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Hunter Valley · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1951

707 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 28 of 36

Television At Britain’s Radio Show

Maitland Mercury · Monday 24 September 1951 · page 6

The 1951 Radio Exhibition in London was undoubtedly planned with the export market in mind; In particular for…

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N.a.a. Councillors' Optimistic About Show Gate

Singleton Argus · Monday 24 September 1951 · page 1

N.A.A. Councillor, Mr. F. Hannam, said on Saturday that he would bet a brick to London, that this year's…

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Big Profit From Spring Fair

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 26 September 1951 · page 2

Nett profit from the Singleton Red Cross branch Spring Pair and Mannequin Parade, at the Masonic Hall…

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Funds Need Increasing President Urges Carnival

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Wednesday 26 September 1951 · page 1

In moving the adoption of the reports, the President (Mr. J W. Scott) said the Service had not finished the year as well as…

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Scots’ Guild Fair

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 27 September 1951 · page 3

The Maitland Presbyterian Church’s annual Scotch Fair, organised by the Soots’ Women’s Guild, was opened…

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Queen Candidates for Hospital Carnival

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 28 September 1951 · page 1

Interest in the queen competition increases as the time for the closing of the competition draws near. The coronation will take place on the evening of the 15th October, following the big sports gathering at the showground. The big week-end will open with the Muswellbrook Jockey Club's race meeting on 13th October…

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Gladioli Show Next Month

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 28 September 1951 · page 5

The Cessnock Horticultural Bureau has decided to hold a gladioli and carnation show on October 27…

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Interesting Programme For Carnival At Singleton Camp

Singleton Argus · Friday 28 September 1951 · page 1

Brigade Commander, Brigadier T. N. Goosh, C.B.E., will present pennants to the winners of athletic and drill…

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Methodist Flower Show To-night

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 28 September 1951 · page 3

The Methodist Church Flower Show opened this afternoon, with a magnificent display of [?] The…

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Church of England Flower Show

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Saturday 29 September 1951 · page 2

The Annual Flower Show and Sale of work in connection with the Church of England, will take place on Thursday next. October 4. Mr…

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The British Plastics 1951 Exhibition

Singleton Argus · Monday 1 October 1951 · page 1

The 1951 British Plastics Exhibition recently held at Olympia was the largest of its kind ever held in Britain. This picture shows an imitation South African python skin lady's handbag which was shown at the…

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Agricultural Show at Branxton

Singleton Argus · Monday 1 October 1951 · page 2

Arrangements have been completed for Brnaxton's first agricultural show on Friday and Saturday…

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Help Wanted for Show Events

Singleton Argus · Monday 1 October 1951 · page 2

Each year the girls of St. Elizabeth's Home and the Aborigines Inland Mission are invited to the annual…

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Moral Aspect of the New Budget Never Satisfied With Fair Return

Maitland Mercury · Monday 1 October 1951 · page 2

“We have become perverted—always looking for opportunities for advantage over the other fellow, and that is the moral aspect of this new budget and inflation.”…

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Branxton’s First Show Opens On

Maitland Mercury · Monday 1 October 1951 · page 2

BRANXTON: Everything is in readiness for Branxton’s first agricultural show. to be held on Friday and…

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Annual Methodist Flower Show & Fair. Outstanding Display of Flowers

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 2 October 1951 · page 1

On Friday night last the Municipal Hall took on a multi-colored appearance from the many beautiful blooms displayed at the…

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Show Sub-committees Meet

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 2 October 1951 · page 3

All sub-committees of the Show Society met to-day for the purpose of revising the schedule for the next Show, to be held on…

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Show Entries

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 3 October 1951 · page 2

Entries for the Singleton Show have proved the highest on record in many classes. Cattle and horse events…

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Cattle Entries at Branxton Show

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 3 October 1951 · page 2

Cattle exhibitors at Branxton Show are reminded that cattle judging will take place on Saturday only. Judging…

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Carnival Will Seed Athletes For Contest In Sydney

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 3 October 1951 · page 2

The 30 best athletes selected at the combined Primary School's athletic carnival to be held at the showground…

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