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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1930

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Italian Art Exhibition Proves Popular (British Official Wireless.) LONDON, February 22

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 24 February 1930 · page 5

The Council of the Royal Academy will meet next week to consider the possibility of extending the period of exhibition of Italian art, which is still attracting…

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Sporting News Swimming Redhead Carnival Two Injured in Surf Boat Capsize

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 24 February 1930 · page 9

Despite the oppressive heat on Saturday afternoon, a big crowd of enthusiasts was present at Redhead beach to witness the continuation of that club's surf…

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First Day of Newcastle Show To-morrow ABSENT 150 School Children Kurri District "Cannot Pay 'Bus Fare's"

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 24 February 1930 · page 6

Because their parents were unable to pay the additional sum necessary for them to travel to school by motor bus,…

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Show Holiday

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 25 February 1930 · page 6

The arrangements to be observed at Newcastle Post Office on Thursday, the day of the official opening of Newcastle Show provide for the office to be open…

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Show Attractions

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 25 February 1930 · page 8

The Newcastle Show Committee is delighted with the exceptionally heavy entries received in the food and cookery sections. All classes are well ahead of…

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General Cable News Royalty at Art Exhibition

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 25 February 1930 · page 7

London, February 23.—Prince George and Princess Mary to-day paid a lengthy visit to the Italian art exhibition…

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Art Exhibition Australians to the Fore LONDON

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 25 February 1930 · page 1

Australians are very attractively represented at the third exhibition of the 'London Portrait Society at the Burlington galleries. The best of…

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Chrysler Model Exhibit at the Show

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 25 February 1930 · page 10

A feature of Young and Green's exhibit at the Newcastle Show will be a Chrysler 77 specially cut chassis. The chassis is cut an every part of the engine, gear-box…

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Show Begins Busy Day 'Among Exhibits Judges' Awards Officials Expect Successful Week

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 25 February 1930 · page 7

Weather conditions were everything that could be desired when the 1930 A.H. and I. Show was opened to-day. It was judging day. The judges had a very busy time in going through the huge pile of exhibits consisting of needlework, line art and…

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The Show First Judging To-day Week's Programme Prospects of New Records

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 25 February 1930 · page 8

Everything is prepared for the Newcastle A.H. and I. Society's show, which commences to-day, and continues until Saturday…

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Motors and Motorists Motors at the Show Traders Join In Fine Display Latest in the Motor World

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 25 February 1930 · page 10

Newcastle motor traders have combined to make this year's motor display at the A.H. and I. Society's Show, commencing to-day, an outstanding feature of the week. At the Show Ground will be seen the latest models and…

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GOLF Exhibition Play Hagen and Kirkwood

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 26 February 1930 · page 4

Walter Hagen will give his first exhibition in Australia on the Newcastle Golf links on March 6, with Joe Kirkwood, versus Ivo Whitton and Tom Heard. This…

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Studebaker Show Special Evening Inspections

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 26 February 1930 · page 9

A very attractive range of Studebaker cars is being shown by Modern Motors, at their showrooms at 354 Hunter-street West…

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Maitland District West Maitland Show Arrangements

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 26 February 1930 · page 9

The final arrangements for the Maitland Show, which will commence next Wednesday, were completed at a meeting of the Show Council last night. Mr. W…

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Good Quality Cattle at the Show

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 26 February 1930 · page 7

Although there was not a large number of cattle for competition at the show, the quality of those that did not compete came in for favorable…

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At the Show Motoring Exhibits Latest Models

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 26 February 1930 · page 3

The motoring section of the Newcastle Show is one that causes keen interest. All the latest models and ideas are…

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Newcastle Show Fine Weather For Opening Day Entries Constitute Record Many Industrial, Motor and Trade Displays

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 26 February 1930 · page 10

The Newcastle A. H. and I. Society's Show for 1930 commenced yesterday in perfect weather. As usual, the first day was devoted to judging and the final preparation of trade and other displays. The…

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Easter Carnival Lake Macquarie Plans

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 27 February 1930 · page 8

A big carnival for Easter Saturday has been arranged by the combined sporting bodies at Toronto. Two 16 footer sailing races will be put on by…

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Enthusiastic Scenes at the Official Opening of Newcastle Show Gala Spirit at Show Improved Exhibition Pleases Visitors Ideal Weather Official Opening by Mayor of Newcastle

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 27 February 1930 · page 7

Thousands of enthusiastic men, women and children from the city and country attended Newcastle Show to-day. The weather was ideal, and a gala spirit prevailed, the men and women appraising the industrial, agricultural and other exhibits, the boys and girls standing open-mouthed before the…

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At Australia House Timber Exhibition LONDON

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 27 February 1930 · page 1

"I would like to remind you that Britain imports annually £50,000.000 worth of timber, of which £4,600,000 worth comes from the Dominions,"…

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