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Hunter Valley · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1936

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Maitland 1936 Show

Singleton Argus · Monday 10 February 1936 · page 1

The Maitland Show Council has compiled a liberal and attractive schedule, which they are confident will draw the usual large entry of exhibits in all…

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Country Carnival

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 11 February 1936 · page 9

The country carnival will be held this year on Saturday, May 9. The two following Saturdays will be devoted to interstate matches between New South…

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Gresford Show

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 11 February 1936 · page 5

A well attended meeting of the Gresford Show Committee was held on 25th Jan., at East Gresford School of Arts. Mr. D. Smith, vice-president,…

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Show Privileges

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 11 February 1936 · page 6

At their office, East Gresford, on Monday, February 17, a 2.30 p.m., Messrs. Brooker and Lindeman will offer the privileges for the Gresford…

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The Coming Show

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 11 February 1936 · page 3

The Show Committee have commenced work on the preparation of the show ground for the forthcoming show which they hope to make a…

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Maitland 1936 Show

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 11 February 1936 · page 3
Also in Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser

Maitland's great show opens on march 4 for four days and three nights, and will soon be the mecca of all show patrons…

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Show Entries Times for Closing

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 11 February 1936 · page 6

General entries for the Maitland Show close on Monday next, at 4 p.m. All sporting, including hunting, jumping, trotting, dog and cat entries close…

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Trade Fair Menace of Japanese Britishers Alert London, Feb. 11

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 12 February 1936 · page 1

Mr. H. Kellar, who is touring Switzerland in an organising capacity in connection with the British Trade Fair to be held at Sydney, said he…

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Wool Ribbons For Maitland Show Over Half-mile Long

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 12 February 1936 · page 4

If all the ribbons used in the Maitland Show each year—nearly 1200 iu all—were laid end to end, they would stretch for more than half a mile…

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Maitland 1936 Show

Raymond Terrace Examiner and Lower Hunter and Port Stephens Advertiser · Thursday 13 February 1936 · page 2

Maitland's Great Show opens on March 4th for four days and three nights and will soon be the Mecca of all patrons of the Hunter Valley and surrounding…

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Surf Carnival Newcastle Prepares Record Entries

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 13 February 1936 · page 2

Aquatic sport lovers will have their day at the surf carnival, to be held on Newcastle beach on Saturday next. Twenty-five surf…

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Many Entries Champion Athletes Sports Carnival

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 13 February 1936 · page 2

Mr. W. Sullivan who is receiving entries for the northern district, reports having received an exceptionally large number of entries for the sports…

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Show Ground New Cattle Pavilion

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 13 February 1936 · page 2

New stalls for the accommodation of dairy cattle and pigs at Maitland Show are nearing completion Messrs. Hall and Lanham are the…

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Shoe Show At Johnston's, Ltd

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 13 February 1936 · page 6

In connection with the forthcoming Maitland Show, Johnston's Ltd, The Boot Store are staging a Shoe Show of Showy Show Shoes. Special…

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Royal Show Butter Sections Entries Close

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 13 February 1936 · page 4

Entries for the dairy produce sections of the Royal Show to be held on April 6 to 15 have now closed In the five export and print butter…

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

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 13 February 1936 · page 3

Mrs, J. Laney, of Hamilton, paid Maitland a short visit this week. Mrs. James Straus, of. Mores is enjoying the seaside air at Manly…

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The Carnival

The Scone Advocate · Friday 14 February 1936 · page 1

Rights to conduct the different booths at the Carnival, now only a month away, will be auctioned by Steve Clark at his rooms on Friday…

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Cessnock Show

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 14 February 1936 · page 5

The committee of the Cessnock District elation has decided to [?]forthcoming Show against…

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Muswellbrook Show

Singleton Argus · Friday 14 February 1936 · page 6

The annual show of the Upper Hunter P. and A. Association will be held on the Society's grounds, Muswellbrook, on March 25th, 26th and 27th. The…

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