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Hunter Valley · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1938

1,083 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 21 of 55

Stars to Play The Tennis Carnival SINGLETON

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 13 April 1938 · page 2

With Vivian McGrath, John Bromwich and many other stars competing in the tennis tournament at Howe Park court, Singleton, over Easter,…

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Federal Finances Show Surplus Latest Figures

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 13 April 1938 · page 2

As the result of marked improvement in Commonwealth finances during March, a substantial surplus is indicated at the end of the financial…

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Sydney Show Record Horse Entry District Exhibits

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 13 April 1938 · page 2

Dairy cattle, poultry, pigeons and a number of the horse classes were judged at the Sydney Show yesterday. There is a record…

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Honour Paid to Show President and Secretary

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 13 April 1938 · page 2

Signal honour has been paid to N.A. Association President (MiRichard Binnie) and the Secretary (Mr J. T. M'Mahon) by the N.S…

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Optimistic Note Premier at the Show Luncheon SYDNEY

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 13 April 1938 · page 7

An optimistic note was sounded by the Premier, Mr. Stevens, at the Royal Show luncheon to-day when he stated that the dry conditions in parts…

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Official Opening of Royal Show This Afternoon's Ceremony Singleton Successes

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 13 April 1938 · page 3

The opening, of the Royal Show by the Governor, Lord Wakehurst, this afternoon, was marked by picturesque…

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Polo Carnival

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 14 April 1938 · page 2

The Hunter River polo team, which is particularly well mounted, showed good form at practice yesterday. The South Australian players had their…

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Gresford Show

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Thursday 14 April 1938 · page 3

The Gresford Show, to be held on May 6 and 7, should be one of the best held by the Society, the district having had a fairly good season, and…

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Sydney Show

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Thursday 14 April 1938 · page 2
Also in Raymond Terrace Examiner and Lower Hunter and Port Stephens Advertiser

The greatest agricultural show in the world is now in full swing. In England the shows are decentralised. There…

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Sydney Royal Show

The Scone Advocate · Thursday 14 April 1938 · page 4

Judging commenced on Monday at the Royal Show in Sydney. A record was achieved in the grand total of exhibits, which numbered…

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At the Show

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Thursday 14 April 1938 · page 2

A general exodus for the Royal Show has taken place and Stroud faces will be seen at the cattle-judging and at the wood-chop arena. It…

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Royal Show Opening

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Thursday 14 April 1938 · page 2

The Royal Show was officially opened on Wednesday by the Governor, Lord Wakehurst. The Governor and Lady Wakehurst arrived at the ground…

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Gresford Show Holiday

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Thursday 14 April 1938 · page 3

Gresford District Agricultural Society sought proclamation of Friday, 6th May, as a public holiday in C ing…

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Gresford 1938 Show

Singleton Argus · Thursday 14 April 1938 · page 5

The Gresford show, to be held on May 6 and 7, entries for which close on 22nd April, should be one of the best held by the Society, the district…

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Sydney Show Record Attendance

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 14 April 1938 · page 7

The attendance at Sydney show yesterday, when the official opening was performed by the Governor, Lord Wakehurst, was the best for an official…

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Show Week for Country Motorists

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Thursday 14 April 1938 · page 2

Country motorists who will be in Sydney for the Easter vacation and the Royal Show will perhaps find the roads overcrowded and the traffic…

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Stroud Show Next Week-end

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Thursday 14 April 1938 · page 2

The annual show and 150th Anniversary Celebrations in connection with Stroud A. and H. Association will be held on Friday and Saturday, April…

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Merriwa Show. Entries Close April 22nd

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Thursday 14 April 1938 · page 1

Intending competitions are reminded that entries for the Merriwa Show, which is to take place on 5th and 6th May, close…

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Royal Show Atlantic Oil Company. Special Exhibit

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Thursday 14 April 1938 · page 4

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

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