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Hunter Valley · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1940

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Scone District News. Carnival and Show. Executive Recommends Postponement

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 12 January 1940 · page 3

At n meeting of the executive of the Scone Bushmen's Carnival and Show Association, held on Saturday night last, a motion was carried without a…

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Bushmen's Carnival Lease

The Scone Advocate · Friday 12 January 1940 · page 3

Consideration of the terms of the proposed lease of a portion of White Park to the Scone Bushmen's Carnival and Show Association was…

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The Show

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 12 January 1940 · page 3

It was an unfortunate circumstance that brought about the abandonment of the 1939 exhibition of the Upper Hunter P. and A. Society. The…

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Show Council Speedway Revival

Maitland Mercury · Friday 12 January 1940 · page 7

The secretary of the [?] Show Council, Mr. A. Brown at a meeting last night [?] that he had been interviewed by…

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What of the Show? Question of Holiday

The Scone Advocate · Friday 12 January 1940 · page 3

It is understood that a meeting of the Upper Hunter P. and A. Society is to be held on Monday next to determine whether the 1940 Show will…

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Newcastle Show Four Days and Three Nights

Maitland Mercury · Friday 12 January 1940 · page 3

The 1940 show of the Newcastle A. H, and 1. Association, which will be held on February 21, 22, 23, and 24th— four days and three nights—will be…

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Our Junior Farmers. Preparing for the Show

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 12 January 1940 · page 3

Muswellbrook junior farmers are planning for a combined display of exhibits at the 1940 Muswellbrook Show; their efforts in past years have…

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Dog Racing Decision of Show Council Deputation’s Request

Maitland Mercury · Friday 12 January 1940 · page 2

Because the greyhound sub-committee of the Maitland Show Council [?] it could not [?] a deputation from the Maitland and District Greyhound Owners, Trainers and Braeders’ Association on which the secretary, Mr. G.L. [?] was…

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Won't Meet Dog Men Till Secretary Resigns. Maitland Show Council's Ultimatum

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 12 January 1940 · page 2

Maitland Show Council de­cided last night not to receive a deputation from the Maitland and Hunter District Greyhound…

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Scone's Big Carnival Postponed Until May

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 16 January 1940 · page 1

At a meeting of the Committee of the Scone Bushmen's Carnival and Show Association, held on Saturday evening last, a…

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SWIMMING Inter-Club Carnival SINGLETON

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 16 January 1940 · page 2

An inter-club swimming carnival between Muswellbrook and Singleton will be staged at Singleton next Thursday night…

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Newcastle Show Prospects bright NEWCASTLE

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 16 January 1940 · page 4

The secretary (Mr. P. G. Legon) is most optimistic regarding the prospects for Newcastle show, to be held late next month. He states that more…

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Champion Sulky Pony's Death WON 400 Show Prizes

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 16 January 1940 · page 2

The champion sulky pony, Dolly, owned by Mr. Charles Guy, of West Maitland, has had to be destroyed, following an injury sustained in the…

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Upper Hunter Show Committee Will "Carry On" 1940 Exhibition to Be Held in March. Members Urge No Surrender To Vagaries Of The Season. Decision to Go Ahead Was Unanimous

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 16 January 1940 · page 1

At a largely-attended meeting of the committee of the Upper Hunter P. and A. Association held yesterday afternoon, it was decided to proceed with the holding of the 1940 Show on the dates already selected, viz.,…

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Royal Show Prize Money Totals £16,000 New Classes

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 16 January 1940 · page 4

The Royal Agricultural Society will offer £16,000 in prize money at the 1940 Royal Easter Show. This is £500 more than was offered last…

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Plans for Royal Show Prize Money £16,000 Many More Classes

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 16 January 1940 · page 4

The Royal Agricultural Society will offer £16,000 in prize money at the 1940 Royal Easter Show. This is £500 more than was offered last year…

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Art Show Given by Chinese Children for Red Cross From a Special Correspondent (By Air Mail) LONDON, December [?]

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 16 January 1940 · page 3

London’s latest art show, opened this week at collieries [?] Street, is an exhibition of paintings by two Chinese child artists…

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Swimming Inter-club Carnival

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 17 January 1940 · page 2

Following is the Singleton swimming team to meet Muswellbrook in the second round of the Wicks-Flynn competition at the Singleton baths…

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MUSWELLBROOK Meeting of Agricultural Association Show to Be Held Muswellbrook

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 17 January 1940 · page 2

At a special meeting of the committee of the Upper Hunter P. and A. Association, it was [?] decided to hold the annual…

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Dungog News the Show Suggested Change in Defeats Pavilions Damaged Dungog

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 17 January 1940 · page 6

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