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Hunter Valley · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1936

1,255 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 52 of 63

Cessnock Carnival

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 9 October 1936 · page 8

On returning from Sydney yesterday, Mr. G. Ryder, president of the Cessnock Tennis Association, said that practically all arrangements were…

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Church of England Carnival

The Scone Advocate · Friday 9 October 1936 · page 6

Arrangements are in full swing for a great day's sport at the Carnival arranged for November 20th, in aid of the Church of England parish…

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Flower Show Postponed

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 9 October 1936 · page 6

The Maitland Domestic Science School spring flower show, which is usually held this month, has had to be postponed owing to the unfavorable…

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Methodist Flower Show

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 9 October 1936 · page 2

Readers are reminded of the Methodist flower show which will be opened this afternoon (Friday) at 3 o'clock by the Mayor Ald. C. T…

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Country Week Cricket Carnival the Draw

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 9 October 1936 · page 8

Thirty-two-teams will take part in the country week organised by the New South Wales Cricket Association, commencing on…

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Duke of Kent Speaks Dutch Cordial Greeting at Art Exhibition Opening

Singleton Argus · Friday 9 October 1936 · page 4

The Duke of Kent had a warm-welcome at Amsterdam the other day, when he opened the Amsterdam Exhibition' of British Art…

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The Local Show. "Must Be Maintained," Says Brand, M.L.A.

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 9 October 1936 · page 4

"I do not subscribe to the idea that the Gin Gin people should give up the scheme of promoting a district show window," said Mr. W. A. Brand,…

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Self-denial Fair

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 10 October 1936 · page 4

The young people's self-donial fair will be held in the West Maitland Salvation Army Citadel to-night at 7.45. There will be a bright programme…

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C.w.a. Affairs Arrangements for Baby Show

Singleton Argus · Monday 12 October 1936 · page 2

A special meeting of the C.W.A. was held at the Rest Rooms on Friday last, when Mrs Stacy presided over a fair attendance to…

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C.W.A. Special Meeting Baby Show SINGLETON

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 12 October 1936 · page 2

The main business of the special meeting of the Country Women's Association yesterday afternoon was the discussion of arrangements for the…

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Willow Tree Carnival

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 13 October 1936 · page 2

A meeting of the Willow Tree and District Bushmen's Sports Carnival Committee was held on 3rd inst. The vice-President (Mr. F. J. Benham)…

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Methodist Flower Show

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 13 October 1936 · page 2

The annual Methodist flower show and fair will open at the School of Arts at 3 p m. to-morrow. At night a musical…

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Methodist Flower Show. Successful and Pleasant Function

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 13 October 1936 · page 3

A successful flower show and fair, in aid of the funds of the Methodist Church was held in the James Picture Theatre on Friday afternoon and…

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Joyster Club Exhibition Dances

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 14 October 1936 · page 4

Exhibition dances by Mr. and Mrs. McMahon, of Newcastle, were features of the Joyster Club dance held at the Literary Institute, East…

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St. Paul's Fair Aladdin's Cave, Attractive Scene

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 14 October 1936 · page 5

Huge Chinese lanterns suspended from bamboos were a delightful feature of St. Paul's fair held in the Parish Hall, Hunter-street, this afternoon, while the…

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Salvation Army's Old Gold Fair Opened by Mrs Stacy

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 14 October 1936 · page 2

This afternoon the Salvation Army's "Old Gold" Pair was held to raise funds for the work of the Army. The little hall was nicely decorated…

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Skaters' Carnival

Raymond Terrace Examiner and Lower Hunter and Port Stephens Advertiser · Thursday 15 October 1936 · page 4

A large attendance of skaters and spectators attended the opening carnival held at the Empire Rink, last Friday. Fancy costume prizes were awarded to…

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Greyhound Show

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 15 October 1936 · page 11

The Newcastle and Coalfields Greyhound Breeders, Owners and Trainers' Association will hold its first champion grehound show on the…

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St. Paul's Fair Aladdin's Cave Attractive Scene

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 15 October 1936 · page 9

Huge Chinese lanterns suspended from bamboos were a delightful feature of St. Paul's fair opened in the Parish Hall, Hunter-street, yesterday, while the…

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"Old Gold Fair" Salvation Army Function SINGLETON

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 15 October 1936 · page 2

"If many people only realised the wonderful work the Salvation Army has done and is doing to-day, even in this town," said…

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