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Hunter Valley · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1939

1,159 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 49 of 58

Fine Display Fair at Raymond Terrace Methodist Effort Raymond Terrace

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 14 October 1939 · page 3

There was a good attendance at the Methodist Fair in the Oddfellows' Hall, Raymond Terrace. The takings were higher than in…

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Annual Picnic Presbyterian Church Scottish Fair

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 16 October 1939 · page 4

On Saturday the West Maitland Presbyterian Church held its annual Sunday School Picnic on the racecourse grounds at…

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Entertaining Show Concert at the Town Hall

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 16 October 1939 · page 4

The well-balanced and enteratining programme, presented by Mr. Colin Chapman's concert party at the Town Hall on Saturday…

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A Wealth of Floral Beauty Methodist Flower Show and Fair. "Best Show I have Seen," states Judge

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 17 October 1939 · page 4

THE people of the Methodist Church have every reason to be proud of the success of their annual flower show and fair, held at the School of Arts on Friday last. The horticultural section was by far one of the best ever staged in the town…

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Cessnock Tennis Carnival Finals on Sunday Afternoon

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 17 October 1939 · page 5

All those intending to watch the tennis stars in action dur­ing the week-end are advised that semi-finals and finals of…

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Tennis Carnival Plans At Cessnock CESSNOCK

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 17 October 1939 · page 7

This week-end the Cessnock Tennis Association will conduct its annual tennis carnival at the Aberdare courts. This carnival was started four…

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"Skellatar" Garden Fair. Over £50 for Red Cross Society

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 17 October 1939 · page 5

Saturday's garden fair at Skellatar, organised by Mrs. E. Hunter Bowman, brought in over 150 for the local branch of the Red Cross Society…

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Methodist Flower Show Attended by Success

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 17 October 1939 · page 4

Attended by a large crowd during the afternoon and evening sessions, the annual floral fete organised by the Methodist Ladles' Church Aid…

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Rare Orchids Display At Scottish Flower Show

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 17 October 1939 · page 8

There will be a big display of rare and beautiful orchids at the Scottish fair and flower show which opens in the Presbyterian Hall, West Maitland…

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(To the Editor) By what is left of "The Three Fair Damsels."

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 17 October 1939 · page 1

Sir.—After the seething attacks on us by "The Scouts" during the past fortnight we feel as if we have just emerged…

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Scottish Fair Tartan Decorations Gay Scene

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 18 October 1939 · page 7

In keeping with the occasion, tartan was featured in the stall decorations at the West Maitland Presbyterian School Hall, when the…

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Red Cross Fair at Muswellbrook MUSWELLBROOK

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 18 October 1939 · page 5

Organised by Mrs. E. Hunter Bowman, the garden fair held at "Skellatar," in aid of the funds of the Muswellbrook branch of the Red Cross…

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Methodist Fair 'Six Ages Of Woman' Cessnock Display Cessnock

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 18 October 1939 · page 3

"The Six Ages of Woman," is the novel title chosen for the annual fair, organised by the Ladies' Church Aid of the Cessnock…

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Scottish Fair Opened by Mayoress Great Gathering

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 19 October 1939 · page 6

When the Mayoress of West Maitland (Mrs. A. S. McDonald) opened the Scottish Fair yesterday afternoon, at the Presbyterian…

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GRESFORD Meeting Of Show Committee Ground Improvements Gresford

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 19 October 1939 · page 8

The committee of the Gresford Agricultural Association met in the School of Arts. There was a good attendance of members…

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Swimming Carnival Cessnock Club

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 20 October 1939 · page 3

Cessnock Amateur Swimming Club will conduct its fifth annual carnival at the Cessnock baths on Saturday afternoon and evening, December 9…

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Night Exhibition by Noted Players

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 20 October 1939 · page 2

Replying to a request by Mr. W. Tickle, honorary secretary of Dungog District Tennis Association for a night exhibition by John Bromwich…

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Church of England Fair Again Successful

The Scone Advocate · Friday 20 October 1939 · page 3

The annual Fair and Sale of Work held on Tuesday last for the funds of St. Luke's Church of England was, once again, a very successful effort…

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Scottish Fair Crowning of Queen Huge Success

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 20 October 1939 · page 6

Yesterday proved another busy day at the Scottish Fair. Early in the afternoon a fresh collection of gaillardias, roses and…

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£1531! Wonderful Success of Carnival-Races

The Scone Advocate · Friday 20 October 1939 · page 1

The financial statement in connection with the recently held Northern Travellers' Cot Fund-Scott Memorial Hospital Carnival,…

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