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Hunter Valley · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1948

965 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 26 of 49

Dungog’s First Show for Seven Years Big Entries In Stock

Maitland Mercury · Friday 30 April 1948 · page 5

DUNGOG, Friday—Dungog's first show since 1941 was opened to-day and wilt be continued to-morrow when the official opening will be made by the Minister for Works and Local Government, Mr. J. Cahill…

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Radio for Export: Showing at British industries Fair

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Saturday 1 May 1948 · page 5

Export radio sets, proofed against termites, hu[?]dity and fungus, are being turned out in great numbers by British radio manufacturers to meet world demand. Most designs have four short and one medium wavehand. Station-naming scales are varied…

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Si Years a Show Judge

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 1 May 1948 · page 3

Yesterday was the 17th consecutive time that veteran Mr. G. T. Bird, of Wingham, has been poultry judge at Dungog Show…

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Methodist Flower Show Beautiful Blooms

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Saturday 1 May 1948 · page 5

The annual Methodist flower Show on Thursday, 22nd inst, was a very successful event ami attracted a representative gathering. Lovers of…

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Notes and Comment Show Ground Lighting

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 1 May 1948 · page 2

The installation of a new system of lighting for the Show Ground, as recently decided upon by the Maitland Show Council, is…

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Dungog's 55Th Show Promises Record Breaking Grand Exhibits

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Saturday 1 May 1948 · page 2

The showground is the scene of bustle and activity as Dungog's 55th annual show has commenced this Friday morning. There are wonderful…

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Record Dairy Cattle Entry Overflowed Pavilion Magnificent Display At Dungog’s First Post-War Show

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 1 May 1948 · page 3

DUNGOG, Saturday.—Overflow from the large dairy [?] pavilion at Dungog’s 55th annual show yesterday fill one of the horse pavilions and an old grandstand, now [?]verted into a lofty Sail…

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British Fair Opens

Maitland Mercury · Monday 3 May 1948 · page 3

The British Industries Fair the “shop-window” for the best of Britain’s comprehensive range of high-quality products, opened…

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Exhibition of Canaries

Maitland Mercury · Monday 3 May 1948 · page 2

SINGLETON, Monday.—An exhibition of pure-bred canaries was conducted by the Singleton and District Poultry Pigeon and Cage…

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Singleton Show Finances

Maitland Mercury · Monday 3 May 1948 · page 3

SINGLETON, Monday.—After as over[?] of £850 had been paid by. the Northern Agricultural Association and acco[?] totally…

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Against Sunday Football On Show Ground

Maitland Mercury · Monday 3 May 1948 · page 2

SINGLETON, Monday. — Only two members of the Northern Agricultural Association Council voted in favour of rescinding a…

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Exhibition Next Week Controversy Seems Likely

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 4 May 1948 · page 2

The dual exhibition of American paintings and of works assembled under the heading “What is Modern Painting?” will be on…

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Cliff. Russell Killed Prominent Carnival Votary

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 4 May 1948 · page 1

Carnival followers in the Upper Hunter and other districts will learn with profound regret of the death on Friday, at Dunedoo, of Cliff. Russell,…

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A Delightful Show Choice Chrysanthemums

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 4 May 1948 · page 6

It is not surprising when we realise the amount of time, labour, skill, and experience necessary to place on the show bench those exquisite prize…

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Show Personalities

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Wednesday 5 May 1948 · page 3

The Lord Major of Newcastle was a visitor to Dungog Show. Accompanying him was the Lady Mayoress and their two daughters, Misses Esmie…

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Keen Interest in Bird Exhibition

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 5 May 1948 · page 2

More than 300 persons, including visitors from other towns, visited the free bird exhibition in premises next to…

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Show Ball Great Success

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Wednesday 5 May 1948 · page 1

The 1948 Show Ball held in the James Theatre on Friday night has been acclaimed by all as one of the brightest and happiest balls ever…

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"Sunlight" Champion Hack of Show

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Wednesday 5 May 1948 · page 4

The champion hack class created a great deal of interest from spectators. Sunlight, a nice quality chestnut of good conformation and well educated,…

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£116 From Red Cross Flower Show

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 5 May 1948 · page 2

The Red Cross Flower Show held last month realised £116/11/, and of this figure. £24/7/ was donated. The…

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Dungog Show Report Continued Champion Blood Stallion

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Wednesday 5 May 1948 · page 4

Champion blood stallion, 2 years ,and over, was won by Mr. Geo. Hancock's intelligent-looking stallion. Radium Chief. This stallion is an…

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