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Hunter Valley · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1954

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Tartan As Symbol Of Trade Fair

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 2 February 1954 · page 2

Chosen as the symbol of the Scottish Industries Exhibition, tartan will be the dominating theme of the decor at the…

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Holiday for Show

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 3 February 1954 · page 2

Maitland City Council Is to make application to the Chief Secretary for garrets of a public holiday in the…

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Carnival Dances

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 4 February 1954 · page 4

A happy gathering of dancers attended the carnival dance, held the Mainland Town Hall…

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Horse And Poultry Entries Make New Paterson Show Record

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 4 February 1954 · page 2

Poultry entries for Peterson show east week Indicate a remarkable said the secretary (Mr. S. M. (Reynelds) this morning. Entries to date number 208 with more still arriving…

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Weston Bowls Carnival

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 5 February 1954 · page 3

Twenty-six rinks have entered for the carnival to be held at the Weston bowling greens on Sunday…

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Large Nominations for Swimming Carnival

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 5 February 1954 · page 2

500 entries have been received for the local Swimming Club's annual carnival on Saturday, 13th February. This is not a record, but represents the best quality performers in the north…

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Warkworth Show to-morrow

Singleton Argus · Friday 5 February 1954 · page 2

Warkworth will be a popular place to-morrow for their Miniature Show. Entries close at 3.30 p.m.,…

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Invitation to gay carnival of North

Singleton Argus · Friday 5 February 1954 · page 1

The Lord Mayor (Ald. Purdue) yesterday invited the public to "flock to Newcastle tonight and enjoy themselves in a carnival atmosphere." Ald. Purdue will officially…

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Aberdeen Bushmen's Carnival Saturday, 20th February

The Scone Advocate · Friday 5 February 1954 · page 8

Aberdeen Bushmen's Carnival and Show Association, which has the complete set-up of…

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Polo Introduced to Maitland Show

Maitland Mercury · Friday 5 February 1954 · page 2

Two polo teems will give exhibitions et Maitland Show this year, the first time the game has been played at the district show. Patrons will see the teams in action at least…

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Red Cross preparing for Show

Singleton Argus · Friday 5 February 1954 · page 3

The main business before this year's first meeting of Singleton Red Cross branch on Wednesday afternoon…

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3 Muswellbrook Teams to Compete Marching Girls' Carnival at Newcastle

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 5 February 1954 · page 7

Muswellbrook will send four teams to compete in the Australian marching girls' championship at Tamworth during…

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Cycling Record Entry for Cycling Carnival Big Gathering for 18th FEBRUARY

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 5 February 1954 · page 5

Over 150 entries have been received from 60 riders for the Muswellbrook Cycle Club's…

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Not Long to Cessnock Show Only Five Weeks Off

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 5 February 1954 · page 5

There are only five weeks to go before Cessnock holds its annual Show, and patrons this year will be able…

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Ten Songs Highlight "Meet Me at the Fair"

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Saturday 6 February 1954 · page 1

Ten song numbers are brought to the screen in Universal- International's Technicolor "Meet Me at the…

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Large crowd at swim carnival

Singleton Argus · Monday 8 February 1954 · page 3

There was a good attendance at the Newcastle Premiers second annual carnival at the Ocean…

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10,000 at Newcastle Carnival

Singleton Argus · Monday 8 February 1954 · page 3

About 10,000 people attended the Colour Carnival at Newcastle No. 1 Sports Ground on Saturday…

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Aberdeen Bushmen's Carnival Saturday, 20th FEBRUARY

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Monday 8 February 1954 · page 1

Aberdeen Bushmen's Carnival and Show Association, which has the complete set-up of appointments on the Recreation…

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Fine Show at Warkworth Organisers pleased witjh first effort

Singleton Argus · Monday 8 February 1954 · page 1

Warkworth's first show was a big success. The people of this district centre, and surrounding areas, rallied to make it a really enjoyable day…

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You Need to Train Your Champion for the Show

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Monday 8 February 1954 · page 4

The untrained champion in any field is a myth, and farmers planning to show the quality of their dairy stock at the Upper Hunter or the Royal Show this year should train their animals to lead, walk and stand correctly in the ring…

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