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Hunter Valley · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1936

1,255 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 48 of 63

Attractions at the Strand Theatre Fine Programmes for Show Nights

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 16 September 1936 · page 2

That fine picture, "Under Two Flags," will have its final screening at the Strand Theatre. to-night (Wednesday). It features Ronald Colman,…

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Splendid Display At The Singleton Show Big Increase in Entries Fine Exhibit By Junior Farmers Stock in Grand Condition Singleton

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 16 September 1936 · page 7

"We have everything ready for a successful show," said the President of the Northern Agricultural Association, Mr. Richard Binnie, when referring to Singleton's 67th show which opened to-day in beautifully fine weather…

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Show Highlights Show Sidelights

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 17 September 1936 · page 8

Mr. Amos Hayes and Mr. Vic Partridge were the chief prize-winners in the fruit section, their citrus showing what the soil and climate of Bulga are…

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Show Parties

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 17 September 1936 · page 3

Various entertainments were arranged in Singleton to-day in the form at luncheon parties and plente leas, to celebrate the official opening of…

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S.A. ANNIVERSARY Empire Exhibition Big Expectations

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 17 September 1936 · page 12

Two million people are expected to visit the Empire Exhibition to be hold at Johannesburg from September 15 until January 15, 1937…

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Rainbow Fair E.M. Methodist Church Annual Function

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 17 September 1936 · page 6

Beautiful orange and lemon-colored Iceland popples, combined with rod tinted gumtips, made effective decorations for the…

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Kennel Club Show Cessnock

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 17 September 1936 · page 5

Cessnock and District Kennel Club will hold its show in the Memorial Hall grounds, Cessnock, next Saturday. A large number of entries has…

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Men Who Made the Show

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 17 September 1936 · page 8

This group of committeemen of N.A.A. and some of the Judges posed specially for the "Daily Moroury" photographer, includes; Messra. V. Partridag A.E. Shearer, H. Wright (Treasurer), J. Taylor (Announcer), R. H. Burgess, T. Ryan (Judge in horse section), A.F. Pankhurat, R. Binnle (Pres. N.A.A.), Ball, H. H. (Judge light horses), G.F. Knodler, S. Haggarty, P.A. Heuston, G. Balley, K. Warburton, B. Salmon (Judge),…

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Mr. Bruxner's Praise Fine Quality of Dairy Exhibits Singleton Show Opening (Continued from page 8) SINGLETON

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 17 September 1936 · page 7

Singleton Show was continued to-day in ideal conditions and it is expected that the gate receipts will exceed those of last year. "I do not think I have been anywhere," said Mr. Bruxner,…

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Stock Exhibits Increase At Singleton Show Fat Cattle a Feature Horse Section Best for Years Attractive Pavilion

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 17 September 1936 · page 8

Although weather conditions in the Singleton district have been unfavorable for several years past, the show of the Northern Agricultural Association, which opened yesterday…

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Singleton's 67th. Annual Show Traditions of Northern Agricultural Association Maintained a Memorable Exhibition

Singleton Argus · Friday 18 September 1936 · page 5

With record entries in almost every section, and quality in many instances surpassing that of previous years, the 67th show of the Northern Agricultural Association, which opened on Wednesday and…

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Show Sales

Singleton Argus · Friday 18 September 1936 · page 7

Messrs W. Bailey and Sons report having conducted a highly successful sale at the showground yesterday, the second day of the show. We are…

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Show Highlights

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 18 September 1936 · page 8

An Interesting exhibit amongst Mr. W. K. Goodsir's collection at the show was a specimen of [?]uphorbla drummondi,. the poisonous wood that…

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Doll Show

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 18 September 1936 · page 6

An energetic committee is working for the success of a doll show and jumble fair, which is to be hold in the grounds of the East Maitland…

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Singleton Show

The Scone Advocate · Friday 18 September 1936 · page 1

The annual exhibition of the Northern Agricultural Association opened at Singleton on Wednesday last in fine weather. With an increased…

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Satmoth Should Win Again. Fair Diana the Danger

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 18 September 1936 · page 9

If form can be followed, Satmoth should be something to bet on in the Rosehill Spring Handicap at Rosehill…

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Muswellbrook Herefords. Success at Singleton Show

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 18 September 1936 · page 2

Mr. H. A. Bassingthwaighte achieved a run of successes with his Herefords at this week's Singleton Show. Goldminer, placed second at the last Royal…

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Sports Day at the Show Another Large Attendance

Singleton Argus · Friday 18 September 1936 · page 6

Beautiful weather again prevailed to-day, when the curtain was rung down on the Northern Agricultural Association's 67th annual s how. The day was devoted to a comprehensive programme of trotting hunting,…

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Join the Army Recruiting Inquiry Tent at Show

Singleton Argus · Friday 18 September 1936 · page 6

The 13th Battalion has taken the opportunity during the holding of the show to publicise the campaign in which military units throughout the…

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Bruxner's Advice to N.A.A. Show Council Use More Man-power How Government Will Help Singleton Show Luncheon Singleton

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 18 September 1936 · page 8

Mr. M. F. Bruxner, M.L.A., Deputy Premier, was the chief guest at the official dinner of the Northern Agricultural Association at the Criterion Hotel last night, Mr. R. Binnie presiding…

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