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Hunter Valley · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1939

1,159 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 5 of 58

Night Trotting Lismore Show Society's Decision LISMORE

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 2 February 1939 · page 7

In the event of the Government legalising night trotting with betting, the council of the North Coast National A. and I. Society, resolved that the…

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The Carnival

The Scone Advocate · Friday 3 February 1939 · page 1

Inquiries are coining to hand from all parts of the State, and even outside, in connection with the forthcoming Bushmen's Carnival. Among…

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New York World's Fair

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 3 February 1939 · page 4

It's almost ready to be opened—the greatest fair in world history, according to all reports. The World Fair, New York. It is like building a great…

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Scone Carnival to be Held.; Unanimous Decision

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 3 February 1939 · page 5

Although a couple of weeks ago there was a doubt as to whether the Scone Bushmen's Carnival and Show Association should proceed with the…

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Junior Farmers. Royal Easter Show Camp

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 3 February 1939 · page 1

The Royal Agricultural Society has decided to extend invitations to 30 members of the New South Wales Junior Farmers' Clubs, 10 members of…

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Monday Night Dance at Kurri. Rhythm Boys' Successful Carnival

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 3 February 1939 · page 6

The Rhythm Boys carnival dance which was held last Monday in the Ambulance Hall, Kurri Kurri, was an outstanding success. Two hundred…

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Farm Boys Visit to Royal Easter Show

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 3 February 1939 · page 4

The Royal Agricultural Society at New South Wales has decided to extend invitations to 30 members of the New South Wales Junior Farmers'…

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Ten Years' Wear in 24 Hours Remarkable Testing Device on Show in Singleton Jeweller's Window

Singleton Argus · Friday 3 February 1939 · page 7

In the U.S.A. the major motor manufacturers have built huge "proving grounds" for testing cars. The grounds cover many acres in area,…

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News from the Council Table Show Holiday—sewerage Works—a New Streetcondition of Town Roads—water Supply and Re. Strictions

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 3 February 1939 · page 1

The fortnightly meeting of the Municipal Council was held on Wednesday last, when there were present:—Aldermen E. W. Shaw (Mayor), C. V…

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Sport and Sportsmen in the Sportlight Fok the Week. (By "The Scouts.") BOXING: A. Westbury. ATHLETICS: [?]. White, W. Sleep. Horse Racing: Allunga, Clierry Bar. BOWIES: H. A. Bassingthwaighte, J. Lowe, C. Brown. CRICKET: Victoria Park, Muscle Creek, Denman, Muscle Creek "B." Greyhound Racing: Mrs. B. Mofrat, G. Legge, R. R. Whitton V. Wilton, A. C. Fitzgerald, K. Tanner. TENNIS: Easter Carnival. Muswellbrook Champions

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 3 February 1939 · page 6

Muswellbrook is well in the sporting limelight this week with successes to credit in boxing, athletics, and horse racing, and hearty congratulations are…

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SWIMMING Muswellbrook Carnival MUSWELLBROOK

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 4 February 1939 · page 9

At the fortnightly meeting of the Municipal Council, permission was given to the Amateur. Swimming Club for the holding of a carnival at the…

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Cage Birds Schedule Reviewed Show Plans

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 4 February 1939 · page 8

Last week I was asked to visit the aviary of a young bird fancier who is thinking of showing for the first time. The first…

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A Mayfair Notebook Royal Visit to America—Fairy-like London—Duke of Windsor's Villa—Popular Mr. Kennedy—Royal Party for King's Birthday—Queen Mary as Exhibitor—Princesses visit Exhibition—Queen Sets Two New Fashions—Table

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 4 February 1939 · page 3

FRIENDS in America are already writing to me about the Royal visit this year. Vast…

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Tennis Carnival Internationals To Play SINGLETON

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

According to the joint secretary of the Howe Park Tennis Club, Mr. J. Snelllng, Singleton will shortly have the opportunity of seeing four of…

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Maitland Show Graziers' President Official Opening

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 6 February 1939 · page 5

Mr. J. P. Abbott, of Wingen, who is the president of the Griziers' Association of New South Wales, has accepted the invitation of the…

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Swimming Notes. Next Saturday's Carnival

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 7 February 1939 · page 5

Great activity was noticed among club members at the baths during the week-end. Special mention must be made of the juniors. At present we…

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Maitland Show Camp Drafts

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 7 February 1939 · page 3

The Maitland Show Council arc advertising in this issue attractions for their forthcoming Show to be held during the first week in March, which…

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Farm Boys for Easter Show Invitations to Be Extended

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 7 February 1939 · page 3

The Royal Agricultural Society of New South Wales has decided to extend invitations to 30 members of the New South Wales Junior Farmers'…

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Opening of Cessnock Show Sir Frederick Stewart to Officiate

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 7 February 1939 · page 3

Advice has been received through Mr. Rowley James, M.H.R., that Sir Frederick Stewart has accepted the invitation…

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Wool for Royal Show Elaborate Exhibit to Be Staged

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 7 February 1939 · page 2

All elaborate wool exhibit, indicating to the Australian public the achievements of the sheep industry and demonstrating that…

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