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Hunter Valley · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1938

1,083 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 32 of 55

Polo Carnival Carnival at Maitland Next Week's Draw

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 7 July 1938 · page 6

Messrs. D. G. Munro, of Merriwa, and F. L. Bragg, of Scone, visited Maitland to-day, and, in conjunction with members of the Maitland Polo…

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Show Cattle Hints on Preparation Good Publicity

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 7 July 1938 · page 16

There are two major ways by which a breeder may give publicity to his herd, namely, by means of (1) production records,…

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Junior Red Cross Exhibition

The Scone Advocate · Friday 8 July 1938 · page 1

The infant classes recently sent some exhibits to the Junior Red Cross Exhibition in Sydney. The nature of this exhibition was a…

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C.W.A. The Maitland Branch Annual Exhibition

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 8 July 1938 · page 6

The monthly meeting of the C.W.A., Maitland branch, was held at the Rest Room of Kerr's Ltd. Mrs. L. B. Fisher presided over a…

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Fire Brigade Festival at Show Time

Singleton Argus · Friday 8 July 1938 · page 6

Of all the nights for a residence to catch on fire in Singleton there will be no more opportune time in 1938 than the second night of the N.A…

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Encouragement for Local Entrants at the Show

Singleton Argus · Friday 8 July 1938 · page 6

In connection with entries in such sections as fine arts, needlework, etc., at the N.A. Association's show, there has for some years been a general…

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Forthcoming Baby Show. MON. V. C. Thompson to Attend

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 8 July 1938 · page 2

The Hon. V. C. Thompson, Minister Assisting the Treasurer, and Minister for the Interior, has advised Mrs. K. Jeans, hon. secretary of the…

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Venetian Carnival Will Be a "Night of Nights" Organisers Are Working "At Top."

Singleton Argus · Friday 8 July 1938 · page 7

Probably long after the Northern Agricultural Association's 1938 show has been forgotten, Singleton will be talking about…

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Polo Carnival Maitland's Big Event Leading Players

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 9 July 1938 · page 2

The second carnival of the Maitland Polo Club is to take place on the Rutherford Racecourse on Thursday, Friday and…

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Cage Birds Fine Maitland Show Plum Head Finch

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 9 July 1938 · page 5

No douse this week's article on the popular Plum Head will be closely after the display of birds at the show in West…

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Introduction of Carnival Queen Candidates

Singleton Argus · Monday 11 July 1938 · page 2

In co-operation with the management of the Strand Theatre, the three candidates in the Venetian Carnival Queen competition were…

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Country Women Support Fair Price for Butter Discussion at C.w.a. Council Meeting

Singleton Argus · Monday 11 July 1938 · page 2

Strong support for the maintenance of butter prices at a level which would return the farmer a figure in keeping with…

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Unafraid Look Fair Bet Fancied for-Encourage Stakes. Strathbogie Next Best

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 12 July 1938 · page 7

Ar horse that should prove a good bet at Ascot tomorrow is Unafraid, which is engaged in the Encourage Stakes…

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Maitland Show Councillors Elected

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 13 July 1938 · page 6

Nominations of candidates wishing to contest the annual election for the fourteen vacancies on the Maitland Show Council closed yesterday…

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Second Polo Carnival Opens To-Morrow Eight Teams Greater Enthusiasm Displayed Star Players Engaged

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

Maitland's second polo carnival is to open to-morrow on the Rutherford racecourse, and there is every indication of it being a greater success than last year. Apart from there…

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Smart Tailored Suits Frocking at Polo Carnival Perfect Weather Prevails

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

In keeping with the occasion, tweed suits were the most popular choice at the Polo Carnival at Rutherford to-day, with many delightful camel-hair coats as second favourites…

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Opening of Maitland Polo Carnival Eight Teams Keen Contests At Rutherford Results of Day's Play

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

Polo enthusiasts from many parts of the State gathered at Rutherford racecourse to-day for the opening of the second carnival of the Maitland Polo Club…

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Maitland Polo Carnival

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 15 July 1938 · page 2

Muswellbrook (allowed 3 goals) defeated Maitland (scr.) 9-2 at the Maitland. polo carnival which opened yesterday…

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At the Polo Carnival

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 15 July 1938 · page 3

The women find just as much to interest them as the men : A scene at the Maitland Polo Carnival yesterday. —Cameron Photo…

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Polo Carnival Contests At Rutherford Brilliant Play

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 15 July 1938 · page 5

The winning teams at the opening day of the Maitland Polo Club's carnival yesterday were Muswellbrook and Mindaribba in the B division, and Wirragulla and Scone Reds in the…

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