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Hunter Valley · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1946

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Further Show Successes for Singleton Stud

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 21 August 1946 · page 2

Messrs Fenwick Bros., of Myall Stud, Glendon Brook, have added further laurels to the long list of successes achieved in show rings by…

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Success at Brisbane Show

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 22 August 1946 · page 2

A little while ago, Messrs. Keating and O’Brien, of Rutherford, West Maitland, sold two Rhode Island Red pullets and a…

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Rouchel Bushmen's Carnival

The Scone Advocate · Friday 23 August 1946 · page 3

The last meeting to be held was one convened by Mr. A. Holmes, and as a result the Rouchel Bushmen's Carnival Association was…

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Fancy Fair And Flower Show

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 24 August 1946 · page 3

Members of the West Maitland P. and C. Auxiliary will conduct a fancy fair and flower show at the school grounds on October 19…

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Rentals Increased Sitting of Fair Rents Board

Singleton Argus · Monday 26 August 1946 · page 1

After taking evidence on behalf of the owner, Police Magistrate A. E. Hougson, sitting as the Fair Rents Board,…

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Children Invited To Show

Maitland Mercury · Monday 26 August 1946 · page 4

SINGLETON. Monday — The Northern Agricultural Association decided to ask the sister and children of St. Elizabeth’s Home…

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Lively Debate Over Show Milking Motion to Keep Cows on Ground Fails

Singleton Argus · Monday 26 August 1946 · page 2

In referring, at Saturday's meeting of the N.A.A, council to the motion that cows in the milking competition remain on…

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Carnival for War Memorial and Hospital. Friday, 27th. September

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 27 August 1946 · page 3

At last night's meeting of the Patriotic Committee it was resolved to share the proceeds of the carnival to be held on Friday,…

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New Show Secretary Appointed. Mr. N. F. Ross

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 27 August 1946 · page 3

At yesterday's meeting of the Upper Hunter P. and A. Society, Mr. N. F. Ross, formerly of the Royal Australian Air Force, was appointed…

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Soldiers’ Auxiliary Carnival

Maitland Mercury · Friday 30 August 1946 · page 5

KURRI, Friday.—A “Back to Childhood” carnival held by Kurri Kurri Returned Soldiers’ Women’s Auxiliary in the Memorial Hall was…

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Kurri Soldiers' Auxiliary Carnival

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 30 August 1946 · page 5

A Back to Childhood Carnival, held by Kurri Kurri Returned Soldiers' Women's Auxiliary in the Memorial Hall. was largely attended, and the various…

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Buddy Williams' Show

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 30 August 1946 · page 2

Well-known stage, radio and record cowboy yodeller, Buddy Williams will stage a Tivoli variety show in the James on Monday night next. Buddy…

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Children and Leisure P. & C. Plans Flower and Spring Show

Maitland Mercury · Friday 30 August 1946 · page 4

Because this mechanised age gives mere leisure time than ever before, children need to acquire during their school years habits…

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Upper Hunter P. & A. Association Show Dates Confirmed. Mr. A. S. Bowman Re-Elected President. Annual Meeting

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 30 August 1946 · page 5

The annual meeting of the Upper Hunter P. and A. Society, held on Monday, was attended by Messrs A. S. Bowman (President), T. B…

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Bernborough Retains His Great Form Extraordinary Riding Exhibition By Mulley

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 31 August 1946 · page 3

SYDNEY, Saturday.—Bernborough continued his run success by winning die Warwick Stakes St Randwick this afternoon, despite an extraordinary riding exhibition by this jockey, A. Mulley…

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Exhibition of British Paintings in U.s

Maitland Mercury · Monday 2 September 1946 · page 2

NEW YORK. Sept. 1.—A collection of paintings by Hogarth Turner and Constable, valued at £1,6,000. and many of which…

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Fair View’s Grand Win Against Weston Magpies Beat Lorn in Deferred B Grade Grand Final

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 3 September 1946 · page 5

Fairview excelled themselves to beat Weston 2 in the A grade of the mixed tennis competition on Saturday. Fairview won five sets 37 games to three sets 30 games after a grand match…

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Show Prospects Are Bright

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 4 September 1946 · page 2

The ringside car stands for the coming show have already been booked out,but the secretary reports that there is ample space left for…

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Championship Dog Show at Maitland

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 4 September 1946 · page 2

Dog lovers will bare a treat next Saturday afternon when the Maitland and Karri District Kennel Club will conduct its…

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Trotting Men Welcome Show Secretary

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 5 September 1946 · page 4

The president of Hunter Valley Trotting Owners and Drivers Association last night, on behalf of members, congratulated Mr…

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