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Hunter Valley · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1938

1,083 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 40 of 55

Swing Rhythm Big Carnival Night Record Crowd

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 13 September 1938 · page 4

There was a record crowd present at the West Maitland Town Hall on Saturday night, when the Swing Rhythm Club conducted its first carnival night…

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Singleton Show. Opens To-morrow

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 13 September 1938 · page 6

The Singleton Show will open to-morrow (Wednesday). Big entries have been received, and a splendid exhibition is assured…

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No Action Fair Rents Appeal E. M. COUNCIL

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 14 September 1938 · page 6

The Australian Labour Party intimated to East Maitland Council last night that it had instructed all its branches and councils…

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Local and General News Gate Takings at the Show

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 14 September 1938 · page 2

The cash takings at the Show Ground gates to-day were £33/7/-, as against £33/1/6 last year…

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Singleton Show Additional Awards (Continued From Page 5) DOGS

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 14 September 1938 · page 7

Greyhounds: Dog. C. D. Paget, 1; L. Cook, 2. Bitch, Chas. A. Morris' Cereza, 1; C. D. Paget, 2. Pointer dog, W. J. Moxey, 1. Setter dog, Rev. D. R…

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singleton Opens Its 69th Show Horse and Cattle Classes Outstanding Fine Entries in Sheep and Pigs

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 14 September 1938 · page 3

Although seasonal conditions experienced during the year by agriculturalists and pastoralists have left much to be desired, the 69th annual show of the Northern Agricultural Association, which opened to-day, is a fine advertisement for the district and…

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Improved Conditions Reflected at Singleton 69th SHOW High Quality of Exhibits Increase in Sheep Singleton, Wednesday. I s.) High of Exhibits Increase in Sheep Singleton

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 14 September 1938 · page 5

Perfect weather prevailed for the opening of the 69th annual show at Singleton to-day. The high quality of the exhibits displayed in Singleton's "Shop Window" are a true reflection of the improved…

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Show Pavilion

Raymond Terrace Examiner and Lower Hunter and Port Stephens Advertiser · Thursday 15 September 1938 · page 3

The Shire Council has been informed by the Local Government Dept. that it is not now possible to alter the Show pavilion to a grand stand and smaller…

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Show and Sports Ground

Raymond Terrace Examiner and Lower Hunter and Port Stephens Advertiser · Thursday 15 September 1938 · page 3

At the Shire Council meeting, on Friday, Cr. Meredith asked the engineer how he proposed to drain the show ground. The last rain showed them what it was…

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Church Fair Kurri Kurri Methodists a Large Crowd Kurri

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 15 September 1938 · page 3

Mrs. C. E. Willis, of West Maitland, who was accompanied by Miss E. Pryke, yesterday afternoon opened the Kurri Kurri Methodist Church…

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Singleton Show Boisterous Weather a Large Crowd Singleton

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 15 September 1938 · page 5

The early weather conditions for the second day of the Singleton Show gave promise of being ideal, but just before noon a boisterous…

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Show Dinner Mrs. Brunner Praised Fine Horsewoman Singleton

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 15 September 1938 · page 2

Mrs. J. P. Brunner, of Singleton, who has been one of Australia's leading horsewomen for many years, was highly praised by a…

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Singleton News Queen Contest Miss D. Home Crowned Venetian Carnival Singleton

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 15 September 1938 · page 2

Practically the entire population of Singleton and district attended the Venetian Carnival held in John Street, Singleton, last night…

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Kurri Methodist Spring Fair. Successful Function

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 16 September 1938 · page 9

Brightly decorated stalls, well-laden with a variety of tempting commodities, were well patronised at the annual spring fair, organised by Kurri…

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Ladies' Show Committee

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 16 September 1938 · page 4

The monthly meeting of the above was held at the Showground on Thursday, 8th instant. Arrangements were made for the cookery and flower…

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Show Awards FRUIT

Singleton Argus · Friday 16 September 1938 · page 5

Dozen Washington Navel oranges, V. and W. Partridge 1 and 2. A.O.V. navel, V. and W. Partridge 1. Oranges, common, V. and W…

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Show Awards HORSES

Singleton Argus · Friday 16 September 1938 · page 4

Heavy Draughts.—Brood mare, four years and over, Stacy Bros. 1, F. Heuston's Daisy 2. Mare, three years, Stacy Bros. 1. Filly foal, J…

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Show Awards WOOL

Singleton Argus · Friday 16 September 1938 · page 4

District Classes.—Best superfine Merino fleece, J. B. Greenhalgh 1, and 2. Best fine wool Merino fleece, Norman Ball 1, W. F. Richards 2…

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Show Awards Farm Produce

Singleton Argus · Friday 16 September 1938 · page 2

Oats, Reynolds and Nowlan 1 and 2. Cape Barley, Geo. Ernst 1, Reynolds and Nowlan 2. Maize, 12 cobs small variety (light), Reynolds and…

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Visitors to the Show

Singleton Argus · Friday 16 September 1938 · page 6

Among the visitors to the show were the president of the Council of Agricultural Associations (Mr C. A. K. Cohen) and Mrs Cohen, the…

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