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Hunter Valley · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1954

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Singleton Show. Junior Farmer Section Twice As Big

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 19 October 1954 · page 2

The Junior Farmer exhibition at the Singleton show was twice the size of previous exhibits…

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Of Interest to Motorists New Models at London Show

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 19 October 1954 · page 5

In preparation for this year's London Motor Show, which opens to-morrow, a number of British car manufacturers have…

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Bright Display at Methodist Flower Show Mrs. A. R. Sutton Wins Open and Cottage Garden Competitions

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 19 October 1954 · page 1

A magnificent display of flowers was admired by many people who attended the annual Methodist flower show and fair on Friday last. The display was a credit to the exhibitors and organisers, and again…

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Horseshoe Bend School Fair

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 20 October 1954 · page 2

The wisteria fair, which is to be held in the Horse Shoe Bend school grounds on Saturday will be officially opened…

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Merriwa Show

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 20 October 1954 · page 2

Merriwa Show Council had a credit balance of £1109/4/6 the treasurer (Mr. W. G. H. Redheed), reported…

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Rain washes out carnival

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 20 October 1954 · page 1

Further heavy rain on Monday evening washed out the amusement carnival that was to have been held at the showground. By courtesy of the N.A.A…

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St. Peter’s Church Fair Record

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 20 October 1954 · page 2

St. Peter’s annual blossom fair which was held in the Parish Hall, East Maitland, attracted large attendances at…

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Fair And Parade AT Morpeth

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 21 October 1954 · page 2

Preparations for the spring fair of the Church of England, Morpeth, to be held on Wednesday, November 3 are…

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St. Paul’s Women’s Guild Fair Opened

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 21 October 1954 · page 2

Mrs. W. A. Howarth opened St. Paul’s Church of England fete in St. Paul’s Hall, Maitland yesterday afternoon…

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Allies to use A and H bombs if attacked LONDON

Singleton Argus · Friday 22 October 1954 · page 4

Field Marshal Viscount Montgomery said yesterday thai the Western Powers will definitely use atomic…

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Baby Show Awards

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 22 October 1954 · page 5

The Baby Show and cooking competition held recently by the Women's Committee of the Crippled Children's Association…

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Overseas Experience To Help Show

Maitland Mercury · Friday 22 October 1954 · page 1

Experience rained over overseas would allow him to suggest improvements for the 1955 Mainland show, the…

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Junior Farmer Section Twice As Big at Singleton Show

The Scone Advocate · Friday 22 October 1954 · page 5

The Junior Farmer exhibit at the Singleton show was twice the size of previous exhibits. The District Supervisor, Mr. Bruce Love, said that the needlework section was most outstanding…

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Swimming News Muswellbrook Amateur Club's Annual Carnival Saturday, December 11 Jon Henricks to Swim

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 22 October 1954 · page 8

Brilliant swimmer from Drummoyne, Jon Henricks, who won three gold medals at the Vancouver Empire Games, started…

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Trip May Help Maitland Show

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 26 October 1954 · page 2

Experience gained overseas would allow him to suggest improvements for the 1955 Maltland Show, the president…

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Church Fair at Creta

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 27 October 1954 · page 2

The annual spring fair of St. Mary’s Church of England was held in the R.S.S. Memorial Hall, Greta…

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Rose Exhibition in Methodist Hall

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Wednesday 27 October 1954 · page 4

A Rose Exhibition will be held in the Dungog Methodist Hall next Thursday afternoon, 28th October…

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The Queen Mother Opens Scottish Industries Exhibition

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Wednesday 27 October 1954 · page 1

Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother is seen here inspecting a Rolls-Royce "Avon" jet engine after she had declared open the Scottish Industries Exhibition at Glasgow's Kelvin Hall. In her opening speech Her Majesty…

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R.S.L. Carnival For War Memorial

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 28 October 1954 · page 2

There will be bargains gale are at Turner Park on Saturday night when, at 7.30 the Mayor (Aid. F. O. Fahey)…

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Rare Show Of Unity In U.N. Over World Disarmament Problem

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 28 October 1954 · page 1

NEW YORK: A joint East-West motion calling for resumption of closed door negotiations among the five major “atomic powers”—America, Britain, France, Canada, and Russia—on world disarmaments awaits…

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