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Hunter Valley · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1943

353 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 13 of 18

Fancy Dress Carnival

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 15 October 1943 · page 1

Members of the Younger Set will (stage a fancy dress carnival in the School of Arts on Monday evening. The function will be the first of its…

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Bowls Carnival At Muswellbrook

Maitland Mercury · Friday 15 October 1943 · page 5

MUSWELLBROOK Friday — Eighty players, drawn from the Werris Creek. Quirindi, Murrurundi. Scone, Aberdeen,…

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Local and General Recent Spring Fair

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 15 October 1943 · page 2

In the report of the above we omitted to mention that Mrs. Martin was one of the helpers at the refreshment stall conducted by Mrs. T. Taylor…

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C.u.s.a. Carnival Dance

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 15 October 1943 · page 1

A carnival dance is being held by Cusau in the School of Arts oh Friday, 29th inst. in aid of the local Convent. Arrangements are well in hand and a…

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Jack Davey Asked to Visit Singleton Street Carnival and Ugly Man Competition

Singleton Argus · Friday 15 October 1943 · page 3

Arrangements are proceeding apace for the monster street night carnival and the ugly man competition being run in…

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Carnival at Singleton

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 16 October 1943 · page 3

SINGLETON Sat.—At a special meeting it was decided to conduct a combined street carnival in aid of the sub-branch of the…

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Wanted to Show Off Wore Medals Not Is Own

Singleton Argus · Monday 18 October 1943 · page 3

Described as a permanent invalid, John David Cohen, 53, tailor, of Catford (Eng.), was placed on probation when accused of wearing…

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Show Girls for New Guinea (From Noel Adams, at General MacArthur’s Headquarters)

Maitland Mercury · Monday 18 October 1943 · page 2

A concert party of eight Australian girls will shortly visit New Guinea to entertain Allied Servicemen. They will be the…

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Cattle Fair Abandoned

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 19 October 1943 · page 2

A meeting of the Manning sub-branch of the United Pure Breeders' Association was held at Rohodes' Cafe, Taree, on Wednesday, with the…

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Justice and Fair Play After War

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 19 October 1943 · page 2

NEWCASTLE Tues.—Continued after the war depended on Justice and fair play between all nations in all matters, said…

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An Outstanding Success. Last Night's Fancy Dress Carnival

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 19 October 1943 · page 2

Last night's fancy dress carnival can be regarded as one of the most outstanding social attractions organised by the Muswellbrook…

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Magnificent Display Of Blooms Methodist Church Flower Show. Cottage and Open Garden Competitions

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 19 October 1943 · page 1

The gardeners of Muswellbrook turned on one of the most magnificent floral displays seen in Muswellbrook for the annual…

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Street Carnival

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 20 October 1943 · page 6

SINGLETON Wed.—A special meeting of the Singleton branch of the Red Cross Society was called yesterday for the purpose…

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Baby Show at Kurri Kurri

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 21 October 1943 · page 3

KURRI Thursday.— A baby show held in aid of Kurri Kurri Send-off and Welcome Home Committee was an outstanding…

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Carnival

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 22 October 1943 · page 3

Mr. Ron Jonas gave a report of the proceedings of the committee conducting the street carnival which will be held on November 12. Messrs…

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St. Luke's Flower Show

The Scone Advocate · Friday 22 October 1943 · page 1

St. Luke's Flower Show, which was held in the Scout Hall on Wednesday afternoon and night, was easily the best for many years…

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Bright Party. Younger Set's Carnival Dance

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 22 October 1943 · page 1

As stated in our Tuesday's issue, there was an attendance of 300 and 400 at the fancy dress carnival, held at the School of Arts last Monday…

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Sunday Sport at Show Ground

Maitland Mercury · Monday 25 October 1943 · page 4

SINGLETON Monday.— The Northern Agricultural Association on Saturday carried a resolution to allow soldiers to use the…

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Pet Show for "Ugly Man"

Singleton Argus · Monday 25 October 1943 · page 2

A very successful function was staged at Hunter Street school on Saturday afternoon to further the candidature of Mr Geo. Madgwick,…

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Excellent Show at Town Hall

Maitland Mercury · Monday 25 October 1943 · page 2

Presented on Saturday night[?] in the West Maitland Town [?] Colin Chapman and his [?] Club, the popular music[?]…

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