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Hunter Valley · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1950

836 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 10 of 42

67 Orphans See Maitland Show

Maitland Mercury · Friday 3 March 1950 · page 3

Guests of Maitland Show Council to-day were sixty-seven [?] from Monte Plo Orphanage, who thoroughly enjoyed their day out…

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High Prices at Show Sales

Maitland Mercury · Friday 3 March 1950 · page 3

High prices were realised for stud stock, when they were offered at a special sale at the showground this morning…

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Jottings Around the Show Ring

Maitland Mercury · Friday 3 March 1950 · page 2

Mrs. A. Partridge has proved the perfect, hostess during these days of the show. She has seen very little of what goes on at…

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Noxious Weeds Display at Show

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 3 March 1950 · page 10

In their report to the Shire Council the noxious plants sub-committee (Crs. J. J. Collins) recommended that council request the weeds inspector to…

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Hunter Wine Wins Royal Show Prizes

Singleton Argus · Friday 3 March 1950 · page 4

The Hunter falley had won its share of prizes in the wine section at the Sydney Royal Show, said Mr H. Tulloch, of…

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Mark Radium idol of Show Patrons

Maitland Mercury · Friday 3 March 1950 · page 3

J. McGec’s string of high jumpers, March Radium, Don and Victory have provided spectacular entertainment at shows in New South…

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New Attractions for Local Show To Be Held Next Friday &

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 3 March 1950 · page 7

A number of new attraction have been arranged by the Committee for the Cessnock Show, to be held next friday and Saturday. in its desire to assists the new australians the…

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Record Gate Taking at Maitland Show People Praised for Courage at Official Opening

Singleton Argus · Friday 3 March 1950 · page 4

Gate-takings for the first two days of the Maitland Show have smashed all previous records and are £162/9/- ahead of receipts for the 1949 record show…

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Grand Parade of Show Repeated To-day Tempo In Ring Quickened Alter Quiet Morning

Maitland Mercury · Friday 3 March 1950 · page 3

The grand spectacle of the parade of prize winners in livestock was presented to show-goers this afternoon for the second successive day, after which preparations tire commenced for transporting the exhibits back to their customary…

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Dungog Show

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Saturday 4 March 1950 · page 2

Mr. M. Riorden (Show Secretary) states that matters in connection with the forthcoming Dungog Show are moving along satisfactorily…

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Boy Fatally Injured At Show

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 4 March 1950 · page 2

SYDNEY, Sat. — Morris Gordon, 13, of St. Elmo Parade, Kingsgrove, died in Parramatta Hospital last night after an…

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Sale of Privileges for Dungog Show

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Saturday 4 March 1950 · page 1

Privileges for the forthcoming Dungog Show were submitted to auction on the 17th February by Mr. T. Carlton, Licensed Auctioneer, the Dungog…

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Federal Member to Open Stroud Show

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Saturday 4 March 1950 · page 2

The Federal Member for Paterson (Mr. Allen Fairhall, M.H.R.) has accepted an invitation from the Stroud A., H. and I. Association to perform…

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Maitland Show Increased Gate on Opening Day

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Saturday 4 March 1950 · page 2

Rate receipts for the two sessions at Maitland Show on Wednesday (the opening day) totalled £150/19/-, compared with £l42/l/- in 1949. Day…

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Aeroplane Attracts Big Crowd at Maitland Show

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 4 March 1950 · page 2

A low-slung silver-fuseloged monoplane has attracted more than 4000 people into Maitland Aero Club’s tent display at Maitland show, and has prompted about 100 young men to apply for membership to the club…

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Local Owner's Success at Newcastle Show Mr. Roy Bacon's Team in Prize Money

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Saturday 4 March 1950 · page 1

Local owner Mr. Roy Bacon took a team of four horses—Lucky, Dusty, Bobby Bruce and Moonlight—to Newcastle Show last week and won some…

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Attendance at Show Fell Considerably To-day Commenced With Takings Down £20 On Record

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 4 March 1950 · page 3

After three day and night sessions, takings for Maitland show are down £20 or the record figure established last year. There was a considerable falling off in attendance at yesterday’s sessions in comparison with the corresponding…

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Placed in Cattle Show

Singleton Argus · Monday 6 March 1950 · page 2

Among other awards gained at the Maitland Show local Junior Farmer President C. Shearer was given second place in the…

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Show Had Its “Merry” Spots

Maitland Mercury · Monday 6 March 1950 · page 2

Seven who made too much of the carnival atmosphere of last week’s Maitland show paid for their actions by forfeiting bail of…

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Roof Collapsed at Maitland Show

Singleton Argus · Monday 6 March 1950 · page 2

Maitland Ambulance treated seven persons at Maitland Showground on Saturday after a roof had collapsed…

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