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Hunter Valley · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1941

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Figures for December Street Carnival

Singleton Argus · Friday 3 January 1941 · page 2

In connection with the Street Carnival held on the 6th December, and sponsored by the Police and Citizens' Patriotic Organisation, and the…

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Towels Must Show Country of Origin

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 4 January 1941 · page 3

The Collector of Customs advises that on and from April 1, 1941, all towels and [?], irrespective of composition must be marked with…

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The Show Committee

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 7 January 1941 · page 3

The Show Committee will meet on Friday next to consider matters connected with the forthcoming Show, to be held on 26th, 27th…

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Flax Production Empire Show Classes

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 7 January 1941 · page 4

A strong feature of the agricultural section of the Royal Empire Show, to be held in Sydney next Easter, will be classes relating to the…

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Many Ways to Show Way Home Engaged in Flying Handicap. Grand Billy and Grey Derby Tote Bets

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 7 January 1941 · page 6

Many Ways, which finished second to Jocular in the first division of the Plying Welter Handicap at Moorefield on…

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Annual Carnival Cessnock Swimming Club CESSNOCK

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 8 January 1941 · page 4

The Cessnock Swimming Club’s Annual Championship Carnival will be held this year on a Sunday instead of the usual Saturday…

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A,I.F. Swimming Carnival At West Maitland

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 8 January 1941 · page 4

An A.I.F. swimming carnival will be held in West Maitland baths next Wednesday at 7.30 p.m,, when…

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A. and H. SOCIETY

Raymond Terrace Examiner and Lower Hunter and Port Stephens Advertiser · Thursday 9 January 1941 · page 3

The following are financial members to the Raymond Terrace Show Society and from whom 21 members of the Committee are required to be elected. A…

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Carnival at Fosterton

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 10 January 1941 · page 2

A committee at Fosterton, with Messrs. Cliff Lean and Don White as hon, secretaries, is arranging a big carnival to take place at Fosterton…

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Muswellbrook Show Nett Profits. For Patriotic Fund

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 10 January 1941 · page 2

At a meeting of the committee of the Upper Hunter P. and A. Association, held this afternoon, it was decided that the nett profits…

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Singleton District Rodney Button Big Chance To-morrow Night Manly Carnival Singleton

Maitland Mercury · Friday 10 January 1941 · page 8

The meeting of Rodney Button and Noel Ryan in the 440 yards championship of N.S.W. at the swimming carnival, to be held at Manly…

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Maitland Show Closing of Entries

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 11 January 1941 · page 4

The Maitland Show this year will be for three days only—Thursday, Friday and Saturday, February 27, 28, and March 1. It will also be open…

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Big Carnival At Memorial Baths A.I.F. to Take. Part

Maitland Mercury · Monday 13 January 1941 · page 4

Arrangements are well in hand for the monster swimming, carnival of the A.I.F., whicg is to be held at the King George V. Memorial Baths, West…

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Muswellbrook Wins Teams Championship. Country Tennis Carnival

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 14 January 1941 · page 6

Muswellbrook won the women's teams championship for the third time, twice in successive years. Muswellbrook men went through the…

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Show Dates Cessnock and Quirindi

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 14 January 1941 · page 4

Mr Sill Brown, secretary of the Cessnocil and District Agriculture Association, advises that the show dates this year are March 7 and…

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British Empire Troops Show Their King

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 14 January 1941 · page 6

A gun crew from New Zealand go to work under the eves of King George when he was inspecting them in Enland. Like thousands of other British Empire troops they have come to the mother country to fight for the freedom…

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The Muswellbrook Chronicle TUESDAY, 14th JANUARY, 1941. This Year's Show to Help Patriotic Fund Suggestion to Award Token Certificates. Favorable Turn in Season Inspires Confidence. Successful Exhibition Anticipated. Three Days' Show—Night Session Dropped

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 14 January 1941 · page 3

At Friday's meeting of the committee of the Upper Hunter P. and A. Association it was decided that the net profits of the 1941 Show, to be held on March 26, 27 and 28, be donated to the Muswellbrook and District Patriotic Fund. Confidence was…

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Country Tennis Carnival. Cessnock 1 Holds Title. Brilliance of Wm. McLAUGHLAN

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 14 January 1941 · page 6

The Country Tennis Carnival was again this year a triumph for Cessnock players. It was apparent after a few rounds that…

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Show Holiday

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 15 January 1941 · page 4

A request by the Hunter River Agricultural and Horticultural Association for the proclamation of a public holiday on Thursday, February 27…

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SWIMMING Maitland Amateur Club Weekly Carnival

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 15 January 1941 · page 7

The Maitland Amateur Swimming club will conduct its week, carnival at the baths to-morrow night. The senior event will…

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