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Shows & fairs, 1938

1,083 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 16 of 55

DUNGOG A. & H. ASSOCIATION Meeting of Committee Last Week's Show

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 25 March 1938 · page 3

A meeting of the Committee of the Dungog A. and H. Association was held in the School of Arts on Tuesday afternoon. All aspects of last week's…

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Judges Comment Highly on the Exhibits at Gloucester Record Exhibition Expected Attractive Displays Gloucester

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 25 March 1938 · page 5

Judges at the 28th annual show of the Gloucester Agricultural, Horticultural and Pastoral Association, which opened yesterday, unanimously praised the quality of the exhibits in…

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Prosperity in N.S.W. What the Figures Show Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 25 March 1938 · page 8

The latest statistical Information emphasises the prosperous condition of New South Wales, and the Improvement in…

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Upper Hunter Show Next Week's Big Attraction Wednesday, Thursday, Friday Record Entries

The Scone Advocate · Friday 25 March 1938 · page 1

Despite the unfavourable weather conditions which have prevailed for many months past, the Upper Hunter P. and A. Society has received a record entry for its annual exhibition, to be held on the Society's ground at Muswellbrook on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday…

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Next Week's Big Show Exhibitors' Wholehearted Response. Nearly 3000 Entries; Big Day and Night Programmes

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 25 March 1938 · page 1

The Upper Hunter's 54th Annual Exhibition will be staged at the Muswellbrook Showground on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday of next week. The entries total a few short of 3000, and the number constitutes…

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Out in the Bush M'caughey Was the Man — SCOTTIE — the Bradman Bogey — a Grim Picture Show M'caughey Was the Man

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 25 March 1938 · page 9

Out at Yanco and Mirrool, A current clear and cool, A minor Murrumbidgoe makes it way From artificial head…

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Singleton News Red Cross Flower Show: Cookery the Awards Singleton

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 26 March 1938 · page 2

Mrs. O. Wikner officially opened the Red Cross flower show and cooking competition, held in the Masonic Hall, Singleton, yesterday afternoon…

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Social Life in Sydney Lady Gowrie Pays Visit to Karitane—Popular Family off to Europe—Lady Page will Visit Flower Show—In Spite of Rain many Dances Last Week—Kyeemagh Polo Ground in Good Condition—Interested Visitors Watch Game—Queensland sends

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 26 March 1938 · page 5

ALTHOUGH she had a very busy week, facing the problem of having suitable clothes when…

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Our Carnival Issue

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 29 March 1938 · page 1

"The Advocate" acknowledges the many appreciative and congratulatory messages and letters which have come to hand from all…

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Upper Hunter Show

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 29 March 1938 · page 1

Wednesday, Thursday, Friday. Everything points to this week's Upper Hunter Show, which opens at Muswellbrook to-morrow…

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ATHLETICS East Maitland Carnival the Programme

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 29 March 1938 · page 9

At a special meeting of the sports committee organising the combined athletic and games carnival to be held on the King Edward Park, Banks-st.,…

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Gloucester Show. Another Successful Effort

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 29 March 1938 · page 3

The 28th Annual Exhibition of the Gloucester A. H. and P. Association opened on Thursday last. This year's show was well up to…

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The Show. Opens To-morrow

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 29 March 1938 · page 1

The Upper Hunter P. and A. Society's 54th Annual Show opens to-morrow, and will be continued on Thursday and Thursday night,…

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Royal Easter Show Cattle Entries

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 29 March 1938 · page 1

Regardless of the fact that the Royal Agricultural Society decided to restrict exhibits in the dairy cattle section to three entries in any…

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New Show Sorlie's Revue Company

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 29 March 1938 · page 5

A brand new show, but the same well-known standard of excellence are features of the entertainment which George Sorlie is offering for his West…

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Royal Show Central Coast and Tablelands Exhibit

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 29 March 1938 · page 2

Messrs. Allen Abbott (Stroud District) and C. E. Henny (Dungog District), who are organisers and collectors in connection with the exhibit…

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Show Week Entertainments. "Wild Australia." Next Friday Night

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 29 March 1938 · page 3

A large audience is expected to witness Thorpe McConville's thrilling "Wild Australia" rodeo and circus performance of Friday night next on…

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Show Holiday. Post Office Arrangements. Payment of War Pensions

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 29 March 1938 · page 2

Owing to Thursday next being a Show holiday, war pensions will be paid at the Muswellbrook Post Office to-morrow (Wednesday) from 9 a.m…

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

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 29 March 1938 · page 3

Among the sideshow attractions at the Show on Thursday and Friday will be a tiny "tree dweller" from the Central African jungles, whose tribe…

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Show Holiday Singleton

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 30 March 1938 · page 5

All business houses in Singleton. will close to-morrow for the second day of the Muswellbrook Show. A special train will be run from…

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