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Hunter Valley · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1938

1,083 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 34 of 55

Out for 223 England's Poor Show In Test Hammond Brilliant Leeds. July 22

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 23 July 1938 · page 11

Although Hammond won the toss for the third time in succession and England batted first on a good wicket in the fourth test, the batsmen gave a poor display and all were out…

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A Mayfair Notebook Ascot Fashions—Harlequin Effect for Wallpaper—New Dinner Service—Trooping the Colour—Cotton Gown at Exhibition—Print Academy

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 23 July 1938 · page 5

THE season continues on its way, with the Royal Family playing a leading part in all its festivities…

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Polo Carnival

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 25 July 1938 · page 6

Scone won the R. M. Pitt Mer. crial Cup at Kyeemagh, defeating Town and Country in the final by six goals to four. Cobbitty aud Vychan contes-…

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Progress Results in Carnival Queen Competition

Singleton Argus · Monday 25 July 1938 · page 2

A flag-pole will be erected outside the Club House hotel to-morrow, and three flags—red, white, and blue— will be run up. Each flag will…

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Show Committee. President's Thanks

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 26 July 1938 · page 2

At yesterday's meeting of the committee of the Upper Hunter P. and A. Society, hold prior to the annual meeting. a letter was read from the…

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District's Bonnie Babies Help Pensioners' Association. Friday's Baby Show

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 26 July 1938 · page 1

A compliment to the mothers for bringing their babies along to aid such a laudable organisation, and that it would be unwise, for the…

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After 26 Years' Service Mr. W. V. Parkinson Resigns As Show Treasurer

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 26 July 1938 · page 2

Mr. W. V. Parkinson yesterday resigned from the position of hon, treasurer of the Upper Hunter P. and A. Association after 26…

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Polo Carnival

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 27 July 1938 · page 9

The Countess of Dudley polo tournament began at Kyeemagh, North Brighton, yesterday. Vychan, holder of the trophy, was beaten by…

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Polo Carnival

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 29 July 1938 · page 9

In the semifinals of the Countess of Dudley Cup competition at Kyeemagh, North Brighton, Cobbilty defeated Town and Country by nine…

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Murrurundi Bushmen's Carnival

The Scone Advocate · Friday 29 July 1938 · page 4

A meeting; of the executive of the Murrurundi Bushmen's Carnival was held on Monday night last. There were present: Messrs. G. B…

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Show Schedules Available

Singleton Argus · Friday 29 July 1938 · page 6

It is notified by advertisement in this issue that show schedules are now available, and may be obtained upon application to Mr J. T…

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The Band. Successful Dance Carnival

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 29 July 1938 · page 6

The Muswellbrook Band committee's dance carnival at the School of Arts on Monday last proved an outstanding financial and social success. The…

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Donations for Show Prizes

Singleton Argus · Friday 29 July 1938 · page 6

In addition to the trophies mentioned in our previous issue—Malley's Ltd. 8 gallon cream can, and Alfa Laval Separator Co.'s milk…

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Bright and Jolly Old-time Dance in Aid of Venetian Carnival

Singleton Argus · Friday 29 July 1938 · page 6

There was a gay time for everybody at the showground pavilion on Wednesday night when an "original old-time…

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Maitland Show Annual Meeting of Council Year's Profit £948

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 29 July 1938 · page 8

The Maitland show of 1938 returned a profit of £1360/18/7 to the Hunter River Agricultural and Horticultural Association, and the operations for the full year of the…

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Singletone News Gay Atmosphere Old Time Dance on Show Ground SINGLETON

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 29 July 1938 · page 2

The gay atmosphere of the "good old days" was captured at the original old time dance in the Show Ground pavilion on Wednesday night. The…

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The Muswellbrook Chronicle Friday, July 29, 1938. Mr. Bert Bellingham. Honored by Show Workers. Tributes to Sterling Citizen

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 29 July 1938 · page 3

Mr. Bert. Bellingham, a staunch Show worker for 26 years, was the recipient of a gift from members of the committee of the…

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Polo Carnival

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 30 July 1938 · page 4

Sir,—As a visitor from Newcastle to the Polo Carnival, allow ms to say that Maitland has something to be proud of in the man who ran that…

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GRESFORD Parents and Citizens Sports Carnival Gresford

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 30 July 1938 · page 3

The regular monthly meeting of the Gresford Parents and Citizens' Association was held in the school. Mr. D. Smith, president, occupied…

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Quirindi Show Election of Committee QUIRINDI

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 30 July 1938 · page 8

At the first meeting of the new committee of the Quirindi P.A. and H. Association, it was decided that the next show would be held on Friday…

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