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Hunter Valley · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1939

1,159 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 6 of 58

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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Maitland Show Closing of Entries Jersey Fair

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

In to-day's issue, the Maitland Show Council is advertising the closing dates for entries for the various sections of the show…

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Band—swimming Club to Stage Carnival

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 8 February 1939 · page 2

A novelty carnival to be staged conjointly by the Town Band and the Swimming Club was the subject of discussion at a committee…

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Local Swimmers to Meet Muswellbrook Return Carnival for Wicks Flynn Match

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 8 February 1939 · page 2

At a meeting of the Singleton Amateur Swimming Club committee last night, arrangements were made for local…

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Show Abandoned MUSWELLBROOK

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 9 February 1939 · page 6

At a special meeting of the committee of the Upper Hunter Pastoral and Agricultural Association, it was decided,…

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Maitland Show. Booking for Motors

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 9 February 1939 · page 7

The booking for space at Maitland show by motor firms is a record and a much greater area will have to be allotted than has been the case…

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The Carnival

The Scone Advocate · Friday 10 February 1939 · page 1

The first list of donations to, and members of, the Scone Bushmen's Carnival gives every indication that the district generally is behind the…

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Surf Carnival

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 10 February 1939 · page 7

Three hundred Sydney, north and south coast life-savers will be in action with surf boats, skis, and boards at the surf, carnival, to be held on…

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Bushmen's Carnival at Scone

Singleton Argus · Friday 10 February 1939 · page 6

The Scone bushmen's carnival is one of the outstanding. annual attractions of the Upper Hunter, and patrons will be pleased to learn that…

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Dungog Show Holiday

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 10 February 1939 · page 2

Anticipating an application by the Dungog A. and H. Association, Dungog Council, at this week's meeting, granted formal approval for the…

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Upper Hunter Show Abandoned for 1939 Result of Dry Weather Conditions. Spring Show Mooted

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 10 February 1939 · page 1

At a special meeting of the committee, of the Upper Hunter Pastoral and Agricultural Society held on Wednesday last, it was decided to abandon the 1939 Show. The decision was influenced by the effect of the pro longed dry spell on the district…

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Local and General News No Muswellbrook Show This Year

Singleton Argus · Friday 10 February 1939 · page 6

Owing to the continued drought, the committee of the Upper Hunter Pastorai and Agricultural Association has decided to abandon the…

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Bushmen's Carnival

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 11 February 1939 · page 7

The Scone Bushmen's Carnival will be held on March 10 and 11, just a week after Walcha Show and Maitland Show, where events going with the…

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Bowling Carnival

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 11 February 1939 · page 7

Entries for the Hunter River District Bowling Association's 10th annual Easter Carnival to be held at East Maitland on April 7, 8, and 10, close…

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Novel Feature Agricultural Arch Maitland Show

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 11 February 1939 · page 4

A novel feature of the agricultural arch at the Maitland show, to be held in three weeks' time, will be miniature twin silos. These…

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Record Entry Parade Of Jerseys Maitland Show

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 11 February 1939 · page 6

The Maitland Show to be held on March 1, 2, 3 and 4, will bring out the greatest collection of Jerseys that has ever been seen on…

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Cage Birds Choosing Show Entries Useful Hints

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 11 February 1939 · page 4

To the novice the canary classes in any schedule are a bit of a puzzle. Ticked or grizzle yellow is one class that may make the…

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MUSWELLBROOK Upper Hunter Show Abandoned Mixed Feelings Muswellbrook

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 11 February 1939 · page 2

As briefly stated in the "Daily Mercury" at a special meeting of the committee of the Upper Hunter P. and A. Association, it was…

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St. Mary's Fair

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 13 February 1939 · page 3

St. Mary's annual fair, will be held in the Parish Hall, West Maitland, on Thursday, October 5…

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Singleton Swimmers at Muswellbrook Wicks-flynn Carnival Victory

Singleton Argus · Monday 13 February 1939 · page 2

Singleton Amateur Swimming Club representatives journeyed to Muswellbrook on Saturday' night and competed with the…

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