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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1930

890 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 44 of 45

Central School Successful Exhibition Parents See Scholars' Work

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 17 December 1930 · page 10

The annual exhibition of the work of the boys of the Central Technical School. Broadmeadow, was held at the school yesterday. In the morning the Head Master…

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Newcastle Show Commences February 18 Enlarged Schedule

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 17 December 1930 · page 5

Newcastle's 1931 show promises to eclipse any previous efforts of the committee if the schedule, just issued, is any indication of the trend…

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Teams to Represent Newcastle in Country Tennis Carnival Turf Gossip Maher and Woods Over Twelve Rounds To-night's Fights

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 17 December 1930 · page 2

Although short in stature, and suffering in comparison with any boy that he has met in reach, sturdy Billy Woods has shown remarkable…

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Show Council

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 19 December 1930 · page 13

At a meeting of the Maitland Show Council last night, presided over by the President (Mr. W. McLaguhlin), a notice of motion, moved by Mr. J. Enright,…

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Talkie Chatter From the Picture Theatres Show of Shows Revue in Technicolor at the Strand

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 19 December 1930 · page 3

Show of Shows, the Warner Brothers and Vitaphone revue in technicolor, which begins at the Strand Theatre to-morrow, is a…

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Merewether Carnival

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 20 December 1930 · page 8

The President of the Merewether Relief Committee (Ald. J Robinson) said yesterday that the carnival held on Saturday for the purpose of giving Christmas…

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Newcastle Beach Carnival

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 20 December 1930 · page 8

Opportunities for enjoyment in congenial surroundings are offered by the carnival being conducted on Newcastle beach, in aid of the hospital funds. The…

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The Motor Cycle Show

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 20 December 1930 · page 5

English motor cycles have established a world reputation, and the forthcoming show at Olympia will reveal remarkable progress. Revolutionary principles of…

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Christmas Carnival

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 22 December 1930 · page 11

Mr. W. Wallace, Hon, Secretary of the Newcastle District Bowling Association received a letter on Saturday from Mr. J. Scott, President of the New South…

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Kurri Rugby League Electric Light Carnival

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 22 December 1930 · page 8

Following the great success of their first electric light carnival, Kurri Kurri Rugby League Club have decided to hold another two carnivals on January 17 and…

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Maitland Bowlers Position in Carnival Newcastle's Stand

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 22 December 1930 · page 7

To consider the position of the West Maitland bowlers in connection with the Christmas carnival, Newcastle Bowling Association executive…

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Show of Shows Fast-moving Revue Strand Theatre

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 22 December 1930 · page 10

The Shows of Shows at the Strand Theatre on Saturday night is a fast-moving revue, in which all the leading lights under contract with Warner…

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Xmas Day Cycling Wallsend's Carnival

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 23 December 1930 · page 4

Wallsend Christmas Day cycling carnival, to be held on the Federal Park track, promises to be the most successful to date. The "Milton Cup"…

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Newcastle Show Attractive Schedule Many New Features

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 23 December 1930 · page 8

The schedule for the Newcastle A.H. and I. Association's 1931 show is now available. It should meet with the general approval of all exhibitors, quite a…

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Wallsend Cycle Carnival

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 24 December 1930 · page 7

A cycling carnival will be held on Wallsend Federal Park to-morrow. Events will include the Milton mile handicap A and B grande scratch races,…

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Fancy Fair Newcastle Surf Club Holiday Patrols

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 24 December 1930 · page 2

The Newcastle Surf Club fancy fair will be continued on Friday and Saturday. Two chocolate wheels will be in operation besides four stalls. The effort…

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Cycling Wallsend Carnival Handicaps and Arrangements

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 24 December 1930 · page 2

Wallsend Club's Christmas Day cycling carnival will be held on the Federal Park track to-morrow, under the control of the Northern Amateur Centre. Racing…

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Show of Shows John Barrymore's Part Strand Feature

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 24 December 1930 · page 3

ONE of the outstanding features of The Show of Shows, which is being shown at the Strand Theatre, is the Shakespearean…

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Nobbys Surf Carnival

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 25 December 1930 · page 2

Nobbys Surf Life-saving Club's 10th annual surf carnival will be held to-morrow. Excitement is reigning amongst members of the club, some of whom will be…

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Caves Beach Carnival

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 26 December 1930 · page 8

A record attendance is expected for Caves Beach Surf Club's carnival to-morrow. A big entry has been received from the Lake district clubs, as well as…

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