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Shows & fairs, 1938

1,083 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 19 of 55

Show Personalities

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 8 April 1938 · page 7

MR. JAS. WHITE, speaking at the official opening. MR. K. W. D. HUMPHRIES, one of the judges of the school exhibits…

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Royal Show Entries

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 8 April 1938 · page 2

The entries received by the Royal Agricultural Society of New South Wales for its forthcoming Royal Easter Show and 150th Anniversary…

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St. John's C. OF E. Successful Exhibition

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 8 April 1938 · page 5

A Sesqui- Centenary exhibition in aid of the funds of St. John's Church of England, was staged in the Parish Hall…

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Scone Easter Monday Sports Carnival Big Attraction

The Scone Advocate · Friday 8 April 1938 · page 7

The Easter Monday (April 18) Sports Carnival, the big annual attraction of the season sponsored by the committee to the end of raising…

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District Stock. for Royal Show

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 8 April 1938 · page 9

District studs will be well-represented at the Royal Show this year. H.A. Bassingthwaighte will again be competing in the Hereford section,…

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Bullahdelah Show Ball Great Success

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 8 April 1938 · page 4

Bullahdolah's principal social event of the year the annual show ball, was held in the School of Arts hall on Friday night last. A large crowd of…

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Bullahdelah Show Further Notes and Awards

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 8 April 1938 · page 6

Following on the report in our last issue of the Bullahdelah Show, which was held on Friday and Saturday last, we herewith continue the report with…

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Paling's Wont Be at the Show

Singleton Argus · Friday 8 April 1938 · page 6

Because of the impossibility of demonstrating their pianos and playerpianos satisfactorily, and because of the lack of privacy, W. H. Paling and…

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Royal Show Atlantic Oil Company Special Exhibit

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 8 April 1938 · page 3

The Atlantic Union Oil Company have this year constructed an entirely new building to house their display at the Royal…

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Ashton's Circus Varied Entertainment a Bright Show

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 8 April 1938 · page 2

At Maitland Park last night Ashton Bros, presented their Two-Ring Circus before a large and appreciative audience, many of the turns…

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Paling's Won't Be at the Show

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 8 April 1938 · page 3

Because of the impossibility of demonstrating their pianos and player-pianos satisfactorily, and because of the lack of privacy, W. H. Paling and…

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Palings Won't be at the Show

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 8 April 1938 · page 2

Because of the impossibility of demonstrating their Pianos and Player-Pianos satisfactorily, and because of the lack of privacy, W. H. Paling and…

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Lord Wakehurst To Open Royal Show SYDNEY

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 8 April 1938 · page 1

Although the Governor. Lord Wakehurst, will officially declare the annual Show of the Royal Agricultural Society open next Wednesday, he will…

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High Standard Wines at Royal Show SYDNEY

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 8 April 1938 · page 1

Entries in the wine section at the Royal Show were exceptionally heavy, and in many cases the quality of the exhibits was the equal of imported…

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To-Day's Telegraphic News State Governor. Not to Attend Show Luncheon. Sydney

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 8 April 1938 · page 9

Following the example of the Governor-General (Lord Gowrie), the State Governor (Lord Wakehurst) has decided not to attend…

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Vice-regal Dislike of Long Speeches , Intended Absence From Royal Show Luncheon. Sydney

Singleton Argus · Friday 8 April 1938 · page 4

Following the example of the Governor-General, Lord Gowrie, the Governor of N. S. Wales, Lord Wakehurst, has decided not…

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Sport and Sportsmen Glimpses From the Sports Grounds. the Honor Roll. Tennis: The Easter Carnival. CRICKET: C. Crouch, K. Wilton, J. Doyle, K. Felton. GOLF: F. C. Hutt. Bowls: S. Cann, E. W. Shaw, L. Cheatle. FOOTBALL: Sunday's Match. the Rifle: W. Ayres. ATHLETICS: The 'Brook Club. Special Mention: A. Bellingham. Tennis. the Easter Tournament

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 8 April 1938 · page 1

While city people are discussing the Royal Show prospects, the Randwick meeting, and the possibilities of Allunga adding to his…

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Palings Won't Be at the Show

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 9 April 1938 · page 10

Because of the impossibility of demonstrating their pianos and player-pianos satisfactorily, and because of the lack of privacy. W. H. Paling…

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Royal Show "Bigger and Better Than Ever the District Exhibits

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 9 April 1938 · page 10

Maintaining its reputation as Australia's greatest institution, the annual show of the Royal Agricultural Society of New South Wales commences on Monday. With a very high standard of exhibits, both of primary and secondary industries, the show…

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