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Hunter Valley · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1949

868 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 23 of 44

Kirk at Work Today's Flower Show & Fete

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 25 May 1949 · page 2

In calling on Mrs. H. C. R. White to open the St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church Kirk at Work Flower Show…

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A Splendid Record Steer That Was Exhibited at Last Wingham Show

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Wednesday 25 May 1949 · page 3

Mr. H. H. W. Andrews, of Mount George, called at the office of "The Wingham Chronicle" on Thursday, and gave some interesting information…

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Jubilee Sheep Show Opened

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 26 May 1949 · page 1

SYDNEY. Thurs.—The Jubilee Sheep Show was opened to-day, and more than 1100 Australian and British breeds were…

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“The Gang” Show

Maitland Mercury · Friday 27 May 1949 · page 4

The executive of the Maitland District Boy Scouts’ Association extends its thanks to those who have assisted in accommodating…

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Inspection of Paterson Show Area

Maitland Mercury · Friday 27 May 1949 · page 2

Following en application by the Paterson Agricultural one Horticultural Association, for permission to erect more…

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Von Nida Shows Top Form Singleton Exhibition Next

Singleton Argus · Friday 27 May 1949 · page 4

Norman Von Nida, who will play in an exhibition four-ball match on the Singleton golf links on Sunday next, went…

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Intentional Posted Exhibition For Cessnock. Arranged by Arts Council

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 27 May 1949 · page 1

Cessnock branch of the Arts Council has completed arrangements for [?] international poster exhibition on June 6 and 7 in…

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Bowls Carnival At Brisbane

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 28 May 1949 · page 3

BRISBANE, Sat.—In the first two days’ play of the fours championship at Brisbane, Hunter district rinks had the following…

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Britain Will Dominate Canadian Fair Great Drive To Capture Overseas Markets

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 28 May 1949 · page 3

TORONTO: Britain’s great new drive to capture on [?]creased shore of Canadian and American markets will be evident at the Canadian International Trade Fair, to be held at Toronto from May 30 to June 10…

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Cage Bird Show’s Record Entry

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 31 May 1949 · page 2

A record entry has been received for the Maitland Cage Bird Society’s show, which opens in supper room of Maitland…

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Bobby Le Bran Show Draws Big House

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 31 May 1949 · page 3

Last night’s vaudeville programme presented by Bobby Le Burn at the Town Hall attracted a crowded house, which…

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Why People "Show Off" Frustration Cause Say Psychologists

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 1 June 1949 · page 2

The man who bawls, "Have a go!" at a cricket match is frustrated and is just expressing the aggressiveness generated by…

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Singleton Grown Fleece Beats Famous Stud First Exhibit in History at Sydney Sheep Show

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 1 June 1949 · page 1

From a tiny flock of 400 merinos ranging Over but 320 acres, Rosevale-Greenlands property won a first, a second and a third prize at the Sydney Sheep Show…

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Poster Exhibition

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 2 June 1949 · page 5

An Interesting tester exhibition (the Treuhardt collection) will be| held at the Methodist Ball in Charles-street, tomorrow (Friday)…

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US. Stocks Show Slight Recovery

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 2 June 1949 · page 1

NEW YORK, June 2.—Buying forces returned to the American stock, grain and cotton markets yesterday after Tuesday’s sharp…

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Nterest in Poster Exhibition

Maitland Mercury · Friday 3 June 1949 · page 5

Almost 100 large-sized posters, drawn from all corners of the earth, are featured in the Trouthardt exhibition of…

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Arts and Crafts Exhibition

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 3 June 1949 · page 8

A combined meeting of members of th~e School of Arts committee and Ladies' Auxiliary was held on Monday night for the purpose of revising…

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Result of Carnival £440/8/8. Swimming Pool Benefits

The Scone Advocate · Friday 3 June 1949 · page 1

In acknowledging the spontaneous result of £440/8/8 profit from the recent mammoth carnival, held in the Municipal Hall, the…

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Three Days' Polo Carnival Next Week's Games for Lady Denman Cup

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 3 June 1949 · page 1

The first polo carnival in Muswellbrok since pre-war days will be held at the Skellatar racecourse on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, 9th, 10th and 11th June. The carnival is being organised by…

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Polo Carnival At Muswellbrook

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 7 June 1949 · page 5

MUSWELLBROOK: The first polo carnival at Muswellbrook since pre-war days will be held at the Skellater racecourse on…

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