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Hunter Valley · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1934

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Diamond Jubilee 75th Maitland Show Plans for 1935

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

Preliminary proposals for the celebration of the Hunter River Agricultural and Horticultural Association's 75th annual show next year, were…

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Mr, "X" To Show Cause SYDNEY

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

The Full Court to-day granted to-day granted the Prothonetary a rule list calling upon a New South Wales solleitor to show cause why his name should not be…

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

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 2 August 1934 · page 3

If you arc a little tired of the metal, floral and ribbon "Alice in Wonderland" band there is something newer in the shops bands made of plaited…

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Maitland A. and H. Association

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 3 August 1934 · page 1

The 74th annual report of Maitland A. and H. Association has been published. A profit of £967/18/2 was made out…

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Cairns Show Jumping Records

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 3 August 1934 · page 3

Unusually large prize money for a high jump was earned at the Cairns Show, when Ernie Nelson's Domino, broke the record for the ground by…

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Merriwa and District News (Reprinted from the Merriwa and Oassilis "News.") Proposed Bushmen's Carnival. Resignation of Committee

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 3 August 1934 · page 7

At a special meeting of the Board of Directors of the Merriwa District Hospital held on Monday night last, a letter was read from the committee appointed…

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Golden Glow Fair Salvation Army Effort

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 4 August 1934 · page 5

Mr. H. M. Hawkins, Assistant Colonial Secretary, will arrived at the Salvation Army Citadel, Elgin-street, West Maitland, on Tuesday evening…

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POLO Quirindi Carnival QUIRINDI

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 4 August 1934 · page 11

The polo carnival commences at Quirindi on Monday next, August 6, the trophy to be played for being the Northern Challenge Cup, the oldest…

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Show Society's Diamond Jubilee

Singleton Argus · Monday 6 August 1934 · page 2

The Hunter River Agricultural and Horticultural Association will hold its diamond jubilee show next year, and already preparations are being made…

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BOXING Mitchell's Win Fine Exhibition Newcastle

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 6 August 1934 · page 8

Always aggressive and having the better of most of the exchanges Jimmy Mitchell, 11.6, gave an excellent exhibition at…

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Methodist Fair

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 7 August 1934 · page 2

The Methodist Ladies Church Aid is organising a Spring Fair to be held on 14th November…

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Opens To-night "Golden Glow Fair"

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 7 August 1934 · page 7

The Salvation Army Hall in Elgin-street, West Maitland, is on fete for the Golden Glow Fair to be opened to-night by Mr. H. M. Hawkins,…

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POLO Quirindi Carnival QUIRINDI

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 7 August 1934 · page 2

After a recess of five years Quirindi Polo Carnival Club commenced their northern challenge cup carnival yesterday. Seven teams…

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Show Committee. Election of Office-Bearers. Ground Improvements

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 7 August 1934 · page 5

The first meeting of the newly-elected committee of the Upper Hunter P. and A. Association held yesterday grappled with many important…

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Fine Cattle Queensland Show Big Parade Brisbane

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 7 August 1934 · page 4

Bountiful weather favoured the opening of the Queensland Royal National Show yesterday. The judges were set an ordu[?]s task in all…

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"Junior Farmers." FROM 60 TO 70. Years of Age. Exhibits Borrowed for Show Purposes

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 7 August 1934 · page 6

Allegations that certain members of the junior farmers' movement had entered in agricultural shows exhibits which were not the result of their…

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Fine Address "Golden Glow" Fair Official Opening

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 8 August 1934 · page 4

The necessity for religion in a nation was stressed at the official opening of the West Maitland Salvation Army's "Golden Glow"…

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Queensland Show Opens Fine Parade of Cattle

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 8 August 1934 · page 1

Glorious weather favoured, the opening of the Queensland Royal National Show on Monday. The judges were set an arduous task in all sections. It…

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

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 9 August 1934 · page 3

Mrs. Max Soiling, of "Kuole,"; West Maitland, paid Sydney a short, visit this week. Mr. and Mrs. Rupert Moses have…

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Delegates from Hunter Show Council Meet District Group Quarterly Meeting Trotting Control

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 9 August 1934 · page 7

Delegates from seven Show Associations in the Hunter group, attended tho quarterly meeting," held in the office at the West…

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