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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1930

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"Not Fair Trial" Mr. Theodore's Supporters SYDNEY

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 9 July 1930 · page 7

"The Nationalist party was out to get Mr. Theodore by hook or crook, and it appears to me it got him mostly by crook," remarked the Secretary of the Clothing…

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Fair Trial Sought Mr. Theodore Addresses Representatives Attack on Commissioner Findings Based on "False and Tainted Evidence" CANBERRA

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 9 July 1930 · page 7

Mr. E. G. Theodore made his promised statement on the report of the Mungana Leases Royal Commission in the House of Representatives this afternoon. The findings of the Commissioner, as they referred to…

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18 NOMINATIONS Maitland Show Committee

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 10 July 1930 · page 6

Eighteen nominations have been received for the fifteen vacancies on the council of the Hunter River Agricultural and Horticultural Association…

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Carnival Expenses 77 per cent. of Turnover SYDNEY

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 10 July 1930 · page 6

Although the Venetian Carnival held at Manly some time ago resulted in a turnover of £12,500, 77 per cent. of the takings were eaten up in expenses. Tile…

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"Make It the Best" Newcastle Annual Show New President Mr. C. A. K. Cohen Elected

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 10 July 1930 · page 6

"It is our ambition to make the Newcastle Show the industrial exhibition of Australia," said Mr. C. A. K. Cohen, who was elected…

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"Show Me What to Do"

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 11 July 1930 · page 6

MIL SCULLIN'S answer to the chorus of angry—and perfectly justified—protests against his Budget is the usual cry of the Treasurer in such circumstances—. "Show me what to do."…

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World Fair Plans for Chicago, 1933

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 14 July 1930 · page 3

Chicago is planning a World Fair for 1933. and Australia has been invited to take part. It is hoped that the fair will be representative of the leading countries…

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Picture Shows & Theatres the Street Girl Fine Show at Civic COMPSON-VIOLINIST

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 14 July 1930 · page 2

OPENING in a cafe and ending in a gorgeous night club. The Street Girl, which was shown to a packed and appreciative audience at…

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Spring Carnival Show Society's Effort

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 16 July 1930 · page 8

An innovation at the Spring Carnival. to be conducted by the Newcastle A.H. and 1. Association, in conjunction with the New South Wales Axemen's…

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Another Carnival For Hospital Funds

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 16 July 1930 · page 6

The Newcastle Hospital Board has decided to hold another carnival on Newcastle beach at the end of the year in aid of hospital funds…

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Lower Wages Union Officials Show the Way MELBOURNE

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 16 July 1930 · page 6

A number of union officials at the Trades Hall, recognising that many unionists are unable to meet their dues, have voluntarily agreed to accept wages cuts…

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Radio Show Permission Sought Newcastle Proposal

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 17 July 1930 · page 6

If negotiations between Newcastle Electrical and Radio Association and the City Council produce the result hoped for, a radio…

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Show Society Membership Drive

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 18 July 1930 · page 10

Plans for a drive to increase the membership of the Newcastle A.H. and I. Society were made at a committee meeting last night. The newly-elected…

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Spring Show Newcastle Association Champion Woodchop

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 18 July 1930 · page 6

The Newcastle Show Association definitely decided to hold a spring show in connection with the champion woodchop carnival on October…

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The Show

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 19 July 1930 · page 13

Notwithstanding the worrying times, the Royal National Show authorities are confidently looking forward to a successful exhibition from every point of view. The…

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London's Finest Show

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 19 July 1930 · page 5

Although some people professed to doubt that under a Labour Government the Royal Tournament would remain such on imposing spectacle, Mr. Show declared…

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Light Switched on Electricity From London Wireless Exhibition Melbourne

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 19 July 1930 · page 9

At 6.15 a.m, to-day (London time), the Lard Mayor of London, at Mansion House, pressed an electric button, which sent across the world an electric and…

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Big Surprise in July Handicap at Wallsend Red Monday Wallsend Handicap Win Favorites Fail Cerium-Melton Sun Show the Way

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 19 July 1930 · page 7

Punters fared badly at Wallsend this afternoon, when four favorites were beaten by horses who came home at fairly long odds. Melton Sun led all the way in the Welter Handicap, and…

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She Said "No" Bright Victoria Show

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 21 July 1930 · page 3

WILLIAM HAYNES is soon to advantage in The Girl Bald No. which opened at the Victoria Theatre on Saturday. A caretree…

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Records Broken Show Committee Pleased Membership Drive

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 23 July 1930 · page 6

One of the most enthusiastic meetings in the history of the Newcastle A.H. and I. Association was held by the Show Committee…

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