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Hunter Valley · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1942

338 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 11 of 17

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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25 Years Ago (From Issues of the "Argus" Dated August 23, 25 and 28, 1917) Troubles Over Singleton Show

Singleton Argus · Friday 28 August 1942 · page 6

Prospects for the annual show of the N.A.A., which is to take place in the first week in September, under ordinary conditions were…

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Peeps Into the Past strike Caste Black Outlook for 1917 Show 50 Years Ago (From Issues of the "Argus" Dated August 24 and 27, 1892) Soldiers in Town

Singleton Argus · Friday 28 August 1942 · page 6

Although not exactly in the early month of May, when "soidiers through the town marched gay, and the village flew to the sound of the…

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Dungog A. and H. Assn

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 1 September 1942 · page 2

The annual meeting of the above will be held in the School of Arts on Tuesday, 8th Sept., at 2.30 p.m…

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Well-known Show Exhibitor. Death of Mr. Geo. Ernst

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 1 September 1942 · page 1

Mr. George Ernst, who was a regular exhibitor at the Upper Hunter Shows for many years, died at Singleton recently…

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Sports Carnival At Broke

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 2 September 1942 · page 6

BROKE Wednesday—A tremendous amount of anticipation is being engendered over a wide area as the big patriotic racing…

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Bitter Fighting For Stalingrad Russian Defences Show No Sign of Cracking (Australian Associated Press)

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 3 September 1942 · page 1

LONDON Sept. 2.—The position at Stalingrad— Russia’s solar plexus—is now described as very serious, with the fourth withdrawal within 48 hours in one sector south-west from the city…

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No Singleton Show

Singleton Argus · Friday 4 September 1942 · page 4

A well-attended meeting of the committee of the N.A.A. gave further consideration to the question whether or not a show would be…

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Peeps Into the Past 1917 N.A.A. Show Abandoned 50 Year50 Years Ago (From- Issues of the "Argus" Dated August 31 and September 3, 1892) Helping Indigent Family

Singleton Argus · Friday 4 September 1942 · page 4

In connection with the melancholy accident through which Mr. John Maxwell was killed whilst returning to his home at Belford from the…

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Broke Anticipates Record Crowds Patriotic Carnival

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 9 September 1942 · page 3

Times are difficult, but recreation is a need to balance the rush of modern times and Broke's plans for entertainment exceed…

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Patriotic Carnival. New Attractions for 25th. SEPTEMBER

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 11 September 1942 · page 5

New attractions for the patriotic carnival to be held on the 25th inst. include a tug-of-war championship, teams of eight. Prizes are £4 and £2,…

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Special Excursion for Flower Show

Singleton Argus · Friday 11 September 1942 · page 4

Special excursion tickets will be issued from Singleton in connection with the Gosford Wild Flower and Fern Show on September 8, 9, and 10…

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Broke Sports Carnival a Great Success

Maitland Mercury · Monday 14 September 1942 · page 6

BROKE Mon— Saturday was a remarkable day at Broke, Rain set in early in the morning there was a solid downpour about…

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Patriotic Carnival Date

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 15 September 1942 · page 1

THE NEXT PATRIOTIC CARNIVAL WILL BE HELD ON FRIDAY, 25th. SEPTEMBER. Stallholders are asked to make a note…

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Red Cross Flower Show Bright Display

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 15 September 1942 · page 3

The Red Cross Society's annual flower show, held at the Scout Hall on Saturday, attracted a large number of entries, which set…

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Conferences During Cup Carnival

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 16 September 1942 · page 5

ADELAIDE Wednesday—Close scrutiny application to [?] conferences in Melbourne during the Melbourne Cup carnival is…

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Flower Show at Muswellbrook

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 17 September 1942 · page 5

MUSWELLBROOK Thursday— The Red Cross Society’s annual flower show attracted a large large number of [?] which set up…

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Kurri Bowls Patriotic Carnival

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 18 September 1942 · page 4

Kurri Kurri Bowling Club will hold a mixed progressive rink tournament to-morrow. in aid of the local Red Cross Branch Prisoners of War Fund…

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Death of Show Mare “Dolly” Winner of More Than 30 Ribands

Maitland Mercury · Friday 18 September 1942 · page 3

“Dolly,” Mr. W. J. McLauch [?] bay mare, which was [?]berten in three championship classes at both Newcastle and Maitland…

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Friday's Patriotic Carnival. Committee Completes Plans. Many New Features

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 22 September 1942 · page 1

NEW FEATURES, INCLUDING A RAZZLE DAZZLE, TUG OF WAR, AND GAMES WILL BE INTRODUCED FOR NEXT…

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