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Shows & fairs, 1954

803 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 19 of 41

Flower Show At Singleton

Maitland Mercury · Friday 14 May 1954 · page 2

SINGLETON: All Saints Church of England flower show, held in the Masonic Hall, was opened by Mrs. F…

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Lord Nelson's paint makers show their latest lines

Singleton Argus · Friday 14 May 1954 · page 1

The firm which supplied the paint for Admiral Lord Nelson's fleet that won the battle of Trafalga demonstrated its latest products to Singleton painters and builders at the…

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Receipts Of Rotary Exhibition

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 18 May 1954 · page 2

Proceeds of the 32nd District of Rotary International exhibition will be shared between the local district Boy…

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Feather Gems Again On Show

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 18 May 1954 · page 3

Next Friday and Saturday, at the Cessnock Memorial Hall, the people of Cessnock J. will again have the…

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"Oof Oof" Ball Bright Party at Show-ground

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 18 May 1954 · page 1

The "Oof Oof" Club, established some years ago in Muswellbrook to raise funds for selected charities, held its annual…

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Dungog Show

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Wednesday 19 May 1954 · page 8

At the recent annual Dungog Show, John Hooke, of Wiragulla, gained first and champion with a Muscovy…

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Wyong Poultry Show

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Wednesday 19 May 1954 · page 5

At last week-end's annual Wyong poultry show, Mr. G. E. Smith, of Dungog, entered five birds and secured four…

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Clubs Asked for Lead on Bowls Carnival

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 19 May 1954 · page 1

Clubs affiliated with Hunter River Bowling Association will be asked to guide delegates on the…

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Australian Rough-riders Association Breaks with Northern Bushmen's Carnival Association

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Wednesday 19 May 1954 · page 2

There has been friction for a number of years between the Australian Rough-Riders Assn. and the Northern Bushmen's Carnival; this difference has now come to a head, and the riders…

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Doll Show And Pet Parade

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 20 May 1954 · page 2

The membership of St. Paul’s Sunday School, with the children of St Barabbas (Horseshoe Bend) are…

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Show Profit

Maitland Mercury · Friday 21 May 1954 · page 1

GLOUCESTER: The treasurer of the Gloucester Show Committee (Mr. A. Parish), said that the profit of the…

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Wingen Bushmen's Carnival Assn. Winding-up of Coronation Carnival

The Scone Advocate · Friday 21 May 1954 · page 9

At the winding-up meeting of the 1953 Wingen Coronation Bushmen's Carnival, Mr. J. G. Callinan took the chair, and others present were Messrs A. Bowd, B. Reid, E. Daley…

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Show Exhibits Reach Very High Standard

Maitland Mercury · Friday 21 May 1954 · page 2

Junior formers had every justification to feel proud of the high standard that had been reached in club exhibits at agricultural shows, the district supervisor (Mr. A. L. Nicod) said this morning…

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Show Council Vacancy

Maitland Mercury · Monday 24 May 1954 · page 1

SINGLETON: Mr. J. R. Gilder has been elected to fill a vacancy on the council of the Northern Agricultural…

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Inspection of dairy cattle before show

Singleton Argus · Monday 24 May 1954 · page 2

Dairy cattle at the Sydney Royal Show will continue to be inspected for type the day before…

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Denman Variety Show

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 25 May 1954 · page 3

Robert C. Brown Parker writes:—"Hello readers, especially those grand people of Denman and its surrounding…

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Gloucester Poultry Show Awards

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Wednesday 26 May 1954 · page 6

Over 500 birds were exhibited at the Gloucester Poultry Club's annual Show held on Friday and Saturday, 21st and…

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Big award against show body

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 26 May 1954 · page 5

BRISBANE: A Supreme Court jury has awarded £3000 to Miss Doris Lena Perry who alleged she…

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£3,000 Award Against Show Body

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Wednesday 26 May 1954 · page 4

A Supreme Court jury awarded £3,000 to Miss Doris Lena Perry, who alleged she was injured by a bullock leaping…

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Sydney Sheep Show Commonwealth Trading Bank

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Wednesday 26 May 1954 · page 7

As a further step in its policy of expanding and improving its service to country clients, the Commonwealth…

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