Great Welcome For The Queen and Princess Royal Command Film Show
Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 30 November 1948 · page 1
LONDON, Nov. 30.—Despite thick and bitter fog, thousands of London’s teen-agers gave the Queen, Princess Margaret, the Duke of Edinburgh and a galaxy of British and American film stars a great welcome when they arrived…
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Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 1 December 1948 · page 5
SINGLETON, Wed.—Approximately 400 entries from 300 swimmers have been received by the Singleton Amateur…
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Singleton Argus · Wednesday 1 December 1948 · page 3
Singleton Amateur Swimming Club has received more than 400 entries, from 200 competitors, for the annual…
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Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Wednesday 1 December 1948 · page 2
One of the biggest crowds ever packed into the James Theatre witnessed ana thoroughly enjoyed the Dungog Diggers' Rodeo Amateur and…
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Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Wednesday 1 December 1948 · page 2
Mr. Jimmy Whipper, six-feet-six or thereabouts of dynamic, exuberant personality, had the audience racking with laughter at his sparkling wit…
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The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 3 December 1948 · page 1
We missed a few of the names of the enthusiastic workers at last Friday's carnival held in aid of the ambulance fund. Muscle Creek Cricket…
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The Scone Advocate · Friday 3 December 1948 · page 7
R. SCHMIDT, of Goonoo Goonoo, was unfortunate to sustain a fall when his champion drafter, Invictus, came over in the Open Draft at tho Scone Carnival. J K. MARTIN, of Dungog, riding Rainbow, in the Scone Open Draft, RON. BUTTON, of Scone, has a high flyer in the Rouchel…
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Maitland Mercury · Friday 3 December 1948 · page 5
Part of the equipment to be used in the new lighting scheme for the ring on the Maitland Show Ground has arrived, and it is expected that…
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The Scone Advocate · Friday 3 December 1948 · page 2
The full programme of events for the Wingen Bushmen's Carnival to be held on Boxing Day, appears elsewhere in this issue…
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Maitland Mercury · Saturday 4 December 1948 · page 3
MELBOURNE, Sat.—N.S.W. fast bowler Ray Lindwall stole the show in the Don Bradman testimonial match yesterday at the Melbourne…
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Singleton Argus · Monday 6 December 1948 · page 2
Labor Lord Mayoral candidates Alderman E. C. O'Dea and Alderman J. Carroll are opposed to wearing mayoral robes…
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Maitland Mercury · Monday 6 December 1948 · page 2
A new system of Instruction in physical culture will be adopted at National Fitness, West Maitland, to-night, when six…
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Maitland Mercury · Monday 6 December 1948 · page 5
Because of the record number of 200 races—heats, semi-finals and finals—for Maitland Swimming’ Club’s annual championships next Sunday, club officials plan to run each race at nearly “one-a-minute” to keep the…
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The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 7 December 1948 · page 1
The Lyceum Hall will be the main attraction for mothers and their babies next saturday, when annual baby show will be held…
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The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 7 December 1948 · page 1
The schedule of prizes for the 1949 Show will be available for distribution about the 20th inst. The earlier issue of the schedule…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →by Post as a Rabbits Taking Control in Upper Hunter Landholders Must Do More P.P. Board Directors Show. Concern
The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 7 December 1948 · page 1
AT YESTERDAY'S MEETING OF THE UPPER HUNTER PASTURES PROTECTION BOARD GREAT CONCERN WAS EXPRESSED BY DIRECTORS AT THE INCREASED BREEDING OF RABBITS IN THE BOARD'S DISTRICT…
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Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 8 December 1948 · page 5
Lower Hunter Shire Council today approved an application by the Paterson Agricultural and Horticultural Society that a…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Locals After Honours at Maitland Swimming Carnival
Singleton Argus · Wednesday 8 December 1948 · page 2
Singleton's swimming champions will be after laurels to add to their already illustrious record, when Maitland…
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Maitland Mercury · Thursday 9 December 1948 · page 5
Mr. John Strachey, the Food Minister, opened the “Britain Says Thank You” Exhibition, held at 485 Oxford Street, In London. The Exhibition is a gesture of thanks from Britain for the many gifts of food which have been received from all parts of the…
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Maitland Mercury · Friday 10 December 1948 · page 6
Ex-Northern Districts’ senior diving champion Jack Paul, of Newcastle Premier Swimming Club, has travelled by train to Maitland each…
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