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Shows & fairs, 1941

1,026 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 31 of 52

Sydney's Water Shortage "Not Fair to Blame God," Says Dr. BURGMANN

Singleton Argus · Friday 18 July 1941 · page 1

"It's not fair to blame God for Sydney's water shortage," says the Bishop of Goulburn (Dr. Burgmann)…

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Stroud Show Annual Meeting

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 22 July 1941 · page 4

There were 22 members present at the 20th annual meeting of the Stroud A.H. and I. Association on Saturday, July 12, Owing to the…

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Turf. Red Cross Carnival Race Meeting

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 22 July 1941 · page 5

The sub-committee appointed at the Race Committee meeting of the forthcoming Red Cross Carnival, visited Segenhoe at the week-end and met…

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Hockey. Muswellbrook Wins. Aberdeen Carnival Cancelled

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 22 July 1941 · page 1

On Saturday afternoon last the "Wanderers" played the Aberdeen "Revellers" at Bowman Park. The game, which was hard and fast,…

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Red Cross Carnival Meeting of Gymkhana Committee

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 22 July 1941 · page 1

A meeting of the above committee was held last night, at the offices of Messrs. Stan. G. Keene and Co. Mr. D. H. Robertson presided, and there…

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Timbucktoo Wins Great Finish in Show Ground Stake Maitland Greyhounds

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 24 July 1941 · page 7

With a great run over the last 100 yards, Timbucktoo won the Show Ground Stake at the Maitland greyhound meeting last night. At the top of the straight, he did not appear to have a chance, but he came through the field to win…

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Carnival Chips

The Scone Advocate · Friday 25 July 1941 · page 1

All goes well on the Carnival Front, with unabated and growing interest throughout the Upper and Lower Hunter, and…

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Red Cross Carnival Meeting of Liaison Committee

The Scone Advocate · Friday 25 July 1941 · page 2

A meeting of the above committee was held at the offices of Messrs Stan. G. Keene & Co., on Wednesday evening. There were present: Messrs…

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Show Society's Annual Meeting. Ballot for Committee

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 25 July 1941 · page 1

The Upper Hunter P. and A. Association will hold it annual meeting on Monday next at 3 p.m. Ballot papers for the election of the…

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Big Programme On The Show Ground Military Sports

Maitland Mercury · Friday 25 July 1941 · page 4

The military gymkhanas and sports meeting to he staged on the show ground to-morrow (Saturday) should prove to be the…

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Show Meeting at the Terrace Improvements To The Ground

Maitland Mercury · Friday 25 July 1941 · page 4

At a committee meeting of the Raymond Terrace A. and H. Association the secretary. Mr. W. E. Goodman, read a letter from…

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All Set for the Big Day Red Cross Carnival Race Committee Meet

The Scone Advocate · Friday 25 July 1941 · page 2

Except, perhaps, for a few minor details, preparations for the Red Cross Carnival races, to be held at Mr. A. E. Cooper's…

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Singleton District Cinderella Ball Gay Scene At Show Pavilion SINGLETON

Maitland Mercury · Friday 25 July 1941 · page 2

The appearance of Singl[?]ton [?] [?] was altered to [?] a Royal Palace [?] night for the Grand [?] Ball. It was decorated in…

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Scone's Big Red Cross, Carnival. Support From All Centres. New Segenhoe Race Track to Be Used

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 25 July 1941 · page 4

Scone and district residents have set an objective of £500 for their Red Cross carnival on Friday and Saturday, 1st and 2nd August…

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Singleton District Show Council Plans For Goat Derby. October Exhibition Singleton

Maitland Mercury · Monday 28 July 1941 · page 2

A “goat derby” will probably be one of the major attractions at the night show to be conducted on the Singleton Show Ground on the second…

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Ryde Bird Show

Maitland Mercury · Monday 28 July 1941 · page 4

During the week-end Hyde conducted its annual bird show G. Moora secured first with greywing, second with violet, and V.H.C. with ma[?]…

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Fair Rents Court Increase Granted For Tobacconist Shop Maitland Case

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 29 July 1941 · page 5

Rates. Insurance, sewer installation and erection of a cantilever cost Mrs. M. B. Shepherd no less than £250 in the past, year in…

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Red Cross Carnival Gymkhana—ball—stud Parade—race Meeting Friday, Saturday Next

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 29 July 1941 · page 1

All continues to go well on the Scone and District Red Cross Carnival Front. A start will be made at White Park with the Gymkhana…

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Fair Rents Act Sydney

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 30 July 1941 · page 1

The Minister for Justice, Mr. Downing, is determined to prosecute landlords under the Fair Rents Act who defy the law. The first…

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MUSWELLBROOK Meeting Of Show Committee Suspending the Show Muswellbrook

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 30 July 1941 · page 3

The incoming committee considers the advisability of suspending show operations for the duration of the war was the motion…

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