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Hunter Valley · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1953

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Commissioner of Railways Wins Prize at Stroud Show

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Wednesday 15 April 1953 · page 1

Congratulations to the Commissioner of Railways and members of Stroud ' Road Railway staff on their…

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Stroud's Grand Show Held In Perfect Weather High Standard of Exhibits

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Wednesday 15 April 1953 · page 1

Stroud's 28th show was held last week-end in perfect weather and patrons were well catered for in every department. The grounds made a pleasing picture and the ring held the…

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Bright Display At Methodist Flower Show

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 16 April 1953 · page 4

SINGLETON: Two Sydney Show exhibition staged non-competitive blooms at the Methodist flower show in…

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Doll Show And Pet Parade

Maitland Mercury · Friday 17 April 1953 · page 3

A dol show and pet parade ware held in the Rutherford Presbyterian Church grounds, Prizes were as fellow:—…

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Dates For Maitland Show Next Year

Maitland Mercury · Friday 17 April 1953 · page 2

Maitland Show Council decided last night to make application to the Hunter River Group of Agricultural Societies for March 3 to 6 n the dotet for next year’s Maitland show…

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Merriwa Show Thursday and Friday Next

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 17 April 1953 · page 7

Merriwa's big event of the year—the annual Show—will be held on Thursday and Friday next, 23rd and 24th April. The…

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ROTARY club's fine EFFORT at show

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 17 April 1953 · page 1

As a result of the chocolate wheel conducted by the Muswellbrook Rotary Club at the Upper Hunter Show many charities…

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Dungog's 60th Annual Show Bounteous Season Reflected

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Saturday 18 April 1953 · page 1

Dungog Agricultural and Horticultural Association is now staging its 60th annual exhibition and looks forward to eclipsing all records. Entries are at an all high peak, particularly in sections…

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Local golfers for Von Nida Exhibition

Singleton Argus · Monday 20 April 1953 · page 2

An official of the Sinffleton Golf Club to-day announced the names of the three local players to take…

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Gresford Looking for Biggest Show

Maitland Mercury · Monday 20 April 1953 · page 2

Prospects for Gresford 1953 show are very bright, show secretary (Mr. S. M. Reynolds) stated to-day. Entries in all services to [?] indicate that past records will be easily collapsed…

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Country Women’s Flower Show

Maitland Mercury · Monday 20 April 1953 · page 2

GLOUCESTER: The Country Women’s Association held its annual flower show in the new R.S.L. hell…

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Gouldsville Bureau’s First Show

Maitland Mercury · Monday 20 April 1953 · page 4

SINGLETON: The Gouldsville miniature show was a big contribution towards the development of the area and the Patrick Plains Shire, Mr. A. C. Marshall said on Saturday…

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Gouldsville Show to be annual event

Singleton Argus · Monday 20 April 1953 · page 1

The first show held by the Gouldsville Agricultural Bureau on Saturday was so successful that the organisers have decided to make it an annual event…

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May Stage Olympic Jumping at Next Singleton Show

Singleton Argus · Monday 20 April 1953 · page 2

Two Olympic jumping events will be staffed at the next Singleton Show if arrangements can be made…

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Rodeo may be cut to a one day show

Singleton Argus · Monday 20 April 1953 · page 1

Although the Singleton Rodeo resulted in a profit of £264 for the Northern Agricultural Association, members of the N.A.A. Council at their meeting on Saturday expressed dissatisfaction with the way the Rodeo was run…

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Fine Exhibits Seen at Dungog Show Junior Farmer Clubs Were Again Prominent

Maitland Mercury · Monday 20 April 1953 · page 4

Dungog Show on Friday and Saturday attracted exhibits that were among the finest ever seen at the ground. In the majority of suctions the number of entries showed an increase on last year. Judges said the general standard was the highest in recent years…

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Show Notes

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Wednesday 22 April 1953 · page 1

Mr. Reg Smith was chief steward of the chocolate wheel and stalls run in conjunction therewith. He was…

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C. E. Henny's One Farm Exhibition 1932

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Wednesday 22 April 1953 · page 8

The above "one farm exhibit" was staged by Mr. Charles Henny in 1932 and was so highly regarded that it was taken to Sydney and staged in Farmers' Window for Harbour Bridge Opening Week. Mr. Henny has retired from competition after long years of show work m that respect and has for some considerable time been a judge at various shows. He was delighted with the efforts of Dungog and District Junior Farmer Clubs which…

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Show Association's Efforts Crowned with Success

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Wednesday 22 April 1953 · page 1

It was most pleasing to the committee of Dungog A. & H. Association to find that its efforts over the past twelve months were crowned with success. As President John Alison said, "the…

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Officially Opening Show Minister Praises Junior Farmers Primary Production Country's Wealth

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Wednesday 22 April 1953 · page 3

"I was impressed by the marvellous exhibits of the Junior Farmer Clubs," said Hon. G. Enticknap, Minister for Conservation, when officially opening Dungog Show on Saturday. "They…

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