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Hunter Valley · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1935

1,387 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 46 of 70

Dungog Hospital Opening New Wing Saturday's Big Carnival

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 9 August 1935 · page 2

All preparations have now been completed for the official opening of the new wing of the Dungog Cottage Hospital on Saturday afternoon next…

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Italian Immigration Figures Show Marked Increase

Singleton Argus · Friday 9 August 1935 · page 1

A marked inerease in Italian immigration into Australia this year is disclosed by figures issued by the Commonwealth Statistician (Mr E. T…

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British Unemployed Figures Show Reduction. London

Singleton Argus · Friday 9 August 1935 · page 7

The Ministry for Labor publishes figures showing that for the first time since June, 1930, the number of unemployed is less than 2,000,000. The…

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SINGLETON 60 Years Ago Extracts From "Argus" Files, Week Ending August 4th, 1875. Sale of Show Booths

Singleton Argus · Friday 9 August 1935 · page 5

Tenders were called for the erection of an engine shed at Singleton railway station…

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Kennel Club Championship Awards Kurri Show Kurri

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 10 August 1935 · page 8

The fifth championship show of the Kurri Kurri and District Kennel Club was opened this morning on Cantwell's tennis courts…

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Rain Insurance for Show

Singleton Argus · Monday 12 August 1935 · page 2

The question of rain insurance was discussed at the meeting of the N.A.A. Committee on Saturday morning, and it was decided to secure covers the…

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Northern Agricultural Association Committee Discusses Show Matters

Singleton Argus · Monday 12 August 1935 · page 3

A meeting of the committee of the Northern Agricultural Association was held at the Singleton Showground on Saturday morning…

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British Motor Industry Statistics Show Great Expansion. London

Singleton Argus · Monday 12 August 1935 · page 3

Statistics issued by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders show the great expansion of the British motor industry. The industry gives work…

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Kurri Kennel Club Show Successful Day Kurri

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 12 August 1935 · page 2

The Kurri Kurri and District Kennel Club's championship show, which was held on Saturday, proved very successful…

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Singleton and District News N.A.A. Meeting Getting Ready for Show SINGLETON

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 12 August 1935 · page 2

At a meeting of the Northern Agricultural Association on Saturday, the following members of the committee were present: Messrs. R. H. Binnie…

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Our Show

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 13 August 1935 · page 2

A Bandon Grove contributor writes: "Our show this year promises to eclipse all previous records, An energetic committee has been working…

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Three Horses Jump 8ft. ½in. Record at Cairns Show

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 14 August 1935 · page 3

At the Cairus Show recently in the Houston High Jump, for horsrs earrying ot less than 10 stone, three horses Durk Man,Lion and Doino —tied at…

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Militant Seamen Will Strive to Prolong Strike the Woman's Corner All Quiet Meeting To-morrow Likely Move Sydney. Thursday. Social Doings and Helpful Hints for the Fair Sex. PERSONAL

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 15 August 1935 · page 1

Sydney's militant seamen arc determined to fight to the bitter end in their dispute with the shipowners. Mrs. G. R. Jackson, of Brooklyn, is holidaying at Dungog. Mrs. K. Mackay is in Sydney staying at the Hotel Australia…

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Guernsey Fair Maitland Selected Offer Accepted

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 16 August 1935 · page 9

The secretary of the Guernsey Cattle Society of Australia advised the Hunter River Agricultural and Horticultural Association last…

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Back to Maitland. Week of Carnival

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 16 August 1935 · page 10

The historic town of West Maitland will celebrate the centenary of its establishment in November next, and preparations are being made to hold…

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Back to Maitland Week of Carnival

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 16 August 1935 · page 8
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The historic town of West Maitland will celebrate the [?] [?] establishment in November [?] and preparations are being made to…

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Junior Farmers. for Brisbane Show

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 16 August 1935 · page 8

Five junior farmers have been selected from the northern district to represent their clubs at the Junior Farmers' camp at the Royal National…

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Rain Insurance Show Society's Decision State Scheme

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 16 August 1935 · page 6

Provided that the premiums asked and the conditions set are satisfactory, the council of the Hunter River Agricultural and…

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WINGHAM Show Association Officers Elected Wingham

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 16 August 1935 · page 9

At the committee meeting of the Upper Manning A and H. Association the following officers were elected. President: Mr. W. F…

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