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Hunter Valley · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1953

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Art Exhibition for Scone

The Scone Advocate · Friday 20 February 1953 · page 4

The local branch of the Red Cross Society—quite rightly so—feels it has a feather in its cap in announcing the forthcoming…

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Rouchel News Carnival Association

The Scone Advocate · Friday 20 February 1953 · page 4

Those present at the recently held meeting of the Bushmen's Carnival: Messrs. W. F. Caban, W. G. McMullin, N. S. Brooker…

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Junior Farmers’ Show

Maitland Mercury · Friday 20 February 1953 · page 5

RAYMOND TERRACE; Rain throughout the morning flas not dampponed the enthusiasm of Raymond Terrace Junior…

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aberdeen jottings Aberdeen Bushmen's Carnival

The Scone Advocate · Friday 20 February 1953 · page 5

The showers that commenced early in the week were gladly welcomed by the Carnival Committee. Insurance against rain has…

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What the Election Results Show

Singleton Argus · Friday 20 February 1953 · page 1

Unless war intervenes or the Prime Minister makes a semi-volte face on his present doubtful policies, he may…

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Preparing a cow for the show

Singleton Argus · Friday 20 February 1953 · page 2

Many a farmer would like to exhibit one or perhaps more of his good cows, but he has never had time to find out what constitute the finer points of show ring preparation. He knows that sandpapering Ayrshire's horns doesn't make it a champion, but ho also knows that…

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Cessnock Show Entries Good Special Attractions Arranged

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 20 February 1953 · page 5

Entries for the Cessnock Show on March [?] and 14 are coming in freely and indications are that they will…

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Prospects Bright For Record Show, Says Council President

Maitland Mercury · Friday 20 February 1953 · page 4

The President (Mr. W. E. Sparke) said at a meeting of Maitland Show Council last night that they has something worthwhile to after the public and, should the weather be favourable, he was [?]…

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Preparing a Cow for the Show-? Some Valuable Hints for the Exhibitor

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 20 February 1953 · page 7

Many a farmer would like to exhibit one or perhaps more of his good cows, but he has never had time to find out what constitute the finer points of show ring preparation. He knows that sandpapering the Ayrshire's horns doesn't make it a…

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Show Results Local competitors & judges at Wyong

Singleton Argus · Monday 23 February 1953 · page 2

Wyong Show was held on Friday and Saturday despite the rain. Mr. Jack Shepherd, of Ra- was awarded the champion vensworth acted as judge on girl rider…

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Show Ground Improvements

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 24 February 1953 · page 2

SINGLETON: Northern Agricultural Association will call for tender to construct a publican’s bar and [?]…

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Show Committee Meeting

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 24 February 1953 · page 2

Messrs A. S. Bowman (president), C. M. Bowman, A. B. Quinn, O. J. Hogan, D. M. Bell, D. G. T. Stewart, F. Caban, A…

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22 Show Awards

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 24 February 1953 · page 2

The secretary of the Upper Hunter P. and A. Association, Mr. W. Blake, was one of the most successful exhibitors at the…

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Bushmen's Carnival To Be Held Next

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 24 February 1953 · page 4

Last Saturday morning a meeting of the committee of the Aberdeen Bushmen's Carnival was held, and it…

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Flood Appeal To Show Association

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 24 February 1953 · page 4

SINGLETON: The Northern Agricultural Association will not contribute towards the appeal, for flood victims in Great…

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New Records Established High School's Annual Swimming Carnival

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 24 February 1953 · page 2

Despite adverse weather conditions, the High School held its second annual swimming carnival at the White Memorial…

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Show Promises To Be The Best Ever

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 24 February 1953 · page 1

The 1953, Maitland show promised to eclipse all previous exhibitions not only in the quantity and quality of the exhibits but also In the entertainment provided In the ring .the secretary (Mr. R. E…

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Minister Approves School Holiday Cessnock Show on March 13 and 14

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 24 February 1953 · page 3

The Minister for Education (Mr. Heffron) has advised the Cessnock Agricultural Association that he…

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Maitland Show Entries "Sensational Increase"

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Wednesday 25 February 1953 · page 8

A "sensational" increase in entries for Maitland Show was reported to the committee by the secretary (Mr. R…

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Postal Facilities On Show Ground

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 25 February 1953 · page 2

Special arrangements have been made to have Post office facilities available at the Maitland Show this year…

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