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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1930

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Dungog Show Increased Gate Receipts Interesting Contests Opening by Mr. Bennett, M.L.A.

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 4 April 1930 · page 4

Again favoured with fine weather, the Dungog Show attracted a large crowd yesterday, when the official opening was performed by Mr. W. Bennett, M.L.A…

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Kennel Notes Granville's Show Awards Australian Terrier Sydney

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 5 April 1930 · page 7

The canine section of the Granville and District Agricultural Soclety's Show, held last Saturday week, marked a splendid advance over tho efforts of previous…

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"Use More Wool" Big Exhibition Opened Mr. Theodore's Appeal Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 8 April 1930 · page 4

Speaking a the opening of the Golden Fleece Exhibition today, the Federal Treasurer (Mr. E. G. Theodore) emphasised the point that Australia could…

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Wallsend Flower Show Unusually Good Display Leading Point Scores

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 8 April 1930 · page 4

There were some unusually good displays at the Wallsend Horticultural Society's monthly flower show last night…

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Punch and Judy Show

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 9 April 1930 · page 8

Oh! I don't like Punch, And I'm sorry for Judy: And I don't want to really laugh. When they tell me to…

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Polar Show Mawson Gets Invitation LONDON

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 9 April 1930 · page 8

Sir Douglas Mawson has been invited to attend or send a representative to the British Polar Exhibition, which will open in London on July 2,…

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Exhibition Billiards

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 10 April 1930 · page 4

An exhibition billiards march, 500 up, will be played at Newcastle Tattersall's Club to-night between Mr. A. G. Murray and Mr. A. Thompson. Play will begin…

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Muswellbrook Show Third Day Awards MUSWELLBROOk

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 11 April 1930 · page 8

The third day of the Muswellbrook Show opened in dull weather, with light showers falling during the morning. However, the attendance continued to be…

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School Village Fair

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 14 April 1930 · page 9

A village fair, organised by the West Maitland Parents and Citizens' Association, was opened at the school, on Saturday afternoon, by the Mayor of West…

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The Sydney Show

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 14 April 1930 · page 6

It was hoped that the Prime Minister (Mr. Scullin) would be able to attend the official opening of the Royal Agricultural Society's Show on Thursday, but in a…

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Toronto Aquatics Combined Carnival Easter Programme

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 14 April 1930 · page 9

Arrangements for the combined Easter aquatic carnival, a Toronto, are almost complete. In addition to the visiting boats from Sydney Amateur Yacht Club…

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Trial Games Show League Players' Form Promising Teams

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 14 April 1930 · page 9

Trial games on Saturday gave further indication of the merits of the teams that will take part in the coming season's Rugby League…

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Golden Fleece Exhibition

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 15 April 1930 · page 9

Dame Fashion has this year set the seal of approval on wool. Leading retailers are emphatic about this. "Never has the range of smart woollens been so…

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Sydney Royal Show SYDNEY

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 15 April 1930 · page 5

The Royal Show was opened to-day. Sydney is packed out with country visitors. Record-entries have been received…

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The Symbolism of the Sydney Show

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 15 April 1930 · page 4

LEAVING aside for a moment the tangled problems of the industrial and financial impasse which looms so large in the State, it may do us good to consider the symbolism of the Sydney Show, which begins to-day…

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Golf Champions Maitland Exhibition

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 16 April 1930 · page 5

A good number of enthusiasts followed Hagen and Kirkwood in their exhibition match on Maitland Golf. Club links this afternoon…

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Glover Runs Amok At the Show

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 16 April 1930 · page 5

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County Tennis Easter Week Carnival Plans for Northern Titles

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 16 April 1930 · page 2

Arrangements are well in hand for the County of Northumberland Tennis Carnival during Easter week. The matches, which will be extended over five days, will decide the Northern Championship titles…

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Royal Show Rain Keeps Crowd Away Horses Judged Blue Riband to Valamita SYDNEY

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 17 April 1930 · page 7

Continuous heavy rain transformed the Royal Agricultural Show at Moore Park into a dismal spectacle to-day. The huge arena was practically under water, while…

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Royal Show Official Opening Day Mr. Theodore's Speech Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 18 April 1930 · page 4

Beautiful weather favoured the official opening of the Royal Show to-day, and large crowds attended both the day and right sessions. The official opening…

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