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Hunter Valley · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1939

1,159 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 21 of 58

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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Sydney Show Smaller Attendance

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 4 April 1939 · page 8

Rain caused a decline in the attendance at Sydney show yesterday, compared with the second day of last year's show…

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Kanoona Herefords. at Royal Show

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 4 April 1939 · page 3

Ten head are representing Mr. H. A. Bassingthwaighte's Kanoona Hereford Stud at the Royal Show, either for exhibition or sale. The ages of the…

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Gloucester Show Open Camp Draft

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

There was a big field in the final of the Gloucester Show Open Camp Draft and the event created keen interest as many of the riders had…

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The Royal Show. Good Attendance Yesterday

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 4 April 1939 · page 6

Although rain fell yesterday morning, this fact did not appear to detract from the attendance at the Royal Show that day…

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Hua Chosen As Show Champion Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 4 April 1939 · page 7

Hua, who defeated Ajax in the V.R.C. Derby, was to-day chosen as the Thoroughbred Stallion Champion at the Royal Show. Breakup was awarded…

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Blood Stock. To-day's Show Awards. Sydney

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 4 April 1939 · page 2

Hua, who defeated Ajax in the V.R.C. Derby, won the thoroughbred stallion championship at the Royal Show to-day. Talking, dual…

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Gloucester Show Attractive Programme in Ring Thrilling Horsemanship Despite Wet Track

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

The following notes regarding Glouceator snow are taken from the "Advocate": Following the uncertain weather…

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"Fibrolite" Bungalow Home Latest Ideas in Building. Fine Exhibit at Sydney Royal Show

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 4 April 1939 · page 3

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

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Show Society

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 5 April 1939 · page 9

Gosford Agricultural and Citrus Association has decided to appoint a committee to investigate suggested allocations to charitable organisations…

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Cattle Sales Sydney Show Ground SYDNEY

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 5 April 1939 · page 3

Top price at the cattle sales at Sydney Show Ground yesterday was 205 guineas paid by Donald. Munro for a Shorthorn bull, Clifton Prince…

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Royal Show Official Opening Premier's Speech Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 5 April 1939 · page 7

The official opening of the Royal-Sydney Show was performed this afternoon by the Governor-General, Lord Gowrie, who congratulated the…

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Royal Show Officially Opened Impressive Scenes. Sydney

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 5 April 1939 · page 2

The Royal Easter Show assumed its full panoply of splendour when it was officially opened by the Governor-General, Lord Gowrie, this afternoon…

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Easter Dancing Carnival

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Thursday 6 April 1939 · page 2

The Band committee, in conjunction with the Old-Age Pensioners' Association, has a special holiday treat for the dance fans on Easter Saturday and…

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Creates Speech World Fair 'Machine

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 6 April 1939 · page 8

A machine that creates speech to been devised by engineers of the Bell Telephone laboratories as one of the wonders of the Now York and San…

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Show Sales. Hereford Bulls

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Thursday 6 April 1939 · page 7

On account H. A. Bassingthwaighte, Kanoona Gold Link, 40 guineas; Kanoona Harry Boy, 37½ guineas; Kanoona Gold Bar, 62½ guineas;…

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Royal Show. Upper Hunter Successes

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Thursday 6 April 1939 · page 4

Despite the dry seasons which had prevailed up till recently, Upper Hunter exhibitors have achieved many successes at the…

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Show Record Official Opening Day

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 6 April 1939 · page 6

The attendance and gate takings at the day and night sessions of the Sydney show yesterday constituted a record for an official opening day in the…

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Stroud Show Record Exhibition Anticipated

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 7 April 1939 · page 1

The eighteenth annual Stroud Show is to be held on Friday and Saturday of next week, April 14 and 15. Held under the auspices of Stroud and…

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Gresford Show

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 7 April 1939 · page 2

Attention Is directed to advt. in this issuo regarding the annual show to be hold at Gresford on April 21 and 22…

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