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Hunter Valley · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1947

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Excellent Entries for Methodist Function Flower Show and Fete Opened by Mayoress

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 3 September 1947 · page 2

Excellent entries were received for the Methodist Flower Show and Fete conducted in the Methodist Hall this afternoon. The…

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Flower Show And Fete At Singleton

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 4 September 1947 · page 4

SINGLETON, Thurs.—The Methodist Sunday School Hall presented a gay [?] when the annual Flower Show and Felt was held…

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Baby Show

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 5 September 1947 · page 2

The C.W.A. is holding a baby show in the James Theatre on Friday, November 7…

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Gresford Show Year A Success

Maitland Mercury · Friday 5 September 1947 · page 4

GRBSFORD: There was a large attendance at the annual general meeting of the Gresford District Agricultural Society held in the…

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Fashion Show at Dungog Mannequin Parade

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 5 September 1947 · page 2

On Wednesday next September 10, at 8 p.m., in James Theatre, a unique show will be held when Dungog's charming girls will model new…

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Record Entries For Singleton Show Arrangements Almost Completed for Annual Function

The Scone Advocate · Friday 5 September 1947 · page 6

A record number or entries has been received for the Singleton Show to be held in two weeks' time. The total of 3330…

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City Thronged with 100,000 People in Carnival Mood

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 6 September 1947 · page 4

NEWCASTLE, Saturday—In carnival mood, more than 100,000 people took to the streets and beaches last night to witness the fireworks display and celebrate the city’s birthday with cerefree abandon…

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Exhibition of Photos May Be Extended

Maitland Mercury · Monday 8 September 1947 · page 1

NEWCASTLE, Monday. —The photographic Exhibition at Nesca House may be extended beyond the closing date of the…

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New Members for Singleton Show

Maitland Mercury · Monday 8 September 1947 · page 4

SINGLETON, Monday. — At the Northern Agricultural Association meeting reference was made by the president (Mr. K…

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Newcastle Mecca for Huge Crowds Industrial Fair and Air Pageant Provide Great Interest

Maitland Mercury · Monday 8 September 1947 · page 2

NEWCASTLE, Monday. — Newcastle has been the Mecca for over 200,000 people for the 150th Anniversary Celebrations, crowds thronging the Industrial Fair, A Pageant And race meeting on Saturday…

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Successful Baby Show Helps "Miss Australia" Candidate Over 60 Children Before Judges

Singleton Argus · Monday 8 September 1947 · page 2

A successful baby show, organised by the Singleton Younger Set Social Club to support the Singleton "Miss Australia"…

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Miss Northcott Will Not Accompany Governor for Show Opening Lt.-gen. Northcott Will Make the Visit Alone

Singleton Argus · Monday 8 September 1947 · page 2

It was revealed at the meeting of the Northern Agricultural Association Council on Saturday, that Miss Northcott, the…

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Luncheon Party In Aid Of Fair

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 9 September 1947 · page 2

Something unique in the way of entertainment is being offered by the conveners of the cake and jam stall at the forthcoming fair,…

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Mammoth Machines Attract Large Crowds Newcastle's Industrial Fair

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 9 September 1947 · page 2

Mammoth machines developed during the war and now being turned to peace-time pursuits were exhibited in the Industrial Fair…

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Visit of Chess Champion Simultaneous Exhibition at Cessnock

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 9 September 1947 · page 3

Mr. G. Koshnitsky, Australian champion on several occasions, is to visit Cessnock on Friday land will…

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Salvation Army Australia Fair Function

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 10 September 1947 · page 2

The Australia Fair, organised by the Salvation Army, was officially opened in Singleton by Mrs. A. Binnie, of Maerannie, this afternoon…

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A Famous Arch at Maitland Show

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 10 September 1947 · page 8

The arches at Maitland Shows in pre-war years were renowned throughout the State. Situated Inside the main entrance, they depicted a colourful representation of the produce of the Hunter Valley…

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Police Carnival a Huge Success 45,000 People Attend Day and Night Sessions

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 10 September 1947 · page 6

NEWCASTLE, Wednesday.—The 45,000 people who attended the Police Carnival at the Industrial pair on New castle Show Ground yesterday brought the aggregate attendance since the fair opened on Saturday to more than 76,000…

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Maitland’s First Show Was in 1844 Present Society Sprang From Ploughing Match

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 10 September 1947 · page 8

Maitland’s first agricultural show was held in the yards and shed of the Albion Inn, opposite Gabon’s Ltd., in Highst., West Maitland, on Ma; 14,1844. It was conducted by the Hunter River Agricultural…

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Blood Horse Section at Singleton Show

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 11 September 1947 · page 5

SINGLETON, Thur. — Outstanding entries have been received in the blood horse section at the forthcoming Singleton Show…

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