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Hunter Valley · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1937

1,172 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 28 of 59

Gresford Show Successful Exhibition

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 27 April 1937 · page 4

The 11th show of the Gresford District Agricultural Society opened on Friday last with a total entry about the same as last year. Poultry were…

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TENNIS Badminton Exhibition

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 27 April 1937 · page 3

On Sunday night, May 9th, the above exhibition will be staged in the West End Picture Theatre. As the exhibition will…

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Coronation Carnival Dance

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 27 April 1937 · page 3

Arrangements have been practically completed to make the Coronation masked dance at the School of Arts on Wednesday, 12th May, the most…

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Show Fixtures

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 27 April 1937 · page 5

Moree, April 21, 22, 23. Gunnedah, April 6, 7, 8. Walgett, May 6 and 7, MERRIWA. MAY 6 and 7…

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Milking Competitions at Gresford Show

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 27 April 1937 · page 2

With a total of 151.66 points, the team entered by C. H. Smith in the milking competition at Gresford Show for the best two dairy cows, was…

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"White Horse Inn." Wonder Musical Show

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 27 April 1937 · page 5

The glamor and charm of the Tyrol will be brought to the stage at Muswellbrook on Thursday, 6th May, when J. C Williamson Ltd. production "White…

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Show Dates Clash Dungog and Taree

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 27 April 1937 · page 2

The dates for Dungog's 1938 show were fixed for March 17, 18, and 19, and Mr. T. M. Carlton, Secretary, states that word has since been…

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Nabiac Show Record Entries Good Ring Competition

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 27 April 1937 · page 4

The 23rd annual exhibition under the auspices of the Wallamba District A. and H. Association was held at Nablac on Thursday and Friday…

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Moree Show. Cattle Drafting. Miss Margaret Doyle's Double

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 27 April 1937 · page 3

The Moree Show was concluded on Friday last, when the outstanding feature of the ring events was the dual success of Miss Margaret Doyle…

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Featherweight Stockman Wins Stock Draft at First Dungog Show

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 27 April 1937 · page 2

Under the above heading the following paragraph appeared in the "Chronicle" somo eight years ago:— Would anyone believe that a…

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St. Luke's Carnival Atmosphere Crowded Hall

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 28 April 1937 · page 2

With festoons of orange roses and fern arching to the celling, and baskets of autumn tinted flowers suspended from the stage…

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Gresford Show Some Singleton Successes

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 28 April 1937 · page 2

The Gresford Show, which was held on Friday and Saturday last, was a great success. It was officially opened by Mr V. C. Thompson, M.H.R., who had…

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Railway Operations Department Expects to Show Surplus

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 28 April 1937 · page 2

It is expected that the Railway Department will show a surplus of approximately £75,000 on the operations for the year ending June 30. next…

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Flower Show. Imposing Exhibits E.M. DISPLAY

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 29 April 1937 · page 7

With entries in excess of even the most sanguine hopes of the committee, and a large attendance at the opening session, the flower…

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TENNIS Badminton Exhibition

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 30 April 1937 · page 7

On Sunday night, May 9th. the above games will be seen in the West End Picture Theatre. Four gents and two ladies…

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CArNIVAL DANCE

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 30 April 1937 · page 2

Particulars of another big carnival dance to be held at Wallarobba on Saturday night next, appear in this issue…

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Show Weight Estimating

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 30 April 1937 · page 2

The bullock used in the weight estimating competition at Wingham Show, turned the scales at 1019 lbs. The beast was sold for £13/5/ to Mr…

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Judges Pleased Red Cross Exhibition the Opening

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 30 April 1937 · page 6

Reference to the flno work being done by the Red Cross Society was made by the Mayor of East Maitland (Aid. H. C. Morton)…

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White Horse Inn Spectacular Show

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 30 April 1937 · page 9

A huge revolving stage will be a striking feature of J.C. Williamson Ltd production, "White Horse Inn" the leave stage [?] which will i…

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The Merriwa Show. Thursday and Friday Next. Splendid Entries

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 30 April 1937 · page 4

Notwithstanding the adverse seasonal conditions experienced of late, splendid entries have been received for Merriwa's annual…

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