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Shows & fairs, 1950

836 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 17 of 42

After Show Meeting Long Motor Parade, Late Competitors Blamed for Delay in Ring

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

Tuesday night was "post mortem" evening at the Dungog Agricultural and Horticultural Association's meeting, which was held in the School of Arts. Members voiced many suggestions and criticisms…

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Singleton Stock at Royal Show

Singleton Argus · Monday 3 April 1950 · page 2

Twenty-nine head of stock were despatched from Singleton by rail for the Royal Show, and at least another eight head…

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Wet Opening Day for Easter Show Record Attendance

Singleton Argus · Monday 3 April 1950 · page 1

A record crowd of 70,972 packed the Sydney Show Ground for the opening of the 1950 Royal Easter Show…

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Singleton Men Win Inter-town Series Easy Victory at Swimming Carnival

Singleton Argus · Monday 3 April 1950 · page 4

Singleton men's swimming team won the final of the inter-town swimming carnival, held at Maitland baths on…

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Gloucester Show

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 4 April 1950 · page 2

GLOUCESTER, Tuesday.—Organisation for the show, to be held on April 21 and 22, was made at a meeting of the…

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Ambulance Carnival: 1st MAY

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 4 April 1950 · page 1

In view of the fact that the May Day committee will not be holding the usual sports on May Day, the Ambulance Committee has selected May…

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Success at Sydney Show

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 4 April 1950 · page 2

Burbury Patricia, an Irish[?] bitch, owned by Mr. [?] Studte, of Rous-st., East [?] land, received awards for [?]…

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Another Wet Day at Royal Show

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 4 April 1950 · page 1

SYDNEY, Tuesday.—Drizzling rain did not stop thousands of people from flocking to the Royal Easter Show to-day…

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Show Draws Big Crowd Despite Weather

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 4 April 1950 · page 1

Despite intermittent rain, a record first-day crowd of 104,620 people attended the Royal Agricultural Society's Easter Show on…

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District Stud Stock. Wins at Royal Show

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 4 April 1950 · page 3

Stud cattle exhibited at the Upper Hunter Show, held recently, have competed successfully at the Royal Show…

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Successful Flower Show. Bright Scene in Church Grounds

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 4 April 1950 · page 1

St. James' Church people held their first flower show on Saturday, the venture being rewarded with outstanding success. St. James' has now…

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Championship At Sydney Show

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 5 April 1950 · page 2

Messrs. T. Mutton and Sons, Bolwarra, were awarded championship at Sydney show for Jersey cow or heifer with…

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Sunshine at Sydney Show

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 5 April 1950 · page 1

SYDNEY, Wednesday.—With Sydney’s weather clearing, the Easter shos is expected to attract a record crowd to-day when…

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Record Entries For Kennel Show

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 5 April 1950 · page 2

A record number of dogs had been entered for Maitland and Kurri District Kennel Club’s annual show at Maitland Show…

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Friesians at Sydney Show Local Men Successful

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 5 April 1950 · page 1

The South Australian judge of the Friesian section of dairy cattle at Sydney show said exhibits were of good class. They…

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Methodist Flower Show Magnificent Display of Flowers

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Wednesday 5 April 1950 · page 4

A feature of the Annual Methodist Flower Show, held in the James Theatre, on Thursday, was the magnificent display of flowers…

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New Homes Seen In London Exhibition

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 6 April 1950 · page 5

[?]for the ordinary owner [?]formed the greater past [?]Village of Ideal Homes at [?]Home Exhibition at…

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Lagoona Girl's Good Show Performances

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Thursday 6 April 1950 · page 2

Lagoona Girl, bred by Mr. Walter Singleton, of Scone, and entered for the last three Muswellbrook shows by Mr. C. Johnston, has won first prizes…

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The Winter’s Power Cuts Heavy Industries Want Fair Share of Electricity

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 6 April 1950 · page 4

SYDNEY, Thursday. — The Metal Trades Employers’ Association has asked the Premier (Mr. McGirr) that the power, shortage this winter be shared equally throughout the State…

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Family Triumph. Muswellbrook Junior Farmers Score at Royal Show

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Thursday 6 April 1950 · page 1

Competiting against contestants from all States and England, Muswellbrook Junior Farmer, Terry Blake, won the cattle judging in the Jersey…

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