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Shows & fairs, 1935

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Royal Show. Championship Buckjumping. AMERICA v. AUSTRALIA

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 12 March 1935 · page 3

Amongst the many items of interest at the forthcoming Easter Show, the Royal Agricultural Society will stage a Championship Bare-back…

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Cessnock Show was a Splendid Financial Success Exhibition Was the Best Staged in the District to Date. Record Crowd Present on Saturday Despite Threatening Weather

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 12 March 1935 · page 5

The Cessnock Agricultural Association's eleventh annual show, which was brought to a successful conclusion on Saturday, was the biggest and best exhibition staged in the history of the district. The show has been gaining in popularity year by year, and the attendance on this…

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The Show Commttee. Yesterday's Meeting. More New Members

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 12 March 1935 · page 5

Those present ut yesterday's meeting were:—Messrs. Jas. White (President), C. S. and G. A. Clark, R. G. Bray, B. Bellingham, F. and I…

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Opening the Show. State Governor Not Available Invitation to Premier

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 12 March 1935 · page 1

A letter received at yesterday's meeting of the show committee from Mr. H. C. Budge, official secretary to the State Governor, conveyed regrets…

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Again Defeated. Request for Sunday Football. Show Committee Won't Touch It

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 12 March 1935 · page 1

THE Show committee yesterday rejected, by 13 votes to 7, an application by the Muswellbrook Football Club for permission to…

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Gloucester Show Officially Opened Minister's Visit Signs of Progress Showery Weather Gloucester

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

Owing to the unavoidable absence of the Premier, the Minister for Labour and Industry, Mr. J. M. Dunningham, officially opened the…

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"Ringing the Changes" Man Fined on Two Charges Echo of Sydney Show-ground Incidents

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 12 March 1935 · page 3

Before Mr. E. A. Mahony, P.M., at Cessnock Police Court to-day, Mark Tobias Clarke was charged with having, at Sydney, on March 27, stolen…

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Our Carnival Another Outstanding Success New Events Well Received Great Crowds; Splendid Entries; Keen Competition; Delightful Weather Visiting Americans Impart International Flavour

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 12 March 1935 · page 2

"Sure, you people know how to run a stampede. You have the finest mob of horses on the ground I hare ever seen. Wouldn't I like to get hold of several of them. If so, I can assure you I'd have them going through their paces inside a week. Congratulations." — Johnnie…

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Dairy Cattle Make Fine Show at Gloucester Annual Exhibition Marred hy Showery Weather Judges Pleased Gloucester

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 13 March 1935 · page 8

Despite the unfavourable weather which ushered in Gloucester Agricultural, Horticultural and Pastoral Association's 25th annual exhibition, the exhibitors and residents gave the show-such support that yesterday's opening day was equal to…

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High Schools Swimming Carnival SYDNEY

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 13 March 1935 · page 1

When the combined High Schools' swimming carnival takes place at the Domain Baths on March 21 next there will he a record representation of…

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250 SWIMMERS Schools Carnival SYDNEY

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 14 March 1935 · page 1

The fourth annual swimming carnival of the Intermediate High and Central Schools was held at the Domain Baths to-day. There were over 250…

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Second Day Gloucester Show Gate Lower Gloucsester

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 14 March 1935 · page 5

Although the weather for the second day of Gloucester A. H. and P. Association's 25th Show was delightful the attendance was…

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

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 14 March 1935 · page 3

Mrs. Alan Kirkwood paid Sydney a short visit last week. Miss Nella Heugh has returned to Maitland after several months holiday…

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Ex-students' Union Show Carnival

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 15 March 1935 · page 1

A special meeting of the Ex-Students' Union was held at the school last night to discuss arrangement's for a show carnival to be held in the School…

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Scone Bushmen's Carnival

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 15 March 1935 · page 7

It is expected that the nett result of the Bushmen's Carnival held at Scone on Friday and Saturday last will be about £400. In the sheep dog…

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Stroud Show

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 15 March 1935 · page 2

We would again draw attention to the annual show of Stroud A. and H. Association, which will be held on Friday and Saturday, 29th and 30th…

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Bullahdelah Show

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 15 March 1935 · page 2

All arrangements have been completed for the Bullahdelah show to be held on March 22 and 23. The opening will be performed by the Acting Prime…

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Quirindi Show

The Scone Advocate · Friday 15 March 1935 · page 2

At the Quirindi Show, held this week, Competitors from the Hunter did remarkably well in the ring events, outstanding being the…

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Show Successes

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 15 March 1935 · page 3

Bullahdelah was well represented at the Cessnock Show. Mr. "Billy" Shultz tied for lst place in the 12 inch underhand chop, His time was 43 secs…

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Skill at Show

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 15 March 1935 · page 2

Miss Joan McGuffog, who competing in the men's cattle draft at the Walcha Show, was thrown heavily. One boast fell under her horse. Half…

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