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Shows & fairs, 2017

9 stories in Hunter Valley's papers

The Artists of Galleries in the Gardens Say 'Thank You' to All the Art Lovers Who Attended the 'Summer Cooler' Art Exhibition

Myall Coast Messenger · Tuesday 17 January 2017 · page 1

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Bulahdelah Central School Secondary Swimming Carnival

Myall Coast Messenger · Tuesday 28 February 2017 · page 17

After a cancellation due to extreme heat, the Secondary Swimming Carnival was held on Monday, 13th February. The day began with a continuous swim which got all students enthused and motivated to contribute to their house point score. The racing then began, with freestyle, butterfly, backstroke and breaststroke events…

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Bulahdelah Central School Primary Swimming Carnival

Myall Coast Messenger · Tuesday 28 February 2017 · page 16

With extreme weather conditions forecast (and endured) our Primary Swimming Carnival was postponed, until cooler and more suitable…

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Dogs show they are koalas' best friends

Myall Coast Messenger · Tuesday 28 February 2017 · page 10

Domestic pets can be koalas' most deadly enemies - but two spaniels trained to track them are amongst their best friends, as Myall Coast environmentalists discovered. The two detection dogs are helping with research into koalas and - together with their trainers - save members of the Myall Koala Environment Group a demonstration of their…

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Stroud Show 2017 - Friday 21 to Saturday 22 April - Gates open 6am

Myall Coast Messenger · Tuesday 28 March 2017 · page 6

Experience the heart and soul of a real country show. Don't miss the dog trials, campdraft and horse events. The pavilion exhibits showcase all that is grown and made in the region, you'll get a laugh out of the wife carrying competition and pig racing. Old favourites are back again including the demolition derby, rodeo, skate park events, rides & amusements, fence post splitting and fireworks on Saturday night. For the full…

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The Fire on the Snow a Free Show! ... 2.30pm on Saturday 24th June

Myall Coast Messenger · Tuesday 20 June 2017 · page 6

On Saturday June 24 there will be a one off matinee performance starting at 2.30 pm of the classic radio play The Fire on the Snow b the late Australian playwright…

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Galleries in the Gardens Winter Warmer Art Exhibition Heavy Rain Didn't Dampen the Spirits of Our Art Lovers

Myall Coast Messenger · Tuesday 20 June 2017 · page 7

Galleries in the Gardens Winter Warmer art exhibition was a huge success with many paintings sold on opening night and over the long weekend. President Lee Anderson welcomed all the guests, including Kate Washington who made a short speech telling us that she never misses this event…

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Myall Masters Swimming Club On the June long weekend nine members of Myall Masters Swimming Club together with their support crew travelled to Yamba to compete in the 14th Anniversary State of Origin weekend Swimming Carnival

Myall Coast Messenger · Tuesday 20 June 2017 · page 24

The team was Chris Lock, Chris Mobbs, Brad Jensen, Michael Rose, Leon Bobako, Sharon Taylor, Linda Stubbs, Cheryl Rose and Liz McKay. Twenty two clubs from NSW and Queensland attended…

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Newcastle Society of Artists Annual exhibition

Myall Coast Messenger · Tuesday 18 July 2017 · page 6

The Society of Artists Newcastle will be displaying their 2017 selection of paintings by it's members from Monday 24th to Sunday 30th July. The exhibition is held annually at Market place William Street Raymond Terrace during shopping hours. The quality and variety of entries will ensure an interesting display of works by artists, many of whom reside in our area and surrounding districts…

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