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Hunter Valley · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1936

1,255 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 56 of 63

White Jazz Carnival

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 30 October 1936 · page 5

Just. how to run a successful jazz carnival and euchre tournament is aptly understood by Mrs. A. Lloyd, the promoter of the big carnival…

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Baby Show

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 30 October 1936 · page 2

The baby show, which is sing held at the Show pavilion on Tuesday next by the Country Women's Association is creating a lot of interest amongst…

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Methodist Church Concerts and Scotch Fair

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 30 October 1936 · page 9

During the past quarter two excellent entertainment were given in the church hall by the Young People's Societies. The first was a concert…

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Tennis Completion of Big Carnival

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 30 October 1936 · page 1

This week-end will see the completion of the tennis carnival which attracted so many international players to Cessnock…

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Australia to Exhibit in Paris Exhibition

Singleton Argus · Friday 30 October 1936 · page 7

The Commonwealth Government has decided to participate in the Paris International Exhibition of arts, crafts, and sciences in modern life, to…

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Australian Champions in Action. Outstanding Exhibition

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 30 October 1936 · page 3

All misgivings dropped with the wind at sundown on Tuesday afternoon, and the Park Club committee settled down in expectation of a happy…

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Stroud Baptist Flower Show

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 30 October 1936 · page 2

The annual flower show and novelty evening organised by the ladies of Stroud Baptist Church, and held on Saturday afternoon last, proved most…

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Murrurundi Carnival Entries To-morrow (Saturday)

The Scone Advocate · Friday 30 October 1936 · page 1

A final reminder is given intend­ing competitors at Murrurundi's big Carnival and Show, to be held on 13th and 14th November, that…

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Hunter Bowls Easter Carnival Dispute Meeting's Decision

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 30 October 1936 · page 10

Following a lengthy discussion last night a special meeting of delegates representing the Hunter River District Bowling…

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Exhibition by Tennis Champions Singleton Enthusiasts View Displays

Singleton Argus · Friday 30 October 1936 · page 5

Opportunity to witness exhibition tennis played by some of Australia's top-notchers was appreciated by Singleton…

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St. Alban's Flower Show. Creditable Display

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 30 October 1936 · page 1

"Taking into consideration the adverse weather conditions the. display of flowers was wonderful, and a credit to the district." This remark by the…

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Mr R. Binnie's Success at Tamworth Show

Singleton Argus · Friday 30 October 1936 · page 6

The President of the N.A.A. (Mr R. Binnie, of Maerannie), one of the bestknown stud stock breodors in the Singleton district, added to his long list of…

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Derby Field is a Strong One, but Talking Should Prevail V.R.C. CARNIVAL Sarcherie For Hotham Young Ideas Chance

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 30 October 1936 · page 11

The Sydney colts, Talking, Mala ana Shakespeare, are expected to fill the places in the V.R.C. Derby, which, this year, should do much to elucidate the deep Melbourne Cup mystery. Provided the track…

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Methodist Fair

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 31 October 1936 · page 2

In addition to flower ,and cookery competitions, the best adult and juvenile artists will be selected at the annual Spring Fair to be conducted in…

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Motor Raging To-night's Carnival

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 31 October 1936 · page 11

Exceptionally fast racing should result to-night at the show Ground when the strongest team of special fast midgets yet seen will appear. In…

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Flower Show a Creditable Display at Muswellbrook Muswellbrook

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 31 October 1936 · page 10

Despite drought conditions and westerly winds, a creditable display of flowers was exhibited in the School of Arts at the annual…

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Many Thrills Midget Cars Show Speed Maitland Speedway

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 2 November 1936 · page 6

Although some delay was caused by engine failure the large crowd at the Maitland speedway on Saturday night was…

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Merry Makers' Carnival

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 3 November 1936 · page 2

Readers are reminded of the Merry Makers Carnival to be held next Friday afternoon and evening on the vacant allotment of land opposite Dark's…

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Murrurundi Bushmen's Carnival

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 3 November 1936 · page 1

Amongst the entries received from way-out for the Murrurundi Bushmen's Carnival, which is to take place on 13th and 14th inst., there are…

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Warwick Bushmen's Carnival

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 3 November 1936 · page 1

Successful competitors at the just-concluded Warwick Bushmen's Carnival were:—Drafting Championship of…

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