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Hunter Valley · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1943

353 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 15 of 18

Methodist Flower Show Now in Progress

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 5 November 1943 · page 2

The public are reminded that the Methodist Flower Show is in progress this (Thursday) afternoon and will be continued during the evening. There…

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To-morrow Night's Grand Carnival Galaxy of Stalls—variety of Entertainment

Singleton Argus · Friday 5 November 1943 · page 2

The carnival to be staged in John Street to-morrow evening promises to be one of the most outstanding of such events ever…

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Successful Carnival for W.v.s. Rest Rooms Substantial Amount for Cause

Singleton Argus · Friday 5 November 1943 · page 2

The carnival staged in the showground pavilion yesterday and last night as the culmination of the effort by Mrs. J…

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“America Marches” Exhibition

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 6 November 1943 · page 4

SYDNEY Sat— A fascinating exhibition of photographs has been arranged by the American Department of Information in…

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Success at Dog Show

Maitland Mercury · Monday 8 November 1943 · page 3

Mrs. D. Partridge’s bulldog [?]ilch won [?]trops prized at the Northern District [?] Large Breeds shop. These [?]…

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SINGLETON Over £460 From Carnival And “Ugly Man”

Maitland Mercury · Monday 8 November 1943 · page 4

SINGLETON Monday. — Over £460 is expected for the effort extending over only a few weeks for the community fund of the…

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Profit of £485 From "Whirlwind" Effort Outstanding Success Of Saturday Night's Carnival George Madgwick Took "Ugly Man" Honours

Singleton Argus · Monday 8 November 1943 · page 2

Saturday night's monster street carnival, the final effort in the "whirlwind'' organisation spread over only a month, was crowned…

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Methodist Flower Show Great Success

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 9 November 1943 · page 2

The annual Flower Show organised by the Methodist Ladies' Aid, in aid of Church funds, was held in the James Theatre on Thursday afternoon…

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Sparkling Show at Town Hall

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 9 November 1943 · page 3

The “Liberty Cavalcade,” produced by the popular comedian, Fred Raynor, and presented by the West Maitland Directors…

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Model Farmyard Exhibition

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 10 November 1943 · page 4

SYDNEY Wed.— An exhibition of model farmyard animals made by Mrs. Penrose Johnston, of Armidale, who is 85 years of…

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£73 From Scone Carnival Ball

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 11 November 1943 · page 4

SCONE Thursday—The Carnibal Ball attracted patrons from near and far. There was also a good sprinkling of men and…

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No RoyaI Show Next Year

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 11 November 1943 · page 1

SYDNEY Thurs—The Minister for. Agriculture, Mr. Dunn, said to-day there was no possibility of the Sydney Royal Show being…

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Church of England Fair

The Scone Advocate · Friday 12 November 1943 · page 2

St. Mark's Church of England spring fair and flower show on Friday last was a huge success. There was a splendid attendance, and…

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Market Day Fair at Maitland

Maitland Mercury · Friday 12 November 1943 · page 3

A most successful Market Day air was held yesterday afternoon and evening by the Wom[?] Guild of St Stephen’s…

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New Features for Carnival

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 12 November 1943 · page 1

Many new features will be introduced at the Patriotic Carnival to be held on Friday, November 19. Chief among the attractions will be…

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Bullahdelah Baby Show

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 12 November 1943 · page 3

The baby show was continued on Saturday last, with a fair crowd in attendance. Although the crowd was not as large as that of the previous…

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Drafters in Action at the Sports Carnival

The Scone Advocate · Friday 12 November 1943 · page 1

Four action shots of well-known drafters at last Saturday's sports. No. 1 shows Reg. Watts on Mr. W. J. Pinkerton's creamy. In No. 2, Arch James on Comrade is doing the winning run to carry off the Open Draft. No. 3 is a Murrurundi competitor in H. Schumacher; and No. 4 is Edward Wharton, of Gundy. The standard of the drafting throughout was high…

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Junior Farmers Show At Wingham

Maitland Mercury · Friday 12 November 1943 · page 4

WINGHAM Friday.—The Junior Farmers’ Show—held in conjunction with the Upper Manning A. and H. Association…

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Rodeo and Sports Carnival at Branxton £200 Expected From Effort

Singleton Argus · Monday 15 November 1943 · page 3

Between 1000 and 1500 patrons made the Branxton Park their rendezvous on Saturday afternoon on the occasion of the…

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Friday's Patriotic Carnival

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 16 November 1943 · page 1

The stage is set for the big patriotic carnival to be held at the Town Hall reserve next Friday, commencing at 7 p.m. Valuable…

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