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Hunter Valley · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1937

1,172 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 46 of 59

Local and General News House Entered While Owner Was at Show

Singleton Argus · Friday 17 September 1937 · page 6

Someone took advantage of the absence at the show yesterday of Mr. A. A. Bates and family to break into his residence in Broke-road,…

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The 68th Show Officially Declared Open Commissioner for Railways Pays Tribute to Association's Efforts

Singleton Argus · Friday 17 September 1937 · page 8

The 68th annual show, once again staged by the Northern Agricultural Association in ideal weather conditions, was officially declared open by the Chief Commissioner for Railways, Mr T. J. Hartigan, at…

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Fair Types Pink and White Beauty Popular Now

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 18 September 1937 · page 5

Complexions as delicate as those of the seventeenth century damseis are now becoming the rage, so when you stop into your evening organdies and…

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Commercial Show Sales

Singleton Argus · Monday 20 September 1937 · page 4

W. Bailey and Sons report having conducted sales on the Showground on Thursday last, when quite a considerable number of lots were disposed of…

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Notes on the Show Visiting Exhibitors, Etc

Singleton Argus · Monday 20 September 1937 · page 3

The Hereford cattle at Singleton show were a very fine exhibit. Mr. H. A. Bassingthwaighte's "Goldminer," the champion of the last Sydney Show,…

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BOWLS Carnival Final

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 21 September 1937 · page 9

The final of the Maitland Shopping Carnival bowls will be conducted at the West Maitland green to-morrow afternoon, when the trophies will be…

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Next Royal Show

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 21 September 1937 · page 2

The Royal Agricultural Society has made extensive amendments and additions to the prize schedule for the 1938 Royal Easter Show, and 150th…

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Singleton Show Guessing Competitions

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 21 September 1937 · page 2

The weight guessing competitions at the recent show resulted as follow: Messrs. Clive Loder (Broke), W. Thomas (Whittingham) and P. O'Hara…

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GRESFORD Electrical Exhibition Keen Interest Gresford

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 21 September 1937 · page 10

Grant interest is being taken in the forthcoming electrical exhibition and cooking demonstration, which the West Maitland…

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Singleton Show. the Ring Events

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 21 September 1937 · page 1

Following are the results of the concluding events at the Singleton Show on Friday last:— The G. W. Wyatt Consolation Hunt…

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Successful Flower Show Horticultural Society

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 21 September 1937 · page 1

There was a magnificent display of high-class blooms at the Spring Show conducted by the Cessnock District Horticultural…

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Edderton's Red Polls. Success at Singleton Show

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 21 September 1937 · page 1

Exhibits of stock from H. C. McDonald and. Co., Pty., Ltd., gained blue ribbons at last week's Singleton Show. The exhibits were one of the…

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Y.w.c.a. Baby Show Successful Function at Parish Hall

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 21 September 1937 · page 3

On Saturday the Parish Hall, Cessnock, presented a scene which would have been exceedingly pleasing to the Hon. W…

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Show Sales

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 22 September 1937 · page 4

Grainger and Falkiner Pty. Ltd. report having conducted very successful sales on the show ground on Thursday last. There was good…

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Show Council Information Desired Rain Insurance

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 22 September 1937 · page 5

The rain protective scheme of the New South Wales Council of Agricultural Associations was again brought up at the monthly…

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CYCLING Maitlarid Club Carnival Race

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 23 September 1937 · page 11

The Maltland Bicycle Club held the fortnightly mooting on Tuesday night at the Town Hall. The president, Mr. J. C. Cameron, occupled the chair, and…

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Smart Frocks Maitland's First Radio Ball Exhibition Dancing

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 23 September 1937 · page 5

Radios, wireless masts and aerials were featured in the decorative scheme in the Town Hall last night when the first radio ball was held. A pyramid of radios held pride of place in the centre of the stage, and on cither side were miniature…

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Tennis Exhibition Match

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 24 September 1937 · page 2

Tennis enthusiasts should not miss the exhibition match which is to be played on the Methodist Court, Dungog on Wednesday night next when a…

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Hospital Carnival Day

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 24 September 1937 · page 5

A letter was received from Mr. F. Jones, Secretary of the Hospital Charity Carnival asking the Board to appoint gate keepers for the Carnival,…

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Singleton Show. Guessing Competitions

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 24 September 1937 · page 3

The weight guessing competitions at the recent show resulted as follow: Messrs. Clive Loder (Broke), W. Thomas (Whittingham) and P…

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