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Hunter Valley · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1950

836 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 14 of 42

Editor to Open Show

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 21 March 1950 · page 2

MUSWELLBROOK, Tuesday.— Mr. O'Loughlan, editor of “Country Life,” will make history at Muswellbrook on Thursday…

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[?]W Night Dance Carnival. Thursday Evening Next

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 21 March 1950 · page 1

A piano, drums, sax., and accordion will supply the music at the Red Cross dance carnival to be held in the Muswellbrook School of Arts on…

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Maitland - Girls in Charity Show

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 21 March 1950 · page 2

Amongst those who took part a charity concert at the Tatler Theatre, Sydney, on Sunday night, were four of Miss Beryl…

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Annual Dahlia Show at Cessnock

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 21 March 1950 · page 5

The Cessnock,Horticultural Bureau's [?]dahliu ahow was held on Saturday, when the number of entries and the q[?]of blooms was…

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Sale of Badges at Show

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 21 March 1950 · page 1

MUSWELLBROOK, Tuesday— Muswellbrook sub-branch of the Returned Servicemen’s League decided to forward a letter tenths…

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Sideshow Attractions. Strange Horse at Show

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 21 March 1950 · page 1

A sideshow attraction at the Muswellbrook Show will be "Humpy Harry," a strange thoroughbred horse. He is bound to create widespread…

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Record Cattle Entry 1950 Royal Easter Show

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 21 March 1950 · page 1

In spite of the condition of entry appertaining to the cattle section for this year's Royal Easter Show to the effect…

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Pensions Paid To-morrow. Postal and Telegraphic Facilities at Show

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 21 March 1950 · page 1

Muswellbrook Post Office will open from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. on Thursday next for general business, excepting money order's, pensions, etc., and letter…

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Fair Tobacco Crop Expected in New South Wales

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Wednesday 22 March 1950 · page 1

Harvesting is now in progress in the tobacco-growing areas of New South Wales, and indications are that slightly above average yields will be…

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Local and General Show Week Attractions

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Wednesday 22 March 1950 · page 2

At James Theatre on Thursday and Saturday, Paramount will present "A Foreign Affair," with Jean Arthur, Marlene Dietrich, John Lund, Milliard…

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DUNGOG 57th Show Promises Well Only Needs Good Weather

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Wednesday 22 March 1950 · page 2

All arrangements are nearing finalisation for Dungog's 57th Annual Show. Work on the ground and in the buildings is proceeding rapidly…

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School Carnival To-morrow

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 23 March 1950 · page 5

The Church of England Crammer School at Morpeth will hold its annual swimming carnival at Maitland baths to-morrow…

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Local Girls in Swim Carnival

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 23 March 1950 · page 8

Six pupils of Maitland Girls’ High School will compete at the Combined Girls’ High Schools swimming carnival at Sydney to-morrow…

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Weight of Show Bullock

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 23 March 1950 · page 5

SINGLETON, Thurs. — Five persons guessed the correct weight of the bullock at the Northern Agricultural…

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Miners Do Not Take Show Holiday

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 23 March 1950 · page 1

CESSNOCK, Thurs.—It has been the custom on the opening day of Muswellbrook show for the miners at the local collieries…

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Show Prizes

Singleton Argus · Friday 24 March 1950 · page 4

Mrs. V. T. O'Bryan, of Glennie's Creek, obtained first prizes in the fancy-work sections of the Newcastle and Maitland…

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The Show Grand Parade at Show

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 24 March 1950 · page 2

The most outstanding feature of the Muswellbrook Show was the grand parade. This parade equalled any presented in a show ring throughout…

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The Show. Held Over

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 24 March 1950 · page 1

Awards in the Fine Arts, needlework, cookery, flowers and plants, and schoolchildren's sections have been held over for…

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Tamworth Show Open Draft

The Scone Advocate · Friday 24 March 1950 · page 2

R. Schmidt's (Goonoo Goonoo) Invictus was defeated in the open cafp draft at Tamworth Show last night by J. Cameron's…

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Aberdeen Buckjump Show Outstanding Success

The Scone Advocate · Friday 24 March 1950 · page 4

On Thursday night last, 16th inst, the citizens of Aberdeen and district were treated to one of the most enjoyable night's…

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