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Hunter Valley · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1938

1,083 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 12 of 55

Many Features. Electrical Exhibition Fine Display

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 10 March 1938 · page 6

At the Radio and Electrical Exhibition being held in the West Maitland Town Hall, considerable interest is taken in the various…

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SWIMMING. C.E.B.S. Carnival

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 10 March 1938 · page 11

The Newcastle Diocesan Church of England Boys' Society is arranging a swimming carnival for Saturday next (March 12), at Newcastle baths, which…

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Cessnock Show. Photography Judged CESSNOCK

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 10 March 1938 · page 7

The first awards for the 1938 Cessnock Show were made last night, when. Mr. Harold Braun, of West Maitland, judged the photography section…

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Fine Radio Exhibition. Opened by Sir Ernest Fisk. Achievements Displayed

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 10 March 1938 · page 6

A claim that international broadcasting was hastening the time when a universal language, which could be understood by all men, was adopted, was made by Sir Ernest Fisk, K.B., chairman of Amalgamated Wireless (A/sia.) Ltd., responding…

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MUSWELLBROOK. Upper Hunter Show Butter Fat Tests Muswellbrook

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 10 March 1938 · page 8

At the weekly meeting of the committee of the Upper Hunter P. and A. Association, It was intimated that arrangements were…

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Scots' Fair and Flower Show. to Be Held Next

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 11 March 1938 · page 1

Despite the adverse weather conditions, officials expect to see a splendid array of blooms at the Scots' fair and annual flower show to be held at the…

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Talent Quest Radio Exhibition

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 11 March 1938 · page 5

The semi-finals of the radio talent quest were concluded at last night's session of the radio and electrical exhibition, held at the West Maitland…

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Show Accident

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 11 March 1938 · page 9

During a hunting content at the Ryistone Show, Mr. Wilson, of Mudgee was thrown and kicked by a horse. He suffered a broken…

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This Show Ball

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 11 March 1938 · page 2

One of the very important events connected with the Show will be the annual Show Ball, which is to be held in the "James" Theatre on the…

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Dungog Show Don't Miss It! Bumper Show Anticipated

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 11 March 1938 · page 2

Prospects are bright for Dungog's 51st annual Show, to be hold on Thursday Friday and Saturday, 17th, 18th and 19th March, a week hence…

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Show Entries. Close Next

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 11 March 1938 · page 1

Intending exhibitors at the Upper Hunter (Muswellbrook) Show are reminded that all general entries close on Wednesday next,…

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Marvel of Engineering Mechanical Man Fou Empire Exhibition

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 11 March 1938 · page 4

The "Fitter Britain Exhibit" arranged by the British Ministry of Health, with the collaboration of the Board of Education, the Scottish…

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Hunt Club Committee Meeting Show Successes

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 11 March 1938 · page 6

At Wednesday night's committee meeting of the Maitland Riding and Hunt Club it was resolved, In view of the intensive sports,…

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Morris and Chrysler Products See Them at the Carnival

The Scone Advocate · Friday 11 March 1938 · page 1

In the motoring world there arc two men of outstanding genius, Morris and Chrysler. In their respective countries their careers have run upon…

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Royal Easter Show International and Other Rodeo Events

Singleton Argus · Friday 11 March 1938 · page 6

The Secretary of the Royal Agricultural Society, Sydney, forwards a list of members of the international bulldogging and buckjumping teams…

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At the Show Tiny Strange Human. World's Smallest Woman

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 11 March 1938 · page 8

This tiny tree dweller from the Central African jungles, whose tribe brought out of the Dark Continent in 1927 by Carl Hagenbeck's agents,…

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Cessnock's Fourteenth Annual Show Opening Day. Season Affects Agriculture. Strong Horse Section Cessnock

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 11 March 1938 · page 7

Although the total entry For Cessnock Show which opened to-day was 30 less than last year there were only two sections in which there was a falling off, These were agriculture and…

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Council and Contractor Confer on Sewerage Labour "50per cent. of Local Labour Unsuitable," says Contractor But Suggestion Made That Local Men Are Not Given Fair Chance

Singleton Argus · Friday 11 March 1938 · page 1

"It would be fair comment to state that of the total number of men employed on the Singleton sewerage to date, there have not been 50 per cent, who have shown the required standard of efficiency," said Mr 11. Weaver, managing director of General…

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Dungog Show

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 12 March 1938 · page 8

Exhibits of fat, stock and dairy cattle, together with attractive and bright ring events, will be a feature of the Dungog Show, to be hold on…

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Final Item Celebrations Conclude Radio Exhibition

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 12 March 1938 · page 4

The Maitland celebrations in connection with Australia's 150th anniversary concluded last night with the final session of the radio…

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