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Hunter Valley · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1951

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Scottish Fair at East Maitland

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 21 August 1951 · page 3

St. Stephen’s Church annual Scottish Fair was opened by the Lady. Mayoreas of New-castle, Mrs. Purdue…

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Maitland Firms Support Show

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 21 August 1951 · page 2

Paterson and Gresford show secretary (Mr. S. M. Reynolds), during his annual report to Paterson show members, said that…

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Truman Asks Russia To Show Good Faith

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 21 August 1951 · page 1

WASHINGTON: President Truman yesterday called on Russia to show good faith by actions rather than by words. The President’s message accompanied the Soviet’s “peace resolution,” which he sent to Congress…

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N.t.a. Cot.fund and Brentwood Hospital Carnival. £419 Prizemoney for Race Meeting

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 21 August 1951 · page 3

There was an attendance of approximately 25 members at a general meeting of the Northern Travellers' Cot Fund…

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Successful Year For Paterson Show Council New Classes Added to 1952 SCHEDULE

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 21 August 1951 · page 2

At the third annual meeting of the Paterson Show Council, Mr. Hugh Young was elected president for the fourth term. Show secretary (Mr. S. M. Reynolds) In his report to…

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County Council Will Show Master Plan Suggestions May Be Made For Section Changes For Section Changes

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 21 August 1951 · page 2

The master plan for the Northumberland County Council will be open for public exhibition for three months from October 30. Sectional scheme maps of Newcastle, Maitland,…

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Rouchel Bushmen's Carnival Association

The Scone Advocate · Wednesday 22 August 1951 · page 5

Despite the very cold weather, the animal meeting of the Rouchel Bushmen's Carnival was attended by 21 members. Mr. Alan Holmes…

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Junior Farmers Show

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 22 August 1951 · page 3

DUNGOG: Bandon Grove, Junior Farmers Club inaugural show was an outstanding success with approximately 400…

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Children Show Riding Skill

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 22 August 1951 · page 2

One of the district's most popular residents has some thing to say this week about the character of the younger…

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Myall Bombshell Heads Show Price List

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 22 August 1951 · page 2

Owners of the largest Hereford stud in New South Wales, Messrs. Fenwick Bros., of Myall Creek, recently topped the…

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Orchid Exhibition

Raymond Terrace Examiner and Lower Hunter and Port Stephens Advertiser · Thursday 23 August 1951 · page 4

On Friday last an orchid exhibition was put on by local growers for the benefit of the P. and C. Association In spile of the cold weather and…

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Woman Appointed to Show Council. Merriwa

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 24 August 1951 · page 5

The Merriwa P.A.H. & I Association made history at their last meeting when they appointed Miss Trixie Tink a…

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Fosterton Square Dance Mr. R. J. Alison Re-elected Show President

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Saturday 25 August 1951 · page 2

The Fosterton Parents & Citizens Association was very appreciative of the support given its square dance function held at the school last At a meeting of the Dungog Agricultural and Horticultural Association, Mr. R. J. Alison was re-elected President for the ensuing twelve…

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Joint Ball for Carnival

Singleton Argus · Monday 27 August 1951 · page 2

A joint Police and Ambulance Cabaret Ball will be one of the chief' attractions in the programme of the Ambulance…

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Exhibition by Colour Council

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 28 August 1951 · page 3

An exhibition was recently staged by the British Colour council in London showing new colours for the autumn and…

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The Nusmellbrook Chronicle TUESDAY, 28th AUGUST, 1951. Trip To Brisbane Show Junior Farmers' Outstanding Success

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 28 August 1951 · page 3

A team of Junior Farmers' from the Muswellbrook district has completed a successful tour of the north…

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Annual Fair

The Scone Advocate · Wednesday 29 August 1951 · page 3

The annual Aberdeen-Rouchel Presbyterian fair was held at the Rouchel grounds on Saturday. In the absence of the Minister, Rev…

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One-day Cattle Show

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Wednesday 29 August 1951 · page 1

Mr. Ted Lean raised the matter of holding a one-day cattle show. He auld he would like to have it tried out. If unsuccessful, the…

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Flower Show at St. Andrew's

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 29 August 1951 · page 2

The old Presbyterian Hall was a bright setting for the St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church's Flower Show and…

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ARTS & Crafts Exhibition. Merriwa

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 31 August 1951 · page 6

In the schedule for the Arts and Crafts exhibition to be held on Friday and Saturday, 28th and 29th September, are classes…

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