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Hunter Valley · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1954

803 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 18 of 41

Overseas Clubs To Make Displays At Rotary Exhibition

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 6 May 1954 · page 2

Eighty-six Rotary clubs from overseas, and 50 Australian dubs will make displays at the international exhibition and conference organised by Maitland Rotary Club…

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Change in Variety Show Cast

The Scone Advocate · Friday 7 May 1954 · page 14

Sydney's well-known radio star, vocalist Kathy Lloyd, has left for England, where she has been engaged to sing with…

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Show Sidelights Mistaken Identity

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Saturday 8 May 1954 · page 4

At Dungog Show last Saturday, at which Mr. Allen Fairhall, M.P., and one of his assistants, Mr. E. C. (Bill)…

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Alligator Causes Stir at Narrabri Show

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Saturday 8 May 1954 · page 1

A 10ft. alligator which escaped from its cage caused a stir at Narrabri showground on Wednesday…

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Opinions Vary on Show Cattle Day

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Saturday 8 May 1954 · page 1

The most controversial subject at last weekend's Dungog Show was What would be the best day for cattle display?"…

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Farmers Will Be Rewarded for Increased Production Milk Board Chairman Opens Show

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Saturday 8 May 1954 · page 4

When officially opening last Saturday's annual Dungog Show, Mr. J. A. Ferguson, Chairman of the Milk Board, said, "Dungog suppliers are to he commended on their efforts to increase winter…

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Cage Bird Club has successful show

Singleton Argus · Monday 10 May 1954 · page 2

Singleton Cage Bird Show opened in ideal weather with a record entry of 350 birds from Swansea Newcastle Cessnock and Singleton. The president. Milton Noble,…

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Standard Of Exhibits At Poultry Club, Show Praised By Judge

Maitland Mercury · Monday 10 May 1954 · page 2

The fourth annual show of the Hew South Wales Game Poultry Club was officially opened on Saturday by the Mayor (Aid. F. O. Fahey). Judging could not be completed on Friday owing…

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Horse’s Show Successes

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 12 May 1954 · page 4

The horse Tinkerbelle, owned by Mr. Frank Crane, of Jerry’s Plains, has an enviable record at Sydney Royal…

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Beautiful blooms at flower show

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 12 May 1954 · page 2

Masses of fine blooms and a dancing display by the pupils of Miss Walsh, of Maitland, were the highlights at this year's All Saints' Church flower show in the Masonic Hall today…

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Local & General News Dog Show Wins

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 12 May 1954 · page 2

Mrs. K. Brittliffe's Talinga Winburgh did well at the Newcastle Toy and All Breeds Dog Club show at the…

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Show Ball Committee Pleased with Results

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Wednesday 12 May 1954 · page 4

The show ball committee is pleased with the results of the show ball both financially and socially. Receipts amounted to…

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Cage Bird Show Had Record Entry

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 12 May 1954 · page 5

SINGLETON: A record entry of 350 birds was received for Singleton Cage Bird Show, Newcastle, Swansea,…

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Doll And Pet Show At East Maitland

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 12 May 1954 · page 2

The doll and pet show conducted by the East Maitland parents and Friends’ Association was an outstanding…

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N.s.w. Game Poultry Show Local Winners

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Wednesday 12 May 1954 · page 8

The annual show of the N.S.W. Game Poultry Society was held at Maitland last Friday and Saturday and there…

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German Stall At Canadian Sample Fair

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 13 May 1954 · page 7

BERLIN: The export service of Berlin Artisans is to be represented with a stall at the International Canadian…

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Overseas Clubs Make Displays Rotary District’s Big Exhibition

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 13 May 1954 · page 3

Maitland Rotary Club members worked in shifts from eight o’clock this morning, arranging exhibits for the international exhibition which is to open to-morrow at noon…

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Mothers' Club Notes Annual Fair and Flower Show Success

The Scone Advocate · Friday 14 May 1954 · page 12

The Scone Infants' School Mothers' Club achieved another success on Saturday last, when they held their…

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Merriwa Show Best Exhibition for Years Magnificent Exhibits of Cattle and Sheep

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 14 May 1954 · page 7

The Merriwa P.A.H. and I. Association's Annual Show, held on Friday and Saturday last, may be regarded as the best for very many years-a record one in many respects…

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All Saints' Fair Raised £30

Singleton Argus · Friday 14 May 1954 · page 4

A meeting of the Church of England Parents and Friends' Association was told this week that £30…

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