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Hunter Valley · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1950

836 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 19 of 42

British Motor Show in U.s

Maitland Mercury · Monday 17 April 1950 · page 4

NEW YORK, April 17 (A.A.P.). The first all British motor show in the United States was opened with three million dollars…

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Show Matters Will Be Discussed At Group Meeting

Singleton Argus · Monday 17 April 1950 · page 1

Two delegates from the Northern Agricultural Association will attend the Agricultural Society Council…

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Local and General News Dungog Show This Week

Singleton Argus · Monday 17 April 1950 · page 2

It was stated at the Northern Agricultural Association Council meeting at the Singleton showground on Saturday, the…

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N.A.A. Council Meeting New Secretary Chosen... ...and Plans for New Year Made Grand Success of New Dance Floor Schedule for Show Decided

Singleton Argus · Monday 17 April 1950 · page 1

A new Secretary was elected at, the Northern Agricultural Association Council meeting at the Singleton showground on Saturday morning. The President, Mr K. Warburton, presided at the…

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Murrurundi Diggers' Carnival

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 18 April 1950 · page 3

Intending competitors are once more reminded that entries for the cattle events to be decided at the annual Murrurundi and…

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Sydney Show Success

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 18 April 1950 · page 2

Messrs A. A. and D. L. Ward noted Friesian breeders, of Oakhampton, Maitland, had outstanding success at Sydney Show…

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Junior Farmers Take All Prizes. Success at Stroud Show

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 18 April 1950 · page 2

Muswellbrook Junior Farmers won all three prizes in the cattle judging competition at the Stroud Show on Friday last. This success brings the…

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Hockey Carnival

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 19 April 1950 · page 3

The Scone "knock out" hockey carnival arranged for Anzac Day will now be held next Sunday at White Park, Scone, play…

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STROUD'S 25th Annual Show Outstanding Exhibition Adverse Weather Mars Attendance Gate Takings Down

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Thursday 20 April 1950 · page 3

On Friday and Saturday last, the Stroud Agricultural, Horticultural and Industrial Association staged an outstanding Exhibition. Opening day dawned overcast, and showery rain fell…

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Truancy at Show Time

Maitland Mercury · Friday 21 April 1950 · page 5

Many school children would succumb to the temptation of Playing truant if, during Maitland Show time, the Thursday…

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Show Members’ Privileges To Be Reduced

Maitland Mercury · Friday 21 April 1950 · page 4

Members of the Hunter River Agricultural and Horticultural Association are to have their privileges reduced. In future, a…

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London Fashion Show World Interest Will Be Centred

Singleton Argus · Friday 21 April 1950 · page 3

The London Fashion Fortnight is to be held from the 30th May to the 12th June, a period when the wholesale…

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Mr. S. Parish Welcomed Back To Show Council

Maitland Mercury · Friday 21 April 1950 · page 4

“Maitland Show had not been the same this year because Mr. Sara Pariah had not been there.” This was stated by Mr. E. W…

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25 Years Ago (Taken from the "Argus" flies for the week ending Saturday, April 18, 1925.) Singleton Cotton Wins at Sydney Show

Singleton Argus · Friday 21 April 1950 · page 2

"A particularly perfect specimen that will compare with anything in its class in the world," was the judge's…

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Women’s Auxiliary Carnival

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 22 April 1950 · page 2

Waffles will be sold at the carnival organised by the East Maitland Parents and Citizens’ Women’s Auxiliary, to be held in…

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Stroud Show Ball

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Saturday 22 April 1950 · page 1

A large crowd attended the Show Ball, held in Stroud School of Arts on Friday, Visitors were present from all surrounding districts, and…

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Show Council Thanked

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 22 April 1950 · page 2

Maitland Show Council received two interesting letters of thanks at their monthly meeting. Mr. Harry Bansgrove, whom…

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Stroud Show Judges' Comments

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Saturday 22 April 1950 · page 1

Following are the comments made by the judges at the Show:—…

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New Secretary For Paterson Show

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 22 April 1950 · page 2

At a largely attended meeting of Paterson Show Council in the School of Arts, Paterson, Mr. R. A. Ebbeck was unanimously…

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Exhibition Shows What Is Bad In Home Design

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 22 April 1950 · page 3

An unusual exhibition held recently at Friern Barnet. near London, featured badly designed household accessories…

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