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Hunter Valley · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1940

956 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 24 of 48

Abattoirs Exhibit at Dungog Show

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 7 May 1940 · page 1

One of the most instructive exhibits at the Dungog Show, and which seems invariably to interest farmers, graziers, and visitors alike…

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Jack London False Teeth Show

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 7 May 1940 · page 8

When Jack London the [?] was a war correspondent to [?] during the Russ[?] J[?] war he was staying at a small town [?]…

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Cresford Show Prospects Promising Excellent Entry

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 7 May 1940 · page 4

The Grestord Show. which will he held on Slay 16 ted 11, promise to he most attractive. The grounds and ring Surrounding fire responded to…

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The Show Ball Wattle Club's Success

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 7 May 1940 · page 2

In Wattle Club activities, the Show Ball was a crowning success. This club in Dungog is unique in comparison with similar clubs…

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GRESFORD Stage Set for the Show GRESFORD

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 7 May 1940 · page 3

The stage to set for a very [?] Show, provided weather ccoast [?] are favourable up to the present [?] light…

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Dungog Show Success Back to Standards of Boom Years Delightful Outing in Glorious Weather Splendid Showing in Beef and Dairy Cattle

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 7 May 1940 · page 3

Staged in a period of uncertain and showery weather season, Dungog Agricultural and Horticultural Association was fortunate in having three days' perfect weather for its 53rd Annual Show carried on over Thursday, Friday and Saturday last…

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Many Attractions at Gresford Show

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 8 May 1940 · page 3

The Gresford Show, to be held on Friday and Saturday next. May 10th and 11th, has attracted more than the average number of entries in all…

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Large Entries Cessnock Cycling Carnival CESSNOCK

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 9 May 1940 · page 7

A large number of [?] has been received for the Ceenock League Cycling Club’s caralvat, to be hold on the [?] track on…

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Gresford Show

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 10 May 1940 · page 5

The stage is act for a very successful show at Grosford to-day and to-morrow (Friday and Saturday), provided weather conditions are…

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Show Awards

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 10 May 1940 · page 2

One of the prettiest sections in the pony classes in the show ring programme was the pony pairs. The winners were a classy pair of greys,…

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A.h. and I. Show

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 10 May 1940 · page 5

The annual meeting of the A.H. and I. Show has been set down for Saturday night, May 25, at the School of Arts…

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Fosterton Exhibit Feature Display at Dungog Show

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 10 May 1940 · page 5

One of the outstanding features of Dungog Show last week was a splendid exhibit staged by Fosterton Agricultural Bureau, and which was…

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Splendid Display at Gresford Opening of Show Record Entries in Produce Many Dairy Cattle Gresford

Maitland Mercury · Friday 10 May 1940 · page 5

Despite the drought through which the district has just passed, record entries were received for the farm produce section at the Gresford District Agricultural Society’s 14th annual show, which opened in cool weather today…

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Large Crowds Gresford Show Officially Opened Bright Sunshine Gresford

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 11 May 1940 · page 7

“The man on the land during the past 12 months has had a very worrying time—the most trying in the history of this district, yet he never…

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Gresford Show Amazing Display of Farm Products Attractive Pavilions Dungog

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 11 May 1940 · page 5

Gate takings at Gresford Show yesterday decreased from £25/15/ on the opening day last year to £21/14/, but this can be partly explained by the fact that more than 200 membership tickets have been issued for this show, compared with 185 last…

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World’s Fair Australian Section New York. May 12

Maitland Mercury · Monday 13 May 1940 · page 5

A new feature at the Australian pavilion when, the New York World’s Fair reopened yesterday, was a topographic model of Canberra, pointing…

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Show Comedy Steer Charges Ring Stewards

Maitland Mercury · Monday 13 May 1940 · page 4

A Mery black bullock caused an [?] comedy at Gresford Show on Saturday afternoon when it charged officials during the progress…

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Gresford Show Gate takings Slightly Lower Ring Events Gresford

Maitland Mercury · Monday 13 May 1940 · page 4

The attendance at Gresford Show on Saturday was not as large as last year, but officials are quite [?] with the…

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Fair Comment

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 14 May 1940 · page 2

“How did you lose your job with the Swonk Dress Shopper?” a girl asked a friend. “[?] for something I said” was…

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