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Hunter Valley · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1935

1,387 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 18 of 70

Kurri Topsy-Turvy Carnival Rhythm Boys Kurri, Kurri

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 8 March 1935 · page 2

The weekly carnival of the Rhythm Boys, which was held in the Ambulance Hall last night, proved a great success…

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Splendid Display at Cessnock's Annual Show a Record Entry Keen Competition in Cattle Sport Events a Feature Cessnock

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 8 March 1935 · page 7

The eleventh show of the Cessnock District Agricultural Association opened to-day in cool, cloudy weather. The entry was stated by the secretary, Mr. Bill Brown, to be a record. The greatest increases had taken place in cattle…

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Muswellbrook Show

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 9 March 1935 · page 6

£550 is offered in prize money for the Upper Hunter Show at Muswellbrook on April 3, 4, and 5, for which entries close on March 20,…

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Dashing Horsemanship at Scone Carnival RODEO—SHOW Big Camp Draft a Large Crowd Scone

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 9 March 1935 · page 7

Superb co-ordination between rider and beast was evidenced by many competitors at the fourth annual meeting of the Scone…

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Show Washout WINGHAM

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 9 March 1935 · page 10

The committee of Upper Manning Agricultural Association decided to abandon the remaining day of the…

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Opening Day Bushmen's Carnival Improved Stock Scone

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 9 March 1935 · page 2

The opening day yesterday of the Scone Bushmen's Carnival and Show was favoured with delightful weather. The sun was moderately…

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Cessnock Show General Improvement Shown Attractive Display Cessnock

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 9 March 1935 · page 4

A favourable season and greater enthusiasm were the main factors responsible for the big advance made in Cessnock District Agricultural Association's eleventh show which opened yesterday…

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Scone Bushmen's Carnival and Show Additional Results

Singleton Argus · Monday 11 March 1935 · page 2

The following are additional results at the above, held on Friday and Saturday last:— Upper Hunter Championship Cattle…

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Wingham Show Abandoned

Singleton Argus · Monday 11 March 1935 · page 3

The committee of the Upper Manning Agricultural Association decided to abandon the remaining day of the show at Wingham on Saturday, owing…

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Great Success Scone's Fourth Carnival Gate Takings £246 SCONE

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 11 March 1935 · page 6

The wonderful success of the fourth annual carnival conducted by the Scone Bushmen's Carnival and Show Association on White…

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Cawood Cup Carnival. W. Harrison & D. Bailey Share Honours. Lady Swimmers Present

Singleton Argus · Monday 11 March 1935 · page 3

On Saturday night at the Municipal Baths the annual contest for the Cawood cup was held, resulting in a tie, between D. Bailey and W…

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Carnival Chips

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 12 March 1935 · page 3

Another Carnival is over, and what a success it was! Since the inception of these fixtures a short four years [?] upwards of £2000 has been…

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Bowling Club Carnival

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 12 March 1935 · page 2

A splendid night's entertainment is promised at the Dungog Bowling club's green on Saturday night next, March 16. There will be competitions…

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Stroud Show

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 12 March 1935 · page 2

The fourteenth annual exhibition of Stroud and District A. and H. Association will be held on Friday and Saturday, 29th and 30th March. Various…

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Show Holiday

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 12 March 1935 · page 4

From W. H. Green, secretary Dungog A. and H. Association, asking the council to support application to have Friday, April 5, proclaimed a public…

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Gresford Show

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 12 March 1935 · page 6

Entries for the 1935 Gresford show, which will be held on Friday and Saturday, May 3 and 4, close with the secretary (Mr. A. R. Brown) on…

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DUNGOG A. AND H. Association. Official Opening. Hon. E. S. Spooner to Attend

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 12 March 1935 · page 2

A meeting of the committee of the Dungog A. and H. Association was held at the School of Arts on Friday. The president, Mr. R. L. Fitzgerald,…

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Wingham "Chronicle." Splendid Show Issue

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 12 March 1935 · page 2

Congratulations to the Wingfham "Chronicle" on its jubilee show issue, which was circulated on the Thursday of the jubilee show. The Premier,…

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Boys' High Sport for To-morrow Swimming Carnival

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 12 March 1935 · page 7

The first XI. cricket match between Newcastle and Maitland Boys' High Schools will be continued on Robins' Carnival, West Maitland Park, to-morrow…

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Wingham Show. Splendid Display. Marred by Rain

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 12 March 1935 · page 2

The Wingham jubilee show, which opened on Thursday was unfortunately marred to a great extent by wet weather. On Saturday the committee…

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