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Hunter Valley · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1937

1,172 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 27 of 59

Gresford Show

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 20 April 1937 · page 2

The public are again reminded of the Gresford Show to be held on Friday and Saturday next. The usual attractive ring programme, for which…

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Show Work

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 20 April 1937 · page 6

Competing in the Bullahdelah and Stroud Shows, the school again emerged with credit. In the former Show, a first and a second prize were gained…

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Show Awards

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 20 April 1937 · page 2

In our last issue four prizes in the open fine arts section at the show were stated to have been awarded to D. Cummings. This should have read…

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Maitland Show Profit

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 20 April 1937 · page 2

The treasurer of the Hunter River Agricultural and Horticultural Association, Mr. R. L. Pender, reported to a meeting of the council last week…

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Gloucester Show Weight Estimating

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 20 April 1937 · page 2

The weight of the bullock used for judging at the recent Gloucester Show was 6651bs, and the winners were Messrs. E. Latham, of Barrington,…

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Dungog Show Ball Pleasing Success

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 20 April 1937 · page 2

The first ball of the season, the Jubilee Show Ball, organised by the Wattle Club, was held on Friday night last and proved a most…

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Cessnock Kennel Club Championship Show

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 20 April 1937 · page 4

The Cessnock District Kennel Club held its championship show in the Memorial Hall grounds on Saturday…

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The Quest For Beauty Arms and Elbow Show in Evening Wear

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 20 April 1937 · page 4

How many, I wonder, are planning a style for a new evening; frock for the winter whirl of social activities which are almost upon us? Almost all of us, I expect. But that is not so much the question as: How many are seeing to…

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Carnival Dance Swing Rhythm Club

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 21 April 1937 · page 8

A large crowd attended the Swing Rhythm Club's dance held at Soaham last night, Streamer and noisy novelty dances were features the evening…

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Gresford Show Opening On

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 21 April 1937 · page 4

Tho Gresford Show, In be hold on Friday and Saturday, is expected to be one of the best over hold by the society, all sections being well filled,…

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Joyster Glub Exhibition Dancing

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 22 April 1937 · page 8

An exhibition of the Colleen Waliz by a Neweastle. couple was a feature of the dance conducted by the Joyster Club in the East Maitland…

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Stop Press "A Fair Fight" Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 23 April 1937 · page 7

At the inquest to-day into the death of Henry Wheeler an 18-year-old carpenter's apprentice who died as a recent of a fight…

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Opossums See Narrabri Show

Singleton Argus · Friday 23 April 1937 · page 5

Visitors to Narrabri show pavilion were intrigued to see two opossums perched high overhead on the roof rafters. The animals were evidently caught…

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Date of 1938 Show

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 23 April 1937 · page 5

The President stated that Mr. Fitzgerald had suggested that there should be a meeting of all associations south of Wingham, to include Gresford, for…

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Late Dungog Show Discussed by Committee

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 23 April 1937 · page 5

A meeting of the Committee of the Dungog A. and H. Association was held in the School of Arts, Dungog on Tuesday afternoon last, when matters…

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Flower Show Church Of England Bright Display Singleton

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 23 April 1937 · page 2

At the flower show, which was held in All Saints' Parish Hall yesterday afternoon, Mr. J. Harbourne exhibited some beautiful…

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Wonderland Fete Successful Culmination to Easter Monday Sports Carnival "Queen Competition Realises £407. MISS E. McLOUGHLIN'S SUCCESS

The Scone Advocate · Friday 23 April 1937 · page 1

The culminating point to last Easter Monday's sports outing in aid of St. Mary's R.C. Church fund was reached last evening when the…

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Gresford Show Entries Up To Last Year First Session Keen Competition in Draughts Durham Cattle Strong Gresford

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 23 April 1937 · page 7

The 11th show of the Gresford District Agricultural Society opened to-day with a total entry about the same, as last year. Poultry is not shown in the numbers of recent…

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Gresford Show Showery Weather Official Opening Gresf0rd

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 24 April 1937 · page 7

The main session of the Gresford District. Agricultural So city's 11th annual show opened in showery weather to-day…

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"White Horse Inn" Wonder Musical Show

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 26 April 1937 · page 2

The glamor and charm of the Tyrol will be brought to the stage at West Maitland on Wednesday, May 5, when the famous J.C. Williamson, Ltd.,…

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