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Hunter Valley · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1946

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Exhibition of Art Gallery Pictures

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 16 February 1946 · page 4

In conjunction with the C.E.M. A and the local Municipal Council. the Art Gallery of New South Wales is senoing an Exhibition…

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Talent Quest At Carnival Pleases Crowd

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 16 February 1946 · page 4

The carnival, in aid of the Maitland Ambulance and the Legacy Club appeal, which is being held nightly In High-street,…

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Getting Nearer Scone's Big Carnival

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 19 February 1946 · page 1

Many matters were discussed at Friday night's well-attended meeting of the above, and with the big attraction now only a…

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Royal Show in 1947

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 19 February 1946 · page 1

Advice has been received from the Army authorities that the Show ground will be vacated in sufficient time to enable the Royal Agricultural…

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Heat Winner of Talent Quest At Carnival

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 19 February 1946 · page 2

Tile winner of the first heat of the Talent Quest, held in conjunction with the Ambulance Legacy Garnival in High-st. was:…

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Show Likely to be Abandoned

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 19 February 1946 · page 2

A special meeting of the Upper Hunter P. and A. Association will be held at an early date for the purpose of considering the…

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Large Number of Entries Received for Swimming Carnival

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 19 February 1946 · page 2

As anticipated, the swimming carnival to be held on Saturday night next has attracted many swimmers, both outside and local. Mr. Max Stewart,…

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Upper Hunter Show May Be Abandoned

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 19 February 1946 · page 2

MUSWELLBROOK. — A special meeting of the Upper Hunter and A. Association will be held at an early date for the…

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Schools Close On First Day Of Show

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 19 February 1946 · page 3

There has been a gerat deal of uncertainty as to the day on which local schools should close for the Maitland show holiday…

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Saturday Night's Shooting Victims Show Improvement Sydney, Tues

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 19 February 1946 · page 2

Although Mrs. Nellie Monahan (27), one of the victims of Saturday night's triple shooting, is still reported to be seriously ill, doctors now give her a…

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Art Exhibition at Town Hall Paintings By Well-known Artists Attract Considerable interest

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 19 February 1946 · page 3

The innate sense of appreciation of colour und design and a latent creative instinct among embryo artists are being encouraged among the people of the Country districts by the travelling art exhibition of the National Alt Gallery of New…

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Cessnock Bathing Beauty Contest and Swimming Carnival. Miss Barbara Hennessy Popular Winner. Enthusiastic Crowd Acclaims Contestants

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 19 February 1946 · page 1

A crowd of almost 2000 people on Sunday night saw Miss Barbara Hennessy of Cessnock, crowned winner of the bathing beauty contest at the Cessnock swimming pool. There were 29…

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High School Swimming Carnival

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 20 February 1946 · page 3

Annual swimming carnival of the students of the Intermediate High School was conducted this afternoon, keen competition prevailing in…

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Keen Interest Displayed in Art Exhibition

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 20 February 1946 · page 2

The Art Exhibition at the Maitland Town Hall is proving exceptionally interesting to the large number of visitors who…

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Dog Judging at Newcastle Show

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 20 February 1946 · page 2

Dog judging in, a special ring alongside the pavilion will be a special feature of to-morrow’s events at Newcastle Show…

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Newcdslie’s Attractive Show Display Indications Of Record In Every Respect

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 20 February 1946 · page 3

NEWCASTLE, Wednesday. — The first show for six years opened to-day in weather that was pleasant, particularly after an oppressive day and night. Although there has been a big break in the continuity…

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Preparing Pigs for Exhibition

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 21 February 1946 · page 2

Pigs for exhibition require to be well fed, but they, should not be overfat as this seriously affects them afterwards as satisfactory…

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Bowls Carnival For Legacy

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 21 February 1946 · page 5

Cast Maitland Bowling Club will conduct a rink carnival on Saturday next. In aid of the Legacy Appeal. Entries close at 1…

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Talent Quest Continues at Carnival

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 21 February 1946 · page 5

The Ambulance Legacy Talent Quest in conjunction with the carnival in High Street advance another stage last night when the…

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Holiday For The Show

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 21 February 1946 · page 4

The Maitland Business Men’s Club at this week’s meeting recommended to local retailers that they close…

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