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Hunter Valley · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1949

868 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 40 of 44

Novel Attraction At Red Cross Show

Maitland Mercury · Friday 11 November 1949 · page 4

On Tuesday night Branxton Red Cross Society will hold a euchre party and dance which will feature added attraction in a new floor…

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Interest To Centre On Country Week Carnival Five Hunter Association Players In Valley Team

Maitland Mercury · Friday 11 November 1949 · page 2

Following the conclusion of Saturday’s games, interest will centre on the country week carnival, which commences in Sydney on Monday. Hunter River Association will…

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Gresford Bushmen's Carnival Association Entries May He Record

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Saturday 12 November 1949 · page 3

At a meeting of the Association on Wednesday night, the Secretary, Mrs. Roy Chick, reported that entries, which closed that day, were very…

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Fair Supplies of Forage

Maitland Mercury · Monday 14 November 1949 · page 3

SYDNEY, Monday.—Pair supplies of forage were available at the Alexandria saleyards to-day. Choice quality lines which had…

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School Exhibit At Paterson Show

Maitland Mercury · Monday 14 November 1949 · page 2

Interest in Petersons’ 1950 Show is growing dally, says Mr. S. M. Reynolds, secretary Donations now exceeded the figure reached…

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Swimming Carnival for Quest Support for Miss Colleen Heuston

Singleton Argus · Monday 14 November 1949 · page 1

Singleton Miss Australia Quest Candidate, Miss Colleen Heuston raised a further £10/3/6 towards the quest at…

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Successful Carnival at Weston

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 15 November 1949 · page 1

The Weston P. and C. and Mothers' Club recently held a very successful carnival in the school grounds. The function was officially opened…

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Swimming Carnival at Singleton

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 15 November 1949 · page 5

SINGLETON, Monday. — An amount of £10/3/6 will go towards the “Miss Australia” candidate, Miss Colleen Heuston, as…

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Carnival Procession. Arrangements Well in Hand

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 15 November 1949 · page 1

Mr, C, J. Brown, hon secretary, Muswellbroo Ambulance Committee, stated to-day that arrangements for the carnival procession to start at 11 a.m…

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Exhibitors Complimented Cessnock Gladioli Show

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 15 November 1949 · page 1

Exhibitors at the Cessnock Horticultural Bureau's gladioli show on Saturday were complimented on the quality of their blooms by…

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The Carnival Main Results Rain Mars Second Day

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 15 November 1949 · page 1

Scone Bushmen's Carnival and Show Associations November outing, held on Friday and Saturday last, attracted widespread interest and patronage, with many noteworthy competitors from near and…

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Weston School Carnival

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 16 November 1949 · page 2

Weston Parents and Citizens’ Association and Mothers’ Club carnival the school grounds raised £106/15…

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Diggers' Street Carnival

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 16 November 1949 · page 2

The street carnival being organised by Singleton Diggers for Monday night next promises to be one of the brightest yet…

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St John's Fair

Raymond Terrace Examiner and Lower Hunter and Port Stephens Advertiser · Thursday 17 November 1949 · page 6

The Pair organised by the Church of England Women's Guild was held in the Showground Pavilion and was a tribute To Guild organisation. There was a fine…

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Two New Show Councillors

Maitland Mercury · Friday 18 November 1949 · page 6

At the meeting of Maitland Show Council last night Mr. H. W. Scott and Mr. Ian Pender were declared elected to fill the…

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The Carnival Maw Results Rain Mars Second Day

The Scone Advocate · Friday 18 November 1949 · page 4

Scone Bushmen's Carnival and Show Association's November outing, held ok Friday and Saturday last, attracted widespread interest and patronage, with many noteworthy competitors from near and…

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Surrey, England, Agricultural Association’s Annual Show

Maitland Mercury · Friday 18 November 1949 · page 2

Surrey Agricultural Association recently held the biggest of all the 114 shows in its history In the grounds of Sutton Place, the home of the president, the Duke of Sutherland. Entries numbers ov[?] 600 in a show which occupied over 100 acres. This…

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Millfield's Nautical Ball Excellent Show Original Conception In Decorations

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 18 November 1949 · page 1

The Nautical Ball at Millfield was the third of a series of very successful functions. Patrons from [?]surrounding district were present…

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Show Feature at Newcastle Councillors Differ On Subsequent Value Here

Maitland Mercury · Friday 18 November 1949 · page 6

At the Maitland Show Council meeting last night there was a difference of opinion whether a proposed attraction for the…

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New British Cars at Earls Court International Show in London

Maitland Mercury · Friday 18 November 1949 · page 5

This picture shows the new Humber Super Snipe saloon exhibited at the recent Earls Court Show lit London. The car is the fast-luxury class with a top-gear performance from [?] to 80 m.p.h. and the restyled baby and wings bring its appearance…

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