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Hunter Valley · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1939

1,159 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 20 of 58

Pelaw Main Methodist Fair. Successful Function

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 31 March 1939 · page 1

A very successful fair was held in Pelaw Main Methodist Church last Tuesday night, organised by the Ladies' Aid…

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Late Bullahdelah Show

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 31 March 1939 · page 4

Following are the judges and stewards who officiated at the eighteenth annual show held at Bullahdelah last week-end:…

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Royal Show Saturday Opening

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 31 March 1939 · page 5

A Saturday opening for the Royal Show proved so successful last year that the practice will be followed this year, and the Showground will be…

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Bungalow Home Sydney Show Exhibit

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 31 March 1939 · page 6

Demonstrating how a modern and durable home can be built at a comparatively low cost, the fibrolite asbestos cement bungalow exhibited at…

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Gloucester Show Cows Fine Yields

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 31 March 1939 · page 2

A Guernsey and a Jersey, placed first and second in the Gloucester show's home milking butter competition for cows over three years, both…

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Wine Awards Entries Fall Away Sydney Show

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 31 March 1939 · page 4

The awards in the wines section of the Sydney show have been made available. The jud[?]es, Messrs. J. S. Graham and H. L. Manuel, expressed…

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Bungalow Home Fine Exhibit at Sydney Royal Show

Singleton Argus · Friday 31 March 1939 · page 2

Demonstrating how a modem and durable home can be built at a comparatively low cost, the "Fibrolite" Asbestos Cement Bungalow exhibited…

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"Fibrolite" Bungalow Home Fine Exhibit at Sydney Royal Show

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 31 March 1939 · page 3

Demonstrating how a modern and durable home can be built at a comparatively low cont, the "Fibrolite" asbestos cement bungalow exhibited…

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Getting Ready for Royal Show 12,000 People at Work

Singleton Argus · Friday 31 March 1939 · page 4

Nearly 12,000 people are working at the Showground to prepare for the opening of the Royal Easter Show to-morrow. It is expected that…

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Sydney Show State's Wealth Revealed in Great Display District E Sydney. Saturday

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 1 April 1939 · page 9

Revealing the cavalcade of industry and commerce, and depicting all phases of the State's wealth and progress, the annual Sydney Royal show opened to-day…

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A Mayfair Notebook The king and Queen Return Home—Knitted Chair Cov-ers from paris—Queen Visits Exhibition—Blair Castle—Duke and Duchess of Kent—Princes Elizabeth is a Good Housekeeper—New Dinner Table Schemes—Wash-able Furniture

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 1 April 1939 · page 3

THE King and Queen came back from Royal Lodge so as to be in London to prepare for their three…

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New Show Secretary's Appeal

Singleton Argus · Monday 3 April 1939 · page 2

Mr Ashley C. Williams, the newlyappointed secretary of the Northern Agricultural Association writes:— "Since my appointment 'Jupiter…

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Good Show Crowd Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 3 April 1939 · page 1

Although rain fell in Sydney during the morning this fact did not appear to detract from the attendance at the Royal Show. To-day, nearly 1400…

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Singleton Show . Secretary's Appeal SINGLETON

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 3 April 1939 · page 2

Mr. Ashley Williams has taken over the position of secretary to the Northern Agricultural Association, to which he was recently appointed by the…

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Sydney Show Adverse Conditions Overcome District Exhibits

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 3 April 1939 · page 4

Although there are many additional features to challenge it, the competition staged by the primary producing districts of the…

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The Royal Show Good Attendances To-day. Sydney

Singleton Argus · Monday 3 April 1939 · page 2

Although rain fell this morning, this fact did not appear to detract from the attendances at the Royal Show to-day…

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Royal Show

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 4 April 1939 · page 6

The Royal Easter Show was opened to the public on Saturday and yesterday. A start was made with the judging of cattle. There were 1400…

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Stroud Show

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 4 April 1939 · page 2

Readers are reminded that Stroud show will be held on Friday and Saturday, April 14 and 15. Intending exhibitors are reminded…

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Royal Show Opens

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 4 April 1939 · page 2

The Royal Agricultural Society's Easter Show opened on Saturday in fine weather, and the attendance was estimated at 31,000. There were…

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The Mackay Brothers in Special Exhibition

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 4 April 1939 · page 3

Two exhibitions during the afternoon of roping the bullock, done in real thrilling Sydney Royal style, by the Messrs. Ken and Bob Mackay…

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