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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1929

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No Clash Newcastle and Maitland Show Dates

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 22 March 1929 · page 4

The president of the Newcastle A.M. and 1. Association (Mr. Bramble) mid to-day that the dates for next year's show had been chosen without…

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By Show of Hands Choosing Soviet Professors LONDON

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 22 March 1929 · page 1

The Soviet has decided publicly to examine all professors, and to dismiss those not enjoying the confidence or loyal Soviet citizens, says the Riga…

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Merewether Carnival

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 23 March 1929 · page 7

The committee of Merewether Troop of Boy Scouts will hold a carnival in Mitchell Park this afternoon, in aid of the fund for the reduction of the debt on the…

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Railways and Industries Fair

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 23 March 1929 · page 13

The railways will exhibit jointly at both sections of the British Industries Fair this month. They have chosen to show in London and in Birmingham examples of…

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Dahlia Show Port Waratah Society

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 23 March 1929 · page 4

At the Port Waratah Horticultural Society held its first [?] show in the B.H.P. Recreation Room. Mayfield. The blooms shown were of a magnificent…

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At Nobbys Final Surf Carnival March Past Shield Cook's Hill Beats Newcastle

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 23 March 1929 · page 5

The last surf carnival of the season won conducted this afternoon by the Nobbys Surf Club. Ideal weather conditions prevailed, and…

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Kennel Notes Champion Fox Terrier Sydney Show Schedules Sydney

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 23 March 1929 · page 6

Mr. T. W. [?] has completed his Indian engagements and has [?] for Australia. His awards at the various shows at which he [?]ed…

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Nobbys Club Carnival

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 25 March 1929 · page 9

Many of the supporters of Newcastle Surf Life-Saving Club were confident that the Murdock shield for the march past would become the property of the…

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Tennis Notes Exhibition Match

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 26 March 1929 · page 7

The exhibition match, played on Saturday night on the Hamilton courts, was an eye-opener to the public of Newcastle Many, who had not the pleasure…

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With the Surfers Redhead Club Carnival

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 26 March 1929 · page 5

Redhead Surf Club will hold a carnival on Easter Monday, at which the water events abandoned on March 2 will be run off…

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TENNIS Easter Carnival Entries ONLY 12 TEAMS

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 26 March 1929 · page 5

The Northumberland Council met last night at West Maitland to consider the entries received for the Easter tournament. The teams entries were…

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Royal Show Northern Prize Winners First Day Awards Sydney

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 26 March 1929 · page 7

In beautiful weather the Royal Agricultural Society Show was opened at Moore park to-day. The day was titled judging Day…

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Crowdel's Pep Doncaster Semi-final Gallops Stars at Work Juveniles Show Their Dash on Track SYDNEY

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 26 March 1929 · page 8

Semi-final gallops for the Doncaster Handicap revealed Crowdel to be in great heart for his engagement in Saturday's sprint race. Wedding Eve, Gesto, Crown Area, Karuma and Gilt…

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The Royal Show Opens in Sydney Sydney

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

The Royal Agricultural Show was opened for members of the public to-day. The official opening will not be till Thursday, and many of the principal…

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CYCLING Wallsend's Carnival Stockton Event

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 28 March 1929 · page 6

Wallsend Club's annual Goad Friday carnival will be held at Federal Park to-morrow, commencing at 2 p.m. Whilst fields are not so biff as on previous…

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The Royal Show Judging the Horses Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 28 March 1929 · page 8

The main halls and exhibits were opened to the public for the first time at the Royal Agricultural Show to-day, and a large crowd of visitors was attracted…

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The Royal Show Official Opening Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 29 March 1929 · page 5

For the fifth successive year Sir Dudley de Chair, State Governor officially opened the Royal Agricultural Show at Moore Park to-day…

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Autumn Racing A.j.c. Carnival First Day's Programme

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 30 March 1929 · page 4

To-day a beginning will be made with the A.J.C. Autumn meeting at Randwick. Some of the best performers in Australasia will be seen in action, and if the…

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Fine Exhibits Brookvale Show To-day's Programme

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 30 March 1929 · page 6

The Warringah and Manly A. and H. Society's eighth annual show which opened yesterday at Brookvale Park will conclude to-day…

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The Royal Show

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 1 April 1929 · page 4

Despite the fact that the weather on Saturday morning was threatening a huge crowd assembled at the gates of the Showground, waiting for admission to the…

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