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Hunter Valley · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1939

1,159 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 41 of 58

Anglican Missions Interesting Exhibition Work Explained Singleton

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 6 September 1939 · page 8

The great work of the Australian Board of Missions, which is the official missionary organisation of the Church of England in Australia is portrayed…

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The Show Milking Competition Trophies Displayed. Singleton

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 6 September 1939 · page 8

The milking competition trophies, valued at £12/12/, donated by the Singleton Central Co-operative Dairy Co., Ltd., are now displayed in the…

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Singleton Show

Singleton Argus · Friday 8 September 1939 · page 6

The Secretary of the Northern Agricultural Association, Mr Ashley Williams, states that a large num ber of persons have informed him…

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"Show Must Go On" Lismore

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 8 September 1939 · page 4

The president of the North Coast National Agricultural and Industrial Society, Mr. E. J. Eggins, announced that the North Coast National…

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Merriwa District News (Reprinted from The Merriwa & Cassilis News) Next Year's Show Meeting Opposed to Cutting Down Prize-money Appeal to Be Made

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 8 September 1939 · page 6

At the meeting of the Show Council on Saturday the chairman of the executive (Mr. L. A. Whitelaw) presented the committee's estimate of income…

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Show Judges Singleton

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 9 September 1939 · page 3

Additional judges appointed to officials at the forthcoming Singleton Show are as follow:—Mr. T. H. Fleming (Aberdeen), British-bred sheep…

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Milky Way Marvellous Exhibition a Night Wonder

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 9 September 1939 · page 12

The multitude of minute objects seen in the Milky Way is one of the most marvellous exhibitions of stellar glory with…

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Singleton District Catholic Fair The Refreshment Stall Mannequin Parade Singleton

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 9 September 1939 · page 3

The funds of the refreshment stall at the forthcoming Catholic Fair will benefit as a result of a mannequin parade, held in the Masonic Hall…

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Singleton Show Not to be Abandoned SINGLETON

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 9 September 1939 · page 7

The Singleton show will be held on October 4, 5 and 6. Rumours circulated to the effect that the show would be abandoned on account of…

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A Mayfair Notebook Prince Edward's Holiday—Jewelled Bouquets—Summery Fashions—The Queen's Dressmaker—Princesses Visit Royal Exhibition—Fresh Flowers to Wear—Wedding Presents from Royalty—Gay Prints

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 9 September 1939 · page 5

PRINCE EDWARD, who is nearly 4, and 2 1/2-year-old Princess Alexandra, the Duke and Duchess of Kent's children, have got tired of the…

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Going on North Coast National Show

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 11 September 1939 · page 3

The North Coast National Show is to be held at Lismore next month as planned, despite the outbreak of war…

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Local and General News Additional Judges for Show

Singleton Argus · Monday 11 September 1939 · page 2

The following additional judges have been appointed for Singleton show:—T. H. Fleming, of Aberdeen, British breed sheep; J. H. Mallon, of…

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Show Will Not Be Abandoned Business As Usual by N. A. ASSOCIATION

Singleton Argus · Monday 11 September 1939 · page 1

The N.A. Association Secretary (Mr A. C. Williams) informed the committee on Saturday in his report that rumours were current that the show had been abandoned. He had made a public statement refuting the same. The Secretary's action was…

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Singleton News the Show Not to be Postponed. Rumours Denied Singleton

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 11 September 1939 · page 6

Humours circulating to the effect that the Singleton show, fixed for October 1, 5 and 6, was to be abandoned, were declared to be…

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Wool Exhibition to Be Run in Conjuntion with Next Bushmen's Carnival

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 12 September 1939 · page 2

Some little time ago there appeared in the columns of the "Advocate" a letter from the President of the Upper Hunter branch of the Graziers'…

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The Show Entries

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 13 September 1939 · page 2

Mr A. C. Williams, show secretary, reports that entries are 27 per cent, greater than at a similar stage last year. Entries close at 6 p.m. next…

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Melbourne Show Melbourne

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 13 September 1939 · page 9

The 14,522 entries for the Melbourne Royal Show constitutes an all-time record. They are more than 700 in excess of the figures for the Centenary…

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Novel Walking Sticks London Exhibition LONDON, Aug. 26

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 13 September 1939 · page 4

A remarkable exhibition of walking sticks is now on exhibition in London Among them is the "Prohibition" Stick, the most innocent thing you…

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Scenic Ride Huge Scale Model Of America at World's Fair

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 13 September 1939 · page 3

General Motors' "Highways and Horizons" exhibit is well recognised as the No. 1 hit show of the New York World's Fair. Rain or shine…

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The Show Closing of Entries SINGLETON

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 13 September 1939 · page 5

Entries for the Singleton Show, to be held on October 4, 5 and 6, close with the secretary, Mr. Ashley Williams, at his office, 78 John-street…

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