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Hunter Valley · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1947

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To-day's Flower Show of Women's Guild Exhibits of High Standard

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 7 May 1947 · page 2

At a flower show and cooking competition held at the All Saints' Parish Hall to-day, entries were plentiful and the…

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Governor to Be Asked to Open Show Invitation to R.a.s. President to Officiate, Also

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 7 May 1947 · page 2

The State Governor (General Northcott) is to be invited to officially open Singleton's 1947 annual, show of the Northern…

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Flower and Cookery Show at Singleton

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 8 May 1947 · page 8

“I can see a .frightful lot of work has been put into to-day’s Flower Show and Cooking Competition, and I wish you all the success you…

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Carnival Drafter in Action

The Scone Advocate · Friday 9 May 1947 · page 1

VIV. WATTS, riding in the Open Championship Draft, provided this good action picture of a horse and rider "on the job."…

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Carnival Picture of the Year

The Scone Advocate · Friday 9 May 1947 · page 1

This action photograph, taken at the recent Scone Bushmen's Carnival, shows the outlaw, "Blockbuster," giving Tony Purcell, of Murrurundi, his full money's worth. Despite the heavy overcast day, our picture is considered one of the best buckjumping…

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Flower Show and Cooking Competition

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 9 May 1947 · page 2

A flower show and cooking competition in aid of Ambulance New Car Fund Appeal will be held in James Theatre on Thursday, 19th June…

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600 Entries For Poultry And Pigeon Show

Maitland Mercury · Friday 9 May 1947 · page 4

SINGLETON: Over 600 entries have been received by the Singleton and District Poultry and Pigeon Club for the second annual show…

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Grounding of ‘ Show-offs’ in Australia

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 10 May 1947 · page 1

MELBOURNE, Saturday.—The grounding of ’show-offs” is one the objectives of the Department of Civil Aviation in a plan…

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Successful Fair at East Maitland

Maitland Mercury · Monday 12 May 1947 · page 3

This Ladles Auxiliary of the East Maitland Parents and Citizens Association agenised a Musicale whole proved highly [?]The…

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Rouchel Carnival

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 13 May 1947 · page 4

Top lines of cattle have been secured for Rouchel Rodeo billed for Saturday next, donors being Messrs. W. R. M. Kennedy, W. G…

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Baby Show

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 13 May 1947 · page 2

Judges at a recent baby show in Gloucester were Mrs. J. N. H. Wilson, of Dungog, and Mrs. V. Andrews, of Belbora. About sixty babies…

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Kurri Methodist Flower Show

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 13 May 1947 · page 4

The Third Annual Flower Show of the Kurri Kurri Methodist Church Trust Was held in the Church Hall, and was officially opened by Mr. G. Booth,…

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Carnival at Moonan Alex. Wiseman's Barry Wins Draft

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 13 May 1947 · page 1

Moonan Carnival, held on 3rd inst., was an unqualified success, both from the point of view of spectators and competitors alike…

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Outstanding Entries for Poultry Club's Show

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 14 May 1947 · page 2

Singleton Poultry and Pigeon Club has received an outstanding entry for the second annual show, which will take place in the showground…

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Dr. Solling and Mr. L. Bell on Show Council

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 15 May 1947 · page 7

Dr. P. P. M. Soiling, of West Maitland, and Mr. Lindsay Bell, of Narrowgut, were elected last night to fill vacancies on the…

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Willow Tree Bushmen's Carnival Unqualified Success

The Scone Advocate · Friday 16 May 1947 · page 2

Willow Tree Bushmen's Carnival Association held its annual Rodeo on the Recreation Ground on Saturday last before a good…

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Tested Cattle Only for British Royal Show Lead Given by the Royal Agricultural Society of England

Singleton Argus · Monday 19 May 1947 · page 4

After a seven years' break the Royal Agricultural Society of England is preparing to hold its show again. This, the "Royal Show" is the most…

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£375 From Rotary Carnival

Maitland Mercury · Monday 19 May 1947 · page 2

MUSWELLBROOK: A carnival, conducted by the Rotary Club recently to raise funds for the furnishing of the CWA Rest…

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Best Bird In The Show

Maitland Mercury · Monday 19 May 1947 · page 2

Mr. Chas L. Cummins, secretary of the Maitland Poultry Club, gained the principal awards at the Singleton Poultry and Pigeon…

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Eisteddfod Winners In Variety Show

Maitland Mercury · Monday 19 May 1947 · page 2

The concert to be presented at Maitland Town Hall to-morrow (Tuesday) night by championship and price winners of the recent…

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