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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1929

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Lessons of the Show Developing Australia Lord Stonehaven's Appeal

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 22 February 1929 · page 2

At the official luncheon, the toast of "The Governor-General" was submitted by Mr. W. E. Bramble, jun., the President of the Association, who expressed…

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Newcastle Show Official Opening Governor-General's Speech a Great Gathering

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 22 February 1929 · page 2

The official opening of the show by Lord Stonehaven the Governor-General, the fine, though dull weather and the attractive ring program in addition to the vast and varied exhibits, made yesterday a notable one in the history of the…

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Big Programme Ahead of Surfers and Swimmers with the Surfers Teams for Stockton Carnival Club Events

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 22 February 1929 · page 5

With Stockton Surf Club's carnival to-morrow and the northern district championship swimming carnival at the Ocean. Baths nest wednesday night, swimmers and surfers have a busy week ahead. The principal event at the Stock-I…

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Quirindi Show

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 23 February 1929 · page 7

Entries for the Quirindi Agricultural Show will close with the secretary, Mr. Curtis, on Thursday, February 28. He states that he will…

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Sporting News. Swimming Arne Borg Carnival

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 23 February 1929 · page 11

The following officials have been appointed to control the carnival at the Ocean Baths on Wednesday night, when Arne Borg will take part—Referee, Mr…

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Cessnock Show Hunters and Jumpers

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 23 February 1929 · page 7

One of the finest teams of hunters and jumpers seen at Cessnock will be in action at the Cessnock Show, to be held on March 6. 7, 8. and 9…

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Dogs' Day Newcastle Show Keen Competition

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 23 February 1929 · page 3

Chief interest to-day, was centred in the championship dog competition at Newcastle Show. The dogs were Judged in a special ring…

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Newcastle Show Third Day Beautiful Weather

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

The Newcastle Show yesterday was favoured with fine weather, the heat of the sun being tempered by a mild, cool breeze. There was a good attendance. Interest was largely centred upon the ring events during…

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In the Surf Newcastle Wins March Past Stockton Carnival

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 23 February 1929 · page 5

Although the water was discolored by the fresh from the Hungter River, conditions were generally favorable for the Stockton surf carnival held this…

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For Public Good Health Department's Work Show Exhibit

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 23 February 1929 · page 4

Fifes, mosquitoes, dengue fever, influenza, diphtheria, oockroaches, tuberculosis, hookworms, food poisoning, anthrax…

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Exhibition of Cats

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 25 February 1929 · page 7

An innovation of the show was an exhibit of cats, the whole of the sleek fur—coated creatures in the classes being shown by Miss. H. Ruttley, who received…

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Arne Borg Carnival

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

Record entries have been received for the swimming carnival at the Ocean Baths on Wednesday night. In addition to the championship events there will…

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Poultry at the Show

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 25 February 1929 · page 7

Sir,—Visitors to Newcastle Show are astonished at the scant consideration shown by this great association towards the poultry industry. It is a well-known…

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Swimming Entries Events for Championship Carnival Club Handicaps

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 25 February 1929 · page 8

Good entries have been received for the northern championship swimming carnival on Wednesday night. In addition to the championship events there will be two inter-club…

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Newcastle Show Final Day Dogs Judged

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 25 February 1929 · page 7

Newcastle Show was concluded on Saturday, under ideal weather conditions. There was a large gathering, which took much interest in a varied ring programme…

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The Show—goodwill or Service?

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 26 February 1929 · page 4

IT must be admitted that many factors militated against the success of the Show. Undoubtedly the weather and industrial conditions were a severe handicap. Nevertheless, It is Impossible to adopt the cheerful statement of the secretary of the Show committee that it was the best…

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DISAPPOINTING Newcastle's Show Revenue Decreased

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 26 February 1929 · page 4

Newcastle Show was a keen disappointment to many visitors this year. It was certainly not the success…

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Row at Picture Show Defendant Fined

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 26 February 1929 · page 9

Represented by Mr. N. Cragg, William Gordon Robson (21), machinist, pleaded "Not guilty", in the Newcastle Police Court to a charge of behaving in a riotous…

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Good Entries Maitland's 68th Show Opening To-morrow

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 26 February 1929 · page 4

Tho effect of adverse weather conditions will not be seen in Maitland's 1929 show, which commences to-morrow. Though months of drought…

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Chevrolet Leads First Place at Show 1,200,000 Vehicles Made

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 26 February 1929 · page 8

At the Motor Show held in New York in January by the National Automobile Chamber of Commerce :of America, the honour of having the first pick of the…

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