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Hunter Valley · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1937

1,172 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 23 of 59

Easter Monday Sports Carnival Great Success. "Two Little Girls in Blue" First in Barrow Derby

The Scone Advocate · Friday 2 April 1937 · page 2

The annual Easter Monday sports, held at White Park, Scone, were again highly successful this year and provided a very enjoyable outing for…

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The Most Successful Royal Show 1938 Preparations As Curtain Is Rung Down

Singleton Argus · Friday 2 April 1937 · page 8

The curtain has fallen on the most successful Royal Show in the society's history. The weather was perfect. The attendances were a record, and exhibits…

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Young Riders Royal Show Success

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 3 April 1937 · page 6

Two members of the Maitland Mounteds, a troupe of juvenlie horse riders trained by Mr. Frank smith, of East Greta Junction Comosted…

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Fine Display Bulahdelah's sixteenth show Record Horse Entries

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 3 April 1937 · page 4

With record entries for horses, poultry and arts sections, the 16th annual show of Bulahdelah Agricultural, Horticultural and Industrial Association opened…

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Show Ground Electricity Supply

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 5 April 1937 · page 1

For a long time here have been complaining from consumers of electricity in the area south of the railway line as to the effeciency of the supply…

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Local and General News Schedule of Prizes for Show

Singleton Argus · Monday 5 April 1937 · page 2

The schedule of prizes for the Northern Agricultural Association's show, to be held in September next, is in course of preparation. An…

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Dungog Show

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 6 April 1937 · page 2

Attractive ring events including hunting Jumping trotting and stook drafting have been arranged for the Dungog Show to be from April…

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Carnival Dance Wallarobba Hall

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 6 April 1937 · page 3

A large crowd attended the carnival dance held at Wallarobba to raise funds for the local hall. Streamers confetti and notsy novelties caused…

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Bullahdelah Show Ball

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 6 April 1937 · page 2

There was a record attendance at the Show Ball held at the Bullahdelah School of Arts on Friday night. The takings, £62/8/, were £5 more than…

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Royal Show Costs

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 6 April 1937 · page 2

Including prize-money, totalling £14,000, the Royal Agricultural Show cost the society £30,000 to stage. Thirty lorries were engaged daily in…

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Gresford Show Entries

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 6 April 1937 · page 2

Entries for the Gresford Show top be held on April 23 and 24, close on Saturday April 10. The usual bright and interesting ring events will supply…

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Camp Draft at Bullahdelah Show

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 6 April 1937 · page 2

Clever riding was witnessed in the camp drafting competition at Bullahdelah Show on Saturday, for which there were 17 competitors. J. K…

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Flower Show Cessnock Horticulturists CESSNOCK

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 6 April 1937 · page 4

The quarterly three-flower competition was conducted last night by the Association. Top points (15) were secured by b…

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Bullahdelah's Sixteenth Show a Fine Display

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 6 April 1937 · page 4

Bullahdelah A. H. & I. Association's sixteenth annual exhibition opened on Friday last in dull but fine weather. Many of the sections attracted…

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Er-students' Social Club. Carnival Night on April 12

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 6 April 1937 · page 5

On Monday night next the Exstudents' will hold the first of a further series of fortnightly dances in the Memorial Hall…

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The World's Biggest Pig at Stroud Show

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 6 April 1937 · page 3

The famous showman, Dave T. Meekin, wild animal trainer and importer of the best overseas sideshow attractions, has once more lived up…

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Dungog Jubilee Show April 15 to 17

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 6 April 1937 · page 2

The Jubilee Exhibition of Dungog A. & H. Association will be held on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, 15th, 16th and 17th April…

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Show Opens Gloucester's Splendid Display Women's Handicrafts Gloucester

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 6 April 1937 · page 5

What is expected to be Gloucester's record show opened to-day. The show was to have been held three weeks ago, but was postponed on account of rain…

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Next Sydney Show to Be Open for 18 Days

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 6 April 1937 · page 2

The Minister in charge of the 150th anniversary celebrations (Mr. Dunningham) states that the committee has arranged for next year's Royal…

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World's Tiniest Racehorse Dainty Wee Pet Is 12½ Inches High and Weight 36 Pounds. at Stroud Show

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 6 April 1937 · page 1

A perfect miniature racehorse, the size of a dog, will be on exhibition at Stroud show. It is perfect in every detail. His mother and father are…

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