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Hunter Valley · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1935

1,387 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 33 of 70

Children's Day The Royal Show Cheering Crowds. Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 23 April 1935 · page 1

From an early hour children crowded to the showground to-day when Children's Day was officially celebrated. Find weather prevailed…

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Carnival Dance

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 24 April 1935 · page 7

A carnival dance in aid of the Sunday School Royal family will be held in St. Luke's Hall on Saturday…

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Accident at Show Lady Rider Injured

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 24 April 1935 · page 1

Miss Vera Macmilian, of West Ryde, and formerly of New Zealand, who won the water jump on her first appearance as a competitor at the Royal Easter…

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Camp Draft Sydney Royal Show SYDNEY

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 24 April 1935 · page 8

In the camp drafting promoted by the Atlantic Oil Co., good displays were given at the Royal Show last night by Queensland, N.S.W., and U.S.A…

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Horse Killed at Show Rider Seriously Injured

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 24 April 1935 · page 1

A horse was killed and its rider seriously injured in a water jump event at the Royal Easter Show yesterday. Mrs E. Bull's Kenmore, ridden by J…

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Finals Day The Royal Show Anzac Circular Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 24 April 1935 · page 1

The Royal Show entered upon its last day to-day. Perfect weather prevailed, and many tool advantage of their last opportunity to visit the…

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"Wonder Bar"—the Wonder Show

Raymond Terrace Examiner and Lower Hunter and Port Stephens Advertiser · Thursday 25 April 1935 · page 2

"Wonder Bar" is not just another musical it is something different, it is entirely new and surpasses all the other musical productions that have been put out. It…

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

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 25 April 1935 · page 3

Miss Gladys Batty spent the Easter holidays In Sydney. Mrs. A. B. Crothers is in Sydney staying at the Hotel Australia this week…

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"Best Yet" Broke Many Records Royal Show Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 25 April 1935 · page 4

It was generally agreed by all concerned that the Royal Agricultural Show, which ended yesterday, was tho most successful ever…

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Easter Carnival

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 26 April 1935 · page 9

Until a meeting of the association is held, there will be no information available of the extent of the financial success of the recent Easter carnival,…

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Record Show Crowds

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 26 April 1935 · page 4

Another now record for attendance was set at the Royal Show on Easter Saturday, when 157,844 passed through the turnstiles for the two…

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Royal Show Most Successful Yet

Singleton Argus · Friday 26 April 1935 · page 8

Officials mid exhibitors agreed that the Royal Agricultural Show, whichended on Wednesday, was the most successful over held in Sydney. More…

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Diggers' Day at Royal Show

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 26 April 1935 · page 2

Wednesday being Diggers' Day at the Show, cavalry events were conducted in the ring in addition to the ordinary show contests. Major-General…

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Artist Causes Sensation Royal Academy Exhibition. London

Singleton Argus · Friday 26 April 1935 · page 6

A sensation has been caused on the eve of the Royal Academy Exhibition, which is due to open on May 3, by the action of Stanley Spencer in resigning…

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All Saints' Flower Show Successful Annual Event

Singleton Argus · Friday 26 April 1935 · page 7

Yesterday afternoon the annual Flower Show and Cooking Competition, in aid of All Saints' Church funds, was held in the Parish Hall, and the…

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This Dog Had His Day. From Waif to Champion. Romance of the Show

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 26 April 1935 · page 2

Romance lies behind the awarding of the grand champion prize to Red Shadow, in the Irish Setter class at the Royal Show. The dog, whose,…

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Budget of News from Upper Hunter and Northern District MUSWELLBROOK Autumn Flower Show Splendid Display Muswellbrook

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 27 April 1935 · page 10

Once again the annual Scots' Autumn Flower Show and Fair, arranged by the members, and Women's Guild of the…

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Social Life in Sydney Randwick's Fashion Show—A Popular Host and Hostess— Many Visitors—A Bride from Maitland—A Lovely Garden In and Out of Town

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 27 April 1935 · page 9

The weather, easily the most Important consideration In the Easter carnival, was from every standpoint most satisfactory, and the crowds at…

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Gresford Show Starting on

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 29 April 1935 · page 5

The annual show of the Gresford District Agricultural Society, will be held on Friday and Saturday. The official opening will be…

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Flower Show

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 30 April 1935 · page 2

The Church of England flower show and bazaar, to be held on Saturday promise to be a great success; despite the recent dry spell the exhibits will…

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