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Hunter Valley · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1937

1,172 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 9 of 59

"The Mixmaster" Demonstration at Show

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 25 February 1937 · page 2

One of the most outstanding exhibits at Messes. T. J. Wilks and Co.'s display of Westinghouse products at the Maitland show, will be a series…

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MUSWELLBROOK Upper Hunter Show Butter-fat Tests Muswellbrook

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 25 February 1937 · page 5

At the weekly meeting of the Upper Hunter Show, committee, it was intimated that 23 entries had been received for the butter fat…

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Newcastle Show Improved Pavilion Displays Judges Impressed Newcastle

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 25 February 1937 · page 5

Although there were showers yesterday morning, when Newcastle show opened, the clouds later cleared, and the afternoon was fine. Clouds gathered again towards the close of the day, and a shower at night interrupted the programme…

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Lord Mayor of Sydney Opens Newcastle Show Second Day Big Fields in Horse Classes Splendid Horticulture Newcastle, Thursday. "

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 25 February 1937 · page 7

For the second day of Newcastle show to-day the weather was cool and dull. The official opening was performed this afternoon by the Lord Mayor of Sydney, Aid. A…

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Swimming Carnival

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 26 February 1937 · page 3

From Dungog Swimming Club seeking permission to levy a charge for admission to the grounds on Saturday, 20th February, on the occasion…

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Show Opening

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 26 February 1937 · page 5

From C. E. Bennett, M.L.A., advising that he would be pleased to extend an invitation to Mr. Bruxner, Deputy Premier, to officially open the…

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Newcastle Show

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 26 February 1937 · page 2

The Newcastle show, which is expected to create records in all directions, began on Wednesday and will last till Saturday night. The Lord…

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Cessnock Show

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 26 February 1937 · page 8

The photographic section will be one of the most improved sections of the Cessnock Show 1937. The schedule has been revised and classes…

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Sixth Outing Bushmen's Carnival

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 26 February 1937 · page 3

There are no wanting signs that the sixth annual outing sponsored by the Scene Bushmen's Association to be held on White Park, Scene, on…

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Gloucester Show Privileges

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 26 February 1937 · page 2

The privileges in connection with Gloucester Show to be held March 17 and 18 were sold on Saturday last when the following prices were…

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Inverell Show Receipts

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 26 February 1937 · page 3

Gate takings at the Inverell, Show which concluded yesterday, amounted to £220, which, with £33 on the first day and £589 on the second day,…

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Palace Theatre Tonight's Show

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 26 February 1937 · page 2

"Fugitive in the Sky," Warner Bros. latest murder mystery, will be screened at the Palace Theatre to-night with Jean Muir and Warren Hall in…

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"Show Boat" Is Great!

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 26 February 1937 · page 5

"Show Boat," now being screened at the Empire Theatre, is a wonderful picture, and is drawing wonderful crowds…

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Home Milking Show Competition

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 26 February 1937 · page 2

Mr. H. P. T. Chapman, of the dairy branch of the Department of Agriculture, this morning made available the results home milking…

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Entries Close March 3 Upper Hunter Show

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 26 February 1937 · page 1

Only five days remain before the closing date on which entries for the Upper Hunter Show. On Wednesday next, March 3, the lists will be closed. Exhibitors are, therefore, given a…

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Show Week Entertainment. Two Local Bodies Amalgamate

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 26 February 1937 · page 1

At a combined meeting of members of the Muswellbrook Football Club and St. James's Parochial School Welfare Club held last night, and presided over…

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The Dairy Co.'s Success at Newcastle Show

Singleton Argus · Friday 26 February 1937 · page 6

As briefly mentioned in our last issue, the coveted prize for butter classes at the Newcastle show (the pick-up class) was won by Singleton Central Co-op…

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Newcastle Show Record Gate Receipts Second Day Newcastle

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 26 February 1937 · page 2

The gate receipts at Newcastle Show yesterday were a record for the official opening day. The total was £845, compared with £729 on…

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Moonan Church of England Carnival Successful Function. "The Day Ok the Horse."

The Scone Advocate · Friday 26 February 1937 · page 3

The success which attended the: first carnival on the new sports ground was a just reward for the zealous efForts of the members of the…

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Our Carnival. All Goes Well. Bigger, Brighter and Better Than Ever. Americans and Canadians

The Scone Advocate · Friday 26 February 1937 · page 2

Now just two weeks off there are no wanting signs that the sixth annual outing sponsored by the Scone Bushmen's Carnival and…

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