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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1931

1,087 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 16 of 55

Bridge Opening Exhibition Circular Premier Indignant

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 6 March 1931 · page 8

In the Legislative Assembly to-day, Mr. Ball drew the attention of the Premier to a Circular issued to members regarding the exhibition it was proposed to hold…

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Kurri Rugby League Electric Light Carnival

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 6 March 1931 · page 2

The athletic carnival, which was to have been held by the Kurri Rugby League Club last Saturday night, but had to be postponed owing to rain,…

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Industries Fair Australia in Ninth Place LONDON, March 5

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 6 March 1931 · page 8

An analysis of the overseas buyers' cards at the British Industries Fair gives Australia ninth place among 75 countries represented by buyers numbering 110,…

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Cessnock Opening of Show An Attractive Programme

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 6 March 1931 · page 9

The rain that has fallen within the last 24 hours is not expected to interfere with the success of the Cessnock Show, which opens to-day, provided the weather…

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Highly Praised Newcastle Flower Show Organiser's Visit

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 6 March 1931 · page 2

"The flowers in this show, particularly the dahlias and carnations, compare very favorably with those of any show I have ever seen, and more…

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Flower Show Agricultural Bureau District Prize to Wallsend

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 6 March 1931 · page 3

Hundreds of beautiful blooms, embracing a variety of colours and classes, are being exhibited at W. Winn and Co., Ltd.'s, at the first annual flower show of…

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Cessnock' Show Opens To-day Rugby League on Coalfields No Separate Entity Likely

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 6 March 1931 · page 8

Efforts on the part of Cessnock to induce Maitland and Coalfields Rugby League clubs to break away from Newcastle Rugby League, seem…

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Dungog Show

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 7 March 1931 · page 7

The Dungog Agricultural and Horticultural Association, which annually attracts the best exhibits of the district, is offering a full prize list of £400 for its…

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Begonia Show Popular

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 7 March 1931 · page 8

Since the begonia show at the Fitzroy Gardens (Melbourne) Conservatory was opened on February 14, the average daily attendance of visitors has been between…

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V.R.C. Carnival Concluding Day Glare for Australian Cup MELBOURNE

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 7 March 1931 · page 6

Another excellent day's racing is promised at Flemington to-morrow, when the Victorian Racing Club's autumn meeting will be concluded. Glare, topweight in…

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BULLAHDELAH Tenth Annual Show Many Fine Exhibits Yesterday's Judging BULLAHDELAH

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 7 March 1931 · page 13

Showery weather conditions prevailed for the 10th annual Bullahdelah Show, commenced to-day. Despite the inclemency of the weather, keen interest was…

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Many Visitors Dog Judging Awards Show Events "Tin. Hare" Coursing Revived

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 7 March 1931 · page 7

Bright sunshine, with a few threatening clouds overhead, greeted the continuation of Cessnock Show to-day. From early morning a steady stream of visitors flocked to the grounds…

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Cessnock Show Worthy Reflex of Rich District Many Attractive Exhibits Official Opening To-day by Minister for Mines

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 7 March 1931 · page 13

Cessnock has been so prominently identified with the coal industry of the State that people outside the district are apt to lose sight of the fact that within the district, which may be said to extend as far as Wollombi, there are rich farming, dairying,…

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Dog Judging And Coursing Results at Cessnock Show Prohibition Amendment Clouding U.S. Politics Noble Liquor Experiment Is a Failure Says Newspaper Magnate Political Issue Washington

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 7 March 1931 · page 5

"A noble liquor experiment has failed," says Mr. A. B. Ocks, proprietor of the "New York Times."…

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British Princes Fair Grounds Inspected Buenos Aires, March 6

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 9 March 1931 · page 6

The British Princes informally inspected the fair grounds of the British Trade Exposition, which the Prince of Wales is to open on March 14. A police guard was…

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New Trotting Record Cessnock Show Event

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 9 March 1931 · page 7

A new trotting record for Cessnock Show Ground was established at the concluding show programme on Saturday night Mr. E. Garrett's…

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BULLAHDELAH Increased Receipts Successful Show Opening by Mr. W. Bennett

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 9 March 1931 · page 2

Under ideal weather conditions the Bulladelah Show was concluded on Saturday. From about 10 o'clock there was a steady stream of visitors to the ground from…

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Phar Lap Beaten Waterline Wins C. M. Lloyd Stakes Carry on Wins Australian Cup Concluding Day of V.R.C. Autumn Carnival MELBOURNE

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 9 March 1931 · page 8

The defeat of Phar Lap was the outstanding feature of the final day of the Victorian Racing Club's autumn meeting on Saturday…

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Advertising Men Show How:- Exhibition of Modern Progress

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 10 March 1931 · page 3

THE Governor opening the Advertising Exhibition at Blaxland…

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Newcastle Show

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 10 March 1931 · page 6

Sir.—Having noticed in your recent issues, letters concerning the Newcastle Show and urging residents of this district to give increased support to the…

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