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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1930

890 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 41 of 45

Cycling by "Pacer" To-morrow's Events Wallsend Carnival

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 21 November 1930 · page 2

At the meeting of the Northern Amateur Centre last night, appeal was given to Wallsend Club's application for the setting aside of Christmas Day for…

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To Show Cause Solicitor Called Upon SYDNEY

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 21 November 1930 · page 10

The incorporated Law Institute, before the Full Court to-day, had a well-known Sydney solicitor called upon to show cause why his name should not be removed from…

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Barcelona International Exhibition

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 22 November 1930 · page 3

The Great International Exhibition in Barcelona, Spain, has just concluded. It was the first of its kind since the close of the war, being under the distinguished…

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Y.m.c.a. Carnival

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 22 November 1930 · page 13

Thursday night marked the close of a very successful carnival, organised by the Ladies' Committee and the Mothers Club, asslated by the members of the Young…

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Cessnock Show Dates Fixed

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 22 November 1930 · page 11

The Cessnock Show Committee has decided to hold the next show on March 3 and 4, 1931. Previous shows were held on four days, but in view of the heavy…

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Belmont Methodist Fair

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 24 November 1930 · page 2

The Belmont Methodist fair, held in the Memorial Hall, was successfully opened in the presence of a large gathering. Those present on the platform were…

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Charlestown Scotch Fair

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 24 November 1930 · page 7

A successful Scotch Fair, arranged by the members of the Charlestown Presbyterian Ladies' Guild was held on Saturday evening. In aid of the Church funds,…

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Y.M.C.A. Carnival

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 24 November 1930 · page 4

Thursday night marked the close of a very successful carnival organised by the women's committee ably assisted by the young men and…

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Monte Carlo Good Show at Royal Light Hearted Romance

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 24 November 1930 · page 8

MONTE CARLO, which was shown at the Theatre Royal on Saturday night, is an excellent picture, the atmosphere of the whole…

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Thrills and Spills Newcastle Speedway Opening Carnival

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 25 November 1930 · page 2

A thrilling night's sport was witnessed by a large attendance at the Speedway carnival on the Newcastle Sports Ground track last night. The riders included such…

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Redhead Surf Carnival Airman Owen in Newcastle

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 25 November 1930 · page 10

PILLOW-FIGHT.—Haley (Redhead) and Freer (C. H. Bay), falling. INTERESTED spectators of reel event…

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Antique Exhibition Waratah Helps Hospital

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 26 November 1930 · page 5

Many beautiful objects d'arl, Including paintings, etchings, china fancy work, curios and souvenirs were on shoe at Waratah Town Hall this…

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Boys Have It Take First Two Places in Baby Show 2½ Years Class To-day

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 26 November 1930 · page 5

NEWCASTLE'S army of baby boys, whose heads formerly drooped in shame, at last can look the world proudly in the face…

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Speedway Carnival

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 27 November 1930 · page 9

An effort is being made to resuscitate motor cycle racing on the dirt track at the Maitland Showground by a syndicate, which has secured a lease of the…

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Art and Antique Exhibition

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 27 November 1930 · page 6

A florin art and antique exhibition, organised by the Waratah-Mayfield branch of the Newcastle Hospital Women's Auxiliary, was successfully opened in the Town…

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Maitland District West Maitland Sunshine Fair

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 27 November 1930 · page 9

The Congregational Women's Guild and Tennis Club, West Maitland, organised the Sunshine Fair opened in the Congregational Hall, yesterday afternoon, by the…

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School Sport Swimming Carnival Inter-city Cricket

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 28 November 1930 · page 10

The entries for the swimming carnival indicate that the total this year will be greater than ever, despite the fact that entries were restricted to two…

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CHAMPIONS! Baby Show Final June and Hilton

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 28 November 1930 · page 7

Venus and Apollo—alias June Lewis and Hilton Nicholls. Destined to become universally admired movie stars, or to lose their…

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The Next Industries Fair

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 29 November 1930 · page 5

Two new sections are being formed for the London section of the British Industries Fair in February. One is for printing machinery, a branch of industry…

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At the Baby Show Parents Goo; Babies Grave Newcastle Champions

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 29 November 1930 · page 16

There were gooings and chucklings and beaming smiles at the closing stages of the Newcastle Ambulance baby competition in the Ambulance Station yesterday…

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