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Hunter Valley · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1951

707 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 33 of 36

Carnival On November 17

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 7 November 1951 · page 4

The Home for the Aged [?] appeal is still [?] and a carnival will be held in the ground of the home…

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Scone Bushmen's Carnival Attracts Horsemen and Spectators From Many Distant Parts

The Scone Advocate · Wednesday 7 November 1951 · page 1

A Fine Line-up of Horses and Competitors who took part in the Grand Parade at Scone Bushmen's Carnival on Saturday last. The Parade was voted "tops" and the Line-up one of the best, with its many magnificent and valuable equines.— ("Advocate" photo and block). View of the closely-parked double carfringed Carnival Ground at White Park, Scone, on Saturday last. The picture, taken from the southern side of the ground gives an excellent conception of the proportions of the patronage extended the popular annual attraction…

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The Carnival Big Crowds Witness Camp Drafting, Buckjumping, Steer Riding and Dogging at Its Best Magnificent Line-up In Parade

The Scone Advocate · Wednesday 7 November 1951 · page 6

Scone Bushmen's Carnival and Show Association, which had its inception in 1932, was favoured with fine — if rather warm — climatic conditions for its annual exhibition which was held at White Park on Friday and Saturday last…

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A Royal Show Prizewinner

Raymond Terrace Examiner and Lower Hunter and Port Stephens Advertiser · Thursday 8 November 1951 · page 1

This prize-winning Hereford bull was among the live stock classes at Britain's Agricultural Show held at Cambridge recently. Visitors were there from all parts of the Commonwealth, America, Europe, Israel and Persia…

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Methodists Hold Fair at Greta

Singleton Argus · Friday 9 November 1951 · page 4

The Greta Methodist Church fair was opened by Rev. Wesley Stocks, of Singleton. He was accompanied…

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Two Drinks Impair Driving, Tests Show

Singleton Argus · Friday 9 November 1951 · page 6

A series of road tests conducted with 37 skilled drivers, aged 25 to 45, proved that the amount of whiskey…

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Scone Bushmen's Carnival Big Crowds Witness Camp Drafting

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Saturday 10 November 1951 · page 2

Scone Bushmen's Carnival and Show Association, which had its inception in 1032. was favoured with fine—if rather warm. climatic…

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The Greatest Show in Tennis December's Davis Cup Play

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 10 November 1951 · page 4

Fifteen thousand people have paid £75,000 to see the Davis Cup play at the White City, Sydney, next month. Over £12,000 was returned to unsuccessful applicants for tickets…

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Carnival Sporting Results

Singleton Argus · Monday 12 November 1951 · page 2

Post the letter race (under 12 years): Roslyn Ogden 1, Kevin Wild 2. Post the lette race (over…

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Show Flags Lacking

Singleton Argus · Monday 12 November 1951 · page 2

The lack of bunting around the ring and other flag decorations about the N.A.A. Showground at the Singleton…

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more Than 2,000 See Ambulance Carnival

Singleton Argus · Monday 12 November 1951 · page 2

More than 2000 people flocked to the N.A.A. Showground on Saturday, paying me a than £245 in gate money to see a series of highly spectacular sporting, display and racing events…

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Arts and Craft Exhibition

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 13 November 1951 · page 1

The Cessnock Branch of the Arts Council of Australia has decided to hold an exhibition of local arts and crafts during…

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£294 From Fair at Homeville

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 13 November 1951 · page 2

SL Luke’s patronal festival fair, which was part of the church’s festival week in honour of St Luke, was an…

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Profit From Singleton Show £1040

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 13 November 1951 · page 3

SINGLETON: Secretary of the Northern Agricultural Association (Mr. J. Wright) told a meeting of councillors that…

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Bushmen’s Carnival At Gresford

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 14 November 1951 · page 3

Judging by the number entries received, the rodeo and carnival, to be held at East Gresford on…

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About £400 Expected From Carnival

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 14 November 1951 · page 1

A nett profit of approximately £400 is expected when the final returns of Saturday's Ambulance Carnival at the N.A.A. Showground are made up…

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Weston Scots' Fair

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 16 November 1951 · page 8

At the Ambulance Hall Station Street, Weston, on Saturday, the annual Scots' Fair will be held…

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To Stage Road Safety Exhibition Here

Singleton Argus · Friday 16 November 1951 · page 4

Singleton is to have a big Road Safety Exhibition early in the New Year. It will last for a week…

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Life Member Of Show Council

Maitland Mercury · Friday 16 November 1951 · page 3

Mr. Athel D'Ombrain has been made an-honorary life member of the' Hunter River Agriculture and Horticultural…

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More Prize Money For Show Trotting

Maitland Mercury · Friday 16 November 1951 · page 2

Maitland Show Council last night decided to increase the prise money for trotting races at next year's show. The amount to be paid in prizes will be £50…

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