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Hunter Valley · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1937

1,172 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 36 of 59

The Forthcoming Show Matters of Interest at N.a.a. Meeting

Singleton Argus · Monday 12 July 1937 · page 3

There was a large attendance of members at the quarterly meeting of the committee of the Northern Agricultural Association at the showground…

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Show Dates

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 13 July 1937 · page 6

Mr. Fitzgerald reported that he bad attended the annual meeting of the Central North Coast Agricultural Societies at Wauchope recently, and…

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Chevrolet Truck Show Given Excellent Reception

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 13 July 1937 · page 6

Bight different models of Chevrolet utility vehicles and trucks were included in the interesting show which Campbell's Garages Pty Ltd., gave…

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Muswellbrook Conquers Aberdeen a Splendid Exhibition in Semi-final Match Will Meet Singleton in Final

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 13 July 1937 · page 6

After holding Aberdeen, which had the advantage of the wind in the first half, Muswellbrook achieved a splendid victory by 18 points to 2 in the semi-final of the major premiership of the Sub-Group 4 competition, played on Sunday last…

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"Marcus Show" Ancient Custom Police to Attend SYDNEY, Wednesday. Bearded Musicians

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 14 July 1937 · page 3

Having received letters from churches and women's organisations about the possible nature of the Marcus Show, beginning to-night, the Chief Visitors to the Lafayette College, U.S.A., recently were surprised to see a number of bearded youths seated in the Colton Memorial Chapel, pensive and relaxed…

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Handsome Cup For Polo Carnival

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 15 July 1937 · page 7

A large handsome silver cup, which has been presented to the Maitland Polo Club for annual competition, and which will be competed for the first time at the polo…

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Marcus Show No Police Action

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 15 July 1937 · page 9

The Marcus Show, from America opened its Sydney season at the Theatre Royal last night. At the direction of the Chief…

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Show Council Mr. McLauchlin Retires

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 15 July 1937 · page 7

Mr. William McLauchlin, one of the 13 members of the Maitland Show Council whose term finished last month, will not seek re-election. So…

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Lovely Frocks Decorative Hemlines Dress Show Ideas

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 15 July 1937 · page 4

It is a new idea to trim the hemlines of frocks, and the overseas dress shows are featuring both day and evening dresses of this…

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Marcus Show. Some Phases "Daring" SYDNEY

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 15 July 1937 · page 1

Police officers who saw the Marcus Show last night state that there is nothing in it which would cause them to recommend that the show be banned…

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Scone Bushmen's Carnival and Show Association

The Scone Advocate · Friday 16 July 1937 · page 1

A meeting of the committee of the above was held on 10th inst. Present: Messrs. A. M. McMullin (in the chair), W. T. Seaward, F. B…

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Maitland Polo Carnival

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 16 July 1937 · page 9
Also in Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser

The Maitland Polo Club's first annual carnival will be held on the Rutherford racecourse polo grounds on Thursday, Friday and Saturday of…

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Business Men Boosting the District Coming Carnival

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 16 July 1937 · page 6

The seventh weekly meeting of the Business Retention Committee was held in Galton's, Ltd., office last evening. Mr. Clulow presided, and…

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Polo Carnival Teams at Maitland About the Game

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 16 July 1937 · page 5

Many of the State's leading polo players will be seen at the carnival to take place on the Rutherford racecourse on Thursday…

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Show Society. Annual Meeting on

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 16 July 1937 · page 1

The annual meeting of the Upper Hunter P. and A. Society will be held on Monday next at 3 p.m. Ballot papers have been issued in…

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Public Feeling Aroused Over Mr Henry's Dismissal Action for Fair Play Appears Probable

Singleton Argus · Friday 16 July 1937 · page 6

Since the news has become known of the sudden decision of the Singleton Pastures Protection Board to dismiss, without any given reason, the…

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Polo Carnival Personnel of Teams

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 17 July 1937 · page 11

The teams to play at the Maitland [?] carnival next week have been announced by the secretary (Mr. M. A. Brown) and are as follows:…

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ANNIVERSARY Historical Exhibition Newcastle Appeal

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 19 July 1937 · page 3

During the celebrations in Newcastle in February, 1988, it has been decided to hold an Historical Exhibition, which will be controlled by…

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News of the Day Polo Carnival

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 19 July 1937 · page 4

FINAL arrangements for the polo carnival, to be held at the Rutherford racecourse on Thursday, Friday and Saturday next, were made at a…

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