Singleton Show Receipts A Record Rain Mars Yesterdays Final Events
Maitland Mercury · Saturday 20 September 1947 · page 3
SINGLETON, Saturday.—Gate takings for the three [?] and one night at the 75th Singleton Show, which conducted yesterday afternoon, was an all-time record. Takings totalled £1093/18/3, made up as follows:…
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Maitland Mercury · Monday 22 September 1947 · page 2
The same gale that blew away my fowlhonse dumped somebody’s garage in my back yard. That wan’t a gale, It was a…
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Singleton Argus · Monday 22 September 1947 · page 4
Grainger and Falkiner, pty. Ltd. (Licensed Auctioneers) report having sold on the ground, during the recent show, the following exhibition stud…
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Maitland Mercury · Monday 22 September 1947 · page 2
SINGLETON, Monday — The secretary of the Northern Agricultural Association (Mr. N. Shaddock) this morning stated…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Milk Industry Killing Pig Industry Effect Seen at Singleton Show
Singleton Argus · Monday 22 September 1947 · page 4
Effect of the large intake of milk for consumption by the thousands in this State's two main cities was reflected very…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →All Records Smashed At Singleton Show Gate Takings Total £1093
Singleton Argus · Monday 22 September 1947 · page 2
All previous records were smashed at the Singleton Show, which had its conclusion last Friday evening. Gate takings for the three days and one night totalled £1093/17/3, which eclipsed the previous record of £999,…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Local Winners in Dog Section of Show Numbers Not Plentiful, But Quality Good
Singleton Argus · Monday 22 September 1947 · page 4
A number of local dog fanciers scored prizes in the dog section of this year's Singleton show. Numbers were not great, but…
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Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 23 September 1947 · page 2
The annual spring fair of Scots’ Presbyterian Church, West Maitland, will be held to-morrow afternoon in the Sunday School…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Flower Show in March Dahlias To Be Featured
The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 23 September 1947 · page 3
Having got into action again last night by the reforming of the Cessnock branch of the Horticultural…
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The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 23 September 1947 · page 1
The Singleton Shtow, held last week, se[?] up an all-time record for grate [?]akings, over £1000 being received…
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The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 23 September 1947 · page 2
SINGLETON, Saturday.—Gate takings for the three days and one night at the 75th Singleton Show, which concluded yesterday…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Spring Fair and Flower Show Has Successful Afternoon Mrs. Strachan Officially Opens Red Cross Function
Singleton Argus · Wednesday 24 September 1947 · page 2
The Red Cross spring fair and flower show held in the Masonic Hall, opened at three o'clock this afternoon by Mrs. Strachan,…
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Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 24 September 1947 · page 3
CESSNOCK Wed—After a [?] of seven years Cessnock Horticultural Society Cessnock a da[?] show in March next. A…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Propontis For Mentone To-Morrow Ascot Thousand Main Event At Show Holiday Meeting
Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 24 September 1947 · page 5
To-morrow is Royal Show holiday in Melbourne and Ascot races, formerly held on the Ascot course, will conduct its regular show fixture at Mentone. Chief interest will be in the Ascot Thousand, and the…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Night Trotting Boom Anticipated Agricultural Society Ready For Speedy Introduction
Maitland Mercury · Thursday 25 September 1947 · page 9
The approval by the State Parliamentary Labour Caucus of night trotting with betting in New South Wales has given heart to followers of the light harness sport, and a great boom is expected…
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Maitland Mercury · Thursday 25 September 1947 · page 2
Scot’s Church Hall in West Maitland was the scene of a happy gathering yesterday afternoon when the ladies’ guild held its annual…
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Maitland Mercury · Thursday 25 September 1947 · page 6
SINGLETON, Thurs. — Mrs. Strachan, director of country branches of the Red Cross Society, officially opened yesterday’s…
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Maitland Mercury · Thursday 25 September 1947 · page 7
Because he could not continue both as a stipendiary steward for greyhound racing and as a show councillor, Mr. M. A…
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Maitland Mercury · Thursday 25 September 1947 · page 7
The secretary (Mr R. E. Holroyde) told a meeting of Maitland Show Council last night that it might be possible to secure six brass…
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The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 26 September 1947 · page 5
The West Cessnock Church of England held a baby show recently. Prizewinners were:. Under 6 months, boy, Dennis Thompson; girl, Carol Clough; 6…
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