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Hunter Valley · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1948

965 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 23 of 49

"Back to Muswellbrook" Flower Show

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 16 April 1948 · page 3

The dahlia growers of the town are sponsoring the big flower show to be held at the School of Arts on Friday, 23rd April, thus making a valuable and…

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Big Entries for Gresford Show

Singleton Argus · Friday 16 April 1948 · page 5

Entries for the Gresford Show, to be held on April 23 and 24. far exceed those of the two previous shows…

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Denman News. Red Cross Flower Show

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 16 April 1948 · page 9

An outstanding feature of the flower show, promoted by the Denman branch of the Red Cross Society, were the magnificent zinnia blooms. The…

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Many Attend Official Opening of Art Exhibition Interesting Address by Art Gallery Representative

Singleton Argus · Friday 16 April 1948 · page 4

A good attendance of approximately 70 were at the official opening of the art exhibition at the Intermediate…

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Gloucester Show

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Saturday 17 April 1948 · page 6

Gloucester's 1948 Show held on Friday and Saturday last, has created an all-time record, says the Gloucester "Advocate."…

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Show Loses From Beer Strike

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Saturday 17 April 1948 · page 5

The uncertainty in the beer trade is believed to have been responsible for a reduction of £50 in the amount paid for the right to conduct a…

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Public Schools' Centenary Celebrations Athletic Carnival 23rd AFRIL

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Saturday 17 April 1948 · page 5

Final arrangements for the luncheon section were made at a meeting of the executive committee of the above. This will take the form of a…

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Gresford Show Entries Exceed Last Year's

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Saturday 17 April 1948 · page 5

Entries for the Gresford Show, to be held on the 23rd and 24th April, far exceed those of the two previous exhibitions. Contrary to expectation, the…

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Dungog Show April 30, May 1

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Saturday 17 April 1948 · page 2

The committee of Dungog A. and H. Association is very busy with arrangements for the great event. Every thing promises well, A. lot of work…

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Red Cross Flower Show at Denman

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 17 April 1948 · page 3

DENMAN, Sat. — An outstanding feature of the flower show promoted by the Denman branch of the Red Cross Society, was…

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Back for the Show Mr. Pat Levey

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Saturday 17 April 1948 · page 2

Down from Murwillumban, where he is dairying and banana-growing, is Callingalla-born Pat Levey, whose 74 years weigh lightly on his frame His…

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Schools’ Art Exhibition

Maitland Mercury · Monday 19 April 1948 · page 3

“Drought” and “Desert Journey” the work of two first year student. There pictures are from the all schools’ art exhibition which is to be opened by the Mayor (Aid. F. O. Fahey) on Tuesday, April 20, at C.W.A. Hall, at 4 p.m. The exhibition will…

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Singleton Show Dates

Maitland Mercury · Monday 19 April 1948 · page 3

SINGLETON. Monday—At the Northern Agricultural Association meeting, it was decided to conduct a two days’ show on…

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1948 Show to Be Three Days Final Day to Be Made Up of Sports

Singleton Argus · Monday 19 April 1948 · page 2

Following upon a suggestion made to the general council of the Northern Agricultural Association by the rodeo and…

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School Athletic Carnival

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 20 April 1948 · page 2

The culmination of Centenary of Education Week activities will be a combined district schools’ athletic carnival, which this year…

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Rouchel Bushmen's Carnival

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 20 April 1948 · page 1

There was a large attendance and widespread competition at Rouchel Bushmen's Carnival, held on Saturday last. The open cattle…

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Opening of Schools’ Art Exhibition

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 21 April 1948 · page 3

“Only by the co-operation of the School and organisations such as the Arts Council of Australia can we hope to put on an exhibition…

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Bus to Gresford Show

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Wednesday 21 April 1948 · page 2

Foggs' Motor Service will convey passengers by bus to Gresford Show on Saturday, 24th, leaving Dungog P.O. at 11 a.m., arriving back at 7…

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Children's Inspiring Display Colorful Exhibition at Showground 1000 Youngsters Participate

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 21 April 1948 · page 2

The children of 24 schools in the Singleton district this afternoon made a colorful picture, when they were put…

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Dungog Show April 30 and May 1

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Wednesday 21 April 1948 · page 2

Preparations for Dungog'g annual show are proceeding satisfactorily. Much work has had to be carried out on the showground…

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