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Hunter Valley · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1950

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Show Promise

Singleton Argus · Monday 2 October 1950 · page 2

Judging by the large number of attractive exhibits and varied events, the 78th annual show of the Northern Agricultural…

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Commercial Motor Show in London

Maitland Mercury · Monday 2 October 1950 · page 3

Visitors from more than 55 overseas countries are coming to Britain this month for the commercial motor show to be held…

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Floor Show At Fancy Dress Ball

Maitland Mercury · Monday 2 October 1950 · page 2

Thos who attend the plain end fancy dress ball on Friday at the Boys’ High School Hall will also see a brilliant floor show,…

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New Tractor's Fine Performance Unit Will Be at Show

Singleton Argus · Monday 2 October 1950 · page 3

The report of an agricultural expert on a trial of the new "Nuffield Universal" tractor was that never before have so many…

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Methodist Flower Show And Fair High Quality Blooms on Show. Judge Praises High Standard in Novice Garden Competition

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 3 October 1950 · page 1

The annual Methodist Flower Show and Fair was held in the School of Arts oh Friday. Although entries were not as numerous as in other years, the standard of the flowers on display was equal to that seen at previous shows…

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Kurri Combined Sports Carnival

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 3 October 1950 · page 5

The ath[?]tic carnival was the[?] on the Kurri [?] Ground on Friday, when puplis from the school of [?] area…

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Ambulance Committee. Arrangements for Sports and Carnival in Hand

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 3 October 1950 · page 2

Messrs E. H. Thompson (president), B. J. Kennedy, Mesdames Wark, Lord, Burns, Clout, Spence, Misses M. H. Holloway and K…

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Local and General News Flower Show Profit

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 4 October 1950 · page 2

The balance sheet for the Red Cross Flower Show which was read at the monthly meeting of the Singleton Branch of…

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Home Again! Singleton Return For The Show

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 4 October 1950 · page 2

Back in town for a couple of weeks over the show period is Marry Moss, son of Mr. and Mrs. H. R. Moss, of A [?] St…

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Singleton's Town Within A Town Ready For The Show

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 4 October 1950 · page 2

A "town" within Singleton town which has been in course of building for some time should be fully populated for…

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Show-pinions

Singleton Argus · Friday 6 October 1950 · page 4

Present at the show yesterday were. Mr. F. J. Sedgwick (producers representative N.S.W. Milk Board) and Mr. H. L…

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Show Awards INDUSTRIES

Singleton Argus · Friday 6 October 1950 · page 8

Baker's Bread, A. Lowe 1; Sponge sandwich, Aust Bros. 1; Lamingtons, Aust Bros 1; Best collection small cakes, pastries…

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St. Mark's Annual Flower Show

The Scone Advocate · Friday 6 October 1950 · page 5

Garden enthusiasts are keenly awaiting the St. Mark's flower show this year. It will be held in the Memorial Hall next Friday…

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The Business Side Of The Show

Singleton Argus · Friday 6 October 1950 · page 3

SINGLETON business houses have again brightened the Singleton showground with a wealth of industrial equipment…

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Latest Show Awards Horses and Ponies Trotters and Pacers

Singleton Argus · Friday 6 October 1950 · page 5

Class 9: Trotting or pacing stallion, H. Williams, Ever Young 1, H. W. Rogers, Gordon's Pick 2…

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Show Got Off to a Bright Start First Day's Receipts Improvement

Singleton Argus · Friday 6 October 1950 · page 1

Singleton's 78th Annual Show opened in idea weather yesterday, when early morning mists cleared to leave perfect conditions. The bright sunshine ensured a golden start to the event, which attracted a…

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Contribution Towards a World Problem Show Opener Believes Hunter District Playing Its Part

Singleton Argus · Friday 6 October 1950 · page 4

"You of this district are really making a full contribution to one of the most unfortunate problems not only affecting Australia but the world itself," declared Lieut.-Colonel M. F. Bruxner, D.5.0., State leader of the Country Party, officially opening Singleton's 78th Annual…

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MERRIWA P.A.H. AND I. Association. Show Fixed for 19th. AND 20th APRIL, 1951

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 6 October 1950 · page 10

Following a somewhat lengthy discussion at a meeting of the council of the Merriwa P.A.H. and I. Association, held om…

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C. of E. Flower Show Attracts Large Crowd

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Saturday 7 October 1950 · page 2

The 1950 Church of England Flower Show held in the James Theatre on Thursday and organised by the Ladies' Guild was an…

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Saturday Show Awards DOGS

Singleton Argus · Monday 9 October 1950 · page 4

Mr. Harold Norman, who judged the dogs, commented on the collies as being an excellent type of breed which would hold…

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