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Hunter Valley · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1934

1,345 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 62 of 68

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

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 8 November 1934 · page 3

Mrs. A. Greenwood is in Melbourne for the Centenary celebrations. Mrs. Foster, of Sydney, has been staying with her daughter, Mrs. H…

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Methodist Fair

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 9 November 1934 · page 2

The Methodist Spring Fair will be opened on Wednesday next at 3 p.m. by Mr. C. E. Bennett, M.L.A., in the Methodist Hall. A cooking competition…

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Australia Fair Hurt

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 9 November 1934 · page 8

Australia Fair, a stablemate of the Melbourne Cup winner, peter Pan, badly injured his near knee in his box. Veterinary Surgeon S. O. Wood…

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Spring Carnival

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 9 November 1934 · page 6

The balance sheet for the recent spring carnival and dance, presented at the meeting of the Ladies' Show Committee on Thursday, 1st inst.,…

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Summer Fair Successful Congregational Function

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 9 November 1934 · page 5

The Hall Street Congregational Church was decorated on Saturday last for the opening of their Summer Fair. Despite the inclemency…

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Cricket Entries Invited. Hunter Cricket Carnival

The Scone Advocate · Friday 9 November 1934 · page 5

Entries have been invited by the Secretary of the Hunter Valley Cricket Council, Mr. J. N. Lintott, for the annual Country Week carnival, which…

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Opening Day Bushmen's Carnival Big Fields Murrurundi

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 9 November 1934 · page 7

The Murrurundi bushmen's Carnival opened to-day in weather somewhat threatening, but the attendance was very fair. The…

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Poppy Fair

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 10 November 1934 · page 6

The annual sale of work at the congregational church this year will take the form of a poppy fair, to be held in the school Hall on Wednesday and…

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Famous Coach Lord Mayor's Show LONDON, Nov. 9

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 10 November 1934 · page 1

Despite almost continuous rain large crowd gathered in the streets to witness the Lord Mayor's Show. The special feature was the…

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STRANDED-BROKE! Cowboys and Cowgirls Show Failed

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 10 November 1934 · page 11

Imported from America under contract to perform in the "Wild Australian Stampede" at Olymple Park, many of the 40 cowboys and cowgirls…

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MORPETH Industrial Exhibition Methodist Church

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 12 November 1934 · page 8

As advertised in this issue, the Morpeth Methodist circuit bazaar, flower show, and industrial exhibition is to be held in the Morpeth Astor…

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Show Luncheon Eaten By Elephants PERTH, Monday

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 12 November 1934 · page 3

When they were relieved from ring duties at a circus at the Upper Black-wood Agricultural show, two elephants, wandering in the grounds in…

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Bushmen's Carnival at Murrurundi. Rupert Smith Wins Bullock Riding Championship

Singleton Argus · Monday 12 November 1934 · page 2

The Murrurundi Bushmen's Carnival, held on Friday and Saturday, attracted big attendances, the gate takings for the two days…

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Two Entries Cricket Carnival

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 13 November 1934 · page 7

The secretary of the Hunter River Cricket Council (Mr. J. N. Lintott) has received two entries for the Country Week carnival. They are…

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District Hospitals Maitland a "Show Place" Magazine's Comment

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 13 November 1934 · page 4

Commenting on recent visits to northern hospitals of the Minister for Health, MR. R. W.D. Waver, who is also chairmen of the Hospitals…

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Murrurundi Bushmen's Carnival Pronounced Success. Attendance and Takings a Record for the Association

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 13 November 1934 · page 2

The third annual carnival promoted by the Murruruiudi Australian Bushmen's Carnival Association was held on the Wilson Memorial Park on Friday and Saturday last, and proved to be the most successful yet held by the Association…

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WINGHAM Spring Carnival Year's Success

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 14 November 1934 · page 4

Saturday was a beautiful spring day, and the Upper Manning Agricultural and Horticultural Association was fortunate in having…

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Poppy Fair Congregational Hall Bright and Cheerful

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 14 November 1934 · page 7

In keeping with the name, "Poppy" Fair, chosen for the annual function organised by the Congregational Church Women's…

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Cessnock Show Business Canvassers 1936 Dates Fixed Cessnock

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 14 November 1934 · page 9

The 1935 Cessnock show will be held from March 6 to March 9. This was decided at an adjourned meeting of the Agricultural Association, at…

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More Money Bank Figures Show Total Deposits Canberra

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 14 November 1934 · page 4

According to statistics now made available, the total deposits in the Australian cheque-paying banks increased by £48,444,000 in the…

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