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Shows & fairs, 1936

1,255 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 9 of 63

Show Dates Association Discussion

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 21 February 1936 · page 2

At a meeting of the council of the Hunter River Agricultural and Horticultural Association last night, Mr. F. L. Smith raised the question of fixing…

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Bowls Carnival Rain Interrupts Play SYDNEY

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 21 February 1936 · page 7

On the City and Waverley bowling greens to-day post-sectional play in the Country Week rink championship took place. Overnight rain had…

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Winter Dairy Show Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 21 February 1936 · page 4

The Dairy Factory Managers' Conference is to be held at the R.A.S. Showground from July 6 to 10. This is later than usual, but the ground…

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Cessnock Show Arrangements. School Holiday

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 21 February 1936 · page 5

The Department of Education has notified the Cessnock Show Committee that a school holiday has been granted for the…

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A Suggestion Pastures Competition Show Council

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 21 February 1936 · page 6

The District Agrostologist (Mr. C. B. Ahrens) wrote to the Maitland Show Council last night referring to a fodder conservation competition…

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More Entries Comparison with 1935 Maitland Show

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 21 February 1936 · page 7

Although in several sections the response has not been as great as last year, the pavilion and stock entries for the 1936 Maitland…

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Maitland Show No Rain Insurance Council Decides

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 21 February 1936 · page 6

Once again the Hunter River Agricultural and Horticultural Association is taking the risk and the forthcoming Maitland…

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ATHLETICS Maitland Carnival Many Champions

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 22 February 1936 · page 6

State and Australian champions were among the athletes who visited Maitland to-day for the carnival on the East Maitland reserve…

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WELCOMED Visiting Athletes Maitland Carnival

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 22 February 1936 · page 9

A welcome to the athletes who made the trip from Sydney and Newcastle for the carnival on the East Maitland Park this afternoon, was…

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Bowls Carnival Country Week Finals SYDNEY

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 22 February 1936 · page 6

In the final of the rinks championship of the Country Week bowls carnival at the City green to-day, W. Fogo (Wallsend) d W. Flynn (Tamworth),…

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Quirindi Show Schedule Now Ready

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 22 February 1936 · page 11

The 36th annual show of the Quirindl P.A. and H. Association will be held on Tuesday and Wednesday, March 17 and 18 next. The schedules…

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Fat Cattle Big Entry Received Maitland Show

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 22 February 1936 · page 6

A fine display of fat stock is promised for the Maitland Show by the response of exhibitors during the past few days. The secretary…

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Wyong Show Opened in Fine Weather Primary Products Wyong

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 22 February 1936 · page 6

The show was officially opened this afternoon by Mr. S. L. Gardner, M.P. The attendance was a large one, being encouraged by the…

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Quirindi Show

Singleton Argus · Monday 24 February 1936 · page 1

The 36th annual show of the Quirindi P. and A. Association will be held on Tuesday and Wednesday, March 17th and 18th next, and the schedules are…

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The Finals Country Week Carnival

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 24 February 1936 · page 6

The final of the rinks championship and singles semi-final and final of the Country Bowling Carnival on Saturday last, and which appeared in our…

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ATHLETICS Maitland Carnival Shieles Prominent

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 24 February 1936 · page 6

B. W. Shieles, Australian javelin champion, and R. Bainbridge, a promising Newcastle runner, competed with success at the athletic…

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SPAIN Carnival Spirit Left Victory Madrid. Feb. 23

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 24 February 1936 · page 1

Until next Sunday, when the Left victory will be officially celebrated, political demonstrations are being…

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The Show Trotting Entries Heavy List

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 24 February 1936 · page 5

Entries for cats and dogs, to be exhibited at Maitland Show next week, close to-night. Judging by the number received up to the…

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Maitland Show Entry Best in Records of Association

Singleton Argus · Monday 24 February 1936 · page 1

The general all round entry received for Maitland's 1936 show is the best in the records of the Association. There will not be one weak section, excepting…

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Scone's Bushmen's Carnival and Show Association Committee Meeting

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 25 February 1936 · page 1

A meeting of the committee of the above was held on Saturday evening last. Present: Messrs. A. F. Smith (Chairman), A. A. White, Donald…

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