Busy Scene of Activity At Show Ground Early Awards Bright Prospects of Success Opening To-morrow
The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 1 March 1938 · page 7
The Maitland show ground was a scene of , great activity to-day, when officials and exhibitors were busy preparing for the show, which is to open to-morrow…
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Singleton Argus · Wednesday 2 March 1938 · page 1
Before 10,000 people at Manly Surf Carnival on Saturday, Beatrice Miles, aged 24, slapped a lifesaver on the face. On…
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The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 2 March 1938 · page 4
At the weekly meeting of the Upper Hunter P. and A. Association further progress was made towards completing arrangements…
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The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 2 March 1938 · page 7
Mr. C. Greentree, who judged the draught horse sections, said that while he regretted the entries were not as numerous as on previous occasions, he was very satisfied with the…
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The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 2 March 1938 · page 5
The prospects for Maitland's 78th show, which opened to-day were summed up by the secretary, Mr. M. A. Brown, in the few words, "Everything depends on the weather." Although in a few sections there is a slight falling off, the total entry for the show is slightly ahead of…
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Raymond Terrace Examiner and Lower Hunter and Port Stephens Advertiser · Thursday 3 March 1938 · page 4
On the s.s. 'Niagara' which arrived in Sydney last Saturday were "Suicide' Ted Elder and Pearl Elder, two outstanding figures in the rodeo world of…
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The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 3 March 1938 · page 3
In five tents there are exhibits of all the well known motor vehicles. Messrs. Ebbeck Bros.' display includes Chrysler and Morris cars, an 840…
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The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 3 March 1938 · page 5
Champion pony back, Una Treasure's Uralla. TROTTERS OR PACERS Stallion, trotting or pacing, to be…
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The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 3 March 1938 · page 7
Although pot plants were fewer at the show there was a splendid collection of pot flowers. The judge, Mr. T. W. Capewell, thought the general…
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The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 3 March 1938 · page 7
From 1927 to 1936, the district exhibits were an attractive feature at Maitland shows, and one who played a big part in having them…
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The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 3 March 1938 · page 5
Although yesterday was the main judging day at Maitland Show, the attendance was below that for the corresponding session of the 1937 show. That, however, was not surprising, in view of the oppressive heat…
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The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 3 March 1938 · page 1
From backblocks and city, from minefield and farm, came the hundreds who thronged the Maitland Show Ground to-day, and,…
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The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 3 March 1938 · page 7
"Those who deliberately help to brighten the lives of others will find new forms of riches made available to them for further service to their fellows," quoted Sir Frederick…
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Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 4 March 1938 · page 2
Maitland Show began on Wednesday. With about 5000 entries in competitive classes the judges had a big task…
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Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 4 March 1938 · page 5
Preparations for Dungog's 51st Annual Show to be held on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, March 17, 18, and 19th, are nearing completion…
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Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 4 March 1938 · page 1
Decorated with rainbow hued streamers and crowded to capacity Booral Soldiers' Memorial Hall presented a scene of pleasing activity on…
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The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 4 March 1938 · page 7
While taking part in the children's pony hunt at Maitland Show this afternoon, Mollie Taylor, 15, of Abermain fell when her horse stumbled. he show…
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Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 4 March 1938 · page 5
The Municipal Council advised that the Council was in accord with the request for a public holiday on March 18. Approval of the proclamation of…
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The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 4 March 1938 · page 6
The Merriwa show schedule, which is intended as a souvenir in view of the 150th anniversary celebrations, is now ready for distribution, and the…
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The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 4 March 1938 · page 5
The Agricultural Arch, erected under the direction of Mr. T. Wilcher, was again an attractive feature of the Maitland Show. A. J. Everett's champion Guernsey cow, Rosewood Princess. Clydesdale mare, 3 years and over, and colt foal, prize winners for…
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