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Hunter Valley · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1937

1,172 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 14 of 59

Showground May Be Lighted for Next Show Committee of N.a.a. Approves Practical Suggestions

Singleton Argus · Monday 8 March 1937 · page 2

There is every possibility that the Northern Agricultural Association's showground may be provided with a lighting system before…

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Swimming Carnival

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 9 March 1937 · page 4

In order to conduct the Maitland Boy's High School's annual swimming carnival at Noweasti[?] baths to-day, the timetables originally arranged for…

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Scots' Fair To-Morrow

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 9 March 1937 · page 2

The annual Scots' fair and flower show will be held at the School of Arts TO-MORROW…

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Maitland Show

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 9 March 1937 · page 2

On Saturday, the last day of Maitland Show, the spectators were treated to a fine ring display. The jumping, trotting and other horse events…

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Waxworks Show

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 9 March 1937 · page 6

The exhibition of waxworks figures at the Cessnock Show, is claimed by the management to be the only one new on tour in Australia. People…

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School Holidays for Show. '

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 9 March 1937 · page 5

Information has been received in Cessnock, through Mr. J. M. Baddeley, M.L.A., that the Minister for Education…

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Younger Set Carnival at Kurri KURRI

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 9 March 1937 · page 5

Another of the popular carnivals conducted by the Ambulance Hall Younger Set Committee, was held last night. There was a very large crowed…

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Tea Room and Show-ball

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 9 March 1937 · page 1

A letter was received and dealt with from the A. & H. Association, with regard to the organising of tea room at show, or show ball. The…

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Post Office Holiday Arrangements. for Bushmen's Carnival

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 9 March 1937 · page 1

The following hours will be observed at the local Post Office for the Scone Bushmen's Carnival and Show on Friday and Saturday next:…

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The Theatres To-night's Show

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 9 March 1937 · page 2

Throughout the story of "The Gorgeous Hussy," which will be screened again to-night at the Palace Theatre, stalk such colorful characters as…

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World's Largest Couple at the Show

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 9 March 1937 · page 5

Show patrons will have the opportunity of seeing on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, the great African g[?]ant, who stands…

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Y.A.L. BOYS Easter Show Camp

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 9 March 1937 · page 3

Boys from all parts of N.S.W, have already nominated for the Easter Show Camp, to be held in Sydney from March 25 to 31, inclusive, under…

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Zammie the Human Fish at the Show

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 9 March 1937 · page 6

One of the feature attractions on the Cessnock Shaw Ground is Zammie, the Human Fish. While submerged under water…

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Cessnock Show Opens on Thursday CESSNOCK

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 9 March 1937 · page 5

Splendid entries have been recelyed for the Cessnock Show, which opens on thursday, March 11, and will be continued on Friday and…

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Famous Indian Yogi. "Miracle Man" at the Show

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 9 March 1937 · page 1

During his recent tour of India in search of wild animals for his circus acts, Mr. Dave T. Meekin, showman and wild animal trainer, was greatly…

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The Close of Death at the Cessnock Show

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 9 March 1937 · page 6

A terrific roar, fierce explosions of super-charged petrol, bursting backfires, cheering, and applause. We are [?]ing the Globe of Death, and it is…

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Show Privileges

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 10 March 1937 · page 4

At East Gresford, on Tuesday, March 15, at 12.30 p.m. Messrs. Brocker and Lindoman will offer the priv[?] for Grosford Show. The priv[?] for…

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Show Exhibit

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 10 March 1937 · page 8

A quantity of farm produce was trucked from West Maitland to-day for Sydney to be used in staging the Liverpool Plains and Hunter River…

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Maitland Show Minor Accidents

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 10 March 1937 · page 1

This year there were more minor casualties during the Maitland Show than in other years the Maitland Ambulance which was present at all…

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Poultry Awards at Maitland Show

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 10 March 1937 · page 2

Mr H. C. Voss, of Whittingham, was a winner in the poultry section at last week's Maitland show. He secured first for breeding pen in utility breed…

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