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Shows & fairs, 1946

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Patriotic Carnival

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 5 November 1946 · page 1

The following stalls and competitions will be conducted at the carnival to be held on the 15th. inst:— Bicycle (donated by Mr. W. C…

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Ambulance Carnival Presentation of New Vehicle

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 5 November 1946 · page 2

Dowling Street, at Dark's Corner, was lively and noisy on Friday night when the Ambulance Carnival was held. There were many people and…

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Fast Times by Swimmers at Carnival

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 5 November 1946 · page 3

Maitland Amateur Swimming Club conducted its second points score carnival on Friday night. Fastest times in the men’s first…

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Fancy Fair At Cathedral Hall

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 6 November 1946 · page 3

Residents of Maitland who are naturally seeking relief from the excessive heat are advised to go along to the spacious and cool…

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Maitland Show Membership a New System

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 6 November 1946 · page 2

A new system has been introduced by the Maitland Show Council at the Suggestion of the secretary (Mr. R. E. Holroyde),…

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Maitland Swimming Club’s Carnival

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 7 November 1946 · page 2

The first of the three triangular carnivals will be held at the Maitland pool on Saturday afternoon, November 30…

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Policewoman Denies Inquest Statement Did Not Show Mrs. Grey The Cells

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 7 November 1946 · page 5

SYDNEY, Thursday.—Irene Rea, policewoman, denied at the resumption of the Cable inquest to-day that she had shown Mrs. Mavis Grey the cells in Paddington police station during the course of her interrogation…

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Fancy Fair for Hospital

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 8 November 1946 · page 3

The Women's Auxiliary of the Cessnock Hospital are again busy raising funds for the hospital. On Friday, November 15, at Fisher's Hell, they are conducting…

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Seed Wheat Price 25/ A Bag Considered Fair

The Scone Advocate · Friday 8 November 1946 · page 1

Although there is no limit to the price farmers could charge for seed wheat, the fact that the Wheat Board was making considerable…

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Record Easter Royal Show Planned

The Scone Advocate · Friday 8 November 1946 · page 2

Plans are being made for a record Royal Easter Show next March. The secretary of the Royal Agricultural Society, Mr. C. G…

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School Fair at the Terrace

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 9 November 1946 · page 5

RAYMOND TERRACE: Mr. R. L. Fitzgerald, MLA. yesterday opened a continental organised by the Parents and Citizens’…

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Flower Show and Fair

Maitland Mercury · Sunday 10 November 1946 · page 4

Those interested people who have entered their gardens in West Maitland P. and C. Flower Show are reminded that gardens…

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Pacific “Fair Game” For Japan

Maitland Mercury · Sunday 10 November 1946 · page 1

TOKIO, Oct. 10—Japan planned before the war to divide defeated United States and Russia with Axis partners, according to…

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Scone Bushmen's Carnival and Show Assn

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 12 November 1946 · page 1

The committee of the above, at a meeting held on Saturday last, decided to hold its annual fixture on Friday and Saturday, 7th and…

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World Curios and War Souvenirs at Carnival. Unique Display Arranged

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 12 November 1946 · page 1

Exhibits collected in peace time from the Eastern countries and war souvenirs will make up a striking display which is being…

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Fancy Fair AT Cathedral Hall

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 13 November 1946 · page 5

Rain, hall or rhino the Fancy Fair goeo on at the old Cathedral Halt and the vagarles of the weather never seem to decer the…

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Railways Show Surplus Of £149,588 Summary Of Commissioner’s Report For The Year

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 13 November 1946 · page 3

SYDNEY, Wednesday. — The Commissioner for Railways, Mr. T. J. Hartigan, has presented to the Minister for Transport his report on the operation of the Department of Railways for the year ended 30th June, 1946…

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Annual Cofe Fair at Branxton

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 14 November 1946 · page 3

BRANXTON: The annual fair organised by St. John’s Church, of England Women’s guild, proved a financial success…

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Brisbane Loses Big Swimming Carnival

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 14 November 1946 · page 7

SYDNEY, Thurs.—Inadequate facilities in Brisbane for the Australian swimming champion ships have resulted in the…

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Empire Exhibits for Sydney Show

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 14 November 1946 · page 4

CANBERRA, Thursday.—The Minister for Commerce (Mr. Pollard) said last night be understood that the British and…

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