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Hunter Valley · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1951

707 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 8 of 36

Sharman Troupe Bumps Snags At Show

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 3 March 1951 · page 3

Jimmy Sherman’s troupe on [?]lost nigh. some “snags,” who proved hard nuts to crack…

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Minister for Agriculture Unable to Open Show

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

The Minister for Agriculture (Hon E.H. Graham) will be unable to open the Dungog show on saturday , April 21. April 21. | In a letter to Tuesday's meeting! o£ the Dungog Show Society, Mr. Graham explained that owing to un-forseen parliamentary duties, he re-…

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Dungog Show Society to Appoint Assistant Ring Judge

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Saturday 3 March 1951 · page 1

In order to facilitate disposition of ring events at the coming show, the committee of the Dungog Agricultural and Horticultural Association…

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MAITLAND'S 91st Show Outstanding Exhibit of Horses and Cattle

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Saturday 3 March 1951 · page 1

An outstanding feature of Maitland's 91st Show which was held this week, was the excellent showing of horses and dairy cattle…

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Show Takings Total £2361/10/ Bright Night With The Bands

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 3 March 1951 · page 2

Up to last night, people who flocked through the gates and turnstiles for the throe day and three day and night sessions of the 91st Maitland show paid £2361710/ for admission. This is approximately £260 better than the record…

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Dave Sands In Exhibition At Show

Maitland Mercury · Monday 5 March 1951 · page 4

British Empire titleholder, Dave Sands, gave a four-round exhibition bout with two of Jimmy Sharman’s boxers on Saturday…

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Show Prizes

Singleton Argus · Monday 5 March 1951 · page 2

Successful local exhibitors and riders at the Maitland Show included Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Brunner, Miss Pam Knodler, Roslyn…

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Diesel Tractor on Show

Singleton Argus · Monday 5 March 1951 · page 2

A new Normag Diesel Tractor is now on display at Gould Engineering and those interested in this wonder tractor are…

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Horse Section At Sydney Show

Maitland Mercury · Monday 5 March 1951 · page 4

Notwithstanding the many difficulties confronting this Royal Agricultural Society of New South Wales, arrangements are well…

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“Wonderful Loyalty” To Maitland Show

Maitland Mercury · Monday 5 March 1951 · page 3

“In my opinion, the most noteworthy feature of the 91st Maitland show was the wonderful loyalty of, firstly the exhibitors, and secondly, the patrons.” Hunter River Agricultural and Horticultural…

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Concluding Session of Maitland Show

Maitland Mercury · Monday 5 March 1951 · page 4

The 91st annual Maitland show maintained its popularity and success up to the final session on Saturday night. Visitors from Newcastle, Cessnock and other…

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Weight of Bullock at Show

Maitland Mercury · Monday 5 March 1951 · page 3

The weight of the bullock, used in the “guess the weigh of the bullock” competition at Maitland show, is 50[?]lb…

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Fighting Spirit at The Show

Maitland Mercury · Monday 5 March 1951 · page 2

Names of four men, alleged to have been engaged in a fracas on two days of the show, were called outside Maitland court to-day…

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Displays by Services at Royal Show

Maitland Mercury · Monday 5 March 1951 · page 2

Two attractions at the Royal Easter Show will be displays arranged by the Commonwealth Recruiting Organisation with the…

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Singleton's Many Successes at Maitland's 91st SHOW Judge's High Praise For Dairy Company's Exhibits

Singleton Argus · Monday 5 March 1951 · page 4

SINGLETON cattle owners, horsemen and the Singleton Central Co-operative Dairy Co. Pty. Ltd. met with outstanding successes at the 91st Maitland Show, which ended on Saturday…

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Children's Art Exhibition

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 6 March 1951 · page 4

The Children's Art Exhibition, sponsored by the Cessnock Arts Council, will take place a week later than was originally…

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Ice Follies at Cessnock Show

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 6 March 1951 · page 6

The sensation of the year, an entertainment of rare grace and novel beauty, will be at Cessnock Show on Friday…

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Stage Set for Jubilee Show Opening To-morrow

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 6 March 1951 · page 1

The Upper Hunter Jubilee Celebrations' Show will open at Muswellbrook to-morrow (Wednesday) at the Muswellbrook Showground. Over 40 ring classes will be judged on the first day. The ring…

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Large Entries For Cessnock Show. Record Crowds Expected

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 6 March 1951 · page 3

In the Junior Farmer and dog sections of the Ceasnook Show, which commences on Friday morning, large increases…

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Hems Lost at Show

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 7 March 1951 · page 3

Maitland police have two [?] contenting money and a wristlet watch were found at Maitland show ground last week No…

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