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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1930

890 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 28 of 45

Wednesday's Play Hurwood's Fine Exhibition LONDON, August 27

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 29 August 1930 · page 9

Hurwood was in for 55 minutes, and hit seven boundaries in his score of 45. It was his highest English score, and altogether was a remarkable exhibition. The…

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Pleasing Display Scott's, Ltd., Flower Show Opening by the Mayor

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 29 August 1930 · page 13

The annual flower show arranged by Scotts, Ltd., was opened yesterday by the Mayor of Newcastle (Ald. T. Blackall). The display won the admiration of the…

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Spring Fair

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 30 August 1930 · page 4

A big list is advertised of cake-making, sweets-making, and needlework competitions that have been arranged in connection with a spring fair in aid of…

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"Inasmuch" Fair

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 30 August 1930 · page 4

In the Salvation Army Hall yesterday afternoon, an "Inasmuch" Fair, in aid of the corps' effort in support of the "Army's" annual self-denial appeal on…

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Exhibition Ship Scheme

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 30 August 1930 · page 5

Plans are being made to equip a 9000 ton sip to exhibit and advertise British Empire goods. The scheme is being arranged by the British National Exhibition…

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Lambton Balloon Fair

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 1 September 1930 · page 3

Streamers of coloured ribbons and artistically decorated stalls gave the interior of the Congregational School Hall an attractive and gay appearance for…

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Spring Show Schedule Issued

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 2 September 1930 · page 7

The schedule of the Spring Show, which the Newcastle A.H. and I Association is to run in conjunction with the N.S.W. Axemen's Association on…

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Flower Show Newcastle Tramway

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 2 September 1930 · page 7

The first annual Newcastle Tramway Horticultural Show was opened by Mrs. Davies in the Gordon-avenue depot this afternoon. The flowers…

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Australian Rules Schoolboys' Carnival Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 2 September 1930 · page 6

The Australian Rules football school-boy's carnival was continued to-day. Queensland defeated Tasmania by 68 to 47, and South Australia beat New South…

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Wallsend Fair

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 3 September 1930 · page 8

Wallsend Presbyterian Church's annual Spring Fair was opened this afternoon by the Mayoress (Mrs. O. Jones)…

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Awards at Singleton Show "Not Fulfilled" Resumption Assurance Wallsend Pit

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 3 September 1930 · page 3

The northern miners' president (Mr. Hoare) said to-day that the assurance given by the associated mine-owners' representatives at…

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New Fashions Exhibition at Olympia Longer Evening Dresses (Australian Press Association.) LONDON, September 1

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 3 September 1930 · page 6

The fashions exhibition at Olympia is a place of pilgrimage for Englishwomen, whether buyers in the trade or society leaders. Coming modes are displayed by…

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Lambton Congregational Fair

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 4 September 1930 · page 8

The balloon fair in aid of the Congregational Church building fund, which was opened by the Mayoress of Lambton (Mrs. Johnson) on Saturday afternoon, was…

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Wallsend Presbyterian Spring Fair

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 4 September 1930 · page 8

Glorious sunshine was a big factor in the large attendance of ladies at the Masonic Hall yesterday afternoon for the opening of a Spring Fair in aid of…

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Australian Rules Interstate Schools' Carnival SYDNEY

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

The interstate schools' Australian Rules football carnival was continued to-day. South Australia defeated Queensland by 105 to 17, and Victoria beat New South…

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Singleton Show Increased Entries; Many Fine Displays Fine Weather for First Day District Competition Won by Local Exhibit

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 4 September 1930 · page 2

Singleton's annual show commenced yesterday in happy circumstances. Perfect weather and increased entries seemed to augur well for the success of the exhibition, which in many respects shows marked advance on shows…

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Gresford Agricultural Society

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 5 September 1930 · page 9

The annual meeting of the Gresford Agricultural Society was largely attended, the report and financial statement showing that good progress had been made…

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Good Omen Record Melbourne Show Entries MELBOURNE

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 5 September 1930 · page 8

Entries closed to-day for the Royal Agricultural Society's Show, which opens on September 18. They constituted a record, numbering 10,372…

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Record Show British Car Industry Cheaper Models London

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 5 September 1930 · page 6

The international motor show opens at Olympia next month, and manufao turers, who are well advanced with preparations, are unanimously…

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Exhibition of Newcastle Women's Fine Needlework

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 6 September 1930 · page 6

At Scott's Ltd. yesterday afternoon the Mayoress (Mrs. Blackall) opened the exhibition of needlework done by Newcastle women and [?] The display includes some wonderful work. The objective of the exhibition by Scott's Ltd., Is to foster this kind of handicraft in the district. Needlework of this kind always A as an appeal of its own, and in other parts of the world it is a field of employment for large numbers of women…

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