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Hunter Valley · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1939

1,159 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 23 of 58

Tennis Carnival Toss in Men's Doubles SINGLETON

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 12 April 1939 · page 2

A toss of a coin decided the winners of the men's doubles handicap event in the Howe Park Tennis Club's Easter tournament…

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Bitten by Cats Sydney Show Judge

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 12 April 1939 · page 2

Mr. F.W. Pearse, who was judging the cats at the Royal Show yesterday, was bitten several times, and had to be treated by ambulance men. Mr…

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Holiday Accidents Show Marked Decrease Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 12 April 1939 · page 5

The remarkable decrease man has been noted in major road accidents during the Easter holidays, compared with the same period last year, was attributed to the splendid work of the Road Safety Council…

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Show Cattle Certificates Urged Free From T.B.

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 12 April 1939 · page 2

On the suggestion of the Poll Shorthorn Society of Australia a council meeting of the United Stud Beef Cattle Breeders Association of Australia…

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Stud Cattle Sales at Royal Show Several Singleton Accounts

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 12 April 1939 · page 2

Sales of stud cattle in association with the Royal Show included the following:— HEREFORDS…

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A Fair Cow

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 13 April 1939 · page 2

It it is a cold winter we will he Friesian without our Jerseys; also there will be great furrows in our brows if we have a harrowing time…

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Royal Show

The Scone Advocate · Friday 14 April 1939 · page 7

The Royal Show ended on Wednesday last, the attendance in the aggregate being 850,785. That of 1938, with three more days, was 1,011,247,…

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The Royal Show

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 14 April 1939 · page 2

Attendances during the 10 days and eight nights of the Royal Show this year totalled 850,785—a record for a normal year. The gate receipts…

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Royal Show Win for Cessnock

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 14 April 1939 · page 9

Mr. G. Kohler's "Some Swan," a three-year-old brown pacing colt, was exhibited at the Royal Sydney Show. This handsome…

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Dairying Production Standards Suggested Show Condition

Singleton Argus · Friday 14 April 1939 · page 4

A suggestion that steps be taken to have the production standard qualification made a compulsory requirement for entry into a…

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Royal Show Sets New Records SYDNEY

The Scone Advocate · Friday 14 April 1939 · page 7

The Royal Easter Show, which concluded last night, was responsible for a number of new records. The aggregate attendance of…

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Stroud Show To-day and To-morrow

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 14 April 1939 · page 2

Stroud Agricultural, Horticultural and Industrial Association faces prospects which have seldom, if ever, been better, for its 1939 show, the 18th…

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Easter Monday Sports Carnival Large Crowd.—good Competition.—delightful Weather

The Scone Advocate · Friday 14 April 1939 · page 4

The committee of the Scone Easter Monday Sports Carnival were favoured with delightful weather for their annual, and, incidentally,…

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Stroud Show Excellent Exhibits Many Horses Stroud

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 14 April 1939 · page 7

There has never been such a showing of horses as at Stroud show, which opened today. The whole district is well…

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New Track Opened at Cycling Carnival. Outstanding Success on Opening Day. Splendid Exhibitions

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 14 April 1939 · page 8

There has probably been no more successful day of any sporting body in the district as that which featured the opening of the new…

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Polo Club Carnival in July

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 15 April 1939 · page 6

The Maitland Polo Club carnival for 1939 has been set down for July 6 7 and 8, just before the Dudley Cup matches in Sydney…

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Flower Show Cookery Competition

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 15 April 1939 · page 2

The flower show and cooking competition to be held in the Singleton Town Band hall on Saturday, May 6, promises to be an outstanding…

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Show Ball Social At Stroud

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 15 April 1939 · page 7

The annual show ball at Stroud last night was a distinct success. Visitors from all parts of the surrounding dictrict mingled with local people in…

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Stroud's Annual Show Best On Record 9 Km Remark Marred First Day Remarkable Entries in Adverse Season Stroud

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 15 April 1939 · page 10

Rain falling late in the afternoon marred the first day yesterday of the 18th annual show of the Stroud and District Agricultural, Horticultural and Industrial Association. The…

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Royal Show Records

Singleton Argus · Monday 17 April 1939 · page 4

The Royal Easter Show was responsible for a number of new records. The aggregate attendance of 850,000 people was 100,000 more than…

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