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Hunter Valley · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1939

1,159 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 43 of 58

Baby Show

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 22 September 1939 · page 2

In connection with the Church of England Spring Fair a grand baby show will be held on Friday afternoon next for babies from one month…

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C. of E. Spring Fair

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 22 September 1939 · page 2

The annual Spring Fair and Flower Show organised by Christ Church Women's Guild will be held in the James Theatre on Thursday and…

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Spring Fair Competition Winner SINGLETON

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 22 September 1939 · page 5

Amongst the winners of competitions at the recent "Spring Fair" at Singleton were: White elephant stall competitions: Purse valued at six guineas…

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"Goebbels on Show" LONDON, September 21

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 22 September 1939 · page 2

Headed "Goebbels on Show To-day," an announcement in "The Times" says that it is stated in Berlin that…

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Sunday Sport Minister's Appreciation Show Committee

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 22 September 1939 · page 2

In a letter read at the monthly meeting of the Maitland Show Council last night, Rev. A Watson, on behalf of the Maitland…

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Patrick Plains Meeting of the Shire Show Holiday Singleton

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 22 September 1939 · page 5

Cr. A. C. Marshall presided at the monthly meeting of Patrick Plains Shire Council, Crs. W. C. Sylvester, N. Andrews and D. P. Shearer, and the…

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Merriwa News (Reprint from "The Merriwa and Cassilis News.") ARTS & Crafts Exhibition Successful Function Fine Display of Flowers

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 22 September 1939 · page 8

The fifth annual arts and crafts exhibition was held on Saturday last under the anspices of the School of Arts committee, and although in some…

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The Show Increased Entries SINGLETON

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 23 September 1939 · page 10

A greater number of entries has been received for the forthcoming Singleton Show than for the show last year…

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Spring Fashions Geo. Galton, Pty. Ltd. Mannequin Show

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 23 September 1939 · page 5

Busy fingers have delved into the past to find inspiration and reassurance before launching the new season's styles upon women…

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Analysis of Show Entries

Singleton Argus · Monday 25 September 1939 · page 2

At a committee meeting on Saturday, the N.A.A. Secretary, Mr A. C. Williams, presented the following epitome of the total entries received…

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Sports Carnival Gresford and District Schools Colurful Spectacle Gresford

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 25 September 1939 · page 6

The Gosford show ground presented an animated and colourful spectacle on Saturday to a large and enthusiastic audience on the occasion of the second annual sports meeting, in which the pupils of the combined district schools took…

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The Show Increased Entries New Members Singleton

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 25 September 1939 · page 8

Entries received for the Singleton Show, on October 4, 5 and 6, total 2363. Last year 2337 entries were received. This was reported to the…

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Late Entries For Singleton Show Committee Decision Singleton

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 25 September 1939 · page 8

The question of accepting certain late entries for the show was discussed at a meeting of the Northern Agricultural Association…

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Fair Price to Public

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 26 September 1939 · page 8

Delegates to the annual conference of the Railway and Tramway Officers' Association carried a motion calling upon the Federal and State…

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C. of E. Spring Fair

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 26 September 1939 · page 2

The public are reminded of the Church of England Spring Fair and Flower Show, to be held in the James Theatre on Thursday and Friday…

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Upper Hunter Show Committee Two Days and One Night Show in 1940. Coursing Club's Lease of Ground Renewed

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 26 September 1939 · page 1

The following members were present at yesterday's meeting of the Upper Hunter P. and A. Society:—Messrs. James White (President), A…

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MUSWELLBROOK Meeting Of Show Society 1940 Exhibition Muswellbrook

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 27 September 1939 · page 4

At a meeting of the committee of the Upper Hunter P. and A. Association, It was decided to confine the 1940 exhibition to two…

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St. Stephen's Young People's Exhibition

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 27 September 1939 · page 6

Next Saturday afternoon the annual exhibition and sale of work of the Young People's Mission Band of St. Stephen's Presbyterian Church, East…

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Streamer Fair Congregational Church Colourful Scene

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 27 September 1939 · page 7

Brightly coloured streamers in tonings of blue, pink, lemon, red, green and orange were used to decorate the stalls at the streamer…

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Profit of £300 Recent Spring Fair SINGLETON

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 27 September 1939 · page 8

An official stated yesterday that it was anticipated that approximately £300 would be made as a result of the recent Spring Fair…

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