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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1930

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The Girl in the Show

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 10 January 1930 · page 3

Bessie Love, Mary Doran, Jed Prouty, Raymond Hackett and Ford Sterling make up the unusually strong quintette of featured players in. The…

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All Out Newcastle Men's Tennis Teams Country Carnival None Qualify for Knock-out Round SYDNEY

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 10 January 1930 · page 8

In the men's section of the Country Tennis Carnival; none of the Newcastle teams qualified for the knock-out round. Two Tamworth teams qualified. To-day, when the Country Week…

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Newcastle Show Encouraging Prospects Increased Entries Likely

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 11 January 1930 · page 8

"Prospects, at least so far as entries are concerned, are very encouraging," said Mr. P. G. Legoe, Secretary to the Newcastle A.H. and I. Society, referring…

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Maitland Show

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 13 January 1930 · page 6

Maitland's 1930 show will commence on March 5. The usual attractive schedule has been issued by the council of the association, and…

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Maitland Show

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 14 January 1930 · page 6

The Maitland Show will be held on March 5, 6, 7, and 8. Entries for sporting and trotting events close on February 24 land for other sections on February 17…

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"The Show News"

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 14 January 1930 · page 9

"The Show News," a novel and interesting publication, was distributed on the opening day of the Sydney Motor Show by the Atlantic Union Oil Co., Ltd. As…

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Wallsend Flower Show

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 14 January 1930 · page 4

The fourth monthly flower show of the Wallsend Horicultural Society was held in Mrs. Bain's refreshment rooms…

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Tariff Reprisal France May Show Her Teeth "Tax Our Exports" London

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 14 January 1930 · page 5

The special correspondent of "The Sun" in Paris says that it is understood that the French Government is seriously considering the imposition…

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Motors and Motorists Seventh Motor Show Many New Models Introduced Accessibility and Refinement the Keynote

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 14 January 1930 · page 8

Since its opening on Friday last the seventh Motor Show, being held in Sydney by the Motor Traders' Association, has attracted considerable attention, providing prospective purchasers with an opportunity of comparing the different makes of vehicles…

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Newcastle Show Booths

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 15 January 1930 · page 8

Show booths for the 1930 Newcastle Show will be auctioned by Creer and Berkeley at the City Auction Rooms, 9 and 11 Wolfe-street, on January 21…

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The Girl in the Show

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 15 January 1930 · page 8

Bessie Love is starred in the Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer talkie. The Girl in the Show, which is being shown at Herbert's Theatres. Supporting Bessie…

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By One Game Newcastle Girls' Meritorious Win Country Carnival Compelled to Win Ten Games Without Loss

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 15 January 1930 · page 2

After having been undefeated for four years, Tamworth, the holders of the Women's Country Tennis Teams Championship, were beaten in the semi-final yesterday, by the No. 1 Newcastle team by one game, after Tamworth bad been in such a position…

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Newcastle Show £21 for Tug-of-war

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 16 January 1930 · page 6

Mr. L. A. Saunders, representing the Chateau Tanunda brandy firm (Messrs. Tucker and Co.), made a special trip from Sydney yesterday to consult with the…

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Surf Carnival

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 17 January 1930 · page 12

Sir,—Just to reply to "Beach Comber" regarding the method of judging the March Past event at the recent surf carnival. If "Bench Comber" would first of…

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Show Expenditure Maitland Considers Reduction

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 17 January 1930 · page 8

Means of curtailing expenditure at Maitland's 1930 Show were discussed at a meeting of the Hunter River Agricultural and Horticultural…

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Nude Milkmaid Carrots for Fig-leaves No Bans on Art Show Chicago

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 17 January 1930 · page 1

No jury was present when the Society of Artists hung their canvases and exhibited their groups to-day, unrestricted. by bans, fees, or rules…

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Show Council Meeting

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 18 January 1930 · page 10

Mr. T. H. Pearse presided at a meeting of the council of the Hunter River Agricultural and Horticultural Association, on Thursday evening. A report was…

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Cats at the Show

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 18 January 1930 · page 8

No longer is the poor family cat simply esteemed for his nine traditional lives. "Pussy" has taken his place in the world of competition. His merits are appraised,…

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Surf Carnival Catherine Hill Bay Club Merewether Wins March

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 20 January 1930 · page 3

Catherine Hill Bay Surf Club's second annual carnival, held on Saturday, was successful in every respect. Nine clubs competed. A picnic atmosphere…

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TENNIS Country Carnival Newcastle to the Fore Ladies' Teams' Good Display

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 20 January 1930 · page 10

The country tennis carnival, just completed in Sydney, has put Newcastle on the tennis map. The full credit is due to the ladies'…

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