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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1930

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Coming Flower Show Hamilton Agricultural Bureau

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 31 January 1930 · page 5

At the monthly meeting of the Hamilton Agricultural Bureau, Mr. A. S. Harper presided over a large attendance. The chief business was to arrange for a show…

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Second Week On With the Show : Royal Beautiful Colors

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 31 January 1930 · page 3

The wonderful all color talkie picture, On With the Show, commences its second week at the Threatre Royal to-morrow…

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Newcastle Show New Attractions Included Opens on February 25

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 1 February 1930 · page 7

Many new attractions are included In the 1930 Newcastle Show, which begins on February 25. Over 4000 entries have already been…

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Golf Gala Hagen and Kirkwood at Newcastle Special Exhibition Games

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 3 February 1930 · page 8

Walter Hagan and Joe Kirkwood will visit Newcastle on March 6, when they will play their first match in Australia over…

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Bowlers' Week Country Carnival 400 STRONG Rink Championship To-day SYDNEY

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 3 February 1930 · page 8

A picturesque scene was presented at the City bowling green today, when over 400 bowlers had assembled for the official welcome…

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Big Entries Newcastle Surf Club Carnival Sydney Teams Champion Swimmers Competing in All Events

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 3 February 1930 · page 8

Excellent entries have been received for the annual surf carnival to be held on Newcastle Beach on Saturday. The pillow fight has attracted 40 starters, wheelbarrow race 66,surf brace relay 54,beach flag relay race 48,surf board race 18,sack race…

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Tennis Exhibition Matches

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 4 February 1930 · page 2

On Wednesday night. February 12, the Davis Cup stars will be seen in action on the Hamilton courts. Permission has been sought from the Mayor of Hamilton…

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Newcastle Surf Carnival

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 4 February 1930 · page 8

Tas King, who won the State championship at Manly last season, will make the trip to Newcastle for the surf carnival next Saturday. Another swimmer of…

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Chevrolet First American Automobile Show

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 4 February 1930 · page 3

Tribute to its leadership as an automobile producer is again paid the Chevrolet Motor Company in the announcement by the National…

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This Week's Trip Myall Lakes Undeveloped Beauty Roads Fair

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 4 February 1930 · page 2

There is perhaps 110 tour of equal distance for the Newcastle or Maitland motorists, which embraces such scenic…

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At Reid Park Davis Cup Stars' Visit Exhibition Games

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 4 February 1930 · page 8

Owing to the Hamilton courts not being available on the night of February 12, the exhibition matches between the Davis Cup…

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Figure's Prospects for Sprint Race in Big V.R.C. Double : Exhibition Tennis at Reid Park V.R.C. DOUBLE Horses With Chances Figure for Sprint

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 4 February 1930 · page 8

A real start to the autumn racing in Melbourne and Sydney was provided yesterday by the issue of the weights for the Newmarket…

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Show Abandoned

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 5 February 1930 · page 9

At a meeting of the Cessnock Agricultural Society last night, it was decided, owing to the industrial depression, to abandon the show set down for next…

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ABANDONED Cessnock Show

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 5 February 1930 · page 2

Owing to the industrial depression, Cessnock 1930 Show fixture, set down for next month, has been abandoned. This was decided by the…

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At the Country Bowls Carnival

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 5 February 1930 · page 6

Start of Country Week bowling.--Some of the 300 country bowlers who were welcomed at the City Bowling Club by the N.S.W. Bowling Association…

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Sport Sayings and Doings for Newcastle Davis Cup Players Exhibition Tennis

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 5 February 1930 · page 2

Owing to the Hamilton Club courts not being available on February 12 for the tennis exhibition by the Davis Cup players. the games will be played on Reld…

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£691 PROFIT Newcastle Hospital Carnival "Satisfactory Result" Hope for £ for £ Subsidy

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 5 February 1930 · page 6

A net' profit of £691 8s, 7d was made by the Newcastle Hospital carnival. It is hoped that this may be…

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General Dog Show

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 6 February 1930 · page 7

A one-point championship dog show is to be held by the Newcastle and District General Dog Club at the Winter Garden, Union-street, Cook's Hill…

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West Maitland Show Entries. Ring Events a Record

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 6 February 1930 · page 9

Mr. M. A. Brown, Secretary of the Maitland Show, received 47 entries yesterday from Mr. L. Judd, the well-known owner of jumping and trotting horses,…

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Sayings and Doings in All Sports Big Carnival Newcastle Beach Appointed Officers Saturday's Big Event

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 6 February 1930 · page 2

A big programme has been arranged for Newcastle surf carnival for the afternoon which will keep the public interested…

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