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Hunter Valley · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1951

707 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 27 of 36

Show Preparations

Raymond Terrace Examiner and Lower Hunter and Port Stephens Advertiser · Thursday 13 September 1951 · page 3

Mr. Griffith reported to a meeting of the Junior Farmers' Advisory Committee, on Tuesday night that business men had enquired if more…

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Carnival Plans

Singleton Argus · Friday 14 September 1951 · page 4

At a meeting of the Maerannie district carnival committee last night (president Mr. R. Binnie, secretary Mr. D…

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45th Local Show for Oldest A.I.S. BREEDER

Singleton Argus · Friday 14 September 1951 · page 6

When Mr. P. A. Heuston, of Ardersier, leads his cattle on to the Singleton showground in October, it will be…

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"My Lady Fayre" Fashion Show and Stage Presentation Officially Opened By Sydney's Lord Mayor

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 14 September 1951 · page 5

The Lord Mayor of Sydney (Aid. O'Dea), accompanied by the Lady Mayoress, Mrs. O'Dea, attended "My Lady Fayre" Fashion Show and Stage Presentation in the Regent Theatre on Tuesday night, and made the official opening…

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Show Entries

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 19 September 1951 · page 2

Singleton Show entries close on Saturday. Junior farmers should submit their entries through their local…

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Flower Show

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 19 September 1951 · page 2

Prize winning blooms displayed by a number of prominent local women were judged by Mr. Jack…

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New Beef Fair Opening at Tamworth

The Scone Advocate · Wednesday 19 September 1951 · page 5

An annual spring stud beef fair is to be inaugurated at Tamworth on October 18. Dalgety & Co. are making the…

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Friesan Breeder Has Good Show Record

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 19 September 1951 · page 1

Prominent Friesian cattle breeder, Mr. A. S. R. Shearer, of Maison Dieu, who has been exhibiting since 1910, has entered cattle for this year's show…

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New Approach on High Street Parking Ban Mayor Says Council Wants Fair Play And Justice

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 19 September 1951 · page 4

Maitland City Council last night decided to make fresh representation to officialdom for further alleviation of the High-street parking ban. In the course of a mayoral minute, Ald. J. Harvey said surely someone has the power to rectify a mistake with goodwill and graciousness…

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Spring Fair

Singleton Argus · Friday 21 September 1951 · page 4

Among the many ladies who were present to help at the Red Cross Spring Fair and Mannequin Parade on…

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Scots' Fair

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 21 September 1951 · page 3

Ladies of St. Andrew's Presbyterian Guild have worked hard during the year towards their annual Scots' Fair, which…

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Fair Rents Court

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 21 September 1951 · page 1

In the Fair Rents Court at Muswellbrook on Wednesday, the rental of premises in Bridge Street, occupied by Maurice…

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Show Traffic

Singleton Argus · Friday 21 September 1951 · page 4

Town Clerk (Mr. H. V. Deans) submitted the following recommendation for the controlling of traffic…

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Not Fair to Defendant, Says S.M.

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 21 September 1951 · page 5

Commenting on the lapse of time between the date of an offence and the issue of the summons, the Magistrate…

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Many Functions To Support Ambulance Carnival

Singleton Argus · Friday 21 September 1951 · page 1

Arrangements for the Singleton District Ambulance Carnival to be held in November are now…

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Big Carnival Week-End Approaching Crowning Ceremony, Sports, Ball, Race Meeting

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 21 September 1951 · page 1

With a little over three weeks left before our Jubilee carnival week-end, the queen candidates are, no doubt, getting a little…

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Flower Show and Parade

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 22 September 1951 · page 2

SINGLETON: The Singleton Red Cross spring flower show and magn[?] parade wa[?] officially opened by Mr. D’Arcy…

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Show Association Meeting Buildings Treated for White Ants

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Saturday 22 September 1951 · page 2

All buildings and fences within the Showground area have been treated for white ant infestation. Dungog Show Association was…

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Stroud Show President Mr. A. H. Bowen Elected for Fifth Year

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Saturday 22 September 1951 · page 3

Mr. A. H. Bowen was elected President for the fifth successive year at a meeting of Stroud Show Association Vice-Presidents elected were…

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Military Cannot Use Show Ground

Maitland Mercury · Monday 24 September 1951 · page 2

SINGLETON: The national service troop in Singleton Military Camp will not be able to stage a gymkhana in…

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