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Hunter Valley · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1949

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Springtime Carnival Bright Party

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 7 October 1949 · page 1

One of the brightest parties held in Muswellbrook, was the general opinion of dancers and onlookers who attended the Red Cross Society's…

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Blossom Fair at St. Peter’s

Maitland Mercury · Friday 7 October 1949 · page 4

Mrs. F. de Witt Batty, wife of the Bishop of Newcastle, officially opened St. Peter’s annual Blossom Fair, in the Pariah Hall,…

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Show Officials at Singleton

Maitland Mercury · Friday 7 October 1949 · page 2

The secretary of the Paterson Show (Mr. S. M. Reynolds), accompanied by the assistant secretary (Mr. R. A. Ebbeck)…

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Free Picture Show at Murrurundi

The Scone Advocate · Friday 7 October 1949 · page 6

There was a large attendance at the Soldiers Memorial Hall on 29th ult., when the programme of talkie…

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Needlework, Fine Arts Show High Standard

Singleton Argus · Friday 7 October 1949 · page 7

Excellence of the needle and fancy work sections was a revelation to all who appreciate the home-made article. As usual this section was crowded and the judges-spent a long time sorting out the winners. They agreed that the…

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Show Awards Miscellaneous Horses Blood Horses

Singleton Argus · Friday 7 October 1949 · page 5

Blood stallion, three years and over, H. V. Andrews' Brubri; Galloway stallion, 14 hands and not exceeding 14.2, I White's…

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Riches of the Record Entries and Perfect Weather Make a Historic Exhibition

Singleton Argus · Friday 7 October 1949 · page 1

For the 77th time in its history the Northern Agricultural Association of Singleton staged its Show this week and reached the pinnacle of achievement It was an exhibition of which the town and district had good reason to be proud. There was a record number of entries and the exhibits, generally,…

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Official Opening of Singleton Show Officials Anticipate Record Attendance

Maitland Mercury · Friday 7 October 1949 · page 5

SINGLETON, Friday.—The second day of the 77th annual Singleton show opened this morning under ideal weather conditions. Front the…

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Industrial Exhibits Are a Show Feature Machines and Processes on Display

Singleton Argus · Friday 7 October 1949 · page 5

Exhibits prepared by business houses, motor distributors and machinery firms are a feature of the show…

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Scots Church Fair

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 8 October 1949 · page 2

At the monthly meeting of the Scot’s Church Women’s Guild, members were gratified to receive a splendid balance sheet of the…

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High School Carnival

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 8 October 1949 · page 3

MUSWELLBROOK: Trophies won by Muswellbrook High School athletes in a carnival at Quirindi were the Taylor cup for…

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Singleton Show Gate Higher

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 8 October 1949 · page 3

SINGLETON, Sat.—To-day the third day of Singleton Show, was confined to sports and to the Judging of dogs…

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Magnificent Display At Flower Show

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 8 October 1949 · page 5

MUSWELLBROOK, Sat. — A bounteons season and the enthusiasm of the ladies of the Church Aid and flower growers…

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Show Sales

Singleton Argus · Monday 10 October 1949 · page 3

Grainger and Falkiner Pty. Ltd. report having conducted sales of exhibition live stock on the show ground. Fat cattle…

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Show Cycle Results

Singleton Argus · Monday 10 October 1949 · page 3

Final ½ mile :D. King (Muswellbrook 1, D. Hector (Newcastle) 2, J. Probst (Newcastle 3. Final 1 mile : N. Osland…

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Six Show Drunks

Singleton Argus · Monday 10 October 1949 · page 2

Mr. F. J. Auton Acting Clerk of Petty Sessions, dealt with six cases of drunkenness this morning…

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Honesty at Show

Singleton Argus · Monday 10 October 1949 · page 2

Several purses and other valuable items lost on the showground, were found and returned to the secretary, who today…

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Show Postponed Sporting Fixtures

Singleton Argus · Monday 10 October 1949 · page 3

Weekend sporting fixtures, with the exception of rifle shooting and minor golf events, were cancelled in favour of the…

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First N.A.A. Polo Carnival

Singleton Argus · Monday 10 October 1949 · page 3

The Northern Agricultural Association staged its first polo carnival in conjunction with the show on Friday and…

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Paterson Show Demonstration Day Attractions

Maitland Mercury · Monday 10 October 1949 · page 3

The first day of Paterson Show, February 9. is Demonstration Day. and it will be of vital interest to all rural people. Besides the many…

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