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Hunter Valley · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1948

965 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 31 of 49

£1500 Possible From Carnival at Singleton Hospital Board Will Send Invitation

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 30 June 1948 · page 1

The Commercial Travellers' Northern Association is to be asked to hold its 1919 Carnival in Singleton, when the…

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305 Birds on Display at Local Show Championship Awards

Singleton Argus · Friday 2 July 1948 · page 5

No Singleton exhibitors took championship prizes at the Singleton District Poultry, Plgeon and Case Bird…

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Local Art Exhibition

Maitland Mercury · Monday 5 July 1948 · page 2

At the first deferent move towards, staging an exhibitor by members, Maitland Art Society at its last meeting appointed a…

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Many City Visitors at Local Canary Show

Singleton Argus · Monday 5 July 1948 · page 4

Many visitors from Newcastle and Maitland districts were attracted to Singleton for the Cauary and Cage Bird Club's…

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Paterson Show Association

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 6 July 1948 · page 2

At a well-attended meeting of the Peterson District Agricultural and Horticultural Association in the School of Arts the…

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Fiity-two Nominations for Show Committee

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 6 July 1948 · page 3

Fifty-two nominations have been received for the election of a committee of 36 for the Upper Hunter P. and A. Association. The result…

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Gresford Show Society

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Wednesday 7 July 1948 · page 3

Preparations are being made for the election of the Committee of Management for the Gresford District Agricultural Society, which will take place…

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Motor Show Again But for Export Only

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 9 July 1948 · page 4

Britain's first post-war motor show will be held in London at the end of October. It will attract unusual interest, but in essence it will he for…

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Vandals Damage Show Buildings

Maitland Mercury · Monday 12 July 1948 · page 1

SYDNEY, Monday.— Vadnais broke into more than a dozen buildings at the show ground during the week-end and…

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Hockey Thirteen Teams Fielded at Carnival

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 13 July 1948 · page 1

Thirteen teams competed in the Scone Club's carnival on the Town Park on Sunday last. The Cook's Hill A grade team dominated play…

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Polo Personalities Coming for Carnival

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Wednesday 14 July 1948 · page 2

Much bustle and activity heral is the coming polo carnival which will bring an influx of visitors to the town and district. Many are expecting…

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Wiragulla Polo Club Carnival on 15th, 16th AND 17th July. Five Visiting Teams

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Wednesday 14 July 1948 · page 2

The Polo Tournament being run by the Wiragulla Polo Club starts on Thursday morning at 9.45 a.m., with the first of the series of matches…

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Gresford Show Ball

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 15 July 1948 · page 4

The Gresford District Agricultural Society Hall, held in the School of Arts, East Gresford, was most successful…

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Paterson Show Programme

Maitland Mercury · Monday 19 July 1948 · page 2

Enthusiastic sub-committees of the Paterson District A and H Association have drawn up prize schedules for the first show…

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R.a.s. President to Open Singleton Show Alarming Disclosure on Fire Hazard

Singleton Argus · Monday 19 July 1948 · page 3

The Sydney Royal Show Society President the Hon. Col. A. Sinclair, will open the Northern Agricutural…

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Singleton Show Plans

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 20 July 1948 · page 4

SINGLETON: Mr. Colin Sinclair, president of the R.A.S. has advised the N.A.A, that he has accepted the invitation to open this year’s…

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Dungog Polo Carnival. Muswellbrook Defeated

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 20 July 1948 · page 2

In the polo tournament organised by Wiragulla Club, eight teams contested the Alison and Mackay Cups. Elimination matches played on…

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Paterson Show Programme

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

Enthusiastic sub-committees of the Paterson District A and H. Association have drawn up prize schedules for the first show. These will be…

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School Hobbies Exhibition

Maitland Mercury · Friday 23 July 1948 · page 4

Maitland Public School will hold its second annual hobbles exhibition August 24. The deputy-head (Mr. C. W…

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Athletes Show Good Form

Maitland Mercury · Friday 23 July 1948 · page 5

Two members of the Amateur Athletic Club, M. Kella[?]ay and R. Dra[?] competing at the Methodist O.K carnival last Saturday…

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