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Hunter Valley · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1942

338 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 14 of 17

Exhibition of Russian Art

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 24 October 1942 · page 3

CESSNOCK Saturday — The Mayor of Cessnock [?] Heery) officially [?] the exhibition of [?] and…

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Melody Fair at Branxton

Maitland Mercury · Monday 26 October 1942 · page 3

The annual bazaar of the Church of England this year look the form of Melody- Fair, and was a record success. The…

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Methodist Flower Show Pleasing Success

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 27 October 1942 · page 2

The annual Flower Show in aid of Dungog Methodist Church was held on Thursday last. It had been postponed on account of wet weather from…

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Fine Show of Flowers. St. Albans Church of England Effort

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 27 October 1942 · page 3

In the Parish Hall on Friday last the annual flower show in aid of the funds of St. Alban's Church, Muswellbrook, was held and a very fine…

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Patriotic Carnival Barrel Rolling Contest

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 29 October 1942 · page 3

The Mayor of East Maitland (AId. H. C. Morton) presided over a meeting of representatives of the municipal council patriotic…

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Opportunity Fair and Market Day

Maitland Mercury · Friday 30 October 1942 · page 3

St. Luke’s Church of England, Homeville, Market Day and Opportunity Fair, which was opened yesterday afternoon and concluded…

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St. Luke's Flower Show

The Scone Advocate · Friday 30 October 1942 · page 1

St. Luke's Church of England Flower Show, usually one of the main attractions of the annual fete, was held separately this year, and…

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Flower Show at Muswellbrrok

Maitland Mercury · Friday 30 October 1942 · page 4

MUSWELLBROOK Fri.—The annual flower show in aid of the funds of St. Alban’s Church of England Muswellbrook, attracted…

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Pullovers for Exhibition Acf Request Reflects Credit on EM

Maitland Mercury · Friday 30 October 1942 · page 2

A letter received Maitland branch at the ACF from Eva Julius, hon secretary of the NSW fund, reflects great credit on the…

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Local and General the Youth Show

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 30 October 1942 · page 2

The girls are busy with their Youth Show production which will take place in James Theatre on Friday, 6th November. Skits and sketches…

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Swimming Club Events for Weekly Carnival

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 31 October 1942 · page 4

The Mattland Amateur swimming clab will be holding the weekly carnival at te bayhs tomorrow [?] at 10 o’clock…

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Patriotic Carnival Sports Programme at E. Maitland

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 31 October 1942 · page 3

Favoured by ideal weather, the Patriotic Sports Carnival held at King Edward Park, East Maitland, this afternoon, [?] a large…

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£212 From Fete And Flower Show

Maitland Mercury · Monday 2 November 1942 · page 3

SCONE Monday— St. Luke’s Church of England flower show, usually one of the main attractions of the annual fete, was held…

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The Youtth Show Many Attractions

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 3 November 1942 · page 3

Those who attend the Youth Show in James Theatre will have a full night's entertainment. The curtain will rise sharp at 8 p.m. and then…

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Swimming Carnival

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 4 November 1942 · page 6

SINGLETON Wed.— At a special committee meeting of the Singleton Amateur Swimming Club last night it was decided to…

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£1,396,840 In Film Show Bonds

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 4 November 1942 · page 2

SYDNEY Wednesday.— Since booking opened on Monday, £1,396,840 has been paid for 1100 seats, at the Austerity Loan film…

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Bazaar and Fancy Fair. Successful Church of England Annual Effort

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 6 November 1942 · page 4

Opening one of the most successful bazaars held for some years, Mr. J. R. Telfer in the School of Arts on Saturday afternoon made a plea for…

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Laugh and Be Happy at the Youth Show

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 6 November 1942 · page 2

You are no use to yourself or your friends if you are miserable and depressed. Come along to the Youth Show. Laugh and be happy. You'll…

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Swimming Carnival District Primary Schools

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 10 November 1942 · page 2

A, primary school swimming carnival, under the auspices' of 'the Public Schools' Amateur Athletic Association, will be held at…

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The Youth Show Record Attendance Enjoys Bright Entertainment

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 10 November 1942 · page 2

Never before has such a huge crowd congregated in James Theatre as on Friday evening, when the Youth Show, promoted by Misses June…

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