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Hunter Valley · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1940

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GLOUCESTER Meeting of the Show Committee

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 18 January 1940 · page 4

The first monthly meeting at the show committee granted leave of absence to Messrs. Dawson and Davenport, who will be engaged in military…

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No Team From N.S.W. Perth Championship Carnival

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 18 January 1940 · page 11

The New South Wales Amateur Swimming Association will sot be represented by a men’s [?] at the Australian championships in Perth and…

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Scone Bushmen's Carnival & Show Association Meeting of Committee. 1940 Carnival Postponed

The Scone Advocate · Friday 19 January 1940 · page 3

A meeting of the committee of the above was held on Saturday evening last, in the C.W.A. Rest Room, Soldiers' Memorial School of Arts,…

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Scone Carnival Postponed Until May

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 19 January 1940 · page 3

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

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Maitland Show Schedules Available

Maitland Mercury · Friday 19 January 1940 · page 5

The printing of the schedule for the Maitland show to be held on February 28, 29, March 1 and 2, has been completed, and coppice are available at…

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Dungog Show Dates Alteration Proposed Special Meeting to Decide

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 19 January 1940 · page 1

A special meeting of the committee of Dungog A. and H. Association will be held in the School of Arts on Friday night next at 7.30 to resolve…

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Upper Hunter P. & A. Association Show to Be Held

The Scone Advocate · Friday 19 January 1940 · page 5

At a special meeting of the committee of the Upper Hunter P. and A. Association, it was unanimously decided to hold the annual Show on the…

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Cessnock's 1940 Show. Friday and Saturday, March 8 and 9

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 19 January 1940 · page 5

Preparations for the 1940 show are well in hand, and optimistic forecasts were made at the committee meeting held on Tuesday last at the Show…

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Inter-town Carnival at Swimming Baths Singleton Teams Win Wicks Flynn and Highfield Cups

Singleton Argus · Friday 19 January 1940 · page 7

There was a fail' attendance at the inter-town swimming carnival in the Municipal baths last night between teams from Singleton and…

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"The Muswellbrook Chronicle" FRIDAY, 19th JANUARY, 1940. the Show Goes On

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 19 January 1940 · page 3

THE decision of the Upper Hunter Show Committee to carry on the 1940 Exhibition on 6th and 7th March next has been received with…

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“Flame” Diver Burnt at Carnival DENILIQUIN

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 20 January 1940 · page 3

William Harry, 27 of Deniliquin who gives demonstrations of the “flame dive” at swimming carnivals was badly burned when he delayed…

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Dungog Show. Change of Dated May 2, 3 & 4 DUNGOG

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 20 January 1940 · page 3

To give consideration to a notice of motion by Mr. R. L. Fitzgerald “That the date for the forthcoming show be rescinded.” the committee…

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Election for Committee of Show Association

Singleton Argus · Monday 22 January 1940 · page 2

Nominations for the general committee of the Northern Agricultural Association closed on Saturday, and the Secretary, Mr Ashley C. Williams,…

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Show Exhibit

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 23 January 1940 · page 3

The proposed district exhibit at Dungog show was discussed, and Mr. Cliff Lean was elected to the committee, in lieu of Mr. Ken Lean, who…

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Show Stewards. Yesterday's Appointments

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 23 January 1940 · page 1

The following stewards for the 1940 Show were appointed by the committee at its meeting yesterday:—General steward of stock: Mr, Jas…

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TENNIS. Night Exhibition Probable Jack Crawford Helping

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 23 January 1940 · page 2

It is stated in local assocation circles that a night exhibition by players of national and international fame may be staged in Dungog in either…

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Japanese Show Resentment Tokio

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 23 January 1940 · page 5

Britain, Russia, and the United States are attacked in pamphlets circulated by the Japanese War Office among members of the Diet…

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Upper Hunter Show Meeting of Committee

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 23 January 1940 · page 1

A meeting of the committee of the Upper Hunter P. and A. Association was held yesterday, when there were present:—Messrs. Jas. White…

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Dog Racing Reply to Show Council Owners Decide

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 23 January 1940 · page 7

Until the Maitland [?] Council revokes a [?] which is regarded by the Maitland and Hunter District Greyhound…

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Show Dates Altered a Fortnight Later Special Meeting Decides

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 23 January 1940 · page 3

At a special meeting on Friday night, the committee of Dungog A. and H. Association made an alteration, in the dates of Dungog's 1940…

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