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Hunter Valley · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1948

965 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 46 of 49

"Mo" in New Show

Singleton Argus · Friday 19 November 1948 · page 7

The new Malvern Star Show, starring Roy Rene ("Mo"), Hal. Lashwood,, Young Harry, Nellie Barns, the Lester Sisters, and…

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Show Successes For Premer Stud

The Scone Advocate · Friday 19 November 1948 · page 1

Mr. C. Slack-Smith, of Lochmohr Stud, Premer, advises that, of the three heifers selected in the team for the Melbourne…

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Coal Board Golf at Branxton Final Day of Carnival

Singleton Argus · Friday 19 November 1948 · page 7

The final events of the Joint Coal Board's first annual golf tournament will be decided on Branxton links on Sunday…

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Can Scone Hold an Annual Show ? Meeting Discusses Possibilities

The Scone Advocate · Friday 19 November 1948 · page 2

Whether or not Scone can hold an annual Show was discussed at length at a meeting held in the School of Arts on Monday last. However, the attendance…

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Continental Fair at Methodist Hall

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 20 November 1948 · page 3

Congratulating the ladies on the appearance of the [?]tall[?] at the Continental Fair held yesterday at the Methodist Hall, Mr. A…

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Minister As Show Judge

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 20 November 1948 · page 3

The present Minister for Agriculture in New South Wales (Mr. Graham) is a noted stock breeder. He told members of Maitland City…

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One-flower Show

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 23 November 1948 · page 2

CESSNOCK, Tuesday. — The one-flower point-score competition was continued last night by the Cessnock Horticultural…

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Big Carnival Next Friday. Help for Ambulance Appeal

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 23 November 1948 · page 1

FRIDAY NIGHT of this week will be a big night in the history of the ambulance movement in Muswellbrook. It is…

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Can Scone Hold an Annual Show? Meeting Discusses Possibilities

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 23 November 1948 · page 1

Whether or not Scone can hold an annual Show was discussed at length at a meeting held in the School of Arts…

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Auditions for Amateur Show Successful Contestants Chosen

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Wednesday 24 November 1948 · page 2

On Monday night at the James Theatre, Mr. Cliff Jones introduced 2KO Talent Scout, Matthew Tapp, who selected ten artists for the Rodeo…

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A. and H. COMMITTEE

Raymond Terrace Examiner and Lower Hunter and Port Stephens Advertiser · Thursday 25 November 1948 · page 5

The Agricultural and Horticultural Association Committee met on Friday last fourteen members were present. The schedule as submitted by the…

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Murrurundi Bushmen's Carnival and Show Association Alteration of Meeting Time

The Scone Advocate · Friday 26 November 1948 · page 1

An alteration of the meeting of the Murrurandi Bushmen's Carnival and Show Association is noted elsewhere in this issue…

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Carnival Camera Shots

The Scone Advocate · Friday 26 November 1948 · page 4

PICTORIAL RECORD OF RECENT DISTRICT CARNIVALS SHOWING ACTION AND SPILLS AT WILLOW TREE, MURRURUNDI AND THE ROUCHEL ANNUAL FIXTURES…

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Christmas Fair at East Maitland

Maitland Mercury · Friday 26 November 1948 · page 4

An afternoon, favoured with golden sunshine and seasonably decorated stalls breathed the real Christmas air into the fair…

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Arts and Crafts Exhibition School of Arts Successful Annual Fixture. Merriwa

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 26 November 1948 · page 4

The Arts and Crafts Exhibition held under the auspices of the Merriwa School of Arts on Saturday was marked by the high…

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Rodeo Amateur and Variety Show Record Crowd

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Saturday 27 November 1948 · page 2

A record crowd attended Thursday night's Rodeo Amateur and Variety Show at the James Theatre. Takings are estimated to reach the £150 mark…

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Another Rural Bank Cup for Show Competition

Singleton Argus · Monday 29 November 1948 · page 2

The Rural Bank is seeking the N.A.A. dairy committee's advice regarding the allocation of a cup for competition in the…

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Rouchel Bushmen's Carnival Association

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 30 November 1948 · page 1

An important general meeting of members of the above will be held in the Rouchel School of Arts on Monday, December 6,…

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Successful Carnival. More Help for Ambulance. Fund

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 30 November 1948 · page 1

Despite the inclement weather, Market Street on Friday night took on a bright, festive air. Muswellbrook residents emerged from…

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Paterson Show Officials’ Good Work

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 30 November 1948 · page 5

PATERSON: Mr. Harold Sarina, a member of the executive of the Royal Agricultural Society, addressing members of the…

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