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Hunter Valley · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1947

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Successful Swimming Carnival at Boorai

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 11 April 1947 · page 1

The Swimming Carnival and dance at night organised by the Boorai Ambulance Auxiliary was a big success, the takings failing little short of the…

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Pig Winners At Royal Show

Maitland Mercury · Friday 11 April 1947 · page 5

WINGHAM: Mr. D. J. Murray, of Kolodong had six entries in Berkshires at Sydney Show, and secured three firsts, and one…

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Artist to Lecture at Cessnock Exhibition of Paintings

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 11 April 1947 · page 7

Well-known Australian artist, Arthur March, will give public lectures during the exhibition of contemporary Australian paintings which opens at Cessnock…

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Husband, Wife Win Show Camp-drafting Honors

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 11 April 1947 · page 3

Mrs. Phyl Mackay, of Dungog, whose husband (Mr. J. K. Mackay) won the Gloucester Cup camp draft at the Royal Show on Monday, on…

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Stroud Show To-day and To-morrow

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 11 April 1947 · page 5

Stroud Show is always a popular event and this year the entries in all sections, particularly in the ring, promise to eclipse previous records…

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Hunter Valley Competitors Did Well at Royal Show

Singleton Argus · Friday 11 April 1947 · page 4

Hunter Valley competitors and exhibitors in the Sydney Royal Show did exceptionally well. Singleton, too, played its part in the winning of…

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Royal Show Exhibitors Congratulated

Singleton Argus · Monday 14 April 1947 · page 2

Congratulations of the Northern Agricultural Association to exhibitors from this district who did so well at this year's Sydney Royal…

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Attendances At Show Meetings

Maitland Mercury · Monday 14 April 1947 · page 6

SINGLETON, Monday, — “Any member of the Northern Agricultural Association who does not attend at least six meeting…

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Winners At Royal Show Congratulated

Maitland Mercury · Monday 14 April 1947 · page 2

SINGLETON, Monday.—At the Northern Agricultural Association [?] the president (Mr. King Warburton) congratulated…

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STROUD'S 22nd Annual Show Attracts Good Crowd All Pleased with Exhibition

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 15 April 1947 · page 3

Shroud A., H. and I. Society held its 22nd annual show on Friday and Saturday last. It passed off successfully and everyone was pleased Entries…

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Bushmen's Carnival-show Association Details Finalised for Outing on 26th INST

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 15 April 1947 · page 1

A committee meeting of the above held on Friday night finalised details for the big fixture on Saturday, 26th inst…

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Show Bullock's Weight

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 15 April 1947 · page 2

The bullock used in the weight estimating competition at Stroud Show tipped the beam at 655 lbs. The winner will not be known until the weight…

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Scone Carnival Entries, Saturday Next

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 15 April 1947 · page 1

Competitors are reminded that entries for the three main events—open cattle draft, buckjumping and bullock riding—close with the…

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£125,000 Gate Record For Show

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 15 April 1947 · page 2

SYDNEY, Thursday.—Although official takings have not been released by R.A.S. officials, it is estimated that gate and stand…

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Protest Against Show On Anzac Day

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 15 April 1947 · page 3

LISMORE, Tuesday.—A conference of the Far North Coast Sub-branches of the Returned Soldiers’ League; held here,…

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Denman District News. C.w.a. Stages Flower Show and Competition

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 15 April 1947 · page 4

The rose show and handwork competition, held last Friday, was an outstanding success, and the excellence of the exhibits made the judges' task…

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N.S.W. Beauties Parade in Cessnock. Splendid Show at Regent Theatre

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 15 April 1947 · page 3

At the Regent Theatre last night a packed house, and an enthusiastic audience, thoroughly enjoyed…

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Melgoda Traces Back to Keepsake Three Strains of Musket Blood Show In Pedigree

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 15 April 1947 · page 5

Owned by Mr. T. L. Fines, chairman of the Newcastle Jockey Club, Melgoda won the Final Handicap at Randwick on Saturday in meritorious fashion. Purchased at the 1943 yearling sales for 210 guineas he has proved himself a…

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Overcharged for Pies at the Show

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 16 April 1947 · page 7

SYDNEY: For having sold pies above the fixed price at Newcastle Show this year, E. J. McCosker, of Arthur-street. Waverley, was fined…

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City Council Receipts Show Increase

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 17 April 1947 · page 5

The deputy town clerk (Mr. H. reported to a meeting of the finance committee of the Maitland City Council last night…

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