BOGGED Motor Show Difficulties Flooded Area
Newcastle Motor Traders had unenviable time at the Newcastle Show this morning. Instead of its members' proudly exhibiting shining…
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Shows & fairs, 1929
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Newcastle Show Opening Day Many Fine Exhibits Judges' Awards
The annual show of the Newcastle Agricultural, Horticultural, and Industrial Association was opened yesterday, on the Broadmeadow Showground. The weather was dull, but though rain threatened at periods, it held off throughout the day…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →British Fair Successful Opening Speech by the Prince Unemployment Problem (Australian Press Association.) LONDON
"The most important problem in Britain to-day is to find work for our million and a half unemployed," said the Prince of Wales at a banquet at the Mansion…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Family Day Show Begins in Earnest Exhibits Attract Judging of Cattle and Horses
After yesterday's quiet introduction, mainly occupied by putting the final touches to exhibits, Newcastle Show was in full swing to-day. It was Family Day. Eager bands of children and their no…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Swimming Arne Borg Carnival
The Northern District Amateur Swimming Association has drawn up a big programme of events for the Arno Borg carnival at the Ocean Baths on Wednesday,…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →High Entries Maitland Show Attractions
In all except agricultural and cut flowers sections, entries for the Maitland Show exceed those of last year…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →Lord Stonehaven Dinner at Toronto Show Committee's Guest
Lord Stonehaven, the Governor-General, spent yesterday at Lake Macquarie. In the evening he was the guest of the President and members of the Newcastle…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Moxey Murder Wax Exhibit at Show Williamtown Protests
Indignation is being expressed Williamstown district about a sideshow exhibit, at Newcastle Showground, displaying the reconstruction,…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →Newcastle Show Further Award Lists Interesting Ring Events
The Newcastle Show was carried successfully through its second day yesterday. It was designated "Family Day," but, unfortunately, rain fell heavily shortly before noon. Though the downpour was…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Motor Exhibits Display Now In Order at Show Mud Overcome
After a heart-breaking day yesterday, when instead of demonstrating shining cars to a speed-laying public, Newcastle's motor salesmen had to turn navvies to prevent their exhibits from being engulfed in mud and slush, the motor exhibit…
Continued on Trove, page 11 →At the Show Trade Exhibits W. Winn and Co., Ltd
Homo furnishings in carpet squares, runners, lines, lamp-shades, brassware, cushions, nets, and carpets are exhibited to advantage by W. Winn…
Continued on Trove, page 16 →Visit to Fair Queen and Princes Ash Tray for the King (Australian Press Association.) LONDON
Although the Queen, the Prince of Wales, and Prince George spent two hours traversing the six miles of avenues at the British Industries' Fair,…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Swimming Champions for Northern Carnival :: Boxer Purely Signs for Title Bold with Jones Just Beaten Attempted Roy Francis Coup Took Long Route
A fairly big betting coup was nearly brought off at the Newcastle race meeting yesterday by the connections of the country…
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Maitland Show, one of the events of the year in the Hunter Valley, will be open to the public on Wednesday next, but the official opening will not take…
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The main attraction at the Ocean Baths on Wednesday night next will be the 440 yards District Championship, in which Arne Berg will compete, and…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →Taree Show Abandoned
The Manning River Agricultural and Horticultural Association has decided owing to hailstorms, drought, and floods which destroyed the best of the crops in…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Carnival Night Sports Ground Speedway
The management of the Sports Ground Speedway announces there will be a carnival on Saturday, March 2, at which the best available…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Maitland Show Railway Arrangements
In connection with the Maitland show, to be held from February 27 to March 2, the Railway Department has arranged for a special train to be run…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →SUNSHINE Fourth Show Day Women's Events
Bright sunshine, the first of its kind for three weeks, prevailed for the fourth day of Newcastle Show…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →At the Show Trade Exhibits Arnott's Biscuits
The manufacture of Arnott's biscuits which are known all over Australia, has been one of Newcastle's pioneer industries. Together…
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