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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1931

1,087 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 20 of 55

Surf Carnival In Aid of Workless

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 28 March 1931 · page 3

A combined lousier programme of surf events has been arranged by Swansea Surf Club Caves Beach Surf Club and Swansea unemployed in aid…

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SPEEDWAY Newcastle Carnival at Sports Ground

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 28 March 1931 · page 7

Although most of the speedway riders have gone abroad for the summer, season In England there are still a number of promising riders in the…

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Manly Carnival Noel Ryan Wins 880 SYDNEY

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 28 March 1931 · page 5

Considerable interest was centred in the NewSouth Wales Swimining Association Championship Caraival at the Manly Baths to-day, five title events…

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British Exhibition in Argentine 300,000 Visitors London

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 28 March 1931 · page 3

The Minister for the Department of Overseas Trade (Mr. Gi[?]tt) had a successful telephone conversation this afternoon between London and,…

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Gloucester Annual Exhibition

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 30 March 1931 · page 2

The 21st annual exhibition of the Gloucester A.H. and P. Association was favoured with glorious weather, and the attendance was highly satisfactory. The…

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Surf Carnival Catherine Hill Bay Events

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 30 March 1931 · page 5

The events which were postponed from the Catherine Hill Bay's Surf Life-saving Club's annual surf carnival, owing to rough water conditions, were held on…

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Newcastle Winners Muswellbrook Carnival MUSWELLBROOK

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 30 March 1931 · page 6

The Muswellbrook Amateur Swimming Club's second annual open championship was continued on Saturday night. The 50yds, championship of the…

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Royal Show Opens SYDNEY

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 30 March 1931 · page 5

Beautiful spring-like weather favored the opening of the Royal Easter Show at Moore Park, which will not close until April 8. Entries have been…

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A.J.C. RACES Easter Carnival Weights First Day Jeypore Out of the Sydney Cup SYDNEY, Monday. Minor weights for the A.J.C. Easter Carnival, which will open at Randwick next Saturday, were declared to-day

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 30 March 1931 · page 7

IT has been decided to relieve Jeypore from his Sydney Cup engagements. His trainer, K. Duggan, stated to-day that he would…

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Navy League Carnival

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 31 March 1931 · page 2

An application has been received by the Northern District Amateur Swimming Association from Rev. R. D. McCullough who has charge of the Newcastle Navy…

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Motor Exhibits Royal Society Show Many Fine Displays

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 31 March 1931 · page 9

Since the special motor show conducted annually by the Motor Traders' Association in January did no, take place, most distributors of the State hove concentrated…

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Neptune Oil Company at Royal Show Fruit Spray Material

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 31 March 1931 · page 2

Lubricating oils and motor spirits are vital factors in the general industrial life of a country, and those interested have been afforded an…

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Royal Show Standard Maintained Opening Day Principal Judging Awards SYDNEY

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 31 March 1931 · page 6

In glorious sunshine the Royal Easter Show of 1931 was opened at the Royal Agricultural Society's grounds, Moore Park to-day. The attendance was quite…

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In New Role Valamita A Champion Royal Show Fine Horse Exhibits SYDNEY

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 31 March 1931 · page 5

So far fine weather has favored the Royal Easter Show, Which Opened at Moore Park yesterday, but wet weather is forecast for…

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Swimming Ladies' Carnival

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 1 April 1931 · page 5

The ladies' swimming carnival to the held at the Ocean Baths on Saturday, April 11, is creating much interest. The Premier ladies have already received a…

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Speedway Carnival Double Bathurst Meeting

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 1 April 1931 · page 2

A big double speedway carnival will be held at the Bathurst Speedway on Saturday, when races will be held in the afternoon and night…

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Women's Carnival At Baths on April 11

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 1 April 1931 · page 2

It is expected that members from Premiers, Merewether, Maitland, Singleton, and Muswellbrook women's clubs will compete at the swimming…

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Royal Show District Exhibits North Coast Wins Again Fifth Year in Succession Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 1 April 1931 · page 8

For the fifth ear in succession the North Coast and Northern Tablelands won the Commonwealth District Exhibit contest at the Royal Agricultural Show…

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For Prosperity Prime Minister's Recipe Royal Show Speech Mr. Lang on Interest Problem SYDNEY

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 1 April 1931 · page 5

Contrary to the usual custom a strong political note was introduced into the speechmaking at the official luncheon at the Royal Show to-day. "If we dishonored our bonds," said the Prime Minister…

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Rival Political Policies Expounded at Royal Show Luncheon in Sydney Rowdy Meeting at Pelaw Main Police Take Charge and Clear Hall Cr. Butler's Action

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 1 April 1931 · page 5

So rowdy did things become at a meeting of ratepayers held at Pelaw Main last night, that Police took…

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