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Hunter Valley · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1939

1,159 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 8 of 58

Our Carnival Courage and Determination of Committee to Carry on. Decision Endorsed

The Scone Advocate · Friday 17 February 1939 · page 1

The courage and boldness of the committee of the Scone Bushmen's Carnival and Show Association to carry on and not to make a break in…

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Maitland Expects A Good Show Gratifying Response By District Exhibitors

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 17 February 1939 · page 6

In a report presented to the council last night, the secretary (Mr. M. A. Brown) stated that the entries for the Maitland show were highly satisfactory. In the whole of the farm and garden produce section there was only a…

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Show Sales

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 18 February 1939 · page 7

A number of the exhibits at the Jersey Fair in connection with the Maitland Show will be offered at auction by J. Enright on the West Maitland…

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Easter Show Innovation

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 18 February 1939 · page 4

In addition to £50 prize money which has been allocated for competition among beef cattle herdsmen bringing out the best-prepared group…

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Cage Birds More Show Hints Breeding Season

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 18 February 1939 · page 4

Congratulations to Mr. C. Cummins on being elected to the Maitland Show Council. A keen bird fancier and a good exhibitor, he…

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Good Turn-out Clydesdales At Chicago Show

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 18 February 1939 · page 4

At the recent International Show at Chicago there was a particularly good turn-out of Clydesdales, says the "Scottish Farmer."…

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Best on Record Entries For Newcastle Show

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 18 February 1939 · page 7

Entries for this year's Newcastle Show, which will be held on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday of next week, are the best on record…

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School Swimming Carnival

Singleton Argus · Monday 20 February 1939 · page 2

The schools and the Swimming Club are doing fine work in encouraging the young people to take a keener interest in swimming. The…

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Appointing a New Show Secretary

Singleton Argus · Monday 20 February 1939 · page 2

There were 30 committeemen present at the special meeting of the committee on Saturday morning. Mr R. Binnie presided, and the main…

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TRUSTEESHIP Problem Of Colonies Fair Principles London, Feb. 19

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 20 February 1939 · page 4

"What is fundamental to me whole question of colonial claims is the purpose for which colonial territories are desired," it is…

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Cyclists Plan Carnival

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 21 February 1939 · page 3

Muswellbrook cyclists are planning a big carnival for March to mark the official opening of their new track on the Showground. The track has been…

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Joyster Club Exhibition Dancing

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 21 February 1939 · page 8

An exhibition of the Unity Waltz, by Mr. and Mrs. Jones, of Cessnock, was one of the features of the Joyster Club's weekly dance in the East…

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Quirlndi Show

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 21 February 1939 · page 1

A special meeting of the Quirindi P. and A. Society will be held this week to decide whether this year's show should be held…

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High School Swimming Carnival SINGLETON

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 21 February 1939 · page 2

Enthusiastic pupils of the Singleton Intermediate High School will have a day out at the swimming carnival at the baths to-morrow afternoon and…

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SWIMMING Combined Carnival Militia to March Singleton

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 21 February 1939 · page 2

The novelty swimming carnival and band concert being promoted by the Singleton Swimming Club and Town Band promises to be an outstanding…

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Maitland Show Attraction For Ring More Entries

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 21 February 1939 · page 4

As a special attraction for the night sessions of the Maitland Show, the council has been successful in securing the entire…

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British Industries Fair London, February 21

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 22 February 1939 · page 1

The Duke of Kent, accompanied by Queen Mary and the Princess Royal to-day visited the British Industries Fair…

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Bowls Carnival Singles Championship SYDNEY

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 22 February 1939 · page 7

The singles championship was played in the Country Week bowls carnival to-day. Results included: Round 1, section 1: Tait (Lithgow)…

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Country Bowls Carnival Singleton Rink Results

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 22 February 1939 · page 3

The 14th annual Country Week bowls carnival commenced in Sydney on Monday. The first three rounds were played, and Singleton suffered…

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Maitland Show. Memberships Coming In Freely

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 22 February 1939 · page 6

Memberships for the Maitland Show, which opens next Wednesday, are now due aud are coming in very freely. The Show Council has arranged for…

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