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Hunter Valley · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1938

1,083 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 44 of 55

"Not Suitable" Proposed New Building on Show Ground Raymond Terrace

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 7 October 1938 · page 10

The matter of the building on the Show Ground was again under discussion at the meeting of the Raymond Terrace Chamber of Commerce…

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The Women's Corner Social Doings and Helpful Hints Social Life in Sydney Sydney in Gayest Carnival Humour—Marvellous Entertaining— Garden Parties and Dances Every Day and Night—An Import-ant Christening—A Handsome Gift—Visitors From States and Country—Australian Club Centenary—Artistic Floral Decorations

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 8 October 1938 · page 3

NCE upon a time the opening clay of the A.J.C. Spring races, was looked on as the sure sign of…

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Salvation Army Self-Denial Fair

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 10 October 1938 · page 4

Proceeds of the annual Salvation Army self-denial floral fair conducted at Greta on Saturday afternoon and night exceeded those of last year. The…

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C. of E. Spring Fair

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 11 October 1938 · page 2

A baby show will be held in connection with the Church of England Spring Fair to be held in the James Theatre this week. The baby show…

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Flower Show To-Morrow

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 11 October 1938 · page 5

The annual Methodist flower show will take place in the School of Arts to-morrow (Wednesday) afternon and night…

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Rodeo and Show Thrills at Goonuiwindi. Goondiwindi

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 11 October 1938 · page 1

The second day of Goondiwindi Bushmen's Carnival and Show was largely attended. The camp draft championship provided some…

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Horses for Melbourne Show Good Form Coronation Day and Bourbon Gallop Well Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 11 October 1938 · page 7

Several horses booked to leave for Melbourne within the next few days, performed brilliantly in their trials at Randwick this morning. One of the best efforts over a short course was credited to Coronation Day who trotted round to…

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Jersey Fair Schedule Prepared

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 13 October 1938 · page 6

The Hunter district branch of the Australian Jersey Herd Society is organising a Jersey fair to be held in conjunction with the 1939 Maitland…

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Self Denial Salvation Army Fair

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 13 October 1938 · page 12

The annual fair hold as part of the Salvation Army's self-denial appeal was opened by Mr. G. Booth, M.L.A., in the Salvation Army Hall at Kurri…

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Show and Sports Pavilion

Raymond Terrace Examiner and Lower Hunter and Port Stephens Advertiser · Thursday 13 October 1938 · page 1

The deputation appointed by the Chamber of Commerce to wait on the Shire Council regarding the refusal of the Dept to alter the plans of the building on the…

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STROUD Spring Carnival and Flower Show

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 14 October 1938 · page 4

The Spring Carnival and Flower Show was held on Saturday under splendid conditions. The ring events were rather disappointing owing to a…

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"The Muswellbrook Chronicle" Friday, October 14, 1938. Methodist Flower Show and Fair Splendid Exhibition Under Adverse Conditions. Cottage and Open Garden Competitions

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 14 October 1938 · page 3

The committee of the Muswellbrook Methodist Church achieved a signal triumph with this year's flower show and fair held at the School of Arts on Wednesday last. Although the blooms had been prepared in one of the worst seasons on record the quality of the display earned…

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BRANXTON Anniversary Fair Methodist Church

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 14 October 1938 · page 8

The Branxton Methodist Church, held an Anniversary Fair, the Ladles' Church Ald, together with heir friends and helpers, being…

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The Flower Show

The Scone Advocate · Friday 14 October 1938 · page 2

The Flower Show in spite of the adverse seasonal conditions, was an outstanding success. Blooms, although not quite up to the standard…

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Cassilis C.w.a. Handicraft Exhibition

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 14 October 1938 · page 8

The handicraft exhibitions organised throughout the State by the various branches of the C.W.A. have more than justified the…

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St. Lukes Annual Church Fair Successful Effort

The Scone Advocate · Friday 14 October 1938 · page 2

The annual Fair, held in connection with St. Luke's Church of England, took place at the Olympia Theatre on Tuesday afternoon and evening last…

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C. OF E. Spring Fair. Official Opening

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 14 October 1938 · page 2

The annual Spring Fair and Flower Show in aid of funds of the Church of England was officially opened this Thursday afternoon by Mr. C. E…

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"Golden Glory Fair." Army Self-Denial Programme by Cessnock Sliver Band

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 14 October 1938 · page 9

Mr. Geo. Booth, M.L.A., performed the official opening of the "Golden Glory Fair," hell in the Salvation Army Hall at Kurri Kurri on Monday…

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Flower Show Muswellbrook Display Methodist Circuit Muswellbrook

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 14 October 1938 · page 8

Recognised an one of the leading flower exhibitions of the Upper Hunter, the annual show and Edinglassic cottage garden…

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Motor Show £500,000 in Cars LONDON, October 14

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 15 October 1938 · page 1

The Duke of Kent to-day opened the 32nd Motor Show at Earl's Court. Declaring the show open, the Duke referred to the steady progress of the…

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