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Shows & fairs, 1954

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New Show Secretary

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 10 February 1954 · page 2

Mr. Kevin J. Hallett has been appointed secretary of the Northern Agricultural Association, Singleton. He…

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Improvements To Show Ground

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 10 February 1954 · page 2

SINGLETON: The council of the Northern Agricultural Association has authorised its building and improvements…

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Bowling Club’s Carnival For Charity

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 10 February 1954 · page 5

The gale day conducted by Raymond Terrace Bowling Club on Saturday in aid of charitable organisations was…

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Well Known Show Hack Shot

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Wednesday 10 February 1954 · page 8

District farmers are concerned at the actions of indiscriminate shooters on their properties…

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Manning River Show Society Borrows £4,000

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Wednesday 10 February 1954 · page 2

The Manning River Show Committee has arranged to borrow £4,000 for showground improvements…

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Novelty Event at Show Sports

Raymond Terrace Examiner and Lower Hunter and Port Stephens Advertiser · Thursday 11 February 1954 · page 2

A novelty event at the Sports, at the Raymond Terrace Show, on Saturday, 20th inst, will be…

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Wanted to Show He Had Vigour

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 11 February 1954 · page 1

NEW YORK: Mrs. Jonnie Lee MacFadden. 48, alleged yesterday that her 35-year-old husband had asked her to…

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Strong Junior Entry For Paterson Show Big Improvement In Pavilion Sections

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 11 February 1954 · page 2

There was a striking increase this year in junior farmer entries for Paterson Show, with many parts of the Hunter Valley represented, the show secretary (Mr. S. M. Reynolds) said this morning…

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Muswellbrook Singer Hits Big Time in Show Business

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 12 February 1954 · page 1

Well-known local identity, George Smith, who recently left Muswellbrook to join Mr. William Rawle's variety show, has…

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Increased Support for Paterson Show Quality Of Produce Sets High Standard

Maitland Mercury · Friday 12 February 1954 · page 3

Growing interest in country shows end Australia’s rising prosperity are reflected in the entries at Paterson show, which opened to-day. Support has increased in all sections with…

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You Need to Train Your Champion for the Show

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Saturday 13 February 1954 · page 6

The untrained champion in any field is a myth and farmers planning to show the quality of their dairy stock…

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Taree Show Schedules

Maitland Mercury · Monday 15 February 1954 · page 2

Fifty pounds will be awarded to the trotting horse breaking the existing track record of the Taree show on , March…

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Polo At Show

Maitland Mercury · Monday 15 February 1954 · page 2

Representatives of the Hunter Valley polo Association and Maitland Show Council, will meet at the Showground…

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Records broken at swimming carnival

Singleton Argus · Monday 15 February 1954 · page 4

Although rain marred the Muswellbrook Annual Swimming Carnival on Saturday night, the swimmers broke records. Diving exhibitions by…

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Local riders score at Paterson show

Singleton Argus · Monday 15 February 1954 · page 2

Singleton riders performed very well at the Paterson Show, which opened on Friday…

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Paterson Show Is Growing Stronger Each Year Association’s Work Is Developing The District

Maitland Mercury · Monday 15 February 1954 · page 4

The Paterson Shaw was growing stronger each year, and was now firmly established the president (Mr. Hugh young) said on Saturday afternoon. Although gate receipts were about £70 lower than last year, he was surprised at the patronage in view of the watched show weather…

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Polo Exhibitions At Show

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 16 February 1954 · page 2

Representatives of the Hunter Valley Polo Association met members of Maitland Show Council on the…

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Photography At Maitland Show

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 16 February 1954 · page 2

“Although the numbers are down slightly, the quality of the entries is the highest it has ever been.” said Mr…

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Junior Farmers Successful at Paterson Show

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 16 February 1954 · page 5

At the Paterson Show, held on Saturday, Muswellbrook Junior farmers' Club members were again successful. The…

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Aberdeen District News Big Nominations for Bushmen's Carnival Ground in Perfect Order After Rain

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 16 February 1954 · page 6

The Aberdeen Hushmen's Carnival, to be held next Saturday, is again drawing nominations from all…

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