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Hunter Valley · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1953

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Coronation Dance Carnival To-night

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 5 June 1953 · page 1

South Muswellbrook Parents and Citizens' Association's Coronation carnival dance at the Municipal Hall to-night will be…

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Antique Exhibition Thursday and Friday, 23rd AND 24th JULY

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 5 June 1953 · page 3

At a meeting of The Brentwood Hospital Women's Auxiliary it was decided to hold an exhibition of antiques in the…

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Gay Scenes at Kurri Coronation Celebrations OVER 15,000 in Lang Street for Night Carnival

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 5 June 1953 · page 2

Over 15,000 people from all parts of the district packed into the business section of Lang Street, Kurri Kurri, on Tuesday night for the carnival which completed a full day's celebrations of the Coronation…

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Successes At Dog Show

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 9 June 1953 · page 2

Mr. Gordon Stacey, wellknown Cessnock Ambulance officer met with great success with his bulldogs at the…

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Bowling Club's £165 for Spastic Appeal Carnival at Cessnock

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 9 June 1953 · page 1

As a result of a carnival last Sunday the Cessnock Bowling Club, in conjunction with the Ladies' Bowling…

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World's Biggest Cattle Air-lift Bristols Chartered For Northern Territory Show District Studs to Send Stock

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 9 June 1953 · page 1

Eighteen months ago Mr. Jim White, of "Edinglassie," suggested to some of his friends that a [?]ew Shorthorn bulls should be sent to the Northern Territory as foundation stock for the improvement…

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Coronation Waltz Exhibition

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 10 June 1953 · page 5

A special feature of Jim Hunt’s dance at the Maitland Town Hall on Saturday night will be a demonstration of…

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Carnival Criticism. to the Editor

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Wednesday 10 June 1953 · page 1

Sir,—Permit me toy way of fair comment to air my views and others on Dungog's showing on Coronation Day…

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Locals Win Prizes. Gloucester Poultry Show

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Wednesday 10 June 1953 · page 5

Four members of the Dungog and Stroud District Poultry Club exhibited birds at the Gloucester Poultry…

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Royal Visit To the British Industries Fair.. Her Majesty The Queen At Earls Court

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Wednesday 10 June 1953 · page 7

Her Majesty the Queen, accompanied by His Royal Highness the Duke of Edinburgh, and other members of the…

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Girl Guides' L.A. Fair

The Scone Advocate · Friday 12 June 1953 · page 1

Although the attendance of parents of Guides and Brownies was very disappointing at the Fair held last Saturday, the…

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Wool Displays At Sheep Show

Maitland Mercury · Friday 12 June 1953 · page 3

SYDNEY: NSW Sheep breeders’ Association will ask the newly-appointed Wool Bureau for financial help in…

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Purchase Of Land By Show Council

Maitland Mercury · Friday 12 June 1953 · page 2

An additional six acres of land to be bought by Maitland Show Council will increase parking space at the Show…

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World's Biggest Cattle Air-Lift Four Bristols for Northern Territory Show District Studs to Send Stock

The Scone Advocate · Friday 12 June 1953 · page 4

Eighteen months ago Mr. Jim White, of "Edinglassie," suggested to some of his friends that a few Shorthorn bulls should be sent to the Northern Territory as foundation stock for the…

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Fair at Abermain

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 16 June 1953 · page 3

The Abermain Presbyterian Church will hold its Annual Fair on Saturday. Stalls, including fancy work…

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Tropical Fruits at Church Fair

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Wednesday 17 June 1953 · page 2

In spite of adverse weather the Flower Show and Fair at St. Paul's Mission Hall, Stroud Road last month…

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Gosford Poultry Show

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Wednesday 17 June 1953 · page 4

Gosford Poultry Show was held last week-end. Two Dungog exhibitors won prizes…

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Rouchel Bushmen's Carnival

The Scone Advocate · Friday 19 June 1953 · page 2

A committee meeting of the Bushment's Carnival Association was held in the School of Arts on Monday night, 8th inst. There was…

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Three Brothers in State Polo Team Maitland Carnival On Next Week

Maitland Mercury · Friday 19 June 1953 · page 3

Three brother will be members of the Scone team talking part in the Hunter Valley Polo Association carnival at the Rutherford field next week, and…

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N.S.W. Representatives At Polo Carnival

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 24 June 1953 · page 5

Members of the two polo teams to represent New South Wales of the Australian Gold Cup carnival at Toowoomba early next month will be seen in action during the three days of the Hunter Valley Polo…

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