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Hunter Valley · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1952

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Further Show Results (Continued From Front Page)

Singleton Argus · Monday 13 October 1952 · page 3

or Cockerel, Les Ward 1; Hen or Pullet, J. H. Street 1 and champion. Les Ward 2. Buff Orpington, Hen or…

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Show Judge Says Too Many Of Stock Exhibits Too Old

Maitland Mercury · Monday 13 October 1952 · page 4

SINGLETON: Before leaving Singleton, Mr. J. Hockley, who judged the sheep, urged the association to emberk upon an educational project for exhibitors. “I am interested in rural education,” he added,…

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Record Gate Takings at N.A.A. Show Progressive Policy Of N.A.A. Paying Dividends

Singleton Argus · Monday 13 October 1952 · page 1

Gate takings records were broken for all three days of the Singleton Show this year. On the first day the takings amounted to £115 compared with £82 last year. The sum of £543 was taken on Friday as against £386 the…

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Presbyterian Fair At Paterson

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 14 October 1952 · page 2

At the spring fair organised by the ladies of St Anne’s Guild, Paterson. the outstanding feature in the hall was the…

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Millfield Junior Farmers Success at Brandon Show

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 14 October 1952 · page 1

Congratulations were extended to Millfield Junior Farmers receiving prize cards from Branxton Show…

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Rutherford Presbyterian Fair

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 15 October 1952 · page 4

Net result of the annual fair organisation by the ladies of the Rut[?] Presbyterian Church was £70…

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Secretary Says Show Successful

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 15 October 1952 · page 2

Commenting' on the result of tho second annual show at Branxton the Secretary of the Show Council .(Mr. John C…

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Canines at Show Create Keen Local Interest

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 15 October 1952 · page 2

Mounting local and district interest in the value of pedigree canines for breeding and exhibition…

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Ladies Work For Worthy Object Cr. Carlton Opens C. of E. Flower Show

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Wednesday 15 October 1952 · page 5

Complimenting the church ladies at the Church of England Flower Show on Thursday last, Cr. J. B. Carlton said "their work is carried out with a very noble object—that object is to…

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Scone's Big Carnival

The Scone Advocate · Friday 17 October 1952 · page 2

That the forthcoming big carnival attraction, billed for Scone on Friday and Saturday, November 7 and 8, is going to be on the…

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Maitland Show Trotting

Maitland Mercury · Friday 17 October 1952 · page 4

The trotting programme for next year’s Maitland Show has been revised and prize money increased to…

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New Garage-Show Room Opened

The Scone Advocate · Friday 17 October 1952 · page 1

The long-established and reputable district firm of M. Campbell & Co. Pty. Ltd., unfailingly does things in a big way and invariably in consonance with the policy of a progressive organisation. Further evidenc of this is to be had from even a casual…

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Show-down Decision on Labour Party

Maitland Mercury · Friday 17 October 1952 · page 1

LONDON, British party leader (Clement Attlee) decided last night on a show-down with leftist rebel (Aneurin Bevan) for control of the Labour Party. Mr. Attlee will demand of the 296 members…

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Correspondence (To the Editor) Show Entries

Singleton Argus · Friday 17 October 1952 · page 3

Sir, Mr. Hockley's comment regarding age limit in the cattle section could also be…

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Arts and Crafts Exhibition Another Successful Fixture Glorious Display of Flowers Merriwa

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 17 October 1952 · page 12

Through the avenue of the arts and crafts exhibition, held annually, the Merrlwa School of Arts committee is…

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"The Happiest Days of Your Life" Enjoyable Show at Cessnock

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 17 October 1952 · page 1

Superb casting made "The Happiest Days of Your Life" one of the most enjoyable comedies…

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C. of E. Flower Show Awards

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Saturday 18 October 1952 · page 4

Following are the award winners in flower and cooking sections at last week's C. of E. Flower Show…

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Flower Show at Branxton

Singleton Argus · Monday 20 October 1952 · page 3

The annual Methodist flower show conducted by Branxton Ladies' Church Aid attracted a large attendance…

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Representatives Of Twenty Schools Compete In P.S.A.A.A. Sports Carnival

Singleton Argus · Monday 20 October 1952 · page 1

Sixteen representatives of the Singleton district Will be sent to Sydney next month to take part in the P.S.A.A.A. sports. The selection was made following the district sports which were held at the showground on Saturday…

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Stroud Flower Show and Fete Social and Financial Success

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Wednesday 22 October 1952 · page 2

A feature of Stroud Presbyterian Women's Guild Flower Show and Fete held at Stroud on Saturday last, was the large entry of cut flowers, and the dozens of beautiful cakes for which Stroud ladies are so renowned…

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