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Shows & fairs, 1947

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Murrurundi Carnival Assn

The Scone Advocate · Friday 20 June 1947 · page 5

The annual meeting of members of Murrurundi Bushmen's Carnival and Show Association, followed by a general meeting, will…

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Stroud Ambulance Carnival Outstanding Success

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 20 June 1947 · page 3

Despite the fact that seven busloads of footballers and supporters were unable to como, through the mines working on King's Birthday…

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Rayon at British Industries Fair

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 21 June 1947 · page 2

Textiles was the largest section of the British Industries Fair which was held in London (Earl’s Court and Olympia) and Birmingham (Castle Bromwich). A large range of new rayon fabrics, shown with new and attractive designs…

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“New” Skull Expected To Show Close Kinship Between Man And Apes

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 21 June 1947 · page 2

PRETORIA, South Africa.—(Associated Press)—Dr. Robert Bromm, anthropologist and palaeontologist of the Transvaal Museum, Pretoria, believes a skull he found at Sterkfontein will, show more definitely than ever that man is…

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Diggers’ Ball Floor Show

Maitland Mercury · Monday 23 June 1947 · page 2

Patrons of the West Maitland Soldiers’ League Ball on Friday, June 27, in the Town Hall, will see one of Sydney’s outstanding…

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Plans for the Show at Singleton

Maitland Mercury · Monday 23 June 1947 · page 2

SINGLETON, Monday. — The financial report, submitted to the meeting of the Northern Agricultural Association on Saturday,…

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Show Entries Closing Earlier Than Usual General Matters Before Members

Singleton Argus · Monday 23 June 1947 · page 2

After some discussion at the Northern Agricultural Associaton Council meeting on Saturday, it was decided that entries for the…

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Local and General News Singleton Bird-fanciers Win at Maitland Show

Singleton Argus · Monday 23 June 1947 · page 2

Singleton bird-fanciers, Messrs J. W. Herbert and Ray Williams, participated in the prizemoney offered at the Maitland Cage Bird Society's…

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Lower Hunter Wants to Show Governor Farms

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 26 June 1947 · page 4

Maitland City Council might be prepared to forego its plans to conduct the State Governor (Lieut.-Gen. Northcott) through…

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Murrurundi Bushmen's Carnival Annual Meeting

The Scone Advocate · Friday 27 June 1947 · page 2

The annual meeting of the Murrurundi Bushmen's Carnival Association was held on Sunday afternoon last. PRESENT were Mr. B. Haydon (in the chair), Mrs. A…

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£312 for Singleton Show Sports

Maitland Mercury · Friday 27 June 1947 · page 4

SINGLETON, Friday.— The sporting committee of the Northern Agricultural Association has compiled the programme for the…

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Governor To Open Singleton Show

Maitland Mercury · Friday 27 June 1947 · page 5

SINGLETON, Friday.—The president of the NAA (Mr. [?] Warburton) received advice this morning that the Governor of…

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Local and General. Meiuuwa Show Association

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 27 June 1947 · page 6

The Merriwa A. P. H. and I. Association should be functioning again after to-morrow (Saturday), when a meeting, for the purpose of reforming…

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State Governor Signifies Intention of Opening Show

Singleton Argus · Friday 27 June 1947 · page 4

The executive of the Northern Agricultural Association has received official advice from His Excellency, the State Governor of New South…

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Outstanding Floor Show Booked for Diggers-hospital Ball

Singleton Argus · Friday 27 June 1947 · page 4

The added attraction of the R.S.L.-Hospital ball, which is to be staged in the showground pavilion on Wednesday night next, July 2,…

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"Back to Denman Week" Cabaret Ball, Rodeo and Show, Children's Athletic Events

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 27 June 1947 · page 3

Further details of the plans for the "Back to Denman" week disclose that the inaugural meeting held at Dr. Barrett's esidence on Monday night last…

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Man in Pink Hat British Male Puts On Brighter Show

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 28 June 1947 · page 2

LONDON—(Associated Press)—No, junior, your eyes are not deceiving you. That is a pink hat which the man is wearifig down Piccadilly. Yes, that other one is cream, and the one coming out of Bond Street really is blue…

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Record Fields at Singleton Golf Carnival

Maitland Mercury · Monday 30 June 1947 · page 3

SINGLETON, Monday—A record number of golfers from all parts of the Hunter Valley totalling 138 contested events in the Singleton Cup…

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1948 Royal Easter Show Dates Announced

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

Dates for the 1948 Royal Easter Show were decided by the Council of the Royal Agricultural Society last week. The Show will commence on…

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State Budget Shows Nearly £2,000,000 Deficit Railways Show a Heavy Loss

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 2 July 1947 · page 1

The Premier (Mr. McGirr) announced yesterday a deficit of £1,852.476 in the State Budget for the year ended June 30, 1947. The deficit was due to a loss of about £1,500,000 on the…

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