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Hunter Valley · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1939

1,159 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 10 of 58

Singleton News Tennis Carnival Bromwich-McGrath Easter Tourney Singleton

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 25 February 1939 · page 2

John Bromwich and Vw. McGrath featured in a thrilling three-set match at Singleton during the last Easter tennis tournament. Bromwich won…

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Cessnock Show Good Entries In All Sections CESSNOCK

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 25 February 1939 · page 2

In spite of the adverse season, entries for the annual show organised by the Cessnock District Agricultural Association, to be held on March 10 and…

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Congregational Fair

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 27 February 1939 · page 2

Under the auspices of the West Maitland Congregational Women's Guild, a streamer fair will be held in the school hall on September 27 and…

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Show Ground Taxis

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 27 February 1939 · page 6

Taxis will leave the Belmore corner. West Maitland, every day for the show ground while the West Maitland Show is being held. The fare for…

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Maitland On Show

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 27 February 1939 · page 6

TO-DAY we herald the approach of Maitland's annual Show with a special preview of its many attractions, and readers…

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Swimming Singleton Representatives at Cessnock Carnival

Singleton Argus · Monday 27 February 1939 · page 2

Singleton competitors were well represented at the Cessnock Amateur Swimming Club's annual carnival on Saturday…

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Show Sensation The Robot Man

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 27 February 1939 · page 5

The thousands of visitors to the Newcastle Show were no exception to the general rule of audiences in other cities and towns, where the Robot…

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Profit From Show Lithgow

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 27 February 1939 · page 5

It is expected that the profit from the Lithgow A.H.I. and P. Society's annual show, which took place on February 17 and 18, will be about £100…

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Maitland Show Officials Are Full of Optimism

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 27 February 1939 · page 4

Tpyical exhibits in the stock and riding sections at former Maitland Shows. There will again be attractive exhibits of…

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78th EXHIBITION Excellent Entry In Adverse Season Record in Dairy Stock

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 27 February 1939 · page 4

Maitland's 78th Show is to be opened on Wednesday next, and in the long history of the Hunter River Agricultural and Horticultural Association, there is no record of any of the 77 held previously having taken place in such an unfavourable season. Never has there been a summer in those 78 years with such long periods of extreme…

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Canvas City Springing Like Mushroom Prelude to Show

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 27 February 1939 · page 6

A mushroom city of canvas is springing into being on the West Maitland Show Ground. The final touches will probably not be added until Wednesday…

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Newcastle Show Gate Receipts Lower Final Day Newcastle

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 27 February 1939 · page 12

Newcastle Show, which was concluded on Saturday night, was not as successful from the point of view of gate receipts, as last…

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Local and General News Singleton Butter at Newcastle Show

Singleton Argus · Monday 27 February 1939 · page 2

At the Newcastle show, Singleton Central Co-operative Dairy Co. Ltd. (378) was equal with Bega for second in the Bentley trophy, for…

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Programme Highlights in Scone Bushmen's Carnival Bright Events to Include Lady Buckjumper

Singleton Argus · Monday 27 February 1939 · page 2

Entries close on Wednesday next for the Scone Bushmen's Carnival and show, the high standard of which needs no…

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Eric Campbell to Show Cause Case Before Full Court. Sydney

Singleton Argus · Monday 27 February 1939 · page 2

Eric Campbell, the well-known solicitor and Sydney business man, appeared before the Full Court to-day to show cause why he should not be…

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Ring Events at Newcastle Show Brunner Family Win Number of Prizes

Singleton Argus · Monday 27 February 1939 · page 2

The following successes are noted among the ring events at Newcastle show:— Davies and Cannington Pty. Ltd…

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Solicitor Before the Full Court Called Upon to Show Cause Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 27 February 1939 · page 1

Eric Campbell, well-known solicitor and Sydney business man, appeared before the Full Court to-day to show cause why he should…

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Motor Traders' Exhibits at Maitland Show Latest Models Comfort and Convenience Many New Features

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 27 February 1939 · page 8

The joys of motoring are well known and each day more and more people are turning to cars for their pleasure. Business people, too, also realise that they can benefit beyond measure by enlisting the aid of the motor to…

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Industrial Exhibits and 1939 Model Cars. Maitland Show New Light Car Announced By Ford Company "The Prefect 10"

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 27 February 1939 · page 9

The "Prefect" Ten Horsepower, an important member of Ford's growing range of 1939 cars, is now on view at the showrooms of all Ford dealers…

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Scone Bushmen's Carnival and Show Association Final Pre-carnival Meeting Arrangements Complete

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 28 February 1939 · page 2

The final meeting of the Committee of the above was held on Saturday last, when all arrangements for the 1939 Carnival were completed. There…

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