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Hunter Valley · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1941

1,026 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 38 of 52

Baby Show

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 16 September 1941 · page 2

Sister Batterham faced a formidable task, as judge, when the line-up for the baby show was, announced by the Rev. Spence, who acted as…

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"Billygoat Derby." ' Singleton Show Attraction

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 16 September 1941 · page 1

A "Billygoat Derby" will be the principal attraction on the second night of the Singleton Show, to be held on 1st,…

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St. Andrew's Flower Show Good Entries: Big Receipts Successful Function

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 16 September 1941 · page 3

As in past years, St. Andrew's Hall was quite inadequate to accommodate the large crowds that attended the annual Floral Fete, organised by the…

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Race Trace on Show Ground Business Men Discuss Proposal

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 17 September 1941 · page 7

Several members of Maitland Business Men’s Club spoke last night in favour of the proposal by the Show Society to convert West…

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Bog Licence Business Men Support Show Society Letter to Chief Secretary

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 17 September 1941 · page 7

Maitland Business Men’s Club following the example of charities, which have shared in profits of greyhound raising on the West…

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Formby at Izmir’s Fair Turks will Delight

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 18 September 1941 · page 8

A British pavilion is duty to appear in the heart of the Middle East when Izmir’s famous fair opens on August 20 at Smyrna, with battles…

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Hospital Carnival and Races

The Scone Advocate · Friday 19 September 1941 · page 1

The right to conduct a publican's booth at the Scone Hospital races on Saturday, 11th October, will be auctioned by Messrs Stan. G. Keene &…

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The Forthcoming Show Entries Above Last Show

Singleton Argus · Friday 19 September 1941 · page 7

The Show Council is delighted with entries for the approaching show For the last show, held in 1939, entries totalled 2270, whilst for the…

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C.w.a. Wool Exhibition

The Scone Advocate · Friday 19 September 1941 · page 3

The Chairman said as the branch was committed, by resolution, to support the Wool Exhibition of the Country Women's Association, he had sent…

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The Show Increases Entries

Maitland Mercury · Friday 19 September 1941 · page 2

The show council is delightful with entries for the approaching show. a [?] show entries localled 2270, whilst for the forthcoming exhibition numbers…

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Church of England Flower Show

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 19 September 1941 · page 3

The annual flower show and sale of work in connection with the Church of England is advertised to take place in the James Theatre on…

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Pioneers Meet at Brisbane Show

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 19 September 1941 · page 3

An interesting photo appeared in the Brisbane "Courier-Mail" amongst the photographs of personalities at the Brisbane Show. It depicts the…

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Rules Altered Raymond Terrace Show Association: Date for Rodeo

Maitland Mercury · Friday 19 September 1941 · page 5

A special meeting of the Raymond. Terrace Agricultural and Horticulture al Association was presided over by Mr.. G. J. Russell (president). .The…

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Dog Racing Show Society To Retain Licence State-wide Inquiry

Maitland Mercury · Friday 19 September 1941 · page 5

Fending ah exhaustive inquiry into dog racing , throughout the State, the Chief Secretary, Mr. Baddeley, has decided to allow…

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15 Years Ago (From issues of the "Argus" dated September 14th, 16th, & 18th, 1926). Preventing Robberies During Show Week

Singleton Argus · Friday 19 September 1941 · page 2

The police request that all shopkeepers, etc., see that lights are left on in premises during the nights of 15th to 22nd instant inclusive (show…

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Completing Details for the Show

Singleton Argus · Monday 22 September 1941 · page 2

There was a fairly good attendance at a council meeting of the Northern Agricultural Association on Saturday, with the President (Mr…

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Show Trade Action By Association Ground Passes

Maitland Mercury · Monday 22 September 1941 · page 6

Business firms or individuals who are not members of the Northern Agricultural Association or who have not made a…

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Encouragement for Junior Farmers Classes at Next Royal Show

Singleton Argus · Monday 22 September 1941 · page 4

The Royal Agricultural Society of N.S.W. has taken another step forward, in the encouragement of Junior Farmers…

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Spring Fair and Flower Show in Aid Chubch of England

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 23 September 1941 · page 2

The annual spring fair and flower show of the Church of England will be held in the James Theatre on Thursday und Friday next. The…

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Hospital Carnival and Races October 10—11

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 23 September 1941 · page 1

From all parts of the Upper Hunter there are not wanting signs of a readiness, willingness, and enthusiasm to fall in behind the…

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