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Hunter Valley · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1936

1,255 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 28 of 63

Our Royal Show (To the Editor)

Raymond Terrace Examiner and Lower Hunter and Port Stephens Advertiser · Thursday 16 April 1936 · page 4

Sir.—Australians, at the recent Agricultural Show have proved their ability to match—if not surpass—the livestock produced by any other nation. The products…

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

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 16 April 1936 · page 3

Mrs. Charles Greaves, of Newcastle, is holidaying at the Mountains. Mrs. Pooley Is the guest of Mrs. M. Cleeve at Lorn…

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Carnival at Maitland

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 17 April 1936 · page 7

Several of the Muswellbrook bowlers participated in the Hunter River Bowling Association's Easter carnival at Maitland. In the championship rink…

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Show Opening

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 17 April 1936 · page 5

From C. E. Bennett, M.L.A. enclosing a letter from Hon. Hugh Main regretting that he would be unable to open the show. Mr. Bennettt stated…

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Show Jumping

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 17 April 1936 · page 2

Miss M. Keane, riding E. Nelson's Domino, won the ladles' high jump at 7ft 3in at the Sydney Show. She unsuccessfully attempted the Australian…

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Show Announcer

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 17 April 1936 · page 5

From Mr. Tom Taylor, Weston, applying for the position of announcer at the coming show. The writer stated he had a good knowledge of…

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Our Royal Show

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 17 April 1936 · page 8

Australians, at the recent Royal Agricultural Show again proved their ability to match-if not surpass-the livestock produced by any other nation…

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The Royal Show

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 17 April 1936 · page 2

After an excellent beginning, show attendances were seriously affected by rain, with the result that when the gates of the Showground closed on…

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Sydney's 1936 Show

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 17 April 1936 · page 3

As these notes are being written the flags are being hauled down and the hammers of a demolishing army of Workmen denote the end of the…

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Show Case for Pavilion

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 17 April 1936 · page 5

The President stated that Mr. Tom Hutchison was proceeding with the work of the show case for the pavilion. It would have to be 2 feet deep…

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Seaham Dance Successful Social Carnival Night

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 17 April 1936 · page 5

The carnival dance held in the Sea ham hall was equally successful as others of the series, amongst the large crowd present bring visitors from…

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Swimming Carnival at Forster. School Children's Display

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 17 April 1936 · page 4

Despite the fact that the sudden cool weather change made conditions anything out pleasant for the afternoon, the first swimming carnival…

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A. J. C. RACES The Easter Carnival

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 17 April 1936 · page 2

The autumn meeting of the Australian Jockey Club was held at Randwick during the Easter holidays. The attendance on Saturday was…

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The Royal Show Camp Drafting, Etc

The Scone Advocate · Friday 17 April 1936 · page 1

In the big cam drafting event at the just-closed Sydney Royal Show, Queensland, with 1842 points beat New South Wales, 1742 points…

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The Sydney Royal World's Greatest Show

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 17 April 1936 · page 5

The world's greatest agricultural show, the Sydney Royal, was of sufficient attractiveness to draw 9,000 people in a deluge of rain…

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Royal Show Preparing for 1937 SYDNEY

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 17 April 1936 · page 7

Despite the fact that the Royal Easter Show has jUst concluded officials are already formulating plans for the exhibition of 1937. The…

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Junior Farmers Dingo Creek Club Show Awards

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 17 April 1936 · page 8

The Dingo Creek junior Farmers show was opened by Mr. W. F. Summerville, President of, the Upper Manning Agricultural and…

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Stroud Show Pavilions Better Opening Day Stroud

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 17 April 1936 · page 7

Pavilion exhibits showed a great Increase In entries compared with Previous years, when the Stroud District 's Fifteenth show opened…

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World Outlook Prime Minister's Optimism. Good will Emerge from Tumult and Threatenings." Official Opening of The. Royal Show

The Scone Advocate · Friday 17 April 1936 · page 4

The Prime Minister (Mr. Lyons), speaking at the official opening of the. Royal Show yesterday, said that the world outlook was extremely serious,…

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Cathedral Hall Doll and Toy Show

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 18 April 1936 · page 8

Children and adults gathered at the Cathedral Hall this afternoon, where a doll and toy show, fancywork and knitting display were held. Youthful…

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