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Hunter Valley · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1943

353 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 10 of 18

Collapsed at Show Ground

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 12 August 1943 · page 3

The funeral of Mr. William Prior, aged 76, who collapsed and died at Maitland show ground yesterday afternoon, will leave…

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Northern Dog Show

Maitland Mercury · Friday 13 August 1943 · page 3

Awards for best exhibits at the Wheatland show held in Newcastle by the combined northern kennel clubs included the…

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Slow Bicycle Race for Carnival

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 13 August 1943 · page 5

Prizes of £1, 12/- and 8/- will be awarded the placed riders in the slow bicycle race to be held on the afternoon of the Patriotic Carnival,…

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Local and General. Hospital Carnival

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 13 August 1943 · page 6

Mr. A. J. B. Bettinglon (chairman) presided over a meeting of the hospital carnival committee on Monday night, at which there also present Mr…

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Refused to Show Ticket

Maitland Mercury · Monday 16 August 1943 · page 2

Raymond Henry Lightfoot, of Queen-street, Lorn, did not appear at West-Maitland court to-day to answer a charge of having…

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School Athletic Carnival

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 17 August 1943 · page 3

CESSNOCK Tuesday.—An inter-district school athletic carnival will be held on the sports ground to-morrow…

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To-morrow's Patriotic Carnival. Who'll Win the Big Race?

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 20 August 1943 · page 1

Cyclists of all ages have been practising for the slow bicycle race to be held in connection with the Patriotic Carnival to be held…

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Saturday Afternoon's Patriotic Carnival Muswellbrook Residents Respond to Worthy Appeal. Miss Kiernan Winner of Main Competition

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 24 August 1943 · page 1

The second series of this year's afternoon carnivals, conducted by the Muswellbrook and District Patriotie Committee, was held on the Town Hall Reserve on Saturday, the inclement weather conditions prevailing during the morning giving away to bright sunshine in the afternoon…

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Kennel Club Show On October 2

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 25 August 1943 · page 2

A request by Maitland Kennel Club to hold a show on King Edward Park, East Maitland, on Saturday, October 2, in aid of…

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Singleton Stock Successful at Brisbane Show Exhibits From Myall Creek Hereford Stud

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 25 August 1943 · page 3

Messrs. Fenwick Bros, of Myall Creek Hereford Stud, Singleton, gained some notable successes at last week's Brisbane…

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Fair Share of Available Meat Supplies

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 2 September 1943 · page 3

SYDNEY Thursday.—The Deputy Controller of Meat Supplies, Mr. J. L. Shute. today gave an assurance that all available beef…

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Memories of the Past. Show Successes by Cessnock Horses

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 3 September 1943 · page 6

A reference in a recent issue to a trotting pony, Quilp 11., in the items under the heading "Memories of Past Events," has brought the following…

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Champion Dog Show

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 7 September 1943 · page 3

The collie Willamette Heather Lass owned by Mr. John O’Brien, of West Maitland was selected by the judges alt the champion…

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Murrurundi Bushmen's Carnival and Show Association

The Scone Advocate · Friday 10 September 1943 · page 2

A meeting of the above was held in the Warrah Shire Council Chambers on Saturday last. There were present: Messrs. J. J. Perkins, B. B…

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Patriotic Sports Carnival

Maitland Mercury · Friday 10 September 1943 · page 4

SINGLETON Friday — The NAA and Red Cross will conduct a monster sports carnival in the Show Ground on Saturday…

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Des It Seem Fair To-ou? (To the Editor)

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 10 September 1943 · page 1

Sir.—On Saturday night last in Sydney, so a news par informs us, two young, and very fit, men donned the gloves to decide the welterweight title…

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Patriotic Sports Carnival to Be Held on Saturday, 6th November Attractive Programme Drawn Up

The Scone Advocate · Friday 10 September 1943 · page 1

A well attended meeting was held last night in connection with the above, when those present decided to hold a patriotic sports carnival on…

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Patriotic Sports Carnival

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 14 September 1943 · page 1

Arrangements are well in hand for the big patriotic sports carnival to take place on Saturday, 6th November…

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Fair Treatment by Insurance Company

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 14 September 1943 · page 3

Mr. Kell H. Jeffery expresses his appreciation of the fair treatment he received from the New Zealand Insurance Company, following the fire which…

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“Esquire” to Show Cause

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 15 September 1943 · page 1

WASHINGTON Sept. 14—The US Post Office has ordered the, publishers of the magazine “Esquire to show cause why its…

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