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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1931

1,087 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 34 of 55

No Decision Loan Council Considers N.S.W. Appeal More Information Wanted Figures Show Position More Serious Than Stated

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 6 August 1931 · page 7

No decision was reached at the Loan Council's meeting in Melbourne yesterday concerning Mr. Lang's appeal for financial assistance. The Council adjourned last evening in order that fuller information might be obtained…

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Bullahdelah Show Organisation

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 7 August 1931 · page 2

At the monthly meeting of Bullahdelah A.H. and I. Association, the business of organising the outer districts was discussed. The following executive…

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The Show

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 8 August 1931 · page 5

Next week is Exhibition Week, and already the vanguard of the anticipated visiting army is arriving and taking up reservations made at hotels and…

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Maitland District West Maitland Show Council Use of Showground

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 8 August 1931 · page 11

At a meeting of the Maitland Show Council, held on Thursday evening, the President (Mr. W. McLauchlin) presiding, a recommendation from the Secretary…

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Show Exhibit

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 10 August 1931 · page 7

Cessnock Teachers' Association has decided to arrange a comprehensive exhibit of school work for the next show of the Cessnock Agricultural Association. The…

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"Wattle" Fair for Lambton Methodists

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 10 August 1931 · page 4

The "Wattle" Fair will be held in the Coronation Hall, Lambton. on Thursday and Friday, for the, Methodist Church. The Mayoress of…

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Prince's Interest in Royal Show

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 10 August 1931 · page 6

The Prince of Wales being greeted by members of the Council as the recent Royal Show it Warwick,—Air mail photo…

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Show Membership Drive 400 Already Enrolled

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 10 August 1931 · page 4

Over 400 members have so far been enrolled as a result of the membership drive inaugurated by Newcastle Show Association some months…

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To Open To-day Brisbane Show Prospects BRISBANE

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 10 August 1931 · page 6

The 56th Royal National Show, given fine weather, seems likely to be the greatest exhibition in the records of Queensland. The show will open on Monday,…

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Tennis Winter Competition Final Stages Excellent Exhibition in a Grade Q'land School Visit

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 10 August 1931 · page 7

Breden and Clack, after commencing tamely, gave a great exhibition of tennis at the hard-court at District Park on Saturday in the final of the men's A…

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St. Elizabeth Exhibition

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 11 August 1931 · page 9

In connection with the observation of the 700th anniversary of the death of St. Elizabeth the Marburg Museum Association is holding an exhibition of rare…

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Garden Week at Wallsend Flower Show Opened

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 11 August 1931 · page 4

The following awards were made by the judge (Mr. T. O'Brion) at the opening of Wallsend Horticultural Society's first section of the third point…

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Keen Interest Queensland Royal Show District Exhibit Award to N.S.W. BRISBANE

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 11 August 1931 · page 6

Showery weather prevailed for the opening of the Royal National Association's Show this morning, but during the afternoon a marked improvement took…

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World's Record Cattle Entries at Show Brisbane Exhibition Brisbane

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 12 August 1931 · page 8

Cattlemen and dairymen from all parts of the State flocked in hundreds to the Royal National Show to-day, when judges dealt with the huge array of stud cattle…

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Lambton's Wattle Fair

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 12 August 1931 · page 4

Lambton's "Wattle" Fair commenced to-day in the Coronation Hall, Moorehead-street. The fair is being conducted by the Methodist Church,…

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Exhibition Tennis Match

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 12 August 1931 · page 1

J. Rodgers, who played with Mrs. Turnbull against A. Reid and Miss Cushman at R. and T. courts yesterday, in an exhibition match during the interstate school tournament…

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Rider Killed Brisbane Show Tragedy BRISBANE

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 12 August 1931 · page 8

Tragedy marred the Brisbane loyal National Show to-day In the Hunter's Plate Con McAulife, 39, of Ipswich, was killed instantly when his mount crashed…

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British Industries Fair in February London

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 13 August 1931 · page 8

A great publicity campaign is about to be launched in connection with the British Industries Fair to be held next February in London and Birmingham…

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Spring Racing Carnival Newcastle Candidates Preparation

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 13 August 1931 · page 9

The way that our prominent horses are shaping on the track at Broadmeadow indicates that once again castle horses will play a big part in…

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Brisbane Exhibition Governor Performs Opening SIR I. Isaacs Present Brisbane

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 13 August 1931 · page 5

More ideal weather conditions could not have prevailed for the official opening of the Brisbane Exhibition to-day. The ceremony was performed by the Governor…

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