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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1930

890 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 24 of 45

An Air Mail Exhibition

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 2 August 1930 · page 5

In the galleries of a Bond-street philatelist there is on view a remarkable loan collection of air mail stamps and covers that tells in outline the history of the…

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An All-british Exhibition Abroad

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 2 August 1930 · page 5

A member of the London committee of the British Trade Exhibition to be held at Buenos Ayres next year, states that it is not generally realised that this is…

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Adelaide Carnival Adelaide

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 4 August 1930 · page 10

A most thrilling game of the Australian football carnival was staged yesterday, when Victoria in the last few minutes defeated Western Australia, 10 goals 10…

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At Newcastle Radio Exhibition Big Scheme Opening from London

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 4 August 1930 · page 8

Although Newcastle ranks in importance with any other city of the Commonwealth, it has not received in the past that measure…

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Kahibah Methodist Church Fair

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 5 August 1930 · page 2

The Lily Fair, which was held in the Memorial Hall, Kahibah, in aid of the Methodist Church funds, on Friday and Saturday, was very successful. The fair…

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N.S.W. BEATEN Australian Rules Carnival ADELAIDE

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 5 August 1930 · page 2

In the National football carnival to-day Tasmania (18 goals 13 behinds) defeated Queensland (10 goals 16 behinds). South Australia (24 goals 16 behinds)…

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Britain's Fair Daughter

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 6 August 1930 · page 8

Through the air, without a care, Laughing at the dangers there, "Johnny" Queen of the Air. Hats off to Britain's fair daughter…

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Kahibah Methodist Church Fair

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 6 August 1930 · page 10

A meeting was held at Kahibah last eight to receive a report and balancesheet following the lily fair held in aid of the funds of the Methodist Church. As…

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Bullahdelah Show Association

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 6 August 1930 · page 5

The monthly meeting of the Bullahdelah A.H. and I. Association was held on Saturday evening. The election of officers resulted—President, Mr. A. H…

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Spring Show Woodchopping Events 120 ENTRIES

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 6 August 1930 · page 2

It is expected that at least 120 axemen will compete in the woodchopping events at the Newcastle A.H. and I. Association's Spring carnival…

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Prince of Wales South American Visit Empire Trade Exhibition (British Official Wireless.) LONDON, August 5

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 7 August 1930 · page 8

Arrangements are in hand for the Prince of Wales to visit the Argentine and Brazil in the spring of next year, the main object being to enable him to take…

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King of Jazz Brilliant Show at the Royal

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 8 August 1930 · page 3

Paul Whiteman dominates The King of Jazz, a brilliant production, which comes to the Theatre Royal to-morrow. Paul Whiteman and his band form the foundation for the structure of fact mid fautasy that is erected on their jazzing shoulders, Technicolor at…

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Carnival Week

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 9 August 1930 · page 13

Sir,—In the present depressed state of Newcastle it is foolish to sit down and weep, and let opportunities pass. Some time ago I suggested a carnival week,…

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Spring Show Arrangements Advanced

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 9 August 1930 · page 10

The monthly meeting of the committee of the Newcastle A. H. and I. Association was held on Thursday night. Applications from the Newcastle and…

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The Radio Exhibition

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 11 August 1930 · page 6

HOW very small a place the world has become will be manifested dramatically when, on Wednesday, the electrical and radio exhibition will be opened in the Newcastle Town Hall, and the Town Hall lights will be switched on by radio from London. During the recent…

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Scott's, Ltd. Spring Show

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 11 August 1930 · page 9

Spring In all its glory is being welcomed at scott's, Ltd.. where the most adorable hats and frocks have taken the place of those of sombre…

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Radio Wonders Newcastle Exhibition Opens Wednesday Speech From Namesake City

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 11 August 1930 · page 6

Big features of the Radio exhibition to be opened on Wednesday night, will be the switching on of a light in…

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Trade Review 'Change Business Dull Australian Stocks Prices Show Another Fall (Australian Press Association.) LONDON, August 9

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 11 August 1930 · page 6

With the holidays1 in full swing, business on the Stock Exchange naturally has been on a small scale. During the 21 days' account, just concluded, little speculative…

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Flower Show

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 12 August 1930 · page 6

A special exhibition of the Wallsend Horticultural and Floricultural Society wan conducted at Mrs. Bain's refreshment rooms last night. Mr. T. H. Capewell,…

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Preparing for Newcastle Radio Exhibition

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 12 August 1930 · page 8

There was a bustle of activity at the Torn Hall to-day in preparation for the opening of the Newcastle Radio Exhibition at 6 p.m. to-morrow afternoon. The Mayor of Next [?] on-Tyne is to be asked declare open the exhibition in a speech by radio…

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