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Hunter Valley · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1935

1,387 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 65 of 70

State Revenue Four Months' Figures Show Increase

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 13 November 1935 · page 2

Figures issued by the State Treasury show that the revenue for the four months of the present financial year, July to October, amounts to…

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Karuah Methodist Fair

Raymond Terrace Examiner and Lower Hunter and Port Stephens Advertiser · Thursday 14 November 1935 · page 4

The annual fair was held on Saturday At the end of the day Mrs. W.F. Gazard, the astute organiser looked tired but happy. Everything had prospered. The dry…

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WILLIAMTOWN C. of E. FAIR

Raymond Terrace Examiner and Lower Hunter and Port Stephens Advertiser · Thursday 14 November 1935 · page 4

The Church of England Rainbow Fair organised, by the Ladies Guild, of Fullerton Cove, Williamtown and Salt Ash districts was held in the Union Hall, on 23rd…

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

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

Dr. and Mrs. Murphy, of Melbourne, are staying in Newcastle. Mrs. H. Fry, of "Roseneath," is spending a few days at Swansea…

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"Carnival in Spain"

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 15 November 1935 · page 2

The above picture, which was to be shown at the local [?]res next Wednesday has been withdrawn…

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Aberdeen Church of England Carnival

The Scone Advocate · Friday 15 November 1935 · page 2

The annual Church of England flower show and carnival was held in the Memorial Hall, Aberdeen, on Friday afternoon last. The long dry…

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Aberdeen Section Church of England Carnival

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 15 November 1935 · page 5

The annual Church of England flower show and carnival was held in the Mernona Hall, Aberdeen, on Friday, afternoon last. The long dry…

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Fred Perry Visiting Cessnock Tennis Carnival

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 15 November 1935 · page 8

Although Fred Perry, world champion, will be at the Aberdare, courts on Sunday afternoon and night he will not play any tennis…

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Murrurundi Bushmen's Carnival Splendid Attendance. Record Entries

The Scone Advocate · Friday 15 November 1935 · page 2

The Murrurundi Bushmen's Carnival opened to-day with a splendid attendance and record entry. Although weather conditions prevailing during the day were not of a pleasant nature, and the entries being a record, the committee, through excellent organisation, had all the events…

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GLOUCESTER Flower Show & Sale of Work

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 15 November 1935 · page 1

The Annual Flower Show and Sale of Work organised by the Church of England Women's Guild was held in the Majestic Theatre Gloucester, on…

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Big Tennis Cessnock Carnival F. Perry Will be Here

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 15 November 1935 · page 1

Although F. Perry, world's champion will be at the Aberdare courts on Sunday afternoon and night, he will not play any tennis…

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KARUAH Methodist Church Annual Fair

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 16 November 1935 · page 9

The annual Methodist fair wan held on Saturday and at the end of the day, Mrs. W. F. Gazzard, the organiser, expressed…

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BOWLS Quirindi Carnival QUIRINDI

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 16 November 1935 · page 11

The committee of the Quirindi Bowling Club unanimously decided, on the motion of Messrs. H. W. Hawker and Chas, Gardner, to offer to give up its…

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A Large Crowd Bushmen's Carnival Great Riding Murrurundi

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 16 November 1935 · page 7

The Murrurundi Bushmen's Carnival was continued in cold and boisterous weather, with a good attendance. There was splendid competition in all…

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SPEEDWAY Maitland Carnival Keen Racing

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 18 November 1935 · page 9

The speedway carnival on the West Maitland Show Ground on Saturday night attracted a large crowd, much larger than was…

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Carnival Ends Tennis at Cessnock Final Results Cessnock

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 18 November 1935 · page 2

The Cessnock tennis carnival was brought to a conclusion when the remaining matches were finalised yesterday and last night. Play was again…

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Branxton, with Eight Wickets in Hand Has Lead on Weston Team Collapses Northern's Ninth Wicket Stand Game on Show Ground

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 18 November 1935 · page 9

The only two undefeated teams in the Hunter River Association's competition, Weston and Branxton, commenced a game at Weston. With only two out, Branxton has already passed Weston's total…

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The Murrurundi Carnival

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 19 November 1935 · page 2

The guessing competition, which proved to be an excellent "spinner," thanks to the manner in which Mr. Pat. O'Brien got rid of the tickets,…

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GRETA Methodist Church Jubilee Fair Greta

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 19 November 1935 · page 8

A jubilee fair organised by the Ladies' Church Aid Society was opened in Harper's Hall by Mrs. G. F. Thomas…

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"Better And——better" Murrurundi Bushmen's Carnival Champions in Action and in the Making. Record Entries

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 19 November 1935 · page 4

Heller and better was the thought uppermost in one's mind during Friday and Saturday last, spent at the annual carnival of the Murrurundi Australian Bushmen's Carnival. As event followed event, and the number and quality of the entries…

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