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Hunter Valley · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1938

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Singleton District Singleton Show Meeting of Committee Special Trains Singleton, Saturday. i

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 30 July 1938 · page 2

The monthly meeting of the Northern Agricultural Association was held at Singleton this morning. Mr. R. Binnie presided, and there was a fair…

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ATHLETICS Muswellbrook Carnival Keen Contests Muswellbrook

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 1 August 1938 · page 6

The visit of Olympic and Empire Games athletes to the first sports meeting of the Muswellbrook Amateur Athletic Club on Saturday, as…

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Melbourne Sheep Show Melbourne

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 1 August 1938 · page 5

Sheep worth £52,000 were sent from all States to the Australian Sheep Breeders' Annual Show which opened at Melbourne to-day. For the first time…

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Maitland Show Association Good Profit for 1938

Singleton Argus · Monday 1 August 1938 · page 3

The 1938 Maitland show returned a profit of £1360/18/7 to the Hunter River Agriculture and Pastoral Association. The full year to June 30…

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The Forthcoming N.a.a. Show Further Details Discussed by Committee

Singleton Argus · Monday 1 August 1938 · page 3

The following members were present at a meeting of the Northern Agricultural Association committee on Saturday morning: Messrs R…

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Dates for Next Show

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 2 August 1938 · page 3

March 24, 25 and 26 were confirmed as the dates for the next show. A letter, read from Mr. F. L. Bragg, suggesting that the show be confined to…

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

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 2 August 1938 · page 3

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

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Sporting. Athletics. Muswellbrook Club's Big Carnival. Jim White at His Best. Joyce Lise—scone's Brilliant Athlete

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 2 August 1938 · page 1

The big carnival, sponsored by the Muswellbrook Amateur Athletic Club, took place on Saturday last, and attracted a large attendance…

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Local and General News Ping-pong Tournament for Venetian Carnival

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 3 August 1938 · page 2

There was keen competition in the ping-pong tournament held in the Band Hall last night in aid of the candidature of Miss Rene Beverley,…

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Show Rider Injured in Collision Man on Wanton Driving Charge

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 3 August 1938 · page 2

A noted Royal Show identity, Mrs Henrietta Newis, aged 72, of Seven Hills, who for many years was the oldest woman equestrienne…

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Home Industries Exhibition

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 4 August 1938 · page 13

A home industries and loan exhibition will be conducted under the auspices or the Country Women's Association, in the West Maitland Town…

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Venetian Carnival Queen Competition

Singleton Argus · Friday 5 August 1938 · page 6

The latest count in the votes received on behalf of the various candidates in the Queen competition being run in conjunction with the…

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Jersey Fair Next Maitland Show Trophies Offered

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 6 August 1938 · page 4

A Jersey cow judging competition for junior farmers will be included In the schedule for the next Maitland Show. At a meeting of the Hunter…

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School Sports Entries from Maitland Newcastle Carnival

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 6 August 1938 · page 8

The Maitland Junior Technical and Domestic Science Schools will be represented at the secondary school sports to be conducted by the Public Schools…

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Three Days National Show at Lismore

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 6 August 1938 · page 2

The show atmosphere on the North Coast of New South Wales is becom-ing apparent by the activities of the North Coast National A. and I. Society…

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Euchre Tourney The Venetian Carnival SINGLETON

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 9 August 1938 · page 2

A happy time was spent by all at the euchre tournament and dance hell in St. Luke's Hall, Singleton, last night, to further the candidature of…

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Venetian Carnival Queen Competition

Singleton Argus · Friday 12 August 1938 · page 6

The latest count in the votes received on behalf of the various candidates in the Queen competition being run in conjunction with the…

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Dumfries Village Fair. Successful Function for Presbyterian Church

The Scone Advocate · Friday 12 August 1938 · page 3

Designated a Dumphries Village Fair, this year's function sponsored by the members of the Guild of St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church,…

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Local and General News Additional Donations to Show Prize Fund

Singleton Argus · Friday 12 August 1938 · page 6

The Secretary of the Northern Agricultural Association (Mr J. T. M'Mahon) is in. receipt of the following additional donations towards…

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Royal Agricultural Society of N.S.W. Championship Grassland Improvement Competition

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 16 August 1938 · page 1

The following conditions of the Championship Grassland Improvement Competition have been circulated to agricultural societies in N.S.W…

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