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Hunter Valley · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1952

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New Sections for Cessnock Show

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 7 May 1952 · page 1

CESSNOCK — Bread and wine sections, a feature of Cessnock shows some years ago will be included in the…

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Gresford Show Opens on

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 7 May 1952 · page 2

After many weeks of preparation and organising, everything is now ready for Gresford's 22nd annual…

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Round and About at the Show

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Wednesday 7 May 1952 · page 2

Lady visitors to the show formed a steady, constant queue past the Dungog Municipal Councils and B.G. E. (Newcastle) fine electrical joint…

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High Quality Birds In Poultry Club Show

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 7 May 1952 · page 3

The Singleton and District Poultry and Pigeon Club held its seventh annual show at the Showground on Friday and Saturday. The officials were well satisfied with the quality…

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Keen Interest in All Saints' Flower Show

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 7 May 1952 · page 5

The Annual Flower Show of All Saint's Church of England Women's Guild was opened today by the…

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Successful Exhibition By Canary Club The Singleton Canary and Cage Bird Club held a very successful exhibition at the Showground on Friday and

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 7 May 1952 · page 4

There were 300 entries which was 75 more than last year. A feature of the exhibition…

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Dungog Show Dairy and Beef Cattle (Continued from page 1)

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Wednesday 7 May 1952 · page 3

Reserve champion bull was Mr. Kealy's Parrabel Sybil's Victory, a 4-year-old. He won the championship at last year's show. He also won his…

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The Colombo Exhibition

Maitland Mercury · Friday 9 May 1952 · page 2

The Colombo Plan Exhibition, field recently at Colombo, Ceylon, was designed to promote and explain the six-year programme of economic and social development in South and South-East Asia…

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To-night's Big Carnival. In Market Street

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 9 May 1952 · page 1

The Muswellbrook Subbranch of the R.S.L. will terminate its appeal in support of the Sir John…

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Singleton Horse Show On Saturday Week

Singleton Argus · Friday 9 May 1952 · page 5

More than £250 in prize money will be distributed at the Singleton Horse and Trotting Exhibition which…

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Merriwa Show Horses, Cattle and Sheep Outstanding. Record Attendances

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 9 May 1952 · page 5

The Merriwa P.A.H. and I. Association's annual Show, held on Thursday and Friday last, was outstanding in many respects, particularly in regard to the quality of the exhibits in the horse, cattle and…

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Dungog Show Reviewed No Commentary On Cattle In Grand Parade Criticised

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Saturday 10 May 1952 · page 1

At Tuesday night's meeting of the Dungog Show Association, Mr. J. B. Carlton said the only semblance of criticism he had heard regarding the show was the fact that whilst a commentary was given by the announcer on mobile…

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Rain Mars Show at Gresford

Singleton Argus · Monday 12 May 1952 · page 3

Despite rain, which fell almost continuously on Saturday, gate receipts at Gresford Show were £166/11/,…

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Fair Rents Court

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 13 May 1952 · page 1

The following determinations were made in the Fair Rents' Court at Muswellbrook on Wednesday, lessons' name mentioned…

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£400 Rain Insurance Collected. Carnival Postponed

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 13 May 1952 · page 1

Rain caused the postponement of the R.S.L. carnival, planned for Friday night last, but the loss was made…

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Cessnock Bird Club Annual Show

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 13 May 1952 · page 3

The above club holds its 6th annual show on Friday and Saturday next in Fisher's Hall, the Cessnock Ambulance generously…

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Show Schedules

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 14 May 1952 · page 2

The Schedules of prizes for the N.A.A.'s show which will be held on October 9, 10 and 11 are being revised. It is…

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The Gang Show

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 14 May 1952 · page 6

Scout Week will conclude in Maitland on Saturdan night when a musical revue, “The Gang Show “52” will be…

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Horses Gresford Show Feature

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Wednesday 14 May 1952 · page 1

The exhibition of horses was a feature of Gresford Show, which opened on Friday. There was keen competition in most classes. Although no heavy…

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Dungog Show Awards Farm and Garden Produce

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Wednesday 14 May 1952 · page 2

maize with cobs and tassels: A. J. Young, A. H. Muddle; 12 maize for ensilage: J. C. Hooke, A. H. Muddle; 12 maize feeding in stalk: R…

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