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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1929

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Quirindi Show

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 27 February 1929 · page 3

Entries in all classes for the Quirindi Show, which will be held on March 12, 13, and 14, close to-morrow with the secretary, Mr. G. Curtis,…

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Maitland Show

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 27 February 1929 · page 5

The first day of Maitland Show is described on page 6, with the judges' awards…

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Swimming Arne Borg Carnival

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 27 February 1929 · page 8

Arne Borg, the great Swedish swimmer, will take part in the championship carnival at the Ocean Baths, Newcastle this evening…

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In Debt Merewether School of Arts Carnival Arranged

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 27 February 1929 · page 6

With an overdraft of £150 and the bank asking for it to be reduced, the Merewether School of Arts committee is finding it hard to carry on…

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Maitland District Maitland Show Opening Day

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 27 February 1929 · page 8

The Maitland Show will be opened to-day. All the conditions essential to the success of a big show good organisation, good equipment, willing workers, a…

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British Fair Booms

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 28 February 1929 · page 1

LONDON, Wednesday.—The first week's attendance at the London section of the British Industries Fair at the White City was 76,000,. being an…

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Merewether Carnival

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 28 February 1929 · page 6

A carnival in aid of the funds of Merewether School of Arts will be held in Mitchell Park on Saturday, March 16. Particulars of the dancing and cooking…

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The Maitland Show

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 28 February 1929 · page 4

The Maitland Show of 1929 maintains its reputation as one of the finest of agricultural exhibitions in the State. It is subject to the…

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At the Maitland Show

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 28 February 1929 · page 8

Ring officials: Messrs. J. Enright (ring master); R. Elkin and D. McRac (trotting handicappers)…

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Olympia Exhibition Big Canadian Display London

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 28 February 1929 · page 5

At the Ideal Home Exhibition at the Olympia, Canada will duplicate her policy initiated at the Industries Fair, in not being content with the space allotted by…

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Maitland Show (Awards on Page 8.) Show Opened Mr. Buttenshaw Pleased

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 28 February 1929 · page 6

"I regard your ground as one of the best in the State of New South Wales, and I have no fear in saying that your show is second only to the…

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Australian Wood Exhibition in London Increasing Popularity London

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 28 February 1929 · page 5

Opening an exhibition of Australian timber and furniture at Australia House, lasting a fortnight, and the first of a series of similar trade displays, the…

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Maitland Show Award Day Attractive Displays

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 28 February 1929 · page 7

"Primus inter pares" is the motto of the Hunter River Agricultural and Horticultural Association, and in the Maitland Show which opened yesterday, the…

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Juvenile Riders at the Maitland Show

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 28 February 1929 · page 1

A big feature of the Maitland Show is the large number of juvenile competitors. The picture shows 31 youthful entrants in riding events…

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Official Opening Day at Maitland Show Fine Produce Displays at Maitland Show District Exhibits Keen Interest in Sports Events

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 28 February 1929 · page 8

Prospects, of rain in the early morning, failed to damp the spirit of the large crowd which visited the Maitland Show to-day. The official opening was performed this afternoon by the Minister for Works (Mr. Buttenshaw)…

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Opening Maitland Show

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 1 March 1929 · page 5

Mr. O'Hearn, M.L.A., welcoming the Minister for Works (Mr. Buttenshaw), who declared the Maitland Show open yesterday afternoon…

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Maitland Show To-day's Ring Events Stock Sales

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 1 March 1929 · page 5

Though it appeared that rain would mar the programme, of the third day of the Maitland Show no rain was experienced, though…

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With the Surfers Entries for Redhead Carnival Club News and Notes

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 1 March 1929 · page 3

Surfers from Redhead, Cook's Hill, Merewether, Newcastle, Nobbys and Catherine Hill Bay clubs, will take part in the Redhead carnival to-morrow. PROGRAMME, starting with the…

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Maitland Show People's Day Additional Awards Attractive Sports Programme

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 1 March 1929 · page 2

Ideal weather prevailed yesterday for the second day, "People's Day," of the Maitland Show, and there was a large attendance, not so large as last year, but larger than the most sanguine expected, in the face of the general depression, much…

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Stockton's Chance for District Cricket Final :: Redhead Surf Carnival Events Lowest Yet Lambton-New Lambton's Score v. Stockton District Cricket

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 1 March 1929 · page 3

The batting in the District cricket competition last Saturday was very mediocre, and in not one instance did an innings reach the 100 mark. Bowlers revelled in their task and took full advantage of the weak batting opposed to them. At the conclusion…

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