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Hunter Valley · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1938

1,083 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 28 of 55

Show Attractions

Singleton Argus · Monday 30 May 1938 · page 2

The schedule committee of the apiculture, fruit and horticulture sections at the coming show are embracing every point which will improve…

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Big Apple Club Monster Carnival Night

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 30 May 1938 · page 4

The third of a series of dances conducted by the Big Apple Club in King's Hall, West Maitland, on Wednesday night next will take the form…

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Non-competitive School Work at N.A.A. SHOW. (To the Editor.)

Singleton Argus · Monday 30 May 1938 · page 3

Sir,—In the "Singleton Argus" of May 9th appears a report of a meeting of the Northern Agricultural Association wherein the members of the…

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Tennis Exhibition Promised for Dungog

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 31 May 1938 · page 3

As a result of representations to Slazengers' Pty. Ltd., the secretary of the Dungog and District Tennis Association, Mr. W. Tickle, has been…

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Film Show and Address. Photographic Club's June Meeting

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 31 May 1938 · page 3

Due to the fact that talkie films are intended for exhibition as part of the programme, the monthly meeting of Cessnock…

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Merriwa P. A. H. and I. Association. Meeting of Council. Show Finances Satisfactory

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 31 May 1938 · page 3

The meeting of the council of the Show Association on Saturday last in the School of Arts was of a particularly happy nature, All members…

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Billy Boy in Mile Gallop at Randwick Let Slip and Arcas Show Speed Over Half a Mile Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 31 May 1938 · page 7

The fastest gallopers at Randwick this morning were from J. King's stable. They were Billy Boy, Let Slip and Areas. Billy Boy was accompanied by Bachelor King in the early part of his mile gallop on the A grass and towards the finish Billy…

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"Most Fair" . Late Mr. Dunningham CESSNOCK

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 1 June 1938 · page 2

Aldermen of the Cessnock Municipal Council last night stood in silence as a mark of respect to the late Minister for Labour and Industry…

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Poultry Show Splendid Entries

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 1 June 1938 · page 6

For the Maitland District Poultry and pigeon Society's Show, to be held on Friday and Saturday next, 635 entries have been received…

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Year's Work Reviewed Hunter Show Associations' Group "System Becoming Important"

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 1 June 1938 · page 6

Satisfaction at the work done during the year, and confidence in the value of the organisation were expressed by the president of the State Council of Show Associations (Mr. C. A. K. Cohen) at the annual meeting of the Council of the…

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Raymond Terrace A. and H. ASSTN

Raymond Terrace Examiner and Lower Hunter and Port Stephens Advertiser · Thursday 2 June 1938 · page 3

The meeting held in the Oddfellows' Hall Raymond Terrace, on Monday night for the purpose of reviving the Show movement, was fairly well attended, but…

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Big Apple Club Successful Carnival Night

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 2 June 1938 · page 4

Judging by the attendance present at the Big Apple Club's carnival dance held in King's Hall, West Maitland, last night, the committee will soon be…

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Tennis Exhibition

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 3 June 1938 · page 2

A tennis exhibition by four players of interstate standing will take place on the Methodist Court, Dungog, on the afternoon of Saturday, 18th June…

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Fat Steer Classes at Sydney Show

The Scone Advocate · Friday 3 June 1938 · page 6

The fat classes at the Sydney Royal Agricultural Society's Show were decidedly better this year, as there was a total absence of the bullock which for…

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For the Good of the Show

Singleton Argus · Friday 3 June 1938 · page 6

In an endeavour to raise funds for the "apiculture, fruit, and flowers" section in the forthcoming N.A.A. show the members of the schedule…

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Mr. B. L. Hobden. Still a Successful Show Exhibitor

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 3 June 1938 · page 6

Our old friend, Mr. Bert Hobden, always a keen supporter of the Merriwa Show and a successful exhibitor, has lost none of his enthusiasm and…

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Girl A.i.s. Breeder Registered Herd Many Show Honours

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 3 June 1938 · page 2

Outstanding success in calf rearing projects has been, achieved in the last three years by Miss Maisie Baker, of the Goonengerry Junior Farmers'…

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Poultry Show Additional Awards Judges Pleased

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 4 June 1938 · page 5

Judges at the eighth annual show of the Maitland District Poultry and Pigeon Society, which opened on the West Maitland…

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Show Ground Association Formed Raymond Terrace

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 4 June 1938 · page 4

In 1935 a movement was set afoot for the formation of an annual show at Raymond Terrace. There were several meetings and…

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Radio Stage Show

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 6 June 1938 · page 6

2HR will conduct another of their popular stage shows and vandevilles at Prince's Theatre, East Maitland, on Tuesday next…

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