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Hunter Valley · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1946

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Trotting Cup For Show

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 23 February 1946 · page 5

Mr, O. Seliers the new presi[?] of the Northern District Trotting Owners and Trainers’ Association has donated a silver…

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Attractions at the Show

Maitland Mercury · Monday 25 February 1946 · page 3

An excellent variety of unusual side-shows will be special attractions at the Maitland Show, commencing on Thursday, and…

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Peeps Into the Past Singleton 25 & SO Years Ago (From Issues of "Argus" Week Ended March 5, 1921) Exhibition Of War Photos

Singleton Argus · Monday 25 February 1946 · page 3

A display of enlarged and coloured war photos taken by the A.I.F. was on view in the Elite Hall (old skating rink), John Street. The pictures…

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Australian Art Exhibition

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 26 February 1946 · page 1

It has been decided to conduct an essay competition in conjunction with the exhibition of Australian Art, to be held from 4th to 22nd March, for…

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Stroud Swim Carnival

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 26 February 1946 · page 2

A swimming carnival will be held at Stroud on Saturday next in the Karuah River at Mr. Cecil Gorton's. Proceeds are in aid of the District…

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Exhibition of Australian Art

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 26 February 1946 · page 3

The Town Clerk has advised Cessnock Council that arrangements are proceeding satisfactorily for the exhibition of Australian Art, the official…

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War-time Farming Exhibition

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 26 February 1946 · page 3

During the war England faced the big problem of supplying herself with food, as shipping space was urgently needed for vital…

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Cessnock Show

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 26 February 1946 · page 10

With only a matter of days to go now until the Show, the entries are coming along extra well, and the indications are that we will have a…

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Mr. Deiman to Open Cessnock Show

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 26 February 1946 · page 4

The Hon. J. J. Dedman, M.H.R., Minister for Post-war Reconstruction will open Cessnock Show on Saturday, March 9. It is confidently…

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Show Abandoned. Proposal to Hold Rodeo

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 26 February 1946 · page 1

At a meeting of the committee of the Upper Hunter P. and A. Society held yesterday, it was resolved that the 1946 Show, set…

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Last Days for Carnival Entries Must Be in on Thursday Next

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 26 February 1946 · page 1

Intending competitors at the first post-war fixture of the Scone Bushmen's Carnival and Show Association, to be held on 8th and…

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C.W.A. Sports at Show Ground. Entries Already Coining In

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 26 February 1946 · page 1

SATURDAY NEXT will be a big day for Muswellbrook. After several months of careful planning, the C.W.A. sports committee…

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Prospects Bright For Record Maitland’s First Show For Five Years

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 26 February 1946 · page 3

Maitland’s first show since 1941 will open on Thursday next and members of the Maitland Show Council and the officials are most optimistic as to its success, “I do not think that prospect for a record shoe were ever better,” said the…

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Muswellbrook Show Abandoned

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 27 February 1946 · page 2

At a meeting of the committee of the Upper Hunter P. and A. Society it was resolved that the 1946 Show, set down for April 11…

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Street Carnival on Saturday Week

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 27 February 1946 · page 2

Members of the Rotary Club are working enthusiastically for the carnival to be staged in John Street on Saturday night, March 9, and those…

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Alleged Fleecing at Show

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 27 February 1946 · page 1

Complaints were made at a meeting of North Lambton A.L.P. that in the sale of refreshments at Newcastle Show, the public had been…

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Good Entries For Saturday's Swimming Carnival

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 27 February 1946 · page 3

Excellent entries have been received by Singleton Amateur Swimming Club for the carnival to be staged at the Baths on…

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Ladies' Swimming Races Preparatory to Carnival

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 27 February 1946 · page 3

Races for juniors were over 33 yards, and not 35 yards, as usual, when weekly point-score races for members of the Ladies…

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Maitland Show Attractions Giant College Boy

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 27 February 1946 · page 4

Peter is the name, Peter the boy giant, who is 10 years of age, and weighs 2661bs, will be exhibited at the Maitland. Show on…

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Art Exhibition At Town Hall

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 28 February 1946 · page 4

To-morrow night the Art Exhibition at the Town Hall will be showing in the council chambers instead of in the supper room,…

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