Injured At Show
Cecil R. Bailey, 45, of Oakhampton. was driving in a pairs competition at Maitland Show' to-day when his partner's horse kicked him. He was…
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Shows & fairs, 1940
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Zorrita Impresses Negro Welterweight Gives Exhibition
Leon Zorrita, a negro welterweight boxer imported by Hughie Dwyer Pty. Ltd., impressed in an exhibition with Dick Clare, a Newcastle middleweight,…
Continued on Trove, page 11 →Judging Day—maitland Show in Pictures
competitors in the riding events at Maitland Show which opened to-day. The horse section at Maitland Show always attracts many entries and competition is keen. The horses and their riders in the picture are a fair indication of the dificult task the Judge had in selecting winners from such a wealth of talent. There's a blue ribbon for someone here but who will be the lucky one. To-day was main Judging day at Maitland Show and these three girl [?]…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →Show Concessions Closing Date for Entries Extended
The closing date for entries for Cessnock Show has been extended until to-morrow for the convenience of exhibitors at other shows…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →Record Lamb Entry for Armidale Show Inverell
A record entry of fat lambs has been lodged for Armidale Show, which will be held next week. No fewer than 185 have been received…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →2000 Entries for Upper Hunter Show Muswellbrook
Included In the 2000 entries for the Upper Hunter P. and A. Show, to be held in Muswellbrook, are 191 in the horse section, 47 in beet cattle, 80 in…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →MAITLAND'S 80th Show Opened Effects of Drought Are Seen Fewer Entries, But Quality Is High
In dull weather, which gave promise of the rain urgently needed in the Hunter River Valley after a particularly bad…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →Hostesses Enter For Floral Exhibition
A number of Newcastle's hostesses and charity workers have consented to aid the Newcastle Red Cross funds by entering competitions at the Newcastle…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Ryan to Attempt Record Sports Ground Carnival
Bruce Ryan will attempt to break T. E. Hampson's Australian record for 100 metres at the Sports Ground athletic…
Continued on Trove, page 14 →Sample-hunters at the Show
"Now we'll see just what we've got." In the bustle to get all the good things going at the Maitland Show, the sample bags are hurrieldy crammed with the treasures the pavilions yield, but this was the time when a survey of the morning's activities could be made…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Dahlia Show for Red Cross
Great interest is being taken in the Dahlia Society's Show, to be held at City Hall on March 9, in aid of Newcastle Red Cross Funds…
Continued on Trove, page 13 →Upper Manning Show Wingham
The 55th exhibition of the Upper Manning Show Association was opened to-day. Exhibits in the grain shed constituted a record. Some of the best maize ever…
Continued on Trove, page 13 →Maitland Show (Continued from Page 6)
A feature of this afternoon's programme was the Brand parade which took place immediately before the official opening…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →P.s.a.a.a. Swimming Carnival at the Baths
Six young mermaids relax between events at the P.S.A.A.A. Swimming Carnival at Ocean Baths to-day. Strictly speaking, the weather wasn't the most suitable for swimming, but where youngsters are concerned, nothing short of rain stops them from enjoying the water and when there is a school to barrack for, it is better still…
Continued on Trove, page 16 →The Story Behind Those Pipes Lusty Voice at Swimming Carnival
There is a story behind those ordinary-looking pipes you often see lying about. Many of those used by the Hunter Water Board are made at Adamstown, where these pictures were taken…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Maitland Show Opened To-day Tribute by Mr. Garside Tenacity Of Men On Land
The determination of the man on the land to hold on despite weather and economic conditions, was an example to the country as…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Maitland Has Good Show, Despite Drought Many Sections Judged Yesterday Quality Exhibits in Ring and Pavilions Official Opening To-day
Maitland's 80th Show was opened yesterday in the driest season Hunter River farmers can remember. It is a worthy effort. Exhibits in the farm sections emphasised what can…
Continued on Trove, page 13 →At Maitland Show
Mrs. John Enright (left) and Mrs. Max Solling, of West Maitland, were interested visitors to Maitland Show yesterday. Found much to interest them at Maitland Show yesterday: Mrs. Russell Brown (left), the wife of the former secretary of the Gresford Show and a well-known…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Family Day at Maitland Show
It was Family Day at the Maitland Show to-day. Early this morning the sky gave promise of the rain that is so urgently…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Baby Show Benevolent Hospital Auxiliary
A baby show arranged by the Newcastle Benevolent Hospital Women's Auxiliary was held at the Oddfellows' Hall, Hamilton. The judges were Nurses…
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