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Shows & fairs, 1936

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Royal Show Essay Competition

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 26 March 1936 · page 8

The attention of headmaster and schoolchildren is drawn to the essay competition being conducted by the Royal Agricultural Society of N.S.W…

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Record Policy Royal Show Insurance

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 26 March 1936 · page 4

The Council of the Royal 'Agricultural Society has ,taken out a record Pluvius Insurance policy in Australia for the forehcoming Royal Easter…

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

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 26 March 1936 · page 3

Mrs. P .B. Cohen, of "Sharrow," Lorn, spent last week-end in Sydney. Mrs. H. H. Capper has returned to "Shenstone," Bolwarra, from a short…

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Sunny Weather Favours Upper Hunter Show earner Si ow the Big Day Official Opening More Awards Muswellbhook

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 26 March 1936 · page 7

Following an early morning fog the weather for the second day of the Muswellbrook show was fine and warm. The official opening…

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Muswellbrook Has Best Show of Horses for Years Strong Classes Fine Display of Farm Produce Additional Awards Muswellbrook

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 26 March 1936 · page 4

Although most of the sections at the 52nd Muswellbrock Show, which opened yesterday, showed an improvement on that of last year, the most noticeable advance was in horses and farm produce…

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Upper Hunter Show Fifty-second Exhibition Opened in Glorious Weather

The Scone Advocate · Friday 27 March 1936 · page 2

Following showers on Tuesday and Tuesday night. Muswellbrook 's 52nd Show opened on Wednesday morning in brighter conditions. There were still clouds about, hut the sun was shining. Although records have been made in some sections, the tota lentry…

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Bullahdelah Show

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 27 March 1936 · page 2

The annual show of the Bullahdelah A.H. & I. Association will be held on Friday and Saturday, 3rd and 4th April. A new innovation at…

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Gloucester Show Official Opening

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 27 March 1936 · page 3

The Gloucester Show, held on Wednesday and Thursday of last week, was officially opened on the second afternoon by Mr. C. E. Bennett,…

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Royal Show Essay Competition

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 27 March 1936 · page 4

The attention of headmasters and school children is drawn to the Essay Competition being conducted by the Royal Agricultural Society of N.S.W…

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Dinner to Show Judges

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 27 March 1936 · page 3

An innovation at this year's show was a complimentary dinner to the judges, who were the guests of the President, Mr. J. R. Higgins, at the…

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52nd Exhibition Achieves Another Success. Improved Entry in Most Sections. Attractive Ring Events. District Trophy Pride of the Show

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 27 March 1936 · page 1

THE 52nd. ANNUAL EXHIBITION OF THE UPPER HUNTER PASTORAL AND AGRICULTURAL ASSOCIATION draws to a close as this issue goes to press, and of it we can say that exhibitors, members and officials have once again risen to…

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Municipal Younger Set Dance. Grand Easter Carnival Night

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 27 March 1936 · page 2

The committee of "the Cessnock Municipal Younger Set have decided to hold a "Grand Easter Carnival" Night on Monday night, March 30,…

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Red Cross Hold Successful Flower Show

Singleton Argus · Friday 27 March 1936 · page 6

set out upon the tables in the Masonic There were many glorious blooms Hall this afternoon when the Red Cross Society held their annual flower…

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Muswellbrook Show Primary Products Feature of Display

Singleton Argus · Friday 27 March 1936 · page 5

' Tlio Muswellbrook Show was openeo 011 Wednesday in ideal weather. This year the entries numbered about 2500 with Increased representation; in -the :…

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Weather was Perfect. Sunshine for Show Days

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 27 March 1936 · page 3

The gloom prevailing during those wet days prior to the opening of the Exhibition disappeared before the rays of beautiful…

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Yesterday's Parade at the Upper Hunter Show

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 27 March 1936 · page 10

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The Show-- Junior Farmers' Exhibit. Comprehensive Display

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 27 March 1936 · page 12

A notable feature of the pavilion exhibits was the display arranged by the junior farmers of Muswellbrook, Scone, Aberdeen, Dartbrook and…

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Second Day Muswellbrook Show Ring Events Muswellbrook

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 27 March 1936 · page 2

Beautiful weather prevailed throughout the afternoon for the principal day of the 52nd annual Upper Hunter show, and the…

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District's Products Displayed at Upper Hunter Show Official Opening of Show. Acting-Premier's Praise. Commends Committee and Exhibitors

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 27 March 1936 · page 1

When declaring the Show officially opened on Thursday, the Hon. M. F. Bruxner, M.L.A., Acting Premier, referred to the wonderful change that…

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High Looks Fair Bet in Railway Handicap Regular Bachelor and Bombus Next Best

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 27 March 1936 · page 8

High, who is expected to win the Doncaster Handicap by his owner, has his chance to show how good he is in the…

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