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Hunter Valley · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1938

1,083 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 5 of 55

Annual Show Ball

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 15 February 1938 · page 2

It is notified by advt. in this issue that the annual show ball will be held in the "James" Theatre on the second night of Dungog show, 18th March…

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Coalfields Cyclists Successful Newcastle Sports Carnival

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 15 February 1938 · page 3

Coalfields cyclists were successful in the events held at the Newcastle Sports Ground in conjunction with the Friendly…

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Upper Hunter Show. Committee Meeting

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 15 February 1938 · page 1

A meeting of the committee of the Upper Hunter P. and A. Society was held yesterday afternoon, when there were present:—Messrs. Jas. White…

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Size of Beer Glasses. Show Committee. Discussion. Consideration for Thirst of Show Patrons

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 15 February 1938 · page 3

The Show Committee yesterday engaged in a discussion regarding the size of a drink which should he available for patrons of the…

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The Missions Newcastle Exhibition Dr. Panico's Praise Newcastle

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 16 February 1938 · page 4

In opening the Congress Missionary Exhibition late yesterday afternoon, the Papal Delegate, Archbishop Panico, congratulated…

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No Samples Show Procession NEWCASTLE

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 16 February 1938 · page 10

While the Department of Road Transport and the Police Department have granted permission for a procession to be held through the city to Newcastle…

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Circus Troupe Secured for Maitland Show

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 16 February 1938 · page 10

At a special meeting of the executive of the Hunter River Show Council held this morning final arrangements were made to provide some…

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MUSWELLBROOK Brentwood Hospital Show Booths Muswellbrook

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 16 February 1938 · page 8

At the monthly meeting of Brentwood Hospital, it was reported that subscriptions under the contribution scheme during…

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Maitland 1938 Show

Raymond Terrace Examiner and Lower Hunter and Port Stephens Advertiser · Thursday 17 February 1938 · page 1

Show patrons are reminded of the forthcoming annual exhibition of the Maitland Show Society to be held from the 2nd to the 5th March next. The…

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Around the Shops Show Shoes

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 17 February 1938 · page 10

Arch Ribee announces a splendid range of shoes to suit all types. He invites patrons to call and ask to be fitted with the correct shape, and so…

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Rodeo Stampede For Maitland Show Special Contract

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 17 February 1938 · page 6

The Maitland Show Council has completed arrangements with Mr. Jack Hay, well-known interstate rodeo promoter, to provide a…

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Show Thrills Elders for The Royal Texas Horsemen

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 17 February 1938 · page 4

"Suicide" Ted Elder and Pearl Elder, two outstanding figures in the rodeo world of the United States of America, who arrived in Sydney by…

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The Show. Commemorative Award Cards. Now on Exhibition

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 18 February 1938 · page 1

Commemorative award cards and ribbons in connection with Australia's 150th Anniversary Celebrations will be issued by pastoral and agricultural…

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Scone Bushmen's Carnival and Show. £350 PRIZE-MONEY

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 18 February 1938 · page 3

The popular Scone Bushmen's Carnival and Show will be held on 11th and 12th March, the prize-money amounting to £350. Regarded as…

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Show Holiday

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 18 February 1938 · page 3

The Dungog A. & H. Annotation sought Council's co-operation in having Friday March, 18 proclaimed as a public holiday.—The Town Clerk…

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Wyong Show

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 18 February 1938 · page 7

The first day of Wyong Show opened well. The exhibits are equal to previous years. Dairy stock is well represented in Jerseys and Guernseys,…

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Newcastle 1938 Show

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 18 February 1938 · page 2
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The organisation is complete for the 150th Anniversary Celebrations Show by Newcastle A.H. & I. Association to be held at Broadmeadow on 23rd. 24th…

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Your Show Suit

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 18 February 1938 · page 4

Men who have delayed placing their orders for a show suit are reminded by McGovern and Ribee to be measured now. The firm can execute…

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Upper Hunter Show. Committee Meeting

The Scone Advocate · Friday 18 February 1938 · page 3

A meeting of the committee of the Upper Hunter P. and A. Society was held on Monday afternoon, at Muswellbrook, when there were present:…

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