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Hunter Valley · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1948

965 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 36 of 49

Methodist Spring Fair

Maitland Mercury · Monday 13 September 1948 · page 3

The annual Spring [?] arranged by the Methodist Church, W.C.A. will be held in the Memorial Hall, Charles-street, tomorrow (Tuesday),…

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Show Space Booked Out at Singleton

Maitland Mercury · Monday 13 September 1948 · page 2

SINGLETON, Monday.— The secretary (Mr. N. Shaddock) told the Northern Agricultural Association that the space in…

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Only Racehorses Interest Public Poor Attendance at Show

Singleton Argus · Monday 13 September 1948 · page 2

The only interest the public showed in horseflesh was at racecourses, Mr. James McMahon said on Saturday…

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N.a.a. Discusses Further Plans for Show 23 Members at Meeting on

Singleton Argus · Monday 13 September 1948 · page 2

Twenty-three members of the Northern Agricultural Association were present at its meeting at the Singleton…

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No Charge— No Exhibition

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 14 September 1948 · page 1

Because Orange Golf Club refused to charge members who wished, to see professional golfer, Jim Ferrier's exhibition match, the game…

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Ten Teams for Hockey Carnival

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 14 September 1948 · page 1

Singleton will be represented by two women's teams at Scone Hockey Club's end-of-the-season carnival on the Town Park on…

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Scone Bushmen's Garnival and Show Association

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 14 September 1948 · page 1

A special and important meeting of the above will be held in the library of the Soldiers' Memorial School of Arts on Friday next at…

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Unionist Victimised for Fair Criticism Conciliation Commissioner’s Attacks On Building Union

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 14 September 1948 · page 2

MELBOURNE, Tuesday. —The Conciliation Commissioner (Mr. J. M. Galvin) said the Building workers’ [?] dustrial Union was victimising a unionist for exercising [?] rights to offer fair criticism…

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300 Dancers at Springtime Carnival. Bright Party Helps Red Cross Society

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 14 September 1948 · page 1

THERE was a definite springtime atmosphere about the proceedings at the Red Cross Society's springtime carnival, held at the School of Arts…

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Be Fair to Your Eyes

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Wednesday 15 September 1948 · page 4

Even if the lamp is well placed, it may be rendered useless by dust or an unsuitable shade. Some lamp-shades look attractive, but are utterly…

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Methodist Women’s Church Aid Spring Fair

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 15 September 1948 · page 2

A Spring Fair organised by the West Maitland Methodist Women’s Church Aid was opened in the Methodist Memorial Hall…

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Good Response For Art Exhibition

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 16 September 1948 · page 4

Although one or two tan experienced members have expressed some diffidence about exhibiting pictures, there was a good response from…

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Proposal For Dog Parade, At Show

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 16 September 1948 · page 4

Maitland Show last night referred to its kennel committee a suggestion that a parade of dogs be held on the Saturday afternoon of…

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Carnival

The Scone Advocate · Friday 17 September 1948 · page 4

A meeting of the executive of the Bushmen's Carnival is set down for this Saturday night, 18th, when a programme and other…

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Paterson Show Donations

Maitland Mercury · Friday 17 September 1948 · page 3

“Interest in the forthcoming Paterson Show is growing daily.” stated Mr. S. M. Reynolds show secretary. “Even at this early…

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Singleton Show Entries

Maitland Mercury · Friday 17 September 1948 · page 3

SINGLETON: Entries for Singleton Show on October. 7, 8 and 9 close with the secretary (Mr. Norman Shaddock), to-morrow…

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To Prepare Show Schedule

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 17 September 1948 · page 1

The commitee of the Upper Hunter P. and A. Society will meet oh the 27th inst., when the main business will be the…

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Y.c.w. Youth Show

Maitland Mercury · Friday 17 September 1948 · page 7

The YCW Youth Show which Will be held In Maitland City Hall on Tuesday, September 21, was presented to the Newcastle public…

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Plashett Cattle for Melbourne Show

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 17 September 1948 · page 1

The well-known "Plashett" Milking Shorthorn Stud from Jerry's Plains is sending a team of six heead of cattle to the…

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Entries Close To-morrow for Singleton Show

Singleton Argus · Friday 17 September 1948 · page 8

General entries for the Singleton show, which takes place on 7th, 8th and 9th October, will close to-morrow…

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