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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1930

890 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 18 of 45

In New "Dress" Ford Cars On Show "Lizzy" No Longer

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 15 May 1930 · page 7

The motoring public of Newcastle is interested in the new Ford bodies on view to-day for the first time in Best Motors, Ltd., showrooms…

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Show for Leghorns

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 16 May 1930 · page 11

The Maitland District Poultry and Pigeon Society has decided to conduct a sectional show, for Leghorns, at the residence of Mr. C. C. Vickery, Leslie-street,…

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Maitland District West Maitland Show Council Trotting Licence

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 16 May 1930 · page 11

Mr. W. McLauchlin presided at a meeting of the Maitland Show Council last Light. Messrs. C. S. Morriset, T. H. Pearse,…

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The Prince's Ranch on Show

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 17 May 1930 · page 5

Work has been completed on one of the most remarkable landscape models which London has ever seen. It represents the Prince of Wales' ranch in Alberta, and…

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WOODCHOPPING Exhibition at Islington

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 19 May 1930 · page 8

There was an attendance of about 1500 at the £10 woodchopping handicap, held on Saturday afternoon at the Changing Station Hotel, Islington. An interesting…

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Bright Show "Sally" at the Civic

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 19 May 1930 · page 9

Bright singing and dancing, charming music and sparkling comedy marked the premiere of the J. C. Williamson musical comedy, "Sally," at the Civic Theatre on…

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Stadium Boxing Champion Well Beaten Roberts Too Strong Gillespie's Poor Show

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 19 May 1930 · page 7

Including three knock downs against Norman Gillespie, lightweight champion of Australia, Jack Roberts scored an easy points decision victory…

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More Like a Team Australian Cricketers Settling Down Mailey's Comment Wall and Fairfax Show Big Improvement LONDON

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 20 May 1930 · page 6

The Australian bowling before lunch appeared to be more formidable than previously. Grimmett's comparative - success seemed to stir the other bowlers…

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"Not Fair Deal" Board and Abattoir Report Chairman's Statement

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 21 May 1930 · page 8

"The Board is dissatisfied with the report, and does not consider that it hast received a fair deal in the inquiry," said the Chairman of the Newcastle District Abattoir Board (Alderman McGregor), in a statement on behalf of the Board, commenting…

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Time Extended Newcastle Dog Show Receipt of Entries

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 21 May 1930 · page 6

To meet the convenience of a large number of Sydney dog fanciers, the Newcastle Toy Dog Club has extended the closing time of entries till next…

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"Not Fair Deal" Report on the Abattoirs Viewpoint of Board

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 22 May 1930 · page 6

The Chairman of the Newcastle District Abattoir Board, Ald. A. McGregor, stated yesterday that the board had not yet been supplied with a copy of the Royal…

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"Not Fair Deal"

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 23 May 1930 · page 8

The Chairman of the Newcastle District Abattoir Board, Ald. A. McGregor, discussing the report of the Royal Commission into the…

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Newcastle Show Ball

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 23 May 1930 · page 6

Newcastle Show Ball is to be held in the Town Hall on May 20. Great preparations are being made for the function, and many new features will…

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Australian Cricketers Improving With Every Match Test Hopes Brighter Australians Show Improved Form Mailey's Comment All at Top Except McCabe CHESTERFIELD

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 23 May 1930 · page 8

By his brilliant display at Lord's and Chesterfield, the two scores of 64 and 63 bringing a renewal of his confidence. A. Jackson appears to be in great form at present. Thus all the recognised Australian batsmen except McCabe are now at their top…

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Gloucester Show

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 26 May 1930 · page 6

At a meeting of the committee of the Gloucester Agricultural Society, the Secretary, in reporting on the selection of dates for the show in 1931, said that next…

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Picture Shows & Theatres Hold Everything-a Bright Show Civic Theatre

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 26 May 1930 · page 3

A dancing show, full of pep, tuneful melodies and sparkling humor, Hold Everything, a musical comedy, found favor with a big…

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Abermain Sports Carnival

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 27 May 1930 · page 7

The redco and novelty sports carnival, organised by the Abermain Welfare Committee, was held in Livingstone's paddock, Abermain on Saturday, and attracted a…

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Newcastle Show Ball

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 28 May 1930 · page 9

An enthusiastic meeting was held last night in connection with the Newcastle Show Ball, which is to be held in the Town Hall to-morrow night, and promises…

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Bomb Thrown Indian Fair Panic Street Battles Grave Position at Dacca (Australian Press Association.) CALCUTTA, May 26

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 28 May 1930 · page 7

A panic was caused at Bhadrakali Fair, Amritsar, yesterday, when a bomb exploded in the midst of a crowd of sight-seers, injuring 30, mostly women and…

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The Show Ball Colourful Scenes

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 30 May 1930 · page 11

Attractively decroated, Newcastle Town Hall provided a charming setting last night for the annual Show Ball. A distinctive note was achieved in the…

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