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Hunter Valley · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1949

868 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 32 of 44

Singleton Show Society Belltrees Not To Exhibit: Object To "Black Poll"

Singleton Argus · Monday 19 September 1949 · page 1

Aberdeen Angus cattle from H. E. A. & V.. White's station at "Belltrees," Scone, will not be exhibited at Singleton…

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Wants National Disaster Fund Established Victims Should Not Have to Depend on Charity, Says Show Councillor

Singleton Argus · Monday 19 September 1949 · page 1

Mr. A. J. Dorsman told the Council of the Northern Agricultural Association on Saturday that it was time a National Disaster Fund was set up in Australia. He said the recent flood disaster at Kempsey, on…

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Presbyterian Fair

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 20 September 1949 · page 2

This year’s Maitland Presbyterian Scotch Fair, to be officially opened at 2.30 p.m. on Thursday by the Mayoress (Mrs F. Fahey),…

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Spring Fair at Woodville

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 20 September 1949 · page 4

Mrs. A. Howarth, of Maitland, has accepted the invitation to perform the official opening of the spring fair to be held in the…

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Competitions At Paterson Show

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 20 September 1949 · page 3

Another novel competition is announced for Paterson's 1950 Show. “Name the Grass” competition will be held on Demonstration Day,…

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Sorlie Show Open Next

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 20 September 1949 · page 2

The famous Sorlie Show, which has given good entertainment value to country centres for many years is to carry on, and…

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Junior Farmers. Winners at Denman Flower Show

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 20 September 1949 · page 4

Junior Farmer awards at the Denman C.W.A. flower show, held recently, were: Best sample book, June Bussey 1, Pat Bussey 2; 10-14 years,…

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Official Opening of Paterson Show Council Decides On Demonstration Day

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 20 September 1949 · page 2

After o spirited debate of a meeting of the Paterson Show Council it was resolved that the opening of the Show be performed on the first day instead of the Saturday. The secretary (Mr. S. M. Reynolds) in moving the…

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Free Talkie Show

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 21 September 1949 · page 3

Attention is invited to the advertisement in this issue of the free talkie show. This is part of the educational section…

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Presbyterian Guild Spring Fair

Maitland Mercury · Friday 23 September 1949 · page 4

Whan she officially opened the Scotch Fair In the Presbyterian Church Hall yesterday afternoon, the Mayoress of Maitland (Mrs…

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Singleton Show

Singleton Argus · Friday 23 September 1949 · page 4

On account of the heavy entries the ring events at the Singleton Show this year are expected to be especially…

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Sports And Fair At Gresford

Maitland Mercury · Friday 23 September 1949 · page 5

Arrangements are well in hand for the sports day and fair to be held on the showground, East Gresford, on Saturday…

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Carnival for Legacy Fund

Maitland Mercury · Friday 23 September 1949 · page 4

Legacy funds will benefit by the motor cycle carnival to be held at Nicoll Park. Charles town, next Saturday afternoon…

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Free Talkie Show

The Scone Advocate · Friday 23 September 1949 · page 2
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Attention is invited to the advertisement in this issue of the free talkie show. This is part of the educational section of the…

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Singleton Show's Record Entry

The Scone Advocate · Friday 23 September 1949 · page 2

Singleton Show this year will be bigger, brighter and better than ever, with a ring packed with action and…

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Merriwa News Bushmen's Carnival Association. Meeting of Committee

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 23 September 1949 · page 6

A meeting of the committee of the Merriwa Bushmen's Carnival Association was held in the School of Arts on Saturday afternoon, when the…

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To-night's Social Attraction. Red Cross Springtime Carnival Ball

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 23 September 1949 · page 1

Members of the Muswellbroolt Red Cross Society have everything in readiness for a record crowd at the springtime…

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Methodist Flower Show. Friday Next, 30th September

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 23 September 1949 · page 1

Members of the Methodist Church are busily preparing for their annual flower show, to be held in the School of Arts on Friday next. The fair will…

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15 Years Ago (Taken from issues of the Argus week ending September 23, 1934) Miss Bloomer Arrives for "Fair and Warmer"

Singleton Argus · Friday 23 September 1949 · page 6

Miss Aileen Bloomer, of Branxton, who is well known locally as a popular amateur performer, arrived in Singleton…

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