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Hunter Valley · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1939

1,159 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 24 of 58

Stroud Show Official Opening

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 18 April 1939 · page 2

The member for Gloucester, Mr. C. E. Bennett, M.L.A., officially opened Stroud's 18th annual show last Saturday afternoon. During his address to…

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Stroud Show Ball Great Success

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 18 April 1939 · page 2

A large crowd of people braved the unkindly elements on last Friday night when the annual show ball was held at Stroud. The attendance was…

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CRICKET Country Carnival NOVEMBER 20-24 SYDNEY

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 18 April 1939 · page 2

The N.S.W. Cricket Association last night fixed November 20 to 24 inclusive as the dates for next Country Week carnival. The number of teams…

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Most Prolific Cow Stroud Show Awards

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 18 April 1939 · page 3

Two crossbred Jerseys, entered by Mr. J. L. Gorton, of Washpool, gained first and second places for the most prolific dairy cow competition…

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Stroud Show Best on Record Remarkable Increase in Entries Large Crowd Defies Wet Weather

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 18 April 1939 · page 3

Stroud's 18th annual show, hold last Friday and Saturday, under the auspices of the Stroud Agricultural, Horticultural, and Industrial Association, was the most successful exhibition the committee has staged in the seventeen years of its history. It was…

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Stroud Show East Maitland To The Fore

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 19 April 1939 · page 5

East Maitland was well represented amongst competitors and judges at the Stroud Show last week. Mr. L. Farley secured one…

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Gresford Show Record Exhibition Anticipated Opens To-morrow

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 20 April 1939 · page 6

The widespread enthusiasm which Is being shown in the 13th annual Gresford Show, which will be held tomorrow (Friday) and…

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Bullock's Weight Royal Show Competition

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 20 April 1939 · page 10

Remarkably efficient judgment was demonstrated by competitors in the Royal Easter Show weight judging I competition…

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Gresford Show

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 21 April 1939 · page 2

A final reminder is given concerning Gresford's annual show, to be held to-day and to-morrow (Friday and Saturday). Should the…

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Nabiac Show

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 21 April 1939 · page 2

The 25th annual show of the Wallamba A. and H. Association will be held on Thursday and Friday, April 27 and 28. Entries close next…

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Strodd's Record Show Thrilling Events

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 21 April 1939 · page 3

At Stroud's record 18th annual show last Saturday, a large crowd of spectators, flocking to the ground from all parts of the district in defiance of the rain, witnessed what was perhaps the best ring programme that the show committee has yet had the pleasure of…

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The Glory of Our Gardens. Next Week's Exhibition

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 21 April 1939 · page 3

The annual Presbyterian fair and flower show to be held at the School of Arts on Thursday next will reflect the glory of the gardens in…

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Weight Estimating at the Royal Show

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 21 April 1939 · page 2

Remarkably efficient judgment was demonstrated by competitors in the Royal Easter Show weight judging competition. The secretary of the…

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Show Council Footballers Seek Ground Improvements

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 21 April 1939 · page 6

At a meeting of the Maitland Show Council last night Mr. F. L. Smith said he thought definite improvements were needed on the…

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Upper Hunter and District Exhibition SATURDAY, 13th May. at Moonan Flat

The Scone Advocate · Friday 21 April 1939 · page 2

Now that bounteous rain has fallen and the district is looking at is best, the Upper Hunter and District Exhibition, the sixth annual attraction,…

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Splendid Array At The Gresford Show Opening Day District Makes Marvellous Recovery President Pleased District Makes Marvellous Recovery 'iLdl\j ii GRESFORD

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 21 April 1939 · page 7

It is doubtful if there has ever been such an array at a Gresford Show as is the case this year. Today was the first day of the annual exhibition of the local Agricultural Society…

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Gresford Show a Large Crowd Gresford

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 22 April 1939 · page 7

To-day was the main clay of the annual show of the Gresford Agricultural Association winch opened yesterday, and there -were…

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B.n.a. Annual Exhibition

The Scone Advocate · Monday 24 April 1939 · page 2

This function, postponed from February, is scheduled to take place on the 15th May. Gifts for sales' stall will be appreciated. A number of…

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Show Committee Retiring Secretary SINGLETON

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 24 April 1939 · page 2

Mr. R. Binnie presided at the meeting of the Northern Agricultural Association. There was a good attendance of members…

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Gresford Show Officials Satisfied Second Session Gresford

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 24 April 1939 · page 2

Gate takings at the concluding session of the Gresford Show on Saturday showed a decline when compared with those of the…

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