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Hunter Valley · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1940

956 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 18 of 48

Gloucester Show

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 19 March 1940 · page 4

In view of the weather conditions, Gloucester Show, held on Tuesday and Wednesday last, exceeded expectations. The success was due to…

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Bandon Grove Carnival and Sports

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 19 March 1940 · page 2

The carnival and sports organised by the ladies of the Boomerang Comforts Club, and held at Bandon Grove bridge on March 9, was an…

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Raymond Terrace Junior Farmers' Show

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 19 March 1940 · page 1

With great obstacles staring them in the face, the Raymond Terrace Junior Farmers' Club decided that they would push on with the show…

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Local and General Dungog Show Booths

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 19 March 1940 · page 2

Tenders are invited by advertisement in to-day's "Chronicle" for the several booth rights connected with Dungog show…

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Atlantic Union Oil Co's. Show Pavilion

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 19 March 1940 · page 3

Again this year the Atlantic Union Oil Co., Ltd., is exhibiting in their Show Pavilion, Stand 50, Machinery Avenue, situated at the south-end of…

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Royal Show Cattle Championships Takings Better

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 19 March 1940 · page 4

Caste belongings at the Royal shire yesterday [?] with cell last Year The [?] improved from 11 [?]…

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Muswellbrook Horses Show the Way Home. Mr. E. Hunter Bowman's Success

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 19 March 1940 · page 2

Mr. E. Hunter Bowman, of "Skellatar," had a great day at Randwick on Saturday last, when three of his horses registered two…

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Show Success

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 20 March 1940 · page 6

At the Royal Show. Sydney, Messrs-Keating and . O’Brien, of West Maitland, were awarded first and champion for muscosy drake. It was the…

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Royal Show Crowds Sydney

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 20 March 1940 · page 8

The attendance at the Royal Show yesterday was 86,418, or 4894 more than for the corresponding day last year. The increased takings totalled…

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Military Parade For the Royal Show

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 20 March 1940 · page 5

As a gesture to Australia’s [?] forces, the Royal Agricultural Society and the military authorities have completed arrangements for a grand review…

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Cattle Awards at Sydney Show Success of Singleton District Breeders

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 20 March 1940 · page 3

The following awards were gained by district cattle breeders at Sydney Show:— Herefords.—Bull, 18 months and…

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Royal Show Premiers Speech At Luncheon Producers Warned Sydney

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 20 March 1940 · page 7

At this official unchoon of the Royal Easter Show today, the Premier, Mr. Mair, said this year’s exhibition was proof of our wonderful…

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Stroud Show Prospects for Good Exhibition

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Thursday 21 March 1940 · page 2

The recent rain has improved prospects materially for the Stroud Show, taking place on Friday and Saturday, March 29 and 30. Over the telephone…

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Cycling Carnival

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Thursday 21 March 1940 · page 2

As mentioned in Tuesday's issue the carnival arranged to Lake place next. Monday night has been cancelled. However, officials advise that the programme…

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Bullahdelah Show Ball

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Thursday 21 March 1940 · page 5

Decorated with streamers and palms, the Bullahdelah School of Arts Hall presented an attractive appearance on Friday night, when…

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School Carnival Put Forward to April 4

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Thursday 21 March 1940 · page 5

At the monthly meeting of Dungog Parents and Citizens' Association on Wednesday night, it was decided to hold the school carnival on…

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Atlantic Union Oil Co's. Show Pavilion

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Thursday 21 March 1940 · page 6

Again this year the Atlantic Union Oil. Co., Ltd., is exhibiting in their Show Pavilion, Stand 50, Machinery Avenue, situated at the south-end of…

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Wool Purchase Agreement Dr. Clunies Ross's Review Price Reasonable and Fair

The Scone Advocate · Thursday 21 March 1940 · page 4

Factors in the wool agreement between Australia and Great Britain were discussed by Dr. Clunies Ross, of the International Wool…

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St. Joseph's Convent School. Successes at Muswellbrook Show

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Thursday 21 March 1940 · page 8

Prominent among the prize-winners in the children's section at the Upper Hunter show held at Muswellbrook on the 6th and 7th inst were the…

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Wrestling for Patriotic Funds. Muswellbrook Man's Plans. Carnival To Be Arranged

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Thursday 21 March 1940 · page 3

Mr. Emanuel Cretan, one of the State's leading wrestlers, is planning big things for the Muswellbrook Returned Soldiers' "Mile of…

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