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Shows & fairs, 1940

956 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 43 of 48

“A Poor Show” at Alexandria Impressions of Raid (From the Official War Correspondent, lan Fitchett.) ALEXANDRIA, October 25

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 26 October 1940 · page 1

Alexandria is certainly getting a [?] share of air raids lately, only to-day I was awakened by [?] and thought is was proper to make for the [?] of the hotel. While on route I was somewhat shaken by the invitation of naval…

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£1000 RAISED Taree Patriotic Carnival TAREE

Maitland Mercury · Monday 28 October 1940 · page 8

More than £1000 was raised be a three-day carnival in aid of the Taree patriotic and air raid victims funds…

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“Stole the Show” Canadian Airman In London (From a Spatial Correspondent) ( By Air Mall)LONDON Sept %

Maitland Mercury · Monday 28 October 1940 · page 5

Theatre, made haile [?] [?] carried oft with their show when an sir raid warning sounded Just as London’s flight…

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Tartan Fair

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 29 October 1940 · page 3

The Cessnock Presbyterian Church conducted its annual fete last evening and Saturday afternoon. The hall and stalls were very attractive…

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Muswellbrook's Generous Response Friday's Patriotic Carnival a Night of Whirling Fun

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 29 October 1940 · page 1

THE MUSWELLBROOK PATRIOTIC CARNIVAL on Friday went with a merry swing and proved, a most gratifying success. Enthusiasm ran high and never waned from the early afternoon until late at night. The occasion proved one continuous round of fun and entertainment in…

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Tennis Carnival

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 1 November 1940 · page 7

The day's play on Sunday should mark finis to this year's tennis carnival. Only, a few matches remain to be…

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Stroud Show

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 1 November 1940 · page 3

A meeting of the committee of Stroud A.H. and I. Association will take place to-morrow (Saturday) night to finalise the prize schedule…

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Swimming Club Carnival on Opening Night

Maitland Mercury · Friday 1 November 1940 · page 5

Members of the bathe complicit of the West Maitland municipal council and the baths manager (Mr. T. Farrell) attended a incoming of the Maitland…

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Bazaar and Fancy Fair. Church of England Annualeffort

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 1 November 1940 · page 6

The parishioners of Holy Trinity Church, Merriwa, held their annual bazaar and fancy fair in aid of the Church funds on Friday and Saturday…

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Royal Empire Show Dairy Cattle Prizes

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

Intending exhibitors of dairy cattle at the Royal Empire Easter Show will be pleased to learn that Peters Ice Cream Pty. Ltd. has again…

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Show Date Singleton Decides SINGLETON

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 2 November 1940 · page 2

On the Casting vote of the president (Mr. K. O. Warburton) Singleton Show Council to-day rejected a proposal that the next Singleton show should be held…

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Royal Empire Show Striking Canadian Display SYDNEY, Satruday

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 2 November 1940 · page 6

Canada’s contribution to the Royal Empire Show, to be staged in Sydney next Easter, will be a striking life-like panoramic display of the Canadian…

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Well in Hand Plans For Swimming Carnival

Maitland Mercury · Monday 4 November 1940 · page 4

Plans for the carnival to be held on Saturday eight following the official opening of the Maltland Olympic Swimming Pool, are well in hand and…

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Dates of Singleton's, 1941 Show

Singleton Argus · Monday 4 November 1940 · page 2

The Northern Agricultural Association's 1941 show is to be held on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, October 1st, 2nd, and 3rd. This…

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War Fund Novelty Swimming Carnival Helping Police Effort Singleton

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 5 November 1940 · page 2

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Class Event Champion Swimmers At Maitland Opening Carnival

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 6 November 1940 · page 5

The principal event at the opening carnival of the Maitland Olympic Pool on Saturday night will be the 100 metres scratch race…

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Barometer to Show Queen Candidates' Progress

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 6 November 1940 · page 2

Keen enthusiasm is being shown in the Queen competition which is being conducted in conjunction with the forthcoming street carnival, and…

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Singleton District War Fund Swimming Carnival Novelty Events Singleton [?]

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 6 November 1940 · page 2

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Fair Rents Act Where It Does Not Apply GRAFTON

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 7 November 1940 · page 2

In the Fair Rents Court at Ulmarra, Mr. Bryant. P.M. decided that the provisions of the Fair Rents Act did not apply to the lease of shop…

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The Show Society

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 8 November 1940 · page 5

At the meeting of the Show committee on Saturday, the appointment of officials was completed. The executive officers for this year are…

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