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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1930

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Armed Escort Persian Art Treasures London Exhibition London

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 15 October 1930 · page 9

In special vans, with steel doors, under an armed police escort, art treasures, valued at £3,000,000, were brought to the Royal Academy to-day…

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Spring Show Plans Special Features Arranged

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 15 October 1930 · page 6

Special features planned for the Spring Show of the Newcastle A.H. and 1. Association are likely to make the display a notable event. Not only will there be…

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Cycling Show Ground Events Junior Race Off

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 15 October 1930 · page 2

THERE will be no junior amateur handicap held at the Spring Show carnival at the Newcastle Show Ground next Saturday…

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Cheaper Cars Britain's Motor Show LONDON, October 13

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 15 October 1930 · page 7

The motor show which is opening at Olympia on Thursday represents Britain's biggest effort to capture overseas trade. The cheapest cars are in the four, six,…

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Australian Produce Exhibition at Oxford LONDON, October 14

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 16 October 1930 · page 5

Mr. Hyland announces that the new shop exhibition of Australian produce will shortly open at Oxford, Mr. Parker Moloney hopes to visit the exhibition…

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Spring Show Opening To-morrow Big Programme

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 16 October 1930 · page 6

Newcastle's first Spring Show and carnival will open at Newcastle Show Ground to-morrow. Woodchopping contests, cycling,…

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First Spring Show Interstate Axemen Arrive Varied Programme

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 16 October 1930 · page 4

Keen interest is being taken in the Spring Show, to commence at Newcastle Showground to-morrow under the auspices of the Newcastle Agricultral,…

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Persian Treasure £3,000,000 Worth in London Royal Academy Show London, October 14

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 16 October 1930 · page 5

Art treasures, valued at £3,000,000, were brought to the Royal Academy today. from the docks at Rotherhithe, eight miles distant, in special vans, with steel…

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West Wallsend Methodist Fair

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 17 October 1930 · page 11

The Methodist gipsy costume fair was held in the School of Arts on Tuesday and Wednesday. The opening ceremony was performed by Mrs. I. Winn, There…

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Spring Show And Axemen's Carnival Champions Chop Busy Times On The Showground

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 17 October 1930 · page 7

In pleasant weather the first Spring Show of the Newcastle Agricultural, Horticultural and Industrial Society opened on the Showground to-day. The sky was at first overcast, but the rain held off, and the…

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Cycling Show Ground Events Final Les Fines Race

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 17 October 1930 · page 9

To-night at the spring show two amateur novelty events will be held. Competitors will be issued with admission tickets by the centre secretary, who will…

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Spring Show Many New Attractions Day and Night Sessions

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 17 October 1930 · page 7

There will be many surprises for those who go to the Spring Show and Carnival at Newcastle Showground expecting to see merely a miniature of the annual show…

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Newcastle's First Spiring Exhibition Opened at The Showground Second Day Smedmore Eisteddfod the Finalists

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 17 October 1930 · page 7

The standard of the competitors taking part in to-day's session of the Smedmore Eisteddfod was good…

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£202 RAISED Waratah Fair

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 18 October 1930 · page 4

An amount of £202 8s 1d was raised by the annual Geranium Fair of Waratah-Mayfield Presbyterian Church up to last night. The fair…

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Show Carnival Woodchopping and Ring Programme Illuminated Grounds Gratifying Entries in Poultry, Dogs, and Flowers

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 18 October 1930 · page 4

The first spring show and carnival held at Newcastle for 18 years was opened yesterday. It will be continued to-day and to-night Woodchopping events were the feature of yesterday's programme and all day the Showground resounded tothe shud of…

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Making the Summer Show

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 18 October 1930 · page 14

Everywhere preparations are being hurry made for the big summer show which is to follow the brightest and best displays over been along the coasting…

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Spring Car Show General Motors Models

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 18 October 1930 · page 4

A glimpse of the varied display of General Motors cars attractively presented in John McGrath's spring showing at their showrooms shows the…

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Bright Colours Olympia Motor Show Baby Cars in Evidence London, October 16

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 18 October 1930 · page 9

Critics describe the Motor Show which opened at Olympia to-day as the most comprehensive ever held. For the first time, motor boats are also on show…

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Flashing Axes— Newcastle Spring Fair

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 20 October 1930 · page 10

W. Green, world's underhand woodchop champion, who was seen in action at Newcastle sprine show. How to learn to swim: A Newcastle school teacher illustrating in Newcastle baths the correct method of teaching children to swim. The pupil is supported by the chin, and…

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Spring Show Varied and Interesting Programme Woodchopping Championships Judging Day For Dogs and Cats Carnival Concluded

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

Under ideal weather conditions, the first spring show and carnival held at Newcastle for 18 years was brought to a conclusion on Saturday. For more than 12 hours the attention of patrons was held…

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