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Hunter Valley · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1946

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Art Exhibition Opening

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 2 October 1946 · page 2

The Mayor of Maitland (Aid Skilton) will open the exhibition of painting and pottery at the Methodist Hall on Thursday at…

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Show Attractions

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 2 October 1946 · page 2

One of the most popular sideshows on Singleton Showground will be that of Ahmad AlKamar, the Iraq fakir, the master of magic, who…

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First of the Show Awards Stage Set For Record Exhibition Ground Like a Bee-hive Afternoon

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 2 October 1946 · page 2

The stage is set for what many councillors of the Northern Agricultural Association believe will be a record show exhibition for Singleton. First judging was completed this afternoon, this being in the…

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Night Trotting in Victoria Remodelling Show Oval

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 2 October 1946 · page 5

Not only In New South Wales, but also in Victoria, a concerted move for the Introduction of night trotting is being urged by…

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Quality Predominant Show Feature Beef and Dairy Cattle, Sheep, Wool, Horses Outstanding Glorious Weather For 74th Annual Exhibition

Singleton Argus · Friday 4 October 1946 · page 1

The 74th annual show of the Northern Agricultural Association, conducted yesterday and to-day, and having its finale to-night, was remarkable for the outstanding quality which was the predominant feature of the exhibition…

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Show Awards Fat Cattle

Singleton Argus · Friday 4 October 1946 · page 4

Fat Shorthorn bullock, not exceeding four years, Ken Ball 1, J. and W. Reynolds 2; fat Hereford bullock, not exceeding four years, W. C…

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Painting And Pottery Exhibition Hopes For Establishment Of Cultural Centre

Maitland Mercury · Friday 4 October 1946 · page 4

The Mayo (Aid. H. T. Skilton) officially opening the painting and pottery exhibition at the Methodist Memorial Hall yesterday afternoon, said it was the hope of council and the citizens of Maitland that a cultural centre would be…

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Record Created At Show Opening Ceremony Performed By Woman For First Time

Singleton Argus · Friday 4 October 1946 · page 1

Mrs. Adams, wife of Mr. J. R. Adams, Trade Commissioner in Australia for Great Britain, yesterday created history in that…

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Show Time Was Big the for A.i.s. Men Special Delegation Here From Mid-rivers Society

Singleton Argus · Friday 4 October 1946 · page 3

The show was a big occasion for many of the leading authorities in the breed of Australian Ulawarra Shorthorn dairy cattle…

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Royal Easter Show

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 5 October 1946 · page 5

Next year’s Royal Easter show from March 29 to April 9 will be a revelation to producers, both young and old. and will serve as…

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Show Sales

Singleton Argus · Monday 7 October 1946 · page 4

Grainger & Palkiner Pty. Ltd. report having conducted sales of evhibition horses, fat cattle, fat sheep and lambs and dairy cattle…

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Show Takings Nearly £1000

Singleton Argus · Monday 7 October 1946 · page 2

From a financial point of view, this year's annual show was indeed a very successful function. takings amounted to over £150…

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Cocker Spaniels Champions at Singleton Show

Maitland Mercury · Monday 7 October 1946 · page 3

SINGLETON, Monday.—Mb G. Jones, of East Maitland, with cocker spaniel, Don Brae of Ntaba. won the championship…

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Fine Array of Dogs at Show

Singleton Argus · Monday 7 October 1946 · page 4

Exhibits in the dog section, although not as great as the number of entries, presented a very fine array of dogs to the many…

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Arab Hostility To U.S Palestine Policy All States Called On To Show Condemnation

Maitland Mercury · Monday 7 October 1946 · page 1

JERUSALEM, October 7.—“Increasing interest in Arab and Moslem countries will be jeopardised by President Truman’s ill-considered statements on Jewish immigration. The word realises that President Truman’s real motive in…

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Annual Spring Fair At Homeville

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 8 October 1946 · page 2

The Homeville P. and C. Association held its annual Spring fair at the school As in previous years the venture was an…

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Show Sales at Singleton

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 8 October 1946 · page 4

Grainger and Falkiner Pty. Ltd. report having conducted sales of exhibition horses, fat cattle, fat sheep and lambs and…

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Anglican Spring Flower Show on Friday Next

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 8 October 1946 · page 2

The Ladies' Guild of Christ Church have arrangements well in hand for the annual Spring Show at James Theatre on Friday next. This year…

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Cox Pros. Show Profit Of £51,452

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 8 October 1946 · page 2

Cor Brothers (Asutralia) Ltd made a net profit of £61,153 for the year, plus £10,896 balance brought forward from last year…

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They Descend From the Hills for the "Eskdale Tup Show"

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 8 October 1946 · page 1

Scawfell, England's highest mountain, can be likened to the hub of a wheel the spokes of which are the valleys which radiate from it. One…

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