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Hunter Valley · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1937

1,172 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 53 of 59

Fair Opened Methodist Centenary Workers Praised

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 28 October 1937 · page 6

The Centenary Pair of the West Maitland Methodist Church in the Town Hall yesterday afternoon was opened by Mrs. W. H…

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Spring Fair Raymond Terrace Methodist Church

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 28 October 1937 · page 2

Mrs. Epworth Barker, of Mayfield, performed the opening ceremony of the Methodist Spring Fair at Raymond Terrace. She was…

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"Very Fair" Primary Final Papers Local Pupils

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 28 October 1937 · page 7

Of the 148 pupils in West Maitland who sat for the Primary Final examination yesterday, there were 52 from the West Maitland Public School…

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Show Beef Joke of the Market Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 28 October 1937 · page 1

A shipment of frozen show beef was completely ruined when it arrived at the Smithfield Market, England, owing to unsatisfactory…

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School Carnival

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 29 October 1937 · page 2

A carnival in aid of the wireless fund of Dungog Parents & Citizens' Association was opened in the school grounds this Thursday afternoon and…

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Willow Tree Carnival

The Scone Advocate · Friday 29 October 1937 · page 1

Wonderful entries have been received for the Willow Tree and District Bushmen's Carnival to be held on Friday and Saturday, 5th…

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Murrurundi Bushmen's Carnival

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 29 October 1937 · page 2

Entries for the above carnival, to be held on Friday and Saturday, 12th and 13th November, fall due to-morrow (Saturday)…

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Centenary Fair Queen Competition Cookery Awards

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 29 October 1937 · page 7

A further count in the queen competition being conducted in conjunction with the Methodist centenary fair wa made at last night's session…

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Horticultural Society's Spring Show

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 29 October 1937 · page 1

The Cessnock Horticultural and Agricultural Society will hold its annual Spring Show, in the Parish Hall, Westcott-street…

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THORNTON Boxing Entertainment Vaudeville Show

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 29 October 1937 · page 3

There was a very large attendance at Tom McGuire's Boxing and Vaudeville Show held in Church of England Hall, Thornton, in aid of the local…

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Show Awards Many Miles of Ribbon

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 29 October 1937 · page 2

More than 63 miles of ribbon will be used in awards to competitors in agricultural shows held in New South Wales during the 150th Anniversary…

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Lunatics As "Peep Show" Matron Tells How People Paid a Penny to See Them

Singleton Argus · Friday 29 October 1937 · page 5

How the public two centuries ago paid to see lunatics, who were one of the sights of London, was described by Miss Elizabeth…

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£737 RAISED Queen' Competition Centenary Fair

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 30 October 1937 · page 6

A wonderful result, and one far exceding any expectations, was, achieved in the queen competition conducted in conjunction with…

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Bright Show "Laughter In Town"

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 30 October 1937 · page 3

Opening to-night in the Town Hall, Bert (Mugsy) Desmond will be supported by one of the biggest and most talented coteric of artists direct from…

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Fine Show Flowers at Cessnock the Awards Cessnock

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 30 October 1937 · page 6

There was a brilliant display of gladioli, carnations and other seasonable blooms at the Cessnock Horticultural and Agricultural Bureau show…

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Financial Results of N.a.a. Show "A Happy Position" Special Autumn Show Under Discussion

Singleton Argus · Monday 1 November 1937 · page 1

At the quarterly meeting of the committee of the Northern Agricultural Association on Saturday morning, the financial statement…

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Singleton News Show Finance Profit of £296 Committee Meets Singleton

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 1 November 1937 · page 2

Mr. R. Blnnie presided, and there was a good attendance, at the meeting of the Northern Agricultural Association, held on Saturday…

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Murrurundi Carnival

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 2 November 1937 · page 2

The Secretary (Mr. Pat. Gogarty) informs us that all is going well for the sixth annual Bushmen's Carnival and Show, to be held at…

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Gloucester Show Committee

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 2 November 1937 · page 3

Gloucester Show Committee defines local as appearing in their show schedule as exhibitors residing within Gloucester Shire and to exhibits…

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P. & C. ASSOCIATION Successful Carnival

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 2 November 1937 · page 3

Encouraging success attended the efforts of the Dungog Parents and Citizens' Association when on Thursday afternoon and night last a…

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