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Shows & fairs, 1934

1,345 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 67 of 68

Royal Show Ground Improvements Horse Boxes

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 14 December 1934 · page 3

The Royal Agricultural Society of New South Wales, fully sensed with its duties to the public, for the past few years realised the…

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Wingen Bushmen's Carnival Outstanding Success Assured Entries Pouring In

The Scone Advocate · Friday 14 December 1934 · page 2

Although entries for the pre-post events associated with the Bushmen's Carnival, to be held on Wednesday, 26th inst. (Boxing Day), do…

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Aero Carnival a Large Crowd Many Thrills Newcastle

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 15 December 1934 · page 7

Aircraft, at low altitudes, and with an almost deafening roar, flying over the city and suburbs to-day, were the prelude to…

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Sate Record Stenner in Hurdles Fine Exhibition Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 17 December 1934 · page 9

S. Stenner, the prominent Maitland amateur athlete, distinguished himself on saturday in the concluding events of the Dunn Shield…

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Scone Bushmen's Carnival and Show Association £350 Prizes for 1935 CARNIVAL

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 18 December 1934 · page 2

A general committee meeting of the above was held on Saturday night last. Present: Messrs. A. F. Smith (in the chair), Duncan McPhee, F…

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Public School Exhibition of Work. Splendid Display

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 18 December 1934 · page 5

Although weather conditions were extremely unsatisfactory on Tuesday of last week, there were a large number of parents and friends present at…

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SINGLETON Show Association Committee Ballot Singleton

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 18 December 1934 · page 2

The annual meeting of the Northern Agricultural Association was held on Saturday, when the principal business was the election of…

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Bandsmen Have Day Out Weston and Muswellbrook. Recitals at Show Ground

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 18 December 1934 · page 1

Sunday last was a great day out for the public of Muswellbrook, as a result of a visit to the town of the Weston Town Band…

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Hunter Team Cricket Carnival

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

The Hunter River Association team to play in country week, opening in Newcastle on Boxing Day, has not, yet been finalised…

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Dog Racing Show Ground Track

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

The secretary of the Hunter River Agricultural and Horticultural Association, Mr. M. A. Brown, has again communicated with the Chief…

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

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

Mrs. A. E. Harker, of Lambton, is paying Sydney a short visit this week. Mrs. Douglas Stewart and her wee children are holidaying at Bondi…

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TENNIS Country Carnival Maitland Teams

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 21 December 1934 · page 7

The 20th annual country tennis carnival, to bo held on-the White City courts, Rushcutter Bay, will commence…

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Wingen's Big Carnival Wednesday Next. Special Trains

The Scone Advocate · Friday 21 December 1934 · page 2

With record entries and such an excellent admixture of exhilarating sporting events, Wingen Bushmen's Carnival to be held on Wednesday…

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Maitland Show Councillors Meet Tree Felling

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 21 December 1934 · page 4

The spectacular tree-felling competition will again be included in, the show programme for the H.R.A. and H. Association's…

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Tamworth Show Tamworth

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 22 December 1934 · page 5

The Tamworth Pastoral and Agricultural Association has allotted space in the pavilion for three exhibits at the next Tamworth Show, from…

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Dogs at Royal Show

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 26 December 1934 · page 6

The following classes are to be included in the schedule for the next Royal Show:-Cattle dog, blue or red speek[?]ed, minor puppy dog; ditto…

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Breeding Dates For Show Cattle

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 26 December 1934 · page 3

The United Dairy Cattle Breeders' Association has recemmoned to the Royal Agricultural Society to amend the breeding date for dairy cattle…

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Moree Show Two-day Fixture

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 27 December 1934 · page 6

Moving that Moree P. and A. Society hold a two-day show the president (Mr. Alf. Jones) stated that Moree and Narrabri shows would clash, and if…

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

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 27 December 1934 · page 3

Mrs. Charles Austin, of Hamilton, is staying in Sydney. Miss Dorothy Drake paid Maitland a short visit last week…

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Cricket Carnival Continued at Newcastle Far North v. HUNTER Batsman Knocks Wicket Down an Extraordinary Decision Newcastle

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 27 December 1934 · page 5

The second series of games in the Hunter Valley Cricket Council's country week was played to-day. The weather was, fine with a south-easterly breeze. Far North and Hunter River played on the Newcastle…

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