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Hunter Valley · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1936

1,255 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 59 of 63

Methodist Fair Opening Ceremony

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 12 November 1936 · page 6

The fair and flower show of the West Maitland Methodist Church was opened by Mrs. A. Howarth yesterday afternoon in the presence of, a large…

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Night Session Methodist Spring Fair

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 12 November 1936 · page 2

Admiring glances were cast over the prettily decorated stalls, when the spring fair and flower show were continued at the West Maitland…

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FLOWER-SHOW Red Cross Society

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 12 November 1936 · page 6

The monthly meeting of the East Maitland branch of the Red Cross Society held at the East Maitland Council Chambers on Tuesday…

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Stroud Scotch Fair

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 13 November 1936 · page 2

A Scotch Fair and Christmas Tree will be held at Stroud in aid of Presbyterian Church funds on Saturday, 21st inst. Mrs. J. K. Mackay will open the…

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St. John's Fair

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 13 November 1936 · page 8

Everything points to fit John's Fair, to be held on Thursday next, in the Parish Hall, proving a triumphant success…

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Methodist Fair Concluding Session

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 13 November 1936 · page 6

The Methodist Fair concluded in the Memorial Hall, West Maitland, last night, when there was a good attendance…

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Glad[?]oli Show

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 13 November 1936 · page 5

The Cessnock Horticultural Association is holding a gladio[?] show in Mr. Sam Horne's rooms in Vincent-street, to-night, when some…

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Thornton Fair Methodist Church the Awards

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 13 November 1936 · page 8

The annual rose fair of the Thornton and Black Hill Methodist Ladles' Church Aid, held in St. Michael's Hall, was most successful…

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"The Revellers." Monday Night's Show

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 13 November 1936 · page 1

On Monday night next, at the School of Arts, Muswellbrook will have an opportunity of witnessing a bright three-act comedy, "D'You…

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Light Horse Troop Presentation of Trophy Carnival at Denman

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 13 November 1936 · page 6

The necessity for the preparation of defences was emphasised by Colonel M. F. Bruxner who presented the Prince of Wales trophy to the Denman troop at the gymkhana held at Denman…

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Royal Show Commercial Exhibits Fat Lambs and Pigs

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 13 November 1936 · page 12

Notwithstanding the fact that entries for the fat lamb section at the 1937 Royal Easter Show do not close until Saturday,…

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What Was a Cherry Fair? Ancient Country Custom Which Seems To Have Lapsed

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 13 November 1936 · page 1

THE "cherry fair," an old type of market held in certain villages during the cherry season, seems to have disappeared entirely. Memories of it are revived, however, by a new story written by Leslie…

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Murrurundi Carnival Large Crowd—record Entries—fine Weather. Police Ban Spurs of Bullock Riders. Event Out Out. Murrurundi

The Scone Advocate · Friday 13 November 1936 · page 1

The fourth annual Bushmen's Carnival and Show opened this morning in fine weather before a large crowd. There are 61 entries for the open…

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Flower Show

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 14 November 1936 · page 10

A flower show and cookery competition will be held in aid of the East Maitland Red Cross branch of Thursday, April 29, 1937…

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Motor Carnival Maitland Speedway

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 14 November 1936 · page 8

To-night should be the best mixed carnival held this season on account of the much larger Holds. In the midget, car racing, faster cars will be…

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Opening Day Bushmen's Carnival at Murrurundi Murrurundi

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 14 November 1936 · page 11

The first day of the annual Bushmen's Carnival opened on Friday, and, under the adverse drought conditions, was a…

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Gladioli Show Awards at Cessnock CESSNOCK

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 14 November 1936 · page 4

The gladioli show held last night under the auspices of the Cessnock Horticultural Society brought together an excellent display of blooms…

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Bureaux Show Day and Sports Deputation to N. a Association

Singleton Argus · Monday 16 November 1936 · page 1

A deputation from the branches of the Agricultural Bureau movement in this district waited upon the committee of the N.A…

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Methodist Fair

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 17 November 1936 · page 1

This annual function, by means of which the funds of the Church are invariably appreciably augmented, took place in the Olympia Theatre on…

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Murrurundi Bushmen's Carnival Additional Results

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 17 November 1936 · page 1

The Ladies' Draft attracted a good entry and some excellent work was shown. Miss Tex Humble, riding H. B. Haydon's Topaz, was the winner,…

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