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Hunter Valley · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1948

965 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 24 of 49

All Schools’ Art Exhibition

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 22 April 1948 · page 5

This picture by a second year pupil is from the all schools’ art exhibition at the CWA Hall The exhibition, which closes to night,…

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Exhibition Is Advertisement for College

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 22 April 1948 · page 4

Speaking at the opening of the exhibition of students’ work at West Maitland Technical Colleg[?] yesterday .afternoon the…

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Enlarging Show Ground

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 22 April 1948 · page 4

Maitland Show Council last might decided to purchase land adjacent to the show ground. and facing Evans-street and…

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Poultry Society’s Show

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 22 April 1948 · page 4

Maitland, Poultry Society will hold its annual show on June 25 and 26, An application by the society…

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Chips Rafferety At Gresford Show

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 22 April 1948 · page 5

Chips Rafferty, Jane [?] and her husband are members, of the Eureka Stockade cast that will probably attend the Gresford…

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Speedway Track On Show Ground

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 22 April 1948 · page 4

Sporting Enterprise, Ltd. applied to Maitland Show Council last night for first option of the ground for the next speedway…

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Exhibition “Two in One” American And Modem Art

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 22 April 1948 · page 4

The art exhibition, which is to be held in are supper room at the Town Hill early next month under the susprise of the Art…

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Royal Air Force To Show Striking Power

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 22 April 1948 · page 1

LONDON, April 22—To show that the RAF can provide at short notice a striking force on the other aide of-the globe, six…

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Show Council’s Plans for Ground Improvements

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 22 April 1948 · page 4

Maitland Show Council is planning for an extensive programme of improvements to the ground and it is intended to carry these out as soon as material becomes available. Included In the Works recommended by the works and…

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Rouchel Bushmen's Carnival Another Success

The Scone Advocate · Friday 23 April 1948 · page 2

Rouchel Recreation Ground was on Saturday agone the rendezvous of another large and enthusiastic crowd to witness the popular outdoor entertainment put on by the local Bushmen's Carnival…

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Editorial an Expanding Show

Maitland Mercury · Friday 23 April 1948 · page 4

THE decision of the Maitland Show Council to purchase additional land adjacent to the show ground is to be commended. It indicates a proper appreciation of the wonderful possibilities for the development of our…

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Maitland Must Show Big Improvement

Maitland Mercury · Friday 23 April 1948 · page 6

Maitland team’s display against Western Suburbs last Saturday left a lot to be desired. Bad passing amongst the backs was the…

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Monday Night's Boxing Contests. a Grand Show Assured

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 23 April 1948 · page 1

One of the best exhibitions of boxing to be staged in the Upper Hunter will take place in the Muswellbrook picture theatre on…

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Keen Interest in To-morrow's Tennis Exhibition Suitable Substitutes for Gilchrist and Sidwell

Singleton Argus · Friday 23 April 1948 · page 5

Whilst offering apology for the non-appearance to-morrow of Gilchrist and Sidwell, who have been chosen to play…

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Last Night's Carnival was Outstanding at Least £500 Will Be Distributed Amongst Beneficiaries

Singleton Argus · Friday 23 April 1948 · page 4

The Eureka Stockade March Gras Carnival, staged on the showground last night, saw 3000 people brave the elements of a near-winter's night to witness the fast-moving ring programme and the various attractions which were on offer…

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To-day’s Leader: An Expanding Show Cardinal Leaves To-day for Australia

Maitland Mercury · Friday 23 April 1948 · page 1

NEW YORK, April 22—cardinal Spellman will have San Francisco by Pan-American Airways this morning for Sydney…

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Colourful Story Behind History of Education in Singleton TOWN & District Join in Centernary Celebrations. Pageantry Display by 1000 Children.. School Exhibition Creates Interest

Singleton Argus · Friday 23 April 1948 · page 7

Ninety-five years fie behind the introduction of Public Education in Singleton, so that the general State celebrations in this week of activities in connection with the Centenary of Edncation week are nigh on a centenary celebration for Singleton itself But whilst Public Edncation has such a long history in the background, Singleton…

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Dungog Show

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Saturday 24 April 1948 · page 2

Entries are very pleasing, says Mr. T. Carlton, Secretary to Dungog Show, Ring classes are a record and dairy stock will be the best for many…

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Gresford Show Officially Opened To-day

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 24 April 1948 · page 7

GRESFORD, Saturday—Favoured with perfect weather, Gresford Show’s main session to-day drew a big crowd, which made officials…

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Gresford Show A Record Success

Maitland Mercury · Monday 26 April 1948 · page 2

GRESFORD, Monday. — This year’s Gresford show was the most successful since the society began In 1927…

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