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Hunter Valley · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1953

797 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 26 of 40

Show Societies Want Subsidies From Government

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Wednesday 22 July 1953 · page 2

The Far North Coast Agricultural Societies Association will ask the State Government to restore the subsidy…

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Tapestry Exhibition

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 24 July 1953 · page 1

Members of the Brentwood Hospital Women's Auxiliary have at present on display in the Masonic Hall one of…

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Sconeites Attend Furniture Show

The Scone Advocate · Friday 24 July 1953 · page 4

Messrs. Jim and Craig Clark (representing A. C. Asser & Co.) and Mr. Chas. Court, (representing M. Campbell & Co's. furniture…

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Athletics Athletic Carnival

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Saturday 25 July 1953 · page 8

Members of the Dungog and District Amateur Athletic Club will hold their annual carnival in September. It is…

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[?] School Athletic Carnival

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 29 July 1953 · page 5

[?] success of Maitland [?] High School in the foot[?] this season was due [?] enthusiasm of the…

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Closing Shops for Show

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 29 July 1953 · page 2

SINGLETON: The Singleton Chamber of Commerce will recommend that Singleton shops close for two…

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Shopping arrangements for show period

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 29 July 1953 · page 2

Singleton Chamber of Commerce will recommend business houses to observe the existing arrangements…

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Scotch Fair

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 30 July 1953 · page 2

A coronation Scotch fair organised by St Stephen’s Ladies’ Guild, East Maitland, will be held on Thursday,…

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Kurri Diggers' Show For Wives and Friends

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 31 July 1953 · page 1

Members of the Kurri Returned Soldiers' League Club entertained their wives and friends at a concert at the…

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Maitland Show Council Seeks More Income May Increase Charges To Beat Rising Costs

Maitland Mercury · Friday 31 July 1953 · page 2

Maitland Show Council’s finance committee will investigate methods of increasing its income, including a possible increase in admission charges. This follows the president (Mr. W. E. Spark[?]’s )…

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Airmen Escort Show Girls

Maitland Mercury · Monday 3 August 1953 · page 3

LONDON: New Zealand Air Force men have formed a bodyguard for six English showgirls to protect them…

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May increase charges for Maitland Show

Singleton Argus · Monday 3 August 1953 · page 1

Maitland Show Council's finance committee will investigate methods of increasing its income,…

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H. V. Dairy Cattle Breeders Meet Letter From Dungog Show Discussed

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Wednesday 5 August 1953 · page 3

"DON'T WANT ANY ILL FEELING" — President The H.V. Registered Dairy Cattle Breeders' Association held its annual meeting in Maitland recently, fifteen members being present…

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Decision on Future of Show

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 6 August 1953 · page 7

SINGLETON: Gouldsville Agricultural Bureau, at its meeting, will decide if this year’s miniature show staged…

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Junior Farmers Show Poise As Speakers Competition Winners In District Sections

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 6 August 1953 · page 2

Upper Hunter competitors in the eliminating competition for the Rural Bank sponsored “Star Junior Farmer” quest showed poise, and gave a very creditable, performance as far as radio speaking was…

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Gloucester Show Finances

Maitland Mercury · Friday 7 August 1953 · page 4

GLOUCESTER: The balance sheet for the Gloucester Slow was discussed at a committee meeting when the…

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"People's lactase" on show

Singleton Argus · Friday 7 August 1953 · page 8

Recently on show in London were two examples of the "People's House" with two and three bedrooms respectively. The furnishings and decorations have been planned by housewives for the Council of…

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Show Committe Election 57 Nominations

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 7 August 1953 · page 5

Fifty-seven nominations have been received for the election of a committee of 50 for the Upper Hunter P. and A. Association. Ballot papers have been Issued…

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Royal Minuet for cabaret floor show

Singleton Argus · Friday 7 August 1953 · page 4

The Royal Minuet, performed by six specially trained couples, will be one of the highlights of…

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Junior Farmer Team Leaves for Brisbane Show

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 7 August 1953 · page 1

A team of six Junior Farmers left Muswellbrook early this morning by car for Brisbane, where they will compete at, the Royal Exhibition. The party is making the trip in Mr. Frank McTackett's car. Mr…

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