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Hunter Valley · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1951

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Dungog Judge's Comment at Newcastle Show

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Saturday 24 February 1951 · page 2

Judges did not give awards in several classes at the Newcastle Show on Tuesday because entries were not up to standard…

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Newcastle Show Good First Day Attendance

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Saturday 24 February 1951 · page 1

Despite showery weather, Newcastle Show attracted a good first day crowd on Wednesday. The attendance was 10,051 (takings…

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To-day’s Leader: Show Business Stir Over High Naval Appointment Points Made To Justify Selection of U.S. Chief

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 24 February 1951 · page 1

Plant for the format appointment of Admiral William M. Fechtelar at commander-in-chief of the Allied naval forces in the North Atlantic have been held, in suspenes pending the British Government’s review of the appointment…

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91st Maitland Show

Singleton Argus · Monday 26 February 1951 · page 3

Preparations are well in hand for the 91st Maitland Show to be held from Wednesday next 28th February to Saturday 3rd…

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Traffic Arrangements For Show

Maitland Mercury · Monday 26 February 1951 · page 3

All buses operated by Hunter Valley Coach Co. and Greta-Branxton service will proceed to the Show Ground by way of…

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Ice Skating at Maitland Show

Maitland Mercury · Monday 26 February 1951 · page 2

At Maitland Show Ground Vince Labb twill present the Hollywood square dance, at present all the rage in the USA, for…

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Show Will Be of High Standard

Maitland Mercury · Monday 26 February 1951 · page 3

Preparations are well In hand for the 91st Maitland Show, to be held from Wednesday to Saturdays, and everything Indicates that…

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Singleton Show Wants Junior Farmers SINGLETON

Maitland Mercury · Monday 26 February 1951 · page 2

At Singleton show this year, a greater effort will be made to attract entries from Junior farmer of the district…

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Poultry Show

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 27 February 1951 · page 2

A meeting of the Maitland poultry farmers was addressed by Mr. Elliott, a South Australian breeder, who gave Interesting…

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1951 Maitland Show

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 27 February 1951 · page 4

Preparations are well in hand for the 91st Maitland Show to be held from to-morrow to 3rd March. Everything indicates that the Show…

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Electricity for Show

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 27 February 1951 · page 3

The Maitland City Council electrical engineer and manager (Mr. E. W. Thorncroft) vale to-day that permission to conduct…

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Show Holiday on

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 27 February 1951 · page 3

Starts In Maitland will close at noon on Thursday, Maitland Show day. Banks and government office wilt be closed all…

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Exhibitors Prepare for Show

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 27 February 1951 · page 3

Undoubtedly the busiest spot In Maitland this morning was the Show Ground. It lived with workmen…

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Attractions at Show Television Marionettes

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 27 February 1951 · page 4

A unique opportunity is offered people visiting the Maitland show when appearing there for the first time are the famous marionettes…

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Millfield Junior Formers Successful Show Entries

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 27 February 1951 · page 5

There was bustle and hustle in the Millfield area on Tuesday morning of last week, when Mr. Cecil Slack's lorry toured the…

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Country Women’s Rest Room At Show

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 27 February 1951 · page 3

At the rawest of the members of Maitland show committee, the Maitland branch of the Country Women’s Association will, again…

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Maitland Show

The Scone Advocate · Wednesday 28 February 1951 · page 6

Preparations are well in hand for the 91st Maitland Show, to be held from to-day (Wednesday) until…

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Murrurundi Diggers' Jubilee Carnival

The Scone Advocate · Wednesday 28 February 1951 · page 1

The programme committee of the above, consisting of Messrs. T. O'Brien, W. E. Greer, B. B. Haydon, S J. Parkins, Reg White, Eric…

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Scone Easter Monday Sports Carnival

The Scone Advocate · Wednesday 28 February 1951 · page 1

This popular annual attraction takes place at White Park on Monday, 26th March, with a full day's bill of fare commencing at…

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Snake Dancer at Show

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 28 February 1951 · page 2

An outstanding, attraction at the Maitland show this year will be the sensational Tennessee snake dancer, Maitland Lee…

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