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Hunter Valley · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1953

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

UNESCO Exhibition Of Japanese Prints

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Thursday 17 December 1953 · page 8

An exhibition of 100 "prints" by some 50 Japanese artist of teh 17th to 19th centuries has been prepared by [?]…

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Jim Hunt’s Carnival Dances

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 17 December 1953 · page 8

Visitors travelled from Muswellbrook and other towns to attend the carnival dance, held in the Maitland Town…

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Sir E. Hallstrom To Open Show

Maitland Mercury · Friday 18 December 1953 · page 2

Sir Edward Hailstorm, Sydney philanthropist and business man will open Maitland Show in 1954. It was announced…

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All Is Ready for Wednesday Night's Christmas Carnival

Singleton Argus · Monday 21 December 1953 · page 1

Over the week-end, and to-day, much work has been done in preparing Burdekin Park and the huge Christmas tree for the festivities on Wednesday night…

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Profit On Cessnock Carnival

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 22 December 1953 · page 5

A profit of more than £88 was made on the swimming carnival at Cessnock, the treasurer (Mr. E. B. Hull) reported…

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Subscriptions To Show Increased

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 22 December 1953 · page 2

QUIRINDI: At a meeting of the show committee, the president (Mr. Tom Upperion), he having previously…

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Rodeo Makes Good Profit £240 to Show Society's Funds

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 22 December 1953 · page 1

The first rodeo staged by the Upper Hunter P. and A. Association early this month was a financial success. Presenting an interim balance sheet at last night's meeting of the Association committee, the…

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Christmas Tree Carnival tonight

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 23 December 1953 · page 2

Burdekin Park will be a bright spot to-night for the Christmas Tree Carnival. The huge Norfolk Island pine tree at the corner of George and Hunter Streets has been decorated with…

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Life Member Of Show Council

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 23 December 1953 · page 2

SINGLETON: Life membership has been conferred upon Mr. Kning Warbarton, by the council of the Northern…

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Carnival in Park

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 24 December 1953 · page 1

SINGLETON: An immense gathering of people assembled in Burdekin Park last night for the opening…

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Be Fair to Local Government

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 24 December 1953 · page 2

“It is fundamental that that those who accept public office should discharge their trust with Integrity, said Aid…

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Ambulance Carnival Yields £150

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Thursday 24 December 1953 · page 8

The ambulance carnival held on Saturday night last brought in about £150. The outing was marred by heavy rain, which…

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Let's Be Fair to Local Government

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Thursday 24 December 1953 · page 5

"It is fundamental that those who accept public office should discharge their trust with integrity," said Ald. C. E…

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Carnival Dances In Town Hall

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 24 December 1953 · page 2

Over 700 dancers attended Jim Hunt’s nylon and novelty dance at the Maitland Town Hall. The winning couples…

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Let's Be Fair to Local Government

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Saturday 26 December 1953 · page 1

"It is fundamental that those who accept public office should discharge their trust with integrity," said Alderman…

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Country Cricket Carnival

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 29 December 1953 · page 3

The Hunter Valley Cricket Council’s team, although not a fully representative team, gave a good account of itself…

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Show Society Presentation

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 29 December 1953 · page 2

GLOUCESTER: A presentation of a cedar bed was made to Mr. and Mrs. Newton by the Gloucester A.H…

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New Year’s Eve Carnival Dance

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 30 December 1953 · page 4

Jim Hunt will conduct his big New Year’s Eve Carnival Dance in the Maitland Town Hall and supper room…

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Swimming. Muswellbrook Wins Shied (By "Blue Bottle). Successes at Mudgee. Swimming Carnival

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Thursday 31 December 1953 · page 1

Last Sunday, Muswellbrook swimmers competed in the annual swimming carnival held at Mudgee…

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