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Hunter Valley · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1942

338 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 2 of 17

Successful Swimming Carnival Support for Beach Girl Candidate. Thrilling Contests Among the Juniors

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 20 January 1942 · page 1

Weather conditions once again affected the attendance at the Swimming Club's carnival on Saturday last. After about 20 days…

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Be Fair to the Chinese

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 23 January 1942 · page 2

A NUMBER OF CHINESE are desirous of entering Australia as refugees. Because their skin is not quite white there is some objection being raised. The Southern Italian has not a very white skin, yet he is…

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Scone V.d.c. Carnival Monday Next

The Scone Advocate · Friday 23 January 1942 · page 1

Scone V.D.C. (Volunteer Defence Corps) have preparations well in hand for their Carnival, to be held in the Municipal Hall on Monday…

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42 Scored Off One Over Batting Exhibition by E. MUMBLER P. Bates Takes 9 FOR 17 Wins by St. Patrick's and Bulga

Singleton Argus · Monday 26 January 1942 · page 4

Highlights of Saturday's cricket, which marked the conclusion of the competition, were as bright as any seen during an afternoon's play for the season. The match between Snelling's and Bulga was characterised by a whirlwind batting display by…

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Patriotic Committee. Carnival To Be Held In February

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 27 January 1942 · page 3

The monthly meeting of the Patriotic Committee was held last night, when there were present: Mr. E. W. Shaw (president), Mesdames A. D…

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Carnival Dance at Town Hall

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 28 January 1942 · page 6

The Carnival Dance, held at the West Maitland Town Hall on Saturday night last, attracted a large crowd who danced to the…

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Cessnock Show Decision

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 31 January 1942 · page 2

GESSNOCK Saturday.—At mea[?] last night Ce[?] [?] [?] to hold its [?]…

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Stud Beef Cattle Exhibition and Sale at Easter

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 6 February 1942 · page 4

Subject to the endorsement of the affiliated beef bred societies, the United Stud Beef Cattle Breeders' Association of Australia has decided to…

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Preparing for Carnival. Last Night's Meeting. Large Attendance

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 6 February 1942 · page 1

Thirty representatives of patriotic, sporting and other bodies met at the Council Chambers last night to make…

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The Man on the Land- Stud Beef Cattle Exhibition and Sale at Easter

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 6 February 1942 · page 6

Subject to the endorsement of the affiliated beef breed societies, the United Stud Beef Cattle Breeders' Association of Australia has decided to…

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District Cricket Association. Another Round to be Played. £5 Donation to Patriotic Carnival. Mr. A. Delforce Appointed Hon. Secretary

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 6 February 1942 · page 7

A delegate meeting of the Muswellbrook District Cricket Association was held at the Soldiers' Club last night, Mr. A. S. Bowman (president)…

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Show Ground As Hospital

Maitland Mercury · Monday 9 February 1942 · page 6

SINGLETON Monday—The dance held in the Singleton Show Ground pavilion on Saturday night is the last for a long time to be held…

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Stud Beef Cattle Exhibition and Sale at Easter

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 10 February 1942 · page 3

Subject to the endorsement of the affiliated beef breed societies, the United Stud Beef Cattle Breeders' Association of…

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Give India a Fair Deal After War. Should Be Given Dominion Status

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 10 February 1942 · page 1

There is no reason whatever why India should not enjoy the same favours as other parts of the British Empire…

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Royal Show Off

Maitland Mercury · Sunday 15 February 1942 · page 2

SYDNEY Thursday. — The Council of the Royal Agricultural Society yesterday . afternoon unanimously decided that, owing…

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Swimming Carnival Concession to Organisers

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 20 February 1942 · page 5

Cessnock Swimming Club advised the Cessnock Council that owing to adverse weather conditions, the carnival had been run at a less. After…

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Will You Play Your Part? Help the Patriotic Carnival. Comforts for A.I.F. and Militia

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 20 February 1942 · page 3

Heavy responsibilities have been imposed on the Patriotic Fund, following the decision of the Australian Comforts Fund to arrange…

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Sheep Show Will Not Be Held

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 21 February 1942 · page 6

SYDNEY Saturday — The Council of the N.S.W Sheep breeders Association unanimously decfded yesterday not to proceed…

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Maitland Swimmers Await Inter-Club Carnival On March 1

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 21 February 1942 · page 5

Maitland Amateur Swimming Club members are looking forward to the inter-club carnival with Cessnock for the Steggali pennant on Sunday, March 1, when the club hopes to win the coveted prize…

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Charge for Use of Show Ground

Maitland Mercury · Monday 23 February 1942 · page 6

SINGLETON Monday —There will be no show for 1942 owing to the fact that the Singleton Show Ground has been taken over by the…

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