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Hunter Valley · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1934

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Singleton's 65th Annual Show Record Entries Horses and Cattle Outstanding

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 19 September 1934 · page 2

The Northern Agricultural Association's 65th annual show was opened to-day under ideal weather conditions. Entries total 3750, or about 400 in excess of last year's exhibition. All sections are well filled, and the quality of the exhibits generally will evoke…

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Singleton Show Opened in Fine Weather eton ovo earner in rine Increase in Entries Horses Show Improvement Dairy Cattle Fewer Singleton

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 19 September 1934 · page 7

Singleton's 65th show opened to-day in fine and warm weather. The total entry was 3750, an increase of nearly 400 on last year. Horses were well ahead of last show, saddle classes, ponies…

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MORPETH Industrial Exhibition Methodist Appeal

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 20 September 1934 · page 6

Undoubtedly Indication has been given recently that in some quarters locally money is circulating freely. To raise £560…

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

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 20 September 1934 · page 3

Mrs. Archie Sinclair, of Inverell, is staying in Sydney. Mrs. Harold O'Neill, of New Lambton, is paying Sydney a short visit…

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Singleton Show Attracts a Large Attendance the Second Day Official Opening Ceremony Additional Awards Singleton

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 20 September 1934 · page 7

The Singleton show was officially opened to-day by Mr. Malcolm Brown, member for the district. The weather for the second day was again fine and hot, with a north-westerly wind blowing. There was a large crowd. The special train…

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Entries for Singleton's 65th Annual Show Increase by 400 nnuaJ i Horses Improve Big Classes in Stock Section Attractive Pavilions Singleton

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 20 September 1934 · page 8

With the exception of dairy cattle and blood horses; and classes of stock were in greater numbers at the Singleton show, which opened yesterday, than was the case last year…

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Dungog Rodeo. Exhibition Promised

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 21 September 1934 · page 2

The Dungog Rodeo to be held at the showground on Friday and Saturday, October 5 and 6. promises to be a most spectacular exhibition. On each…

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GRESFORD. School of Arts Fair

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 21 September 1934 · page 2

On Saturday last a very successful Fair was held at Gresford in aid ot the School of Arts. This active institution has made wonderful progress in…

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Stroud Spring Carnival Postponed

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 21 September 1934 · page 2

Stroud A. and H. Association's popular Spring Carnival has been postponed until 27th October, commencing at 10 a.m. This has been found…

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Show Awards SHEEP

Singleton Argus · Friday 21 September 1934 · page 3

Fine Wool Merinos.—Fine wool ram, 6-tooth and over, J. R. Telfer 1, Peter Bower 2. Fine wool ram, not over 4 tooth, Plashett Pastoral Coy 1. Fine…

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Show Awards Produce

Singleton Argus · Friday 21 September 1934 · page 4

Oats, one bushel, any variety, F. S. Garland, 1. Cape barley, One bushel, F. S. Garland, 1. Wheat, one bushel, T. Upperton, 1. Maire, 12 cobs, large…

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"Fair and Warmer" Bright and Witty Production

Singleton Argus · Friday 21 September 1934 · page 6

The production at the Mechanics' Hall on Wednesday uight of ."Fair and Warmer," under the auspices of the Singleton Sub-branch of the Returned…

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£300 Damages Show Accident

The Scone Advocate · Friday 21 September 1934 · page 3

An important case particularly significant to show societies, was heard in the Casino District Court, before Judge Clancy, when Harold…

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Show Awards Fat Cattle

Singleton Argus · Friday 21 September 1934 · page 8

Shorthorn bullock, not exceeding 4 years, Norman Ball 1. Hereford bullock not exceeding 4 years Norman Ball 1, Sylvester and Reynolds 2, R…

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Show Awards Dairy Cattle. Jerseys

Singleton Argus · Friday 21 September 1934 · page 5

Cow, in milk, 3 years and over, R. E. Graham's Woodside Gay Lady 1, B. Hobden's Staghorn Concentrated Larkspur 2. Cow, dry, 3 years and over,…

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Show Awards Horticulture Cut Flowers

Singleton Argus · Friday 21 September 1934 · page 4

Best arranged bowl flowers, any embellishment, Mrs Harry Wright, 1; A. H. Young, Hand posy, Mrs C. Packer, 1; Miss Dorothy Lambert,. 2…

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Second Day Singleton Show Gate Receipts

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 21 September 1934 · page 2

The second day of the Singleton Show, yesterday, drew a big crowd. The gate receipts were £447/9/, compared with £458/8/9 on the…

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Beautiful Hibiscus Show Delights Strathnaver Passengers

Singleton Argus · Friday 21 September 1934 · page 7

A memory that will-long remain with passengers who took the recent Strathnaver cruise to Suva is the plentiful hibiscus show organised by Mrs…

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Singleton Show Importance to District Emphasised

Singleton Argus · Friday 21 September 1934 · page 5

The 65th Annual Show of the Northern Agricultural Association was officially opened yesterday by Mr Malcolm Brown, M.L.A., who emphasised the,importance of this great annual event to the district, and he complimented all concerned on the splendid success that had…

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Wool Exhibition. a Remarkable Display. C.w.a'.s Initial Effort

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 21 September 1934 · page 3

Under ideal weather conditions the first wool exhibition held under the auspices of the Merriwa branch of the Country Women's…

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