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Shows & fairs, 1941

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First Round Draw Maitland’s Easter Tennis Carnival Record Entry of 350

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 9 April 1941 · page 5

If the number of entries is an indication to the success of a tournament, the Easter tennis carnival will be an outstanding success. Never in the history of Maitland has there been such a magnificent response, 350 entries being received…

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Raymond Terrace and District A. and H. ASSN

Raymond Terrace Examiner and Lower Hunter and Port Stephens Advertiser · Thursday 10 April 1941 · page 4

The first monthly meeting of the Committee was held in the Shire Office, Raymond Terrace, on Friday night 4th April. The chair was occupied by Mr. G…

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The Show

The Scone Advocate · Thursday 10 April 1941 · page 4

So quiet is this Easter season, here in Sydney, that you would hardly know the Royal Show was on True, it will draw its crowds over the…

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Bullahdelah Show

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Thursday 10 April 1941 · page 4

Tea Gardens was well represented at the Bullahdelah Show…

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The Show Ball

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Thursday 10 April 1941 · page 3

The Show Ball held on Friday night, but, although steady rain caused a falling off in attendance, there were 100 couples present, and…

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Prospects Bright for Easter Bowling Carnival

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 10 April 1941 · page 7

Petrol rationing and war conditions generally have had little effect on entries for the Hunter River District Bowling Association’s three-day Ester carnival, which opens on Good Friday…

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Messrs Fenwick Bros.' Show Successes

Singleton Argus · Thursday 10 April 1941 · page 2

Messrs Fenwick Bros. Myall Stud, Glendon Brook, have again achieved considerable success at the Royal Show. Prizes secured by this…

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Brookfield Races Weights for Saturday Police Patriotic Carnival

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Thursday 10 April 1941 · page 2

With excellent nominations received, the Easter carnival, to be held at Brookfield on Saturday, promises to be the best meeting of the year…

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Show Sales Northern Purchasers Hereford Stud

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 10 April 1941 · page 2

The top price paid at the Hereford stud sales at Sydney show yesterday was 350 guineas by Messrs. J. F. and S. Vickery, of…

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Royal Empire Show. Gundibri Stock Successes

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Thursday 10 April 1941 · page 1

At the Royal Empire Show, which opened in Sydney this week, Merriwa's reputation was well upheld by stock from Mr. D. G. Munro's…

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West Wins District Exhibit at Empire Show

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Thursday 10 April 1941 · page 2

The Western Districts' exhibit in the district competition at the Royal Empire Show was successful this' year, defeating the favourite in the…

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Royal Show Triumph For The Local Dairy Factory Wins Most Coveted Butter Trophy

Singleton Argus · Thursday 10 April 1941 · page 2

The Singleton Central Co-operative Dairy Company Ltd. yesterday won the most coveted trophy in the butter section at the…

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Bullahdelah Show One of the Society's Best Years Record Entries and Improved Takings Sir Earle Page Announces Storage of Products Scheme

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Thursday 10 April 1941 · page 3

Another North Coast show to improve on its efforts of previous years was that of the Bullahdelah A.H: & I. Association, which, held on Friday…

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BOWLS Singles Championship Hunter Carnival

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 12 April 1941 · page 6

The Hunter River Bowling Association’s annual carnival opened on the East Maitland green yesterday, afternoon, when…

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Ring Veterans Officials At Sydney Show

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 12 April 1941 · page 3

Mr. James Pritchard; president of the wood chopping committee of the Royal Agricultural Society, completes his twentieth year at this year’s Royal…

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Big Easter Tennis Carnival Opens Many Prominent Players Visit Maitland

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 12 April 1941 · page 7

Maitland’s first big Easter tennis carnival, which opened yesterday, was an outstanding success. Over 100 players from Sydney, Newcastle, Cessnock, Singleton, Dungog, Werris Creek, Weston and Maitland took…

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Sydney Show Attendance Record

Maitland Mercury · Monday 14 April 1941 · page 3

The attendance of [?]86,632 at the Royal Show on Saturday was an alltime record. The previous record was 183,859 on…

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Bowls Hunter Association Carnival champion Fours

Maitland Mercury · Monday 14 April 1941 · page 5

The Hunter Bowling Association’s Easter carnival was continued at East Maitland on Saturday, the day being occupied with play in the champion…

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BOWLS Hunter Association Carnival Today’s Play

Maitland Mercury · Monday 14 April 1941 · page 3

The Easter bowling carnival of the Hunter River Bowling Association was resumed today at East Maitland Play commenced…

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Rodeo Proposed At Raymond Terrace Show Council

Maitland Mercury · Monday 14 April 1941 · page 6

A proposal to hold a rodeo was discussed at the first monthly meeting of the Raymond Terrace Agricultural and Horticultural Association,…

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