Carnival to Aid Spastic Centre Appeal Many Organisations to Help
The Spastic Appeal Committee decided at a meeting on Wednesday night to conduct a carnival in…
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Fewer At Night Show, But Figures Still Up Day Attendance Better Than That of Last Year
The two sessions yesterday of Maitland’s 92nd show yielded less revenue than was the case on the corresponding day last year, but figures are still slightly up after the four sessions when compared with a year ago. Taking yesterday were 1270/7/6 the day crowd paying £772/17/6 and…
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Wallarobba Shire President. (Cr. J. B Cariton) was a visitor to Maitland Show. Also noticed was Cr. W. J. Leake. of Gresford's and "Dinny"…
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Gloucester's 1952 Show which was set down for March 21 and 22 has been abandoned owing to the effects of the recent drought…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →High Quality Exhibits Feature of Maitland's Show Falling Off in Cattle Entries
A feature of Maitland's 92nd Annual Show this week was the outstanding quality of exhibits from all districts in the Hunter Valley which had been in the grip of a drought for more than six months before relief came last week…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Rodeo Carnival For Branxton
The Northern N.S.W. rodeo championships carnival will be held at East Branxton Showground next month…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →School Boys for Swim Carnival
Fifteen High School boys will travel to Newcastle tomorrow to compete in the Combined 3rd Year Boys'…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Made Bedspread Of Show Ribbons
Barbara Whitten (15) of Denman, champion girl rider at the Newcastle Show, has found a practical use for her…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Record Gate Receipts At Maitland Show
Large crowds passed through the turnstiles at the Maitland Show on Saturday, boosted gate takings and gave side…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Maitland Show Gave Evidence Of Hunter Potentialities
The Maitland show demonstrated the potentialities of the Lower Hunter Valley if the conditions of employment of those engaged in rural production were made easier and some of the present obstacles…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Pony Club Members Do Well At Maitland Show
Members of the Singleton Pony Club gained several first and a number of second and third places in…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Judge Said Dogs At Maitland Show Were Of High Standard
The general standard of dogs at the Maitland show was very pleasing and quality was evident in all breeds, said the judge (Mr. J. W. Mayde, of Dalley) on Saturday…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →British Golfers' Exhibition Weetman's Long Hitting
The long hitting of Harry Weetman was a feature of the golf match in which he partnered Dai Rees…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Giant Turtle at Show
Cessnock show patrons this year will see the giant "Luth Turtle," which was caught at Bermagui in January of last…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →“Satisfactorily Settled” Show Head
President of the Hunter River Agricultural and Horticultural Association (Mr. W. E. Sparke) said to-day it seemed necessary to correct the statement of Mr. S. M. Reynolds (president of the Hunter…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Stage Set for Show. Committee Reports Progress
The committee of the Upper Hunter Pastoral and Agricultural Association met last night to continue preparations for the 62nd. Annual Show, to be held on 26th. and 27th. March, and for which general…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Cessnock Show Prospects Should be Best Ever
"Given reasonable weather, Cessnock Show looks like being the equal, if not better than any other show…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Dancers for Cessnock Show Appearance of Talented Artists
In a non-stop ring programme planned for the Cessnock Show this Friday and Saturday, will appear…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →World Famous Golfers Here To-morrow. Dais Rees & Harry Weetman To Play Exhibition Match
Dais Rees, last year's British match champion, and Harry Weetman, present British match champion, will play an exhibition match on the Muswellbrook golf course to-morrow, commencing at 2.30 p.m…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Exhibition of Old Masters
A collection of 34 British old masters and a selection of the work of Mr. Henry Moore will form two of a…
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