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Hunter Valley · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1952

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Record Entries For Trotting Events At N.A.A. Horse Show

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 14 May 1952 · page 3

The Northern Agricultural Association has received a record number of trotting entries for its horse show and trotting meeting which will he staged at the Singleton Showground on Saturday afternoon and…

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Big Entries for Polo Carnival

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 15 May 1952 · page 4

At least 11 polo teams will take part in the Countess of Budley Cup carnival to be held here early next months; and…

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Wingen Bushmen's Carnival and Show Association

The Scone Advocate · Friday 16 May 1952 · page 4

A meeting of the above was held on Tuesday, 6th inst., those present being: Messrs. J. G. Callinan (Chairman), J. M. Friedman,…

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Murrurundi Diggers Hold Successful Carnival

The Scone Advocate · Friday 16 May 1952 · page 2

The elements were in good mood for the annual Diggers' Carnival, held at picturesque Wilson Memorial Park, on Saturday last, in…

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Next Friday's Carnival. Headed by Willie Fernell

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 16 May 1952 · page 1

The Muswellbrook R.S.L. campaign in aid of Miss D. Quinn's candidature in the Miss Australia quest, in…

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Suggestions Sought For Royal Show

Singleton Argus · Friday 16 May 1952 · page 1

SYDNEY, Friday — The public could play a valuable role in planning next year's competitions at Sydney Royal…

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Show Council’s Special Prizes

Maitland Mercury · Friday 16 May 1952 · page 3

Maitland Show Council last night adopted a recommendation from the cattle committee, to allot a special prize of £50…

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Preparation Of Show Sheep Is Costly

Singleton Argus · Friday 16 May 1952 · page 5

SYDNEY, Fri.—Stud breeders with stock entered in this year's sheep show have spent more than £40,000 in…

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Church Fair At Branxton

Maitland Mercury · Monday 19 May 1952 · page 2

There was a large attendance at the annual fair, ranged by St John’s (Branxton) Church of England. In…

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Large Crowd At N.A.A. Horse Show

Singleton Argus · Monday 19 May 1952 · page 2

Despite the cold wind, a large crowd attended the „ N.A.A. Horse and Trotting Exhibition held at the Singleton Showground on Saturday afternoon and night. It was feared that the track would have been…

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Sydney Invasion For Doomben Carnival

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 20 May 1952 · page 5

SYDNEY: A record number of entries has been supplied by Sydney for the Doomben carnival in July. Connections of Sydney gallopers have entered 43 horses for the Doomben £10,000, and 32 for the…

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Show for Polio National Appeal

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 20 May 1952 · page 3

A cerebrity, show in aid of the Polio National Appeal will take place in the Regent Theatre, next Tuesday night…

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Annual C. of E. Fair At Branxton

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 21 May 1952 · page 1

There was a large attendance at the annual fair arranged by St John's (Branxton) Church of England, in…

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Show Societies Aid Agricultural Competition

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 21 May 1952 · page 4

SYDNEY: Every agricultural society in New South Wales was co-operating with the R.A.S. in its championship farm production competition that would determine the State’s most competent inland…

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Annual Poultry Show Next WeeK-end Excellent Entries Received, Says Secretary

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Wednesday 21 May 1952 · page 1

The Dungog and Stroud Districts' Poultry Club will stage it First Annual Poultry Show at the Showground next Friday and Saturday, May 23 and 24…

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Exhibition of Chinese Works

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 23 May 1952 · page 1

An exhibition of Chinese work will be given by Dr. and Mrs. McClelland in the Methodist Church, Cooper St., Cessnock…

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Musical and Variety Show

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 23 May 1952 · page 1

Those residents of Muswellbrook who were not fortunate enough to see the first presentation will have an opportunity on…

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Denman. Musical and Variety Show

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 23 May 1952 · page 1

Lovers of light entertainment will be offered a treat in the Denman Memorial Hall on the night of Tuesday, 3rd June,…

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CARNIVAL ToNIGHT. Headed by Willie Fernell

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 23 May 1952 · page 1

The Muswellbrook R.S.L. will conduct their final appeal to-night (Friday) in aid of the Sir John Northcott…

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