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Shows & fairs, 1949

868 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 17 of 44

Show Notes

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 12 April 1949 · page 1

The 59th Show has passed, but it has left pleasant memories for many people and the knowledge that the show has come into its own again. People who…

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Another Show Record

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 12 April 1949 · page 2

SYDNEY, Tuesday.—A new record crowd for a second day—43,025 persons—attended the Royal Easter, Show yesterday…

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Other Royal Show Awards

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 12 April 1949 · page 4

Additional awards for beef cat tie were announced yesterday, these including: Herefords (open), cows and…

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Rugby Union Players Show Form

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 12 April 1949 · page 4

The first daylight practice of the Maitland Rugby Union held on Larn Park on Saturday afternoon proved satisfactory from…

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Methodist Flower Show

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Wednesday 13 April 1949 · page 2

The Annual Methodist Autumn Flower Show will be held in the James Theatre on Thursday, 21st April. The official opening will be performed by…

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90,000 People at the Show

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 13 April 1949 · page 4

SYDNEY. Wed. — Another 90,000 people attended the Royal Show yesterday and last night bringing the attendance for the…

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Grand Parade at the Royal Show

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 13 April 1949 · page 5

SYDNEY, Wednesday.— Blood horses and pedigree cattle, worth more than £1.500,000, took part to the first grand parade of the…

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Local Breeders Win At Royal Show

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 13 April 1949 · page 4

Two local breeders, Messrs. A. S. R. Sheaner and Son, and Mr. W. Clifton, gained the following prizes at the Royal Show with…

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C.w.a. Baby Show Gai Fanning Wins Championship

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Wednesday 13 April 1949 · page 2

Gai, baby daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. Fanning, of Dungog, won the Championship Cup at the C.W.A. Baby Show on Thursday last. David…

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Murrurundi Diggers' Carnival

The Scone Advocate · Thursday 14 April 1949 · page 2

Everything is well in hand for the annual Diggers' Carnival set down for Wilson Memorial Park, Murrurundi, on Saturday, 30th…

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“Show Bizness’

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 14 April 1949 · page 3

Norm Tralse will present “Show Bizness” in the Maitland Town Hall on Friday, April 22, featuring well-known comedian,…

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Floating Exhibition of Empire Produce

Raymond Terrace Examiner and Lower Hunter and Port Stephens Advertiser · Thursday 14 April 1949 · page 1

The British cargo motor liner "Port Brisbane" which sails on her maiden voyage to Australia this month has the appearance of an exhibition ship. The chambers…

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Autumn Flower Show

The Scone Advocate · Thursday 14 April 1949 · page 2

As advertised elsewhere in this issue, St. Mark's C. of E. will be holding their autumn flower show on Tuesday, 26th inst., in the…

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Show Rush Caused Flat Fire

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 14 April 1949 · page 5

SYDNEY. Thurs.—Miss Margaret Wiseman, handicraft teacher for the Society for Crippled Children, was in such a…

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Junior Farmers and Sydney Show

Raymond Terrace Examiner and Lower Hunter and Port Stephens Advertiser · Thursday 14 April 1949 · page 6

Thirty New South Wales Junior fanners, five each from Queensland, Victoria and Western Australia will attend the camp at the Royal Sydney Show…

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Blake Family's Good Show Record

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Thursday 14 April 1949 · page 2

Our counting was at fault when we stated in Tuesday's issue that the Blake family had sent in 78 entries to the Show. We learn from Mr. W…

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Merriwa Annual Show. Only Three Weeks Away

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Thursday 14 April 1949 · page 6

With the show only three weeks away exhibitors need to be on their toes with the work of preparation of their exhibits, and they are reminded…

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"Wool on Wheels" at Stroud Show Unique Travelling Exhibition Touring Australia

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Saturday 16 April 1949 · page 2

Built and equipped specially for country shows "Wool on Wheels," the Australian Wool Board's travelling display unit, will be on view at the…

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Successes at Sydney Show

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 16 April 1949 · page 3

Three Maitland fanciers, Messrs. L. and H. Greedy and W. Welbourne, had considerable success in the pigeon section at…

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Stroud Show April 22nd AND 23rd

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Saturday 16 April 1949 · page 2

Secretary of Stroud Show, Miss Hazel Bowen, reports that entries are coming in very well. Quite a number of entries have been received for…

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