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Hunter Valley · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1939

1,159 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 45 of 58

The Royal Show Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 2 October 1939 · page 6

The secretary of the Royal Agricultural Society (Mr. G. C. Somerville) stated that the use o[ the Show Ground by militia units would not…

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The Election Points From Addresses Show Attraction Singleton

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 2 October 1939 · page 3

Here are some of the outstanding statements made by speakers in addresses during the week. Minister for Lands in the present…

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Local and General News One-way Traffic for Show

Singleton Argus · Monday 2 October 1939 · page 2

One-way traffic arrangements will prevail in the municipality during the three days of the show. Full details are published in an…

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The Show Prospects are Bright Committee Meets Singleton

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 2 October 1939 · page 3

Reports to the Singleton Show Committee on Saturday were to the effect that record entries for trotting and other ring events had been…

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Stage Set for a Successful Show Committee Makes Final Preparations

Singleton Argus · Monday 2 October 1939 · page 5

The stage is set for Singleton's 70th show, and there is every indication that the splendid exhibition which the Northern…

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The Biggest Married Couple on Earth. They Weigh 81 Stone on View at Singleton Show

Singleton Argus · Monday 2 October 1939 · page 5

Visitors to Singleton Show will be amazed at their Mammoth…

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Record Baby Show Church of England Fair

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 3 October 1939 · page 2

There was a record number of entries in the baby show conducted on Friday afternoon at the James Theatre in conjunction with the…

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The Fair Opened

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

There was no need for her to tell, said Mrs. Rees, how very delighted she was to be back among her friends; it was just like coming home…

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Adelaide Exhibition Off Adelaide

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 3 October 1939 · page 10

It is announced that the Royal Adelaide Exhibition, which was to have been heid next year, has been postponed because of the war…

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Coming Events at Kurri. Bluebird Fair

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 3 October 1939 · page 6

Novel ideas have been used in making arrangements for the Y.W.C.A. Bluebird fete to be held in the Congregational Hall on Thursday…

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Church of England Spring Fair Splendid Success of Women's Guild

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

The members of the Dungog Church of England Women's Guild achieved a splendid success, when, last Thursday and Friday, they held their annual Spring Fair and Flower Show. Both afternoon and night sessions attracted large crowds, and the nett…

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Singleton District Singleton Show Opens To-morrow Statement By The Secretary SINGLETON

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 3 October 1939 · page 3

The 70th Singleton Show will o2pen to-morrow. The secretary of the show committee, Mr. A. C. Williams, said this morning:—…

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Mack's Variety Show

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 4 October 1939 · page 2

Mack's commenced a four nights season in their large marquee last night, the location being in William Street. There was a large…

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New Attractions for Singleton Show

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 4 October 1939 · page 4

With the decision of Greenhalgh and Jackson, Australia's leading showmen, to include Singleton in their itinerary show visitors will now…

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Today's Gate Takings at the Show

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 4 October 1939 · page 2

The gate takings at the show today amounted to £20/13/, compared with £33/7/ on the first day of the show last year…

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Singleton's 70 th Show. Bright Weather Marks Opening Day

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 4 October 1939 · page 3

The 70th annual Singleton Show, under the auspices of the Northern Agricultural Association, was commenced to-day, and will extend over to-morrow and Friday. Beautiful Spring weather prevailed to-day, and with a continuance of such conditions…

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Singleton Show Horses and Beef Cattle Other Awards (Continued From Page 3) SINGLETON

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 4 October 1939 · page 7

Horses and beef came were particularly strong sections of the show. Horses were the best for some years…

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Fine Display at the Singleton Show Opening Day High Standard of Exhibits Principal Awards Singleton

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 4 October 1939 · page 3

The Singleton district and the Hunter Valley have been in the throes of a drought for several years but, in spite of this, increases in the number of entries staged in practically…

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National Show The Rich North Coast Exhibition at Lismore

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 5 October 1939 · page 9

Over three inches of rain which fell on the Far North Coast of New South Wales last week has transformed the Richmond River…

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£140 NETTED Dungog C. of. E. Fair DUNGOG

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 5 October 1939 · page 4

Despite adverse weather conditions the annual spring fair, conducted by the women's guild of the Daugog Church of England on Thursday and…

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