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Hunter Valley · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1946

711 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 11 of 36

Show Prospects At Cessnock

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 7 March 1946 · page 6

CESSNOCK Thurs.— Commenting on the 1946 show, which opens on Friday, the-secretary (Mr. Bill Brown), said the space let…

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Photographic Exhibition

Singleton Argus · Friday 8 March 1946 · page 5

The pictorial and photographic exhibition, entitled "Farming Goes to War in Great Britain," to be shown for 10 days at the showground,…

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Junior Farmers’ Exhibition

Maitland Mercury · Friday 8 March 1946 · page 5

Raymond Terrace Junior Farmers’ Show commenced to-day at the show ground, the highlight being the district exhibits…

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To-day's Carnival

The Scone Advocate · Friday 8 March 1946 · page 1

Scone's first pre-war Bushmen's Carnival opened in fine weather this morning, the attendance being up to expectations…

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Swimming Carnival Postponed

Maitland Mercury · Friday 8 March 1946 · page 5

Last night's heavy rain caused the postponement of the triangular swimming contest at the Singleton baths between…

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Swimming Carnival Dungog Triumphs

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 8 March 1946 · page 2

The Interf-Town Swimming Carnival, organised by the committee of the Dungog-Stroud Memorial Ambulance, which was held at Stroud last…

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Stroud's Annual Show

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 8 March 1946 · page 2

Readers are again reminded that the popular event, Stroud Show, will be held on Friday and Saturday, 15th and 16th March. There will be the…

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Kurri Carnival Dance Nurses' Memorial Appeal

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 8 March 1946 · page 7

To further the candidature of Nurse Avard, Kurri nominee in the Nurses' War Memorial Appeal, a Grand Carnival Dance will be held in the…

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Cessnock Presents Its Show Window. Splendid Entries Received From All Sources. Officials Anticipate Record Show

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 8 March 1946 · page 5

Cessnock's 20th Show will be on view from to-night. There is a galaxy of showmen on the Showground with all sorts of freaks and extraordinary displays to interest the public. These amusing exhibits will be available, to the public to-night…

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Singleton Lads Romped Home at Newcastle Outstanding Feats at P.s.a.a.a. Swimming Carnival

Singleton Argus · Friday 8 March 1946 · page 2

Further lustre to the laurels which Singleton holds in the aquatic sport of the country was added to on Wednesday by the…

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Street Carnival At Singleton

Maitland Mercury · Monday 11 March 1946 · page 6

SINGLETON Monday.— The local Rotary Club sponsored a street carnival in John-street, between Pitt and William streets,…

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Cessnock Plans Show Improvements

Maitland Mercury · Monday 11 March 1946 · page 3

CESSNOCK Monday—Although the figures are not yet available the secretary of the Cessnock District Agricultural Association,…

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Success of Junior Farmers’ Show

Maitland Mercury · Monday 11 March 1946 · page 2

RAYMOND TERRACE Monday.—Gate receipts at the Raymond Terrace Junior Farmers’ show amounted to…

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OVER 1000 Entries at Glendon Autumn Fair Pioneer Venture Proves Ah Outstanding Success

Maitland Mercury · Monday 11 March 1946 · page 4

SINGLETON, Monday.—With over 1000 entries and takings of approximately £150, the Autumn Fair and Dance held in the Glendon School of Arts on Saturday was an outstanding success…

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£180 Expected From Street Carnival Highly Successful Effort by Rotary Club

Singleton Argus · Monday 11 March 1946 · page 2

From a financial viewpoint, the special effort conducted by Singleton Rotary Club, culmination of which was the street…

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Stayers Take Honours In Sprint Sydney Cup Favourites Show Early Brilliance

Maitland Mercury · Monday 11 March 1946 · page 5

Saturday’s Denham Court Handicap at Randwick on was remarkable for the fact that three fancied candidates for the Sydney Cup finished first, second and third. The sprinters engaged were in the minority, and their…

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Mr H. V. Andrews Has Field Day at Scone Carnival Kibya Wins Several Prizes

Singleton Argus · Monday 11 March 1946 · page 2

More than 2800 people attended the second and final day of the Bushmen's Carnival at Scone on Saturday A fine lot of horses took…

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Glendon Show Display Was Grand Visitors Impressed with Quality Filled Classes Gave Judges Difficulties

Singleton Argus · Monday 11 March 1946 · page 2

The autumn fair staged by Glendon School of Arts at the picturesque country centre on Saturday last was…

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Carnival Figures

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 12 March 1946 · page 1

HERE are some progress figures supplied by the hon. Treasurer (Mrs. S. Clark) of the Carnival:—…

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Carnival Sheep

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 12 March 1946 · page 1

The fat sheep, donated by Mr. V. T. Hall, and which brought in £10-19 for the Carnival, thanks to the effort of Mr. A. S. Barwick,…

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