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Hunter Valley · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1948

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District A.i.s. Cattle for Melbourne Show

Singleton Argus · Friday 17 September 1948 · page 8

Eleven head of cattle of the Australian lllawarra Shorthorn breed will represent Singleton and Jerry's Plains studs at the…

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Only Racehorses Interest Public Poor Attendance at Show

The Scone Advocate · Friday 17 September 1948 · page 5

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

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Plans for the Singleton Show

Maitland Mercury · Monday 20 September 1948 · page 2

SINGLETON, Mon.— Messrs, B. S. Ball, A. Binnie, H. An. drews and L. Bailey were nominated by the Northern…

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No Horses for Show Yet May Buy Buckjumpers From Queensland

Singleton Argus · Monday 20 September 1948 · page 4

The Northern Agricultural Association has been unable to obtain to date suitable buckjumpers for rodeo events in the rapidly approaching Singleton show. This was revealed at N.A.A. Council meeting last…

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Baby Show

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 21 September 1948 · page 1

An enjoyable afternoon was spent by many mothers and friends at a baby show held In the Church of England Hall on Saturday last. The…

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Rouchel Bushmen's Carnival Big Outing : OCTOBER 30th

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 21 September 1948 · page 1

The Rouchel Bushmen's Carnival is announced elsewhere in this issue for Saturday, October 30. Prize money is down at £100,…

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He Wants Her Fair, Fat and Short. Too Much Flash Riding, Says Sergeant

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 21 September 1948 · page 1

A London widower, Philip Edwards, has advertised for a wife that must be short fat and over 14 stone. Edwards put the following "There is too much of this flash sort of riding in this town," said Sergeant Kennedy at the Cessnock Court yesterday after John Cyril…

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Grand Sports Carnival

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Wednesday 22 September 1948 · page 2

A grand sports carnival will be held on the Showground on Saturday, 2nd October, in aid of Popular Girl, Betty Harley. There will be a…

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Water Colours Popular for Exhibition

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 22 September 1948 · page 2

With entries now finalised for Maitland Art Society’s first exhibition, water colours outnumber oil paintings, by about two to one…

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150 Dogs For Singleton Show

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 22 September 1948 · page 2

Over 150 dogs of 22 distinct breeds will be shown at the Singleton Show this year, and will include King Charles…

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Cattle For Show In Melbourne

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 23 September 1948 · page 5

MUSWELLBROOK: The well-known “Pashett” Milking Shorthorn Stud, at Jerry’s Plains, is sending a team of six head of…

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Scone Bushmen's Carnival

The Scone Advocate · Friday 24 September 1948 · page 1

An important meeting of the general' committee of Scone Bushmen's Carnival and Show Association is convened for…

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Merriwa Bushmen's Carnival Association

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 24 September 1948 · page 4

A meeting of the Merriwa Bushmen's Carnival Association was held on Saturday afternoon in the School of Arts, when the following were present:—…

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Brigh Tprospects for Show

Singleton Argus · Friday 24 September 1948 · page 4

The Singleton show on October 7, 8, and 9 promises to be very successful, following the beneficial rainfall received this…

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Cessnock Spring Show. Tageant of Coloour

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 24 September 1948 · page 7

Cessnock Hoticultural Bureau, reorganised last year, is holding its first spring show to-morrow in the Methodist Church…

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Blossom Fair at St. Peter’s

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 25 September 1948 · page 2

The annual Blossom Fair, ganised by St. Peter’s Women’s Guild, will he held in the Parish Hall on Wednesday, September…

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St. Stephen’s Mission Band Fair

Maitland Mercury · Monday 27 September 1948 · page 4

The annual fair of the Young People’s Mission Band was held in the Church Hall, George-street, East Maitland on Saturday, and the…

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Singleton Show Entries

Maitland Mercury · Monday 27 September 1948 · page 2

SINGLETON. Monday.—Presenting a general report of the forthcoming show to the Northern Agricultural Association meeting, the…

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Douglas Pratt To Open Art Exhibition

Maitland Mercury · Monday 27 September 1948 · page 2

Well-known Sydney artist, Mr. Douglas Pratt, will officially open Maitland Art Society’s first exhibition, to be held in the…

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Still No Horses For Show Buck-jump Section of Rodeo May Be Cancelled

Singleton Argus · Monday 27 September 1948 · page 4

The Northern Agricultural Association is still unable to guarantee buck-jumping horses for the rapidly approaching show. Only six local horses are available, and unless the N.A.A…

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