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Hunter Valley · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1937

1,172 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 44 of 59

outlook bright Bushmen's Carnival

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 11 September 1937 · page 3

With seasonal conditions now most favourable, the outlook for the Murrurundi Bitshmen's Carnival, which has been fixed for Friday and…

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Rainbow Fair Salvation Army Hall Gay Decorations

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 11 September 1937 · page 6

In keeping with the occasion colourful paper rainbows were featured in the decorative scheme in the Salvation Army Hall this…

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"Not Fair" Mollison's Criticism Amy Explains London, September 10

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 11 September 1937 · page 1

Amy Johnson, in an article in the "Daily Mail" gives "the real facts" of her romance and rift with Jimmy…

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Blouses Show Delightful Variety Blouse or Juniper

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 11 September 1937 · page 5

Many of the most fascinating of the new blouse systems are planned so that they can be wera as blouses or jumpers; and when these are so made…

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SINGLETON & District Singleton Show Meeting of Committee SINGLETON

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 11 September 1937 · page 2

The Commissioner for Railways (Mr. J. T. Hartigan), who will officially open the Singleton Show on Thursday next, will arrive in Singleton on Wednesday…

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Carnival for Show Week

Singleton Argus · Monday 13 September 1937 · page 3

With the show here this week the town is becoming alive with amusements. In the vacant allotment next to Shaw…

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Rainbow Fair Mayfield Band Attends Salvation Army

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 13 September 1937 · page 4

The co-operation of the Mayfield Salvation Army Band and Songster Brigade, in conjunction with the Rainbow Fair, conducted by…

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Local and General News. Show Holiday Arrangements at Post Office

Singleton Argus · Monday 13 September 1937 · page 2

Show holiday arrangements will be observed at Singleton and South Singleton Post Office from noon on Thursday, 16th September—Letter receivers will…

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World's Tiniest Horse. Size of a Dog. at Singleton Show

Singleton Argus · Monday 13 September 1937 · page 4

One of the most amazing attractions ever seen on a showground in Australia is Wee Jimmy, the world's smallest racehorse. The little pet, who is…

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Fine Conditions Predicted. Good Forecast for Singleton Show Sydney, Monday

Singleton Argus · Monday 13 September 1937 · page 2

Mr. Mares, State Mateorologist, said to-day that New South Wales is under the influence of a high pressure system, which should…

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The Showground Is in Excellent Condition. Perfect Setting for a Successful Show

Singleton Argus · Monday 13 September 1937 · page 3

As the 1937 show approaches, it is again pleasing to record that the Northern Agricultural Association's showground is in excellent…

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Committee Pleased With Show Prospects. Stage Set for Record Display of Town and District's Wealth

Singleton Argus · Monday 13 September 1937 · page 1

With the 1937 show of the Northern Agricultural Association only a day or two away, all concerned in preparing for its success are working "at top." After making a survey of the prospects for the show…

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Coronation Fair

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 14 September 1937 · page 7

The Coronation fair, flower show, and cookery competition to be hold at the East Maitland Methodist Church Hill, Will be officially opened by Mrs. S. G…

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Skating Carnival

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 14 September 1937 · page 4

Mien will be awarded for the best dressed skaters at the fancy and poster carnival to be held at St. Andrew-street, West Maitland, to-night (Tuesday),…

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EISTEDDFOD Carnival Atmosphere

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 14 September 1937 · page 5

At a meeting of the sports and entertainments sub-committee held last night, it was decided to appeal to members of the Business Men's Club…

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ATHLETICS Methodist Carnival Comrades -Knights

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 14 September 1937 · page 7

Members of the West Maitland Methodist Girls' Comradeship and Order of Knights Journeyed to Sydney last Saturday to take part in the State…

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Post Office. Singleton Show Holiday Arrangements

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 14 September 1937 · page 1

The following arrangements will be observed at the local Post Office on Thursday next (Singleton Show holiday):—…

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Hockey Carnival at Muswellbrook. Crithary Cup Knock-Out Competition. "Wanderers" Win Trophy

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 14 September 1937 · page 5

Five teams competed in the knock-out competition for the Crithary Cup, and Gunnednh men engaged the local men in a…

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Opening of Singleton Show Fine Display of Stock Other Sections Help to Make Great Exhibition

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 15 September 1937 · page 2

The 68th annual show of the Northern Agricultural Association opened to-day. The entries total 3400, which about equals the number of exhibits last year. There is a falling off this year in entries for school…

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ATHLETICS Maitland Amateurs Big Carnival

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 15 September 1937 · page 11

Mr. A. P. d'Ombrain, hon. secretary of the Maitland District Amateur Athletic Association, is in receipt of a communication from Mr…

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