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Hunter Valley · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1939

1,159 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 12 of 58

Maitland Show

Raymond Terrace Examiner and Lower Hunter and Port Stephens Advertiser · Thursday 2 March 1939 · page 3

Dr. Meredith was successful in gaining first and reserve champion with Leigh Mamie, in cow 2 and under 3, in milk. Pen of three cow, any age in milk 1st…

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Show Labour Bill

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 2 March 1939 · page 2

Although there were those who did not see them, amongst the crowds at the Maitland Show yesterday,…

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Jerseys at Maitland Show

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 2 March 1939 · page 6

Mr. F. W. Johnston's Jersey Cow "Osaland Mildred," which recently was credited with a remarkable record of butter production. Dutton & Scoble's "Kameruka Golden Emerald," First and Champion Jersey Cow, production 500 Ib. Butter Fat as a Junior 2 year old…

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Show Sensation The Robot Man

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 2 March 1939 · page 2

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

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How Show Traffic Will Be Conducted

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 2 March 1939 · page 4

TRAFFlC Regulations for the Maitland Show will be the same as last year. Traffic from Lorn, Bolwarra and W. Maitland will come down High-street across the overhead bridge into Parallel-street, turn to the left into Anzac-street and through vehicle gate into show…

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Butter Factories Mr. Abbot Impressed Show Praised

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 2 March 1939 · page 7

"I think the Raymond Terrace and Bowthorne butter factories are amongst the most up-to-date," said Mr. J. P. Abbott, president of the…

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Tiger Snake at Large on Show Ground

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 2 March 1939 · page 6

A tiger snake was at large on the West Maitland Show Ground yesterday. While scores of people stood admiring the agricultural arch near the main entrance, they little thought that the snake was writhing across the gravel…

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Jersey Cattle Ever Displayed Maitland Show Judges Greatly Impressed With Exhibits Agriculture Surprises

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 2 March 1939 · page 5

There has never been such a parade of Jerseys at the Maitland Show as this year. Visitors to the show yesterday were greatly surprised at the vast increase in the number…

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Maitland Show 79th Exhibition

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 3 March 1939 · page 5

The 79th exhibition of the Hunter River Agricultural and Horticultural Association opened on Wednesday last. Entries in the horse classes…

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Dungog Show 52nd Annual Exhibition

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 3 March 1939 · page 2

The Dungog Show of 1939, the fifty-second annual exhibition, which is to be held on 16th, 17th and 18th of this month, will be characterised…

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Maitland Show Great Exhibition Despite Drought

Singleton Argus · Friday 3 March 1939 · page 7

Despite the depressing weather conditions which have held the Hunter Valley in its grip for months, there is a remarkably fine display at…

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Show Holiday

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 3 March 1939 · page 6

Through Mr. C. E. Bennett, M.L.A., the Chief Secretary's Department advised that the necessary steps would be taken to proclaim Friday, March…

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Scone Bushmen's Carnival. Record Entries

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 3 March 1939 · page 2

Record entries have been received for many of the contests to he staged at the Scone Bushmen's Carnival and Show on Friday and…

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Sale of Show Booths

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 3 March 1939 · page 9

The sale of booths for the Cessnock Show resulted:—No. 1. booth, £31 (official luncheon); No.2 booth, £36…

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Cessnock High School. Annual Swimming Carnival

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 3 March 1939 · page 2

The third annual swimming Carnival of the Cessnock High School was held at the Municipal Baths on Wednesday…

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Big Swimming Carnival. Northern District Diving Championship

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 3 March 1939 · page 8

The Muswellbrook Amateur Swimming Club's annual carnival will take place at the White Memorial Baths to-morrow (Saturday)…

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Schools, Swimming Singleton Represented at Public Schools' Carnival

Singleton Argus · Friday 3 March 1939 · page 8

Singleton Intermediate High School pupils were well represented amongst the place-getters at the Public Schools' Amateur Athletic…

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Guarding Public Health Precautions At Show Ground

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 3 March 1939 · page 6

Visitors to the Maitland Show who have sought to refresh themselves with milk this year drunk from a hygienic paper cup, and…

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Show Receipts Reasons For Drop Officials' View

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 3 March 1939 · page 6

Gate receipts at both sessions yesterday of the Maitland show dropped appreciably on last year's figures for the main day…

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Some Who Smiled Show Had Lighter Side

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 3 March 1939 · page 7

As in other years, the Maitland show this year has not been without its humorous side. Office staff and gate attendants, among others,…

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