury" Files Hunter Valley History Appeal for support, for Hunter River Agricultural Society's first Show—Move for resignation of Northumberland Parliamentary Representative—Encouraging, the Newcastle Export Trade—Driving Cattle Agricultural Society

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 28 July 1934 · page 9

The Hunter River Agricultural Society intend holding their first annual show on Tuesday, the 14th May next. The prizes to be given on the…

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Golden Glow Fair Salvation Army Effort

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 28 July 1934 · page 12

Patrons at the opening session of the "Golden" Glow" Fair, Salvation Army Hall, West Maitland on Tuesday, August 7 at 8 p.m., will have the…

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Maitland Show Association's Big Year Annual Report

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 31 July 1934 · page 8

The outstanding success achieved in the past 12 months by the Hunter River Agricultural and Horticultural Association is…

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Y.A.L. BOYS Famous Show Coming

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 31 July 1934 · page 4

Knowing the splendid reputation of the Y.A.L. boys as entertainers, real donts will be interested to learn that 40 boys who have been selected to…

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Singleton Show

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 1 August 1934 · page 2

We are informed by the, Secretary that entries are coming in nicely for the show. Already several have come along from Beaconsfield, Victoria, and…

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Mr Malcolm Brown to Open Show

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 1 August 1934 · page 2

At the last meeting of the Northern Agricultural Association Comnmittee it was decided to send an invitation to Mr Malcolm Brown, M.L.A., to open…

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Show Society Better Year Reported Annual Meeting

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 1 August 1934 · page 4

The President (Mr. W. E. Sparkle) urged, at the annual meeting of the Hunter River Agricultural and Horticultural…

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