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Hunter Valley · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1947

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Gresford Show Opening

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 23 October 1947 · page 8

Gresford Agricultural Association has written to Wallarobba Shire Council asking that an [?] be sent to the Governor of…

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Bright, Breezy Diggers’ Variety Show

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 23 October 1947 · page 3

From curtain rise to curtain fail, the bright, breezy Diggers’ Variety Show at Maitland Fawn Hall last, night was thoroughly enjoyed by…

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Fine Arts Encouraged by Show Council

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 23 October 1947 · page 4

Prizes for the fine arts at the next Maitland Show will be doubled, said the chairman of the Home Industries Committee of…

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Show Council To Seek Night Trotting Licence

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 23 October 1947 · page 1

Following a report from Mr. R. Sim of discussions at a conference In Sydney of the New South Wales Agricultural Societies’…

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Mr. R. J. Parish On Show Council

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 23 October 1947 · page 4

Mr. R. J. Parish, of Wallalong, was last night elected unopposed to fill the vacancy on Maitland Show Council caused by the…

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To-day’s Leader A Health Matter Distribution of Greyhound Profits by Show Council

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 23 October 1947 · page 1

Maitland Show Council last night approved the distribution of additional funds from greyhound racing by the Greyhound…

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Fair Rents Appeal

Maitland Mercury · Friday 24 October 1947 · page 3

SINGLETON. Friday.—In the Fair Rents-Appeal. Court. Robert; Mose who was represented hy Mr C H Dunlop. appealed…

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Murrurundi Carnival

The Scone Advocate · Friday 24 October 1947 · page 6

At a well-attended meeting of the Murrurundi Bushmen's Carnival and Show Association, held at the week-end, letters were read…

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Monster Ambulance Carnival

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 24 October 1947 · page 3

On Saturday, November 1, a monster Ambulance Carnival will be held at Stroud Showground. Proceeds of the function will go towards the…

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Tennis Exhibition Next

Maitland Mercury · Friday 24 October 1947 · page 3

Tennis enthusiasts will be treated to a swarkling exhibition next wednesday night at odd street courts when don Mcllwain meets fred…

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Annual Spring Fair. Successful Church of England Function

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 24 October 1947 · page 5

The annual spring fair and sale of work, under the auspices of the Holy Trinity Women's Guild, held in the School of Arts on Saturday last, was…

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Church of England Flower Show

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 24 October 1947 · page 8

In connection with the recent flower show, held in aid of St. Alban's Church funds, the following additional awards are to hand: Best flowers from bulbs,…

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Singleton to Get a Northern Districts Swimming Carnival Maitland and Cessnock Also to Participate in Title Swims

Singleton Argus · Friday 24 October 1947 · page 6

Singleton has been allotted a number of Northern District Championships as part of the association's plan to divide…

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Methodist Fair at Morpeth

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 25 October 1947 · page 3

The annual fair In connection with the Morpeth Methodist Church was held in the School of Arts on Wednesday last, and…

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10,000 Attend Eucharistic Procession Spectacular and Impressive Scene At Show Ground

Maitland Mercury · Monday 27 October 1947 · page 6

More than 10,000 people attended the Eucharistic Procession in celebration of the Feast of Christ the King at the west Maitland Show Ground yesterday afternoon. Two special trains from Newcastle and one from…

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Day’s Carnival Proposed

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 28 October 1947 · page 4

BRANXTON: A meeting of the Women’s Auxiliary ,of the, Branxton sub-branch of the Soldiers’ League was held at the residence…

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Dahlia Show at Cessnock

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 28 October 1947 · page 2

CESSNOCK, Tuesday.—The Cessnock branch of the Agricultural and horticultural Bureau, at a meeting last night-prepares its schedule for…

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Council and the Carnival Building No Co-operation Between White Park Bodies

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 28 October 1947 · page 1

AT LAST NIGHT'S MEETING OF SCONE MUNICIPAL COUNCIL, IT WAS MADE TO APPEAR THAT THERE WAS LITTLE OR NO CO-OPERATION BETWEEN THE VARIOUS SPORTING BODIES WITH THEIR GROUNDS IN THE…

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Final Preparations For Summer Carnival

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 29 October 1947 · page 2

Final preparations are on the verge of being completed for the Summer Carnival and Barbecue, which will take place next Saturday under the…

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Derby Infused with Greater Interest Colts Show Contradictions of Breeding For Stamina

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 29 October 1947 · page 5

The V.R.C. Derby on Saturday is beginning to infuse considerable interest among racegoers with the advent of fresh chances among a small field. Lungi came into the market yesterday following a…

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