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Hunter Valley · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1947

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Officials Pleased With Muswellbrook Show Post-war Exhibition Run Under Difficulties

Singleton Argus · Friday 28 March 1947 · page 1

Mluswellbrook show, the first post-war exhibition conducted under the auspices of the Upper Hunter Pastoral and Agricultural Association, and held on Wednesday and Thursday of this week, was run under difficulties, but officials expressed satisfaction with…

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Show Casualty

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 28 March 1947 · page 1

While competing in the flag race at the Show, Terry Blalce fell and sustained a fracture of the left arm just above the wrist…

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Cessnock Exhibition Contemporary Australian Paintings

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 28 March 1947 · page 3

Under the local supervision of Cessnock Council and Cessnock branch of C.E.M.A. the National Art…

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Holiday for Show

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 28 March 1947 · page 4

From the Chief Secretary's Department advising that application had been made for the proclamation of Thursday, 23rd April, 1947 as a public…

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Exhibits for Royal Show

Maitland Mercury · Friday 28 March 1947 · page 4

Messrs. A. A. and D. L. Ward, of Oakhampton, have sent down to the Royal Show a young bull and a very fine Friesian heifer,…

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"The Shell Show Returns."

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 28 March 1947 · page 3

After an absence of eight years, the "Shell Show", Australia's first big live artist variety programme, is returning to the air. The programme…

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Rural Bank at Royal Show

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 28 March 1947 · page 3

For the convenience of its customers attending the Royal Easter Show, the Rural Bank is establishing a fully equipped branch on the grounds. This…

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Singletonians Back From Tamworth Show

Singleton Argus · Friday 28 March 1947 · page 4

Mrs. A. T. Shearer, of Scott's Flat, Mrs. A. F. Pankhurst, of Elderslie, and Mrs. A. S. R. Shearer, of Maison Dieu, have returned home after…

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£173 From Red Cross Fair Highly Successful Autumn Event

Singleton Argus · Friday 28 March 1947 · page 8

The Red Cross annual fair held in the Masonic Hall on Wednesday was a very successful afternoon from a social as…

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Refusing to Appear at Royal Show

Maitland Mercury · Friday 28 March 1947 · page 1

SYDNEY, Friday. — Australia’s best rough-riders were refusing to appear at the Royal Easter Snow, the, vice-president of the…

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Fine Weather for the Muswellbrook Show Muswellbrook

The Scone Advocate · Friday 28 March 1947 · page 2

Muswellbrook's first show since 1941 opened on Wednesday in cool, cloudy weather, but general entries show a decided falling off compared with 1941, the total being less than half. Seasonal conditions affected stock entries considerably…

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Moonan's Monster Carnival the Date, 3rd May; the Prize Money, £125

The Scone Advocate · Friday 28 March 1947 · page 4

There will be colorful and animated proceedings at Moonan Flat on Saturday, 3rd May, when the monster Carnival sponsored by the…

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Local and General News Singleton Cattle at the Royal Show

Singleton Argus · Friday 28 March 1947 · page 4

Two of Singleton's best known dairy studs will be represented at this year's Royal Show. The pick of the herds of Messrs. George Moore,…

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Upper Hunter Show Good Results in Spite of Long Break Outstanding Horse Exhibits

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 28 March 1947 · page 1

The Upper Hunter P. and A. Association's 57th exhibition, the first held since 1941, opened on Wednesday, closing yesterday. As expected, there was a general…

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Bushmen’s Carnival Sequel

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 29 March 1947 · page 5

RAYMOND TERRACE, Sat — Arising from the Bushmen’s Carnival at Raymond Terrace on October 19, the RSPCA…

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Singleton Cattle in Royal Show Prizes

Singleton Argus · Monday 31 March 1947 · page 2

A three year old cow exhibited by Messrs. Fenwick Bros., of Myall Stud, Glendonbrook, gained first prize and reserve champion for cow three years…

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Bushmen's Carnival Sequel

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 1 April 1947 · page 4

Arising from the Bushmen's Carnival at Raymond Terrace on October 19, the RSPCA prosecuted Harold Victor Andrews, of Dunolly, Singleton,…

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Kempsey Show

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 1 April 1947 · page 2

Attention is drawn in our advertising columns to the announcement that the Central North Coast National (Kempsey) Show will be held on April…

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Royal Show

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 1 April 1947 · page 4

Yesterday attendance of 42,[?]54 and Rate receipts of £3,316 created two records for a Monday judging at this Royal Faster Show…

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Upper Hunter Show

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 1 April 1947 · page 3

Gate takings at last week's Upper Hunter Show surpassed the expectations of the most confident member of the committee. On the…

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