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Shows & fairs, 1938

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Show Schedules

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 28 January 1938 · page 4

The schedule for the Merriwa Show to be held on May 5 and 6 next, is in our hands for printing, and will be available for distribution shortly. This…

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MERRIWA P. A. H. AND I. ASSOCIATION. Meeting of Council. Show Dates to Hand

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 28 January 1938 · page 5

At a meeting of the council of the P. A. H. and I. Association, held on Saturday afternoon last, it was decided that notwithstanding…

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Newcastle Show

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 29 January 1938 · page 6

The secretary of the Newcastle Show (Mr. P. G. Legoe) advises that the schedules are now ready for the show, which is to be held for four…

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Show Meeting Ground for Picnic Sunday Request Singleton

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 29 January 1938 · page 2

"There are plenty of people in our midst who would sell their morals for the sake of a few pounds," said Mr. B. S. Ball at a meeting of the…

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Venetian Carnival

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 1 February 1938 · page 2

The Venetian carnival on saturday night provided probably the most enchanting scene ever witnessed in Sydney. The illuminations and fireworks…

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The Carnival

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 1 February 1938 · page 1

Now that timely rain has fallen throughout the district, with indications certainly portending that the definite break is to be followed…

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Hockey Carnival

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 1 February 1938 · page 9

More than 200 hockey players and managers are expected to Visit Newcastle on April 15 to take part in a hockey carnival organised by the Newcastle District Men's…

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Show Opening

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 1 February 1938 · page 3

The Secretary stated also that application had been made for the proclamation of Friday, 18th March as a public holiday, and that Mr. Bennett…

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Local and General. Newcastle Show

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 1 February 1938 · page 2

The secretary of the Newcastle Show (Mr. P. G. Leggoe) advises that the schedules arc now ready for the show, which is to be held for four…

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CESSNOCK'S 1938 Show Friday and Saturday, March 11th and 12th

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 1 February 1938 · page 3

The Cessnock Show of 1938 promises to be the best ever held if the booking of side-show and trade space is any indication. Already more…

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Upper Hunter Show. Committee Meeting. Showground Lighting. Report to Be Called For

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 1 February 1938 · page 1

A meeting of the committee of the Upper Hunter P. and A. Association was held on Friday last. Present:—Messrs, W. V. Parkinson…

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£500,000 in Value Philatelic Exhibition Police to Guard Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 3 February 1938 · page 1

Collections of stamps valued at more than £500,000 will be on view in Sydney next month, when the anniversary philatelic exhibition will bo opened on April…

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Racing Carnival

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 4 February 1938 · page 7

Prize-money to be offered at Maitland races on Tuesday, February 15. and at Newcastle races on Thursday, February 17. will total £1000. The occasion will…

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Maitland 1938 Show

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 4 February 1938 · page 3
Also in The Muswellbrook Chronicle

Show patrons are reminded of the forthcoming annual exhibition of the Maitland Show Society to he held from 2nd to the 5th March next. The…

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Maitland Show Privileges

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 4 February 1938 · page 2

Booth rights for the Maitland Snow excluding the publicans' booths, which last year were sold by tender for a period of three years, realised £440…

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Local and General. Bowls Carnival

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 4 February 1938 · page 2

Tho Australian bowls carnival held in Sydney ended on Tuesday. Hamilton won the fours championship, defeating South Africa in tho final, and…

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A Great Exhibition Ships with a History

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 4 February 1938 · page 3

Mr. Edmonds, an old soldier, has probably one of the finest collections of historical ship models in the Commonwealth…

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Hunt Club Preparing for Show

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 4 February 1938 · page 6

Members attending the committee meeting of the Maitland Riding and Hunt Club on Wednesday night, February 2, offered congratulations to Mr…

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Cessnock 1938 Show Dunningham to Open

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 4 February 1938 · page 9

At a largely attended meeting of the Cessnock Show Committee It was unanimously decided to ask the Hon. Jack…

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