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Shows & fairs, 1950

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East Cessnock P. & C. Mardi Gras and Doll Show

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 10 March 1950 · page 10

At the last meeting of East Cessnock Parents and [?] Association it was decided to held a Mardl Gras and doll show at the school…

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Royal Show Entries Exceed 20,000 Fewer Than Last Year

Singleton Argus · Friday 10 March 1950 · page 4

Entries for Sydney's Royal Easter Show have closed with a total of 20,174. This is 4,571 fewer than last…

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Blue Skies Greeted Show Opening Attendance Expected to Create Record. Big Crowd at Ground Early

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 10 March 1950 · page 7

Despite rain and threatening weather over the past few days, Cessnock Show opened this morning In bright sunshine. It is the Cessnock Agricultural Society's 24th annual show and appearances are that it win prove one of the most…

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Minister Unable to Open Show

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Saturday 11 March 1950 · page 2

The Minister for Agriculture (Mr. Graham), has informed Dungog A. & H. Association that he will be unable to perform the official opening…

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Singleton Show Secretary Resigns

Maitland Mercury · Monday 13 March 1950 · page 6

SINGLETON, Monday.—Secretary of the Northern Agricultural Association (Mr. Norman Shaddock) resigned from the position…

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Rode Two Winners At Show

Maitland Mercury · Monday 13 March 1950 · page 3

Eric Sellers, son of Mr. O. Sellers of Maitland, rode two winners at Cessnock show trots on Saturday. They were Dellawn…

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Local Exhibitors Successful At Cessnock Show

Singleton Argus · Monday 13 March 1950 · page 3

Mr H. V. Andrew was a successful competitor in the ring evnts at the Cessnock Show on Friday and Saturday, and Mr…

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Siamese Twins' Film. Banned for General Exhibition. Sydney

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 14 March 1950 · page 2

The film of Tasmania's Siamese twins has been banned for general exhibition. This was decided to-day by the Film Censorship Board and the…

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Entries For Dog Show At Maitland

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 14 March 1950 · page 5

Schedules are out for the championship dog show to be conducted at Maitland Show Ground on Sturdy April 16, by Maitland…

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Final Touches Show Committee Completes Details. Spectacular Parade To Be Staged

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 14 March 1950 · page 1

Yesterday, the committee completed final details for the Show, which will be held on Wednesday and Thursday of next week, and…

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Record Takings for Cessnock Show Big Crowd at Last Sessions High Praise for Exhibits

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 14 March 1950 · page 4

Despite rain and a poor attendance on Friday night, the Cessnock Show Society's taking for the two days created a record. Crowds thronged to the ground at the final sessions on…

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Muswellbrook’s 60th Show

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 15 March 1950 · page 2

MUSWELLBROOK, Wed.—Mr. S. Bowman, presidents of the Upper Hunter P. and A. Society, says the society has been In…

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Mrs. Binnie Opens Red Cross Flower Show

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 15 March 1950 · page 2

Mrs. Alex. Binnie officially opened the Singleton Red Cross annual Flower Show in the Masonic hall this…

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Schedules For Gresford Show

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 16 March 1950 · page 4

Bib forthcoming Gresford show to be held on April 28 and 29. should be an outstanding success. Enquired for schedules have been received…

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New Floor For Show Pavilion

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 16 March 1950 · page 8

SINGLETON, Thursday. — The Northern Agricultural Association pavilion was re-opened at a dance on Tuesday night A new flood had…

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Preparing Poultry Exhibition Department’s Expert Gives Useful Hints

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 16 March 1950 · page 7

Now that the showing season is near, the Deportment of Agriculture is receiving many inquiries about preparing birds for exhibition. For those who have had no previous experience in this…

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Upper Hunter's Big Show Jubilee Exhibition Opens

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 17 March 1950 · page 1

Upper Hunter P. & A. Association's 60th. Jubilee Show will open at the Muswellbrook Showground on Wednesday, 22nd. March, and will continue on Thursday, 23rd (day and night sessions)…

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Show Week Attraction. Grand 50-50 Dance Carnival

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 17 March 1950 · page 1

In order to supplement the funds of the Muswellbrook Red Cross Society, and the special appeal which is being launched throughout N.S.W…

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Show Bullock Competition

Maitland Mercury · Friday 17 March 1950 · page 5

CESSNOCK. Friday, The correct weight of the bullock for the weight [?] at Cessnock show was [?] No…

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Editor to Open Show

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 17 March 1950 · page 3

Mr. O. Loughlan, Editor of "Country Life," will make history at Muswellbrook next week, when he officially opens the Show. This…

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