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Hunter Valley · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1935

1,387 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 60 of 70

Fine Display St Peter's Fair Opened

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 17 October 1935 · page 7

Picturesque stalls, laden with the work of many busy hands, showed the amount of work which had been done by members of the St. Peter's…

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Charity Carnival Willow Tree Effort Willow Tree

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 17 October 1935 · page 9

Singleton horses were very successful at the Willow Tree and District Bushmen's Carnival yesterday. The carnival was conducted, in, delightful…

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

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 17 October 1935 · page 3

Mrs. Roy Oakes id holidaying at Manly. Miss Shellagh Hollywood was amongst the Maitland visitors to…

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DUNGOG Fair—Flower Show Splendid Display Dungog

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 18 October 1935 · page 4

The annual Church of England Spring Pair and Flower Show, organised by the Women's Guild, was opened in the Picture Show…

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MUSWELLBROOK Flower Show Fair Cottage Gardens Muswellbrook

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 18 October 1935 · page 5

The annual Spring flower show and fair in aid of the, Methodist Church funds, held in the School or Arts, attracted large entries…

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Methodist Flower Show and Fair Garden Competitions. Brilliant Displays

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 18 October 1935 · page 4

The annual flower show and fair, and cottage and open garden competitions in connection with the Muswellbrook Methodist Church were held on Wednesday last. Despite the very dry season which has been experienced the displays were considered to be up to the standard of…

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Wingen's Bushmen's Carnival

The Scone Advocate · Friday 18 October 1935 · page 2

From the number present at a meeting of the committee of the above, held on Tuesday last, it is evident that the interest is as strong,…

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Bread Show Maitland Success

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 18 October 1935 · page 7

A noteworthy success wag achieved this week by Cracknell's Bakery, of West Maitland, when it was awarded first prize at the 11th annual bread…

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"Queen of Fair" Miss Nancy Cliff the Crowning

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 18 October 1935 · page 6

With fitting ceremony Miss Nancy Cliff, winner of St. Paul's popular lady contest, was clowned "Queen of the Fair," in the…

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Sheep Show Dates Fixed SYDNEY

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 18 October 1935 · page 3

The council of the New South Wales Sheepbreeders' Association has decided to conduct the 1936 annual sheep show on the 17th, 18th, 19th and…

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Show Council District Exhibits Singleton Out

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 18 October 1935 · page 2

The president, Mr. W. E. Sparke, stated at a meeting of the Maitland show council last night that there would be no district…

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Militia Should Show Good Example. (To the Editor.)

Singleton Argus · Friday 18 October 1935 · page 8

Sir,—In our midst we have many young men military-minded because of (a) their-patriotism to their Flag and Country, and, I regret to say (b)…

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Barrow Derby At Raymond Terrace P. AND C. Exhibition Raymond Terrace

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 18 October 1935 · page 2

A highly amusing feature at the recent Parents and Citizens' Exhibition and Flower Show was the Wheelbarrow Derby, organised by Mr. Horn…

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Motor Show London's Great Display 500 Exhibitors London, Oct. 17

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 18 October 1935 · page 9

The International Motor Exhibition will be opened to-morrow morning at Olympia (London) by the Prince of Wales. It will remain open till…

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Tennis Week Carnival at Cessnock Crawford to Play Cessnook

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 19 October 1935 · page 8

Tennis Week is to commence in Cessnock on Monday. On Monday, night play will be commenced with the beginning of the Cessnock Tennis…

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Doll Show Orphanage Grounds Pets Paraded

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 21 October 1935 · page 2

All sorts and manners of cherished possessions were tugged or carried to the doll show and pet parade, held on Saturday afternoon in…

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C.w.a. Doll and Pet Show

Singleton Argus · Monday 21 October 1935 · page 2

On Saturday afternoon next the Singleton branch of the Country Women's Association will hold a doll show, pet parade, and cooking competition in the…

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Church of England Spring Fair Unqualified Success

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 22 October 1935 · page 5

The Annual Spring Fair, run in connection with Dungog Church of England, and which was held on Thursday and Friday last, resulted in a…

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DUNGOG Successful Fair Fine Display Dungog

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 22 October 1935 · page 10

The annual Spring fair oF the Dungog Church of England was most, successful, almost £200 being raised. The result was a fine…

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Australia Fair Booked for Holiday MELBOURNE

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 22 October 1935 · page 9

Australia Pair, runner-up to Journal and Epigram in the Toorak Handicap, is not likely to race again for Borne time…

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