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Hunter Valley · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1951

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Ambulance Carnival

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 16 February 1951 · page 1

A meeting of organisations interested in the proposal to conduct an Ambulance carnival in the near future was held at the…

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Newcastle Show

Singleton Argus · Friday 16 February 1951 · page 6

"Cowboy" performances by famous Don Cretty and his son of South Australia—bulldogging, lassoing stock, rope-spinning,…

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Methodist Dahlia Show

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 16 February 1951 · page 7

One of the outstanding shows of the year is the annual dahlia show organised by the Cessnock Methodist Church,…

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Intermediate High School Swimming Carnival

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 16 February 1951 · page 1

Wednesday, 14th February, provided a very interesting and exciting day for the members of Muswellbrook Intermediate High School. Starting…

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Water Ballet to Appear Jubilee Swimming Carnival

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 16 February 1951 · page 5

Arrangements have been made to stage the first water ballet ever to be held on the coalfields at the Jubilee…

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Entries Still Down Maitland Show

Maitland Mercury · Friday 16 February 1951 · page 5

Entries received so for for this year’s Maitland Show are 200 fewer than last year. This was stated in a report presented to Maitland Show Council last night…

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Newcastle Looking To Record Show

Maitland Mercury · Friday 16 February 1951 · page 2

Mr. P. G. Legoe secretary of Newcastle Show Association states that everything is going ahead well for the annual exhibition, which commences on Wednesday next and will extend over four days and four nights, terminating…

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Show Entries. Close Wednesday Next

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 16 February 1951 · page 1

Inhibitors are reminded that Wednesday next, 21st Fbruary, is the last day for the receipt of entries for the Upper Hunter P…

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Sydney Water Nymphs. To Appear at Ladies' Carnival

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 16 February 1951 · page 2

The Muswellbrook ladies' swimming carnival committee now have preparations in hand to make their first carnival one of the most…

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Gresford Show

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Saturday 17 February 1951 · page 4

The Gresford District Agricultural Society requested the Shire to proclaim the 28th April a Public Holiday and that this date be gazetted…

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Newcastle Show Preparations Complete

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Saturday 17 February 1951 · page 1

Mr. P. G. Legoe, Secretary of Newcastle Show, states everything is going ahead for the Annual Exhibition which commences next…

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Dairy Cattle Strong Says Show Secretary

Maitland Mercury · Monday 19 February 1951 · page 2

With Maitland show how a little more then a week sway the ground committee of the Hunter River Agricultural and…

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Show Association, Fees for Life Membership Singleton

Maitland Mercury · Monday 19 February 1951 · page 2

The Northern Agricultural Association at the annul meeting unanimously decided to raise the life membership of the Association from £10 to £20 associate members life membership fees will be…

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Guests Artists On Mobil Show

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 20 February 1951 · page 5

Two well-known Melbourne singers will be duest artists on the 25th programmes of the Vacuum oil Company’s Mobit…

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Record Horse Entries For Show

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 20 February 1951 · page 3

Entries in the horse section for this year’s Maitland show are a record. The show secretary (Mr. [?] B…

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Preparation for Local Show Expected to be Best Yet

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 20 February 1951 · page 1

Preparations are In full swing for the Jubilee Show at CessnocK and It is expected that this year's…

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Moonan Flat Bushmen's Carnival Saturday Next

The Scone Advocate · Wednesday 21 February 1951 · page 1

The stage is set for the above annual and popular attraction, to be held at Moonan Flat on Saturday next (24th inst). A…

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Special Exhibits for Dungog Show

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Wednesday 21 February 1951 · page 1

The Secretary (Mr. M. Riorden) told a meeting of the Dungog Show Society last Tuesday night, that steps had been taken to have special…

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Bulahdelah Show Horse Entries Up to Standard

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Wednesday 21 February 1951 · page 4

Horse entries were up to standard at Bulahdelah Show which was held on Friday and Saturday last. The champion stallion was exhibited by…

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Newcastle Show Opens In Showery Weather Junior Farmers’ Clubs Make Bright Display Newcastle

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 21 February 1951 · page 3

Incessant, light rain throughout the morning caused Newcastle Show to open to-day on a gloomy note, although first day attendance appeared to be equal that of last year…

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