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Hunter Valley · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1952

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Show Membership Increased to 30/-

The Scone Advocate · Friday 22 August 1952 · page 3

The annual general meeting of the Upper Hunter P. & A. Association on Monday decided by 16 votes to ten, to increase…

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Loss on 1952 SHOW Donations and Membership Down Members Plan New Drive

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 22 August 1952 · page 4

Despite the fact that the 1952 Show was acclaimed one of the most successful on record in point of the high standard of the exhibits, the Association sustained a loss of over £400 on the fixture. The…

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Branxton’s Second Annual Show

Maitland Mercury · Monday 25 August 1952 · page 2

The Secretary of Branxton Show Council (Mr. John C. Benedich) stated that already entries for the second annual…

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Show Association Annual Meeting

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 26 August 1952 · page 4

The annual meeting of the Cessnock Agricultural Association will bo held at the Showground Pavilion on…

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Super-Priority Jets On Show

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 26 August 1952 · page 3

Great Britain’s six superpriority aircraft will be seen in flight at the Society of British Aircraft Constructors’…

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Flower Show

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 27 August 1952 · page 2

Many cooking and floral entries were received for judging in the various sections of the St. Andrew's…

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Singleton Show Attractions

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 27 August 1952 · page 2

SINGLETON; The secretary of Singleton Show Council (Mr. J. Wright) said today that flag racing on motor…

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Baby Show at Greta

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 27 August 1952 · page 5

The ladies’ committee of Mary’s School, Greta, held a baby show to raise funds for the school fete to be held next…

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Rodeo and Carnival Meeting Draws Up Programme

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 29 August 1952 · page 5

A public meeting, held in the Masonic Hall on Monday night, decided to conduct a rodeo and carnival on the…

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Trotting Track On Show Ground

Maitland Mercury · Friday 29 August 1952 · page 4

[?] for the erection of an inside running rail on the trotting track at the Maitland Showground will be…

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Show And Sports Dates Clash

Maitland Mercury · Friday 29 August 1952 · page 4

A conference of representatives of Maitland St. Patrick’s Day committee, Gresford show Society end Singleton Rodeo…

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Flower Show Profit To Aid Hail Fund

Singleton Argus · Friday 29 August 1952 · page 2

Proceeds from the successful St. Andrew's Flower Show and Devonshire Tea afternoon, which was…

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Agricultural Associations Good Year Profit From Show, Dogs and Horses

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 29 August 1952 · page 5

In his report to be presented at the annual meeting of the Cessnock Agricultural Association at the…

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Politicians Not Giving Maitland a Fair Go." Mayor's Statements Answered by Mr. Fairhall Says Flood Mitigation Is State's Job

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 29 August 1952 · page 4

Referring to last Wednesday week's meeting of the Maitland City Council, Mr. Allen Fairhall, M.P. (Paterson) said it would be wrong if the plight of Maitland flood victims should become grounds for argument between those to whom people looked for assistance. Nevertheless, he felt obliged to…

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N.A.A. Council Plans Details For This Year's Show

Singleton Argus · Monday 1 September 1952 · page 2

Discussion at the N.A.A. Council on Saturday was mainly, confined to matters concerning the…

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Rodeo and Sports Carnival

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 2 September 1952 · page 1

The programme for the rodeo and sports carnival, to be held on 27th September, was advertised in Friday's "Chronicle." The…

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Agricultural Bureau Show

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 2 September 1952 · page 2

SINGLETON: The [?] Agricultural Bureau will hold a miniature show in April next year. This was…

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Small Shrubs to Make Bright Garden Show

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 2 September 1952 · page 5

People who have limited space cannot find room for large shrubs and trees, but they can attain a degree of…

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Associate Show Members Suggestion at Annual Meeting

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 2 September 1952 · page 1

Following a suggestion by Mr. H. Tulloch, it was decided at the annual meeting of the Cessnock…

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Red Cross Branch Finalises Show Arrangements

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 3 September 1952 · page 1

The Singleton Branch of the Red Cross Society at its monthly meeting yesterday made final…

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