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Shows & fairs, 1954

803 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 8 of 41

Show Attractions

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 3 March 1954 · page 4

A big attraction at the Maitland Show will be the spectacular 1954 ice pollies This thrilling colourful…

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Cessnock Show

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Wednesday 3 March 1954 · page 3

Cessnock and District Agricultural Association will hold its 28th annual show on Friday and Saturday, March 12…

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Stroud Show Opening

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Wednesday 3 March 1954 · page 4

The official opening of Stroud's annual show will be performed by Mr. F. J. Cane, President of Newcastle Show…

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Another Good Show

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 3 March 1954 · page 2

[?] 94th annual show moved, off to-day to initiate four of interest packed entertainment and education for the thousands who will attend before the week is out…

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Bureau Show At Halton

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 3 March 1954 · page 4

A frail and vegetable sho spooned by the Halton Agricultural Durian drew an interested attendance and all…

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Maitland Show Opens Tonight

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 3 March 1954 · page 1

Cycle racing athletic events buckjumping and bulldogging will be the programme tor the opening…

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More than 280 people attend free film show

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 3 March 1954 · page 2

More than 230 people last night watched a film show lasting one and a half hours at the John Street…

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To-day’s leader Another Good Show Neguib Blames Britain

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 3 March 1954 · page 1

CAIRO: Egyptian President, General Naguib, last [?]ight blamed Britain for Monday’s riots in Khartoum,…

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Standard in Women’s Section Maintained Maitland Show Judges Pleased With Quality

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 3 March 1954 · page 4

Entries in the home industries pavilion were found up to the standard of previous years in quality but not in quantity, when judging commenced yesterday of Maitland show, Mrs. J, Boy dell, of Terrigal, who has not judged the needlework at the show…

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Maitland Show Opens in Doubtful Weather Fine Displays Despite District Hardships (Staff Reporters)

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 3 March 1954 · page 3

The extraordinary courage of the farmer In His fights against recurring drought and flood is underlined in the exhibits at Maitland’s 94th annual show in the agricultural pavilion it is hard to credit that less than a fortnight ago large of the rich lower Hunter were under water…

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Show Judges

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 4 March 1954 · page 8

Judging the jams jellies and preserves at Maitland Show this week. The judges are [?] to [?] Mesdames J. A. Roberts and J. Searl, both of Singleton…

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Show Attractions

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 4 March 1954 · page 7

The mighty young Apollo, official bolder of world’s, Australian, Victorian and NSW professional feather, light…

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Eisenhower Enters Wrangle Over McCARTHY’S CHARGES President Deplores Disregard Of Fair Play—Humiliation

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 4 March 1954 · page 1

WASHINGTON: President Eisenhower, projecting himself publicly into the bitter wrangle between Senator Joseph McCarthy and the Army, yesterday rejected charges that the Army was “covering up” Communists. The President also complained of “damaged of fair play” in congressional investigations and…

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Bright Weather for Second Day of Show Judging Of Fat Steer And Dairy Cattle

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 4 March 1954 · page 3

Four Maitland Show committeemen worked until the small hours of the morning pumping away water that had formed scattered pools in the ring. Through their efforts, and a brilliant sun this morning, the ground began to dry fast…

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Scone Cycling Carnival Local Riders Show Promise in Events

The Scone Advocate · Friday 5 March 1954 · page 3

The Scone Cycling Club held a carnival at Scone Park on Sunday last, and due to the untiring efforts of the…

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Results of Show Please Officials Visitors Surprised At Extent Of Exhibition

Maitland Mercury · Friday 5 March 1954 · page 3

Maitland show committee was very pleased with the show results for the first two days, the secretary (Mr. R. E. Holroyde) said this morning. It would have reached greater heights only for…

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Muswellbrook Show

The Scone Advocate · Friday 5 March 1954 · page 1

Time has come around for everyone to start thinking about the big Show, to be held on March 31 and April…

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Show Attractions

Maitland Mercury · Friday 5 March 1954 · page 4

The Snowy River Stampede Wild West Rodeo, to be seen at Maitland Show includes circus acts and riding…

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Show Classes Have Changed

Maitland Mercury · Friday 5 March 1954 · page 1

Since the first Maitland Show took place at Mr. George Hart’s Northumberland Saleyards over 90 years ago, the…

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District Swimming Carnival At Maitland Champions Competing

Maitland Mercury · Friday 5 March 1954 · page 5

For the first time in many years the Northern Districts Amateur Swimming Association will hold a championship carnival at the Maitland city baths on Sunday afternoon. It will start at 2 p.m…

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