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Hunter Valley · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1935

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Newcastle Show. Splendid Exhibition. Increased Receipts

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 22 February 1935 · page 2

Newcastle show opened Wednesday under ideal conditions. The weather was cloudy in the morning, but the sky cleared later and the afternoon…

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Our Carnival

The Scone Advocate · Friday 22 February 1935 · page 2

With only a fortnight to go before, the first day of the Scone Bushmen's Carnival, White park is daily presenting a scene of great activity. The…

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Maitland Show

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 22 February 1935 · page 2

The new Governor (Sir Alexander Hore-Ruthven), who arrived in Sydney this (Thursday) morning, will open the Diamond Jubilee Show of the…

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Queen Visits Fair LONDON. Feb. 21

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 22 February 1935 · page 1

The Queen paid visit to the British Industries Fair to- day. She spent over three and a half hours visiting…

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Stroud Show Booths

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 22 February 1935 · page 2

This year Stroud A. and H. Association decided to dispose of the show privileges by tender. The right of the publican's booth was secured by Mr…

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Quirindi's Big Show

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 22 February 1935 · page 4

The committee of the Quirindi P. A. and H. Association is out to make their 35th. annual show a record. The schedule has been revised and brought…

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Quirindi Show and Rodeo

Singleton Argus · Friday 22 February 1935 · page 8

The thirty-fifth annual show and rodeo of the Quirindi P. A. and H. Association will be hold this year on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday,…

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Cricket Carnival Allocation of Funds Peculiar Position

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 22 February 1935 · page 7

Unless the New South Wales Cricket Association departs from its present attitude, there will be considerable heart burning…

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Show and Rodeo Quirindi's Big Effort

The Scone Advocate · Friday 22 February 1935 · page 1

The 35th annual show and rodeo of the Quirindi P.A. and H. Association will be held this year on Tuesday Wednesday and Thursday, March 12,…

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Record Entry All Horse Classes Maitland Show

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 22 February 1935 · page 7

Wonderful entries have been received for tho Maitland Jubilee Show in the horse section, constituting a record. There are 14…

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Newcastle Show Official Opening by Minister for Agriculture

Singleton Argus · Friday 22 February 1935 · page 1

Newcastle Show, was officially opened yesterday afternoon by the Minister for Agriculture (Mr H. Main), who spoke in glowing terms of the…

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Seriously Hurt Lady Rider Crashes Newcastle Show Newcastle

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 22 February 1935 · page 7

There was a serious accident in the Ladies' Hunt at Newcastle Show this afternoon. Miss Winifred, Wilson, rider of Bay Radium, owned by…

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Newcastle Show Gate Receipts Improved Dog Awards Newcastle

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 22 February 1935 · page 5

The Newcastle Show Ground presented an animated scene yesterday afternoon and officials, remembering the rainy day which…

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Royal Show Camp Prominent Men and Swimmers to Meet Boys

The Scone Advocate · Friday 22 February 1935 · page 2

A camp for country boys between the ages of 11 and 17 covering a period of seven days, is to be held in Sydney over Easter. The camp will…

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Bowls Carnival Rink Championship SYDNEY

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 23 February 1935 · page 11

The semi-finals of the rink championship of the country bowls carnival were played yesterday. Additional results in this even to those published yesterday…

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Letter to Editor Maitland Show (To the Editor)

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 23 February 1935 · page 4

Sir,—Reading the letter in a recent issue over the heading of "Member," I fully agree with his remarks. May I he permitted to further elaborate on his letter…

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Miss Wilson Dies Injured in Show Ring NEWCASTLE

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 23 February 1935 · page 6

Miss Winifred Wilson, aged about 24, who was seriously injured in a hunting event at the Newcastle Show yesterday afternoon, died in the…

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Shopping Hours Second Day of Show Close at Noon

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 23 February 1935 · page 6

With the exception of bakers and bank clerks, all business employees in West Maitland will work until 12 noon on Thursday next, the official opening…

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Jubilee Show

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 25 February 1935 · page 4

On Wednesday of this week the Hunter Agricultural and Horticultural Association will open its Diamond Jubilee exhibition on the…

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Fine Show Sunshine Machines New Catalogue

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 25 February 1935 · page 3

Machines for every branch of farm [?] are included in the latest gen[?] catalogue issued by Messrs. H. V. [?]sey Harris Pty., Ltd., of…

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