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Hunter Valley · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1938

1,083 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 54 of 55

Stroud Presbyterian Floral Fair

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 13 December 1938 · page 5

The annual Floral Fair and Christmas tree in aid of Presbyterian Church funds was held in the local School of Arts on Saturday, 3rd…

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Wingeo Carnival Entries, Friday Next

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 13 December 1938 · page 1

A final reminder is given intending competitors that entries for the big outing to be held at Wingen on Boxing Day under the direction…

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Maitland Show Judging of Dog Section Rules Unaltered

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 14 December 1938 · page 10

The secretary of the Hunter River Agricultural and Horticultural Association (Mr. M. Brown), told a meeting of the association…

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Show Ground

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

From Dept. of Works asking when work would be finalised on the Sports Ground. Cr. Meredith, thought that a letter be written the Sports Ground Secretary…

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Stood Over Solicitor Called Upon to Show Cause Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 15 December 1938 · page 1

The case of a solicitor, previously referred to as "Mr. X," who has been called upon to show cause why he should not be struck…

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Carnival, Cattle

The Scone Advocate · Friday 16 December 1938 · page 6

The next business considered was that of the Association's cattle. The hon. Secretary pointed out that owing to the dry season, Mr…

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Great Attractions for the Swimming Carnival

Singleton Argus · Friday 16 December 1938 · page 4

Inspection of the list of entries for the annual swimming carnival tomorrow afternoon and night indicate that spectators will see the best…

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Coursing License for Singleton Show Committee's Decision

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 16 December 1938 · page 1

The committee of the Northern Agricultural Association (Singleton) favored the introduction of dog-racing on the showground in the event of the…

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Merriwa District News Show Council Meet (Reprinted from "The Merriwa & Cassilis News.") Schedule Committee's Report Adopted. Financial Position Discussed

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 16 December 1938 · page 7

A meeting of the Merriwa A.P.H. and I. Association Council was held on Saturday afternoon in the School of Arts, when the members…

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An Australian Girl Abroad Leona Goes to the Lord Mayor's Show Gardenias at 2/- Each! a Soliloquy at the Cenotaph

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 16 December 1938 · page 6

A day at the Lord Mayor's Show —with the previous day spent watching a dress rehearsal—form the greater part of this…

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Police Exhibit At Earl's Court Motor Show Safety of Roads

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 17 December 1938 · page 8

An unusual exhibit at this year's annual International Automobile Show at Earl's Court, London, which is now the biggest event of…

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SWIMMING Saturday's Carnival Crowd Thrilled Singleton

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 19 December 1938 · page 2

D. North, R. Button, T. Martyn, of Singleton, and S. McCord, of Cessnock, were the outstanding swimmers at the Singleton Amateur Swimming Club's…

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Records Lowered at Annual Swimming Carnival Some Brilliant Displays

Singleton Argus · Monday 19 December 1938 · page 2

D. North, R. Button, T. Martyn, of Singleton, and S. McCord, of Cessnock, were the outstanding swimmers at the Singleton…

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RESENTED Discussion on Gate Control Singleton Show Singleton

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 19 December 1938 · page 2

Considerable discussion took place at the annual meeting of subscribers of the Northern Agricultural Association over the question of the…

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Show Committee The Annual Meeting Finances Improve Singleton

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 19 December 1938 · page 2

The reports presented at the annual meeting of subscribers to the Northern Agricultural Association, held on Saturday, revealed that the financial…

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Arabs Show Loyalty to Britain (Australian Press Assn. Message.) JERUSALEM

Singleton Argus · Monday 19 December 1938 · page 1

Amid handclapping and general salutes, the Union Jack was unfurled by 3000 Hebronite Arabs, who demonstrated their loyalty to Britain…

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Scone Bushmen's Carnival & Show Association Appointment of Judge. W. R. F. Munro Selected

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 20 December 1938 · page 1

Following the re-casting of the Association's policy in the matter of the appointment of judges for the annual carnival, which has been…

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Show Committee Meeting

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 20 December 1938 · page 5

The Snow Committee of the Cessnock Agricultural Association will hold a special meeting on Thursday night, in the…

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Wingen Carnival Record Entries Excellent Representation

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 20 December 1938 · page 1

Wingeu's Bushmen's Carnival and Show Association has again attracted a remarkably fine entry for its annual fixture, to be held on…

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Wingen Carnival Record Entries Excellent Representation

The Scone Advocate · Friday 23 December 1938 · page 8

Wingen's Bushmen's Carnival and Show Association has again attracted a remarkably fine entry for its annual fixture, to be held on…

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