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Shows & fairs, 1953

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Successful Annual Swimming Carnival Large Crowd In Attendance

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 3 March 1953 · page 1

On Saturday, at the White Memorial Baths, a large crowd witnessed one of the most successful swimming carnivals staged by the local club. During the afternoon session 106 events were run off and…

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Muswellbrook Show Entries Close To-morrow

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 3 March 1953 · page 1

General entries for the Upper Hunter P. and A. Association's 63rd. annual Snow close TO-MORROW, 4th MARCH. Trotting entries close on 11th March…

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Taip an to Be Seen at Show

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 3 March 1953 · page 3

Export of snake venom has become a valuable dollar [?]erner for Australia. The [?]eso is milked from…

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Aberdeen District News Tribute Paid to Carnival Committee High Standard Achieved

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 3 March 1953 · page 4

Mr. D'Arcy Rose, M.L.A., speaking at the presentation of the trophies at the Bushmen's Carnival on Saturday, paid special tribute to the fine work carried out by the committee in establishing one…

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Good Display Expected By Junior Farmers Local Show on March 13 AND 14

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

Entries for the Junior Farmer section of the Cessnock Show, which is to be held on March 13 and 14 closed…

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City Within a City Is Looming Into Life Stage Set For Making Of Show History In Maitland

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 3 March 1953 · page 2

A city within a city Was looming Into life to-day as finishing touches were being carried out by many hands In preparation for the 93rd annual exhibition of the Hunter River Agricultural and Horticultural Association. Biggest problem to far this week has been to arrange far accommodation…

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Show Impressions

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 4 March 1953 · page 4

MAITLAND’S 93rd agricultural and industrial exhibition, which commenced under happy auspices to-day, is an expression of the soundly based confidence which men and women of…

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Swimming Carnival At Kurri

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 4 March 1953 · page 7

Australian heavyweight champion, Leo [?] will wrestle during both afternoon and evening sessions at the…

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James Theatre Texas Carnival

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

"Texas Carnival," M.G.M. Technicolor musical will show at the James Theatre on Friday and Saturday. Starring…

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Sydney Show Record

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 4 March 1953 · page 1

SYDNEY: A record of [?]184 animals would compete at this years Royal E[?]er Show, [?] H. N. Sarina said to-day…

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Poultry Show At Singleton

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 4 March 1953 · page 3

SINGLETON: Singleton and District Poultry Club will hold its 8th annual show on May 2[?] and 30…

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Train Service Maitland Show

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Wednesday 4 March 1953 · page 1

To-morrow, Thursday, second day of Maitland Show, sees an alteration in the "school" train time to meet…

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Record Attendance at Newcastle Show

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Wednesday 4 March 1953 · page 1

The attendance at this year's Newcastle Show was a record—and more than 21,000 higher than at last year's…

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B.h.s. Swimming Carnival Grahame Smith's Success

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Wednesday 4 March 1953 · page 8

Grahame, son of Mr. and Mrs. Verney Smith, of Dungog, met with great success at Maitland Boys' High School…

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93rd Show Under Way Vast Potentialities of Hunter Valley Await Inspection

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 4 March 1953 · page 4

To-day there had blossomed into reality—in truly phenomenal proportions—the display of the vast potentialities of the lower section of the agriculturally, pastorally and minerally rich Hunter Valley, so often referred to as the central show place of what has for long been acclaimed…

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To-day’s Leader Show Impressions Big Amount Spent on Hunter Valley Trust Members Say More Authority Needed

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 4 March 1953 · page 1

Three Government departments had each spent more thon one-fifth of its loan allocation on work in the Hunter Volley, Mr. R. A. Young told the Hunter Valley Conservation Trust yesterday…

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Won Special Prize at Show

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 5 March 1953 · page 4

The £3/3 trophy offered by Mr. M. Tobin, of Bolwarra, for the farm produce section, was won by C. A. Vickery…

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Highlights of the 1953 Maitland Show

Raymond Terrace Examiner and Lower Hunter and Port Stephens Advertiser · Thursday 5 March 1953 · page 1

The 1953 Maitland Show promises to eclipse all previous Exhibitions. Not only in the quantity and quality of…

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Pair Of Champions On The Show Ring

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 5 March 1953 · page 3

Champion bloods photographed in the ring at Maitland Show yesterday. Left is the champion stallion, an unnamed chestnut colt by Hyperio. The colt is owned by Mr. H. White, of Wollara station, Wollar. He is being prepared for racing by Maitland trainer, G. Whiteley, Right is champion blood mare, Bonnie. She was exhibited by F. Underwood, of Wollombi-road, Cessnock…

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Junior Farmers Havi Stolen the Show. Judge’s Verdict In Main Trophy “Dead Heat”

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 5 March 1953 · page 4

This year’s displays at Maitland Show by Junior Farmer clubs competing for the E. W. Sparke Memorial Trophy and the “Mercury” Shi[?]ld surpassed those of any previous show here…

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