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Hunter Valley · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1942

338 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 10 of 17

P.s.a.a.a. Annual Athletic Carnival

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 4 August 1942 · page 1

The annual athletic carnival of Cessnock P.S.A.A.A. will be held next Friday, at the Sportsground. A splendid programme has been…

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Variety Show by Mack's Entertainers

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 5 August 1942 · page 2

Mack's Entertainers presented a pleasing concert in the All Services Canteen last night before a fansized, appreciative audience…

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Sports Carnival

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 6 August 1942 · page 3

CESSNOCK Thursday —Cessnock district branch of the primary schools Amateur Athletic Association will hold…

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“Tanks a Million” An Entertaining Show

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 6 August 1942 · page 2

The packet house which greeted the first appearance of the bright and topical musical revue Tanks a million,” at the West…

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Attractive Carnival Arranged for August 14

Singleton Argus · Friday 7 August 1942 · page 2

The committee in charge of the special appeal being made in Singleton for the Allies Day appeal has arranged an attractive programme for…

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Lady Helpers. Diggers Show Appreciation

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 7 August 1942 · page 1

At last Saturday night's meeting of the Aberdeen Diggers' Club, it was unanimously agreed to recognise the services of the Ladies' Auxiliary of…

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Lady Helpers Diggers Show Appreciation

The Scone Advocate · Friday 7 August 1942 · page 4

At Saturday night's meeting of the Aberdeen Diggers' Club, it was unanimously agreed to recognise the services of the Ladies' Auxiliary of…

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Nazis Show Increased Air Activity (Australian Associated Press)

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 11 August 1942 · page 4

LONDON Aug. 10.—Increased enemy reconnaissance and sporadic raiding all over Britain suggest that Germany’s air activity is about to enter a new phase as a counter to the R.A.F.’s bombing offensive…

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Travellers Carnival Queen

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 12 August 1942 · page 4

QUIRINDI Wednesday.— A Commercial Travellers carnival is being held at Quirindi on October 24-26 and plans and…

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Stage Set for Friday's Carnival Culmination of Allies Day Appeal

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 12 August 1942 · page 2

The stage is set for the monster street carnival to be conducted in John Street on Friday night next. This function, which promises to be…

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Doll and Toy Show Infants’ Display at West Maitland

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 13 August 1942 · page 3

A dell and toy show was held this afternoon at the Infants’ School, West Maitland. A large gathering of mothers and friends…

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Show Was an Outstanding Success

Singleton Argus · Friday 14 August 1942 · page 4

The 24th annual show of the Northern Agricultural Association has passed with its many incidental pleasures and excitements. In every…

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Sparkles—a Great Show. Splendid Tableaux Staged

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 18 August 1942 · page 1

At the Regent Theatre last night, Mrs. Rita Watson produced a very One review, which was greatly appreciated by a large audience. The…

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25 Years Ago. (From Issues of the "Argus" Dated August 16, 18, and 21, 1917) Singleton Show

Singleton Argus · Friday 21 August 1942 · page 3

Entries are rolling in rapidly for the Singleton Show, and a great exhibition is anticipated. Particularly keen contests are expected in the…

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Exhibition of N.E.S. Film

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 22 August 1942 · page 2

A[?] invitation is extended by the Chief Warden of West Maitland Rev. C[?]rlos Stefo[?] to the chief warden, deputy chief war…

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Not Fair to Condemn All

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 26 August 1942 · page 3

CANBERRA Wednesday. — Allegations of lack of discipline among Australian soldiers were greatly exaggerated, said the…

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Moon an Exhibition

The Scone Advocate · Friday 28 August 1942 · page 1

It will be noted that the Moonan people are out with a good programme of varied competitions and sports for their exhibition on…

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Prizes at the Show

Singleton Argus · Friday 28 August 1942 · page 6

Mr c. Poppenhagen. (secretary of the the Northern Agricultural Association has completed his compilation of the awards made at the recent show…

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British Girl Workers Will Show America

Maitland Mercury · Friday 28 August 1942 · page 1

LONDON Aug 27.— A party of girl workers from British war factories is going to American to demonstrate women’s part in the…

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Late Mr. Geo Grant Tribute To Work On Show Society

Maitland Mercury · Friday 28 August 1942 · page 2

Reference to the splendid work done by the late Mr. George grant in the interests of the West Maitland Show Society was made…

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