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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1931

1,087 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 35 of 55

Show Association Committee Meeting Appeal for New Members

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 13 August 1931 · page 9

Mr. C. A. K. Cohen presided over a large attendance at the monthly meeting of the committee of the Newcastle A. H. and I. Association…

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Lambton Methodist Wattle Fair

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 14 August 1931 · page 15

A wattle fair promoted by the Ladies' Church Aid of the Lambton Methodist Church was opened in the Coronation Hall yesterday afternoon. The hall was…

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Fine Programme at Wattle Fair

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 14 August 1931 · page 6

The Lambton Methodist Wattle Fair, promoted by the Women's Cinderella Aid, was continued last night at the Coronation Hall,…

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Industries Fair Satisfaction at Progress LONDON, August 12

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 14 August 1931 · page 9

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

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Ladies' Day Brisbane Show BRISBANE

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 14 August 1931 · page 11

To-day was ladies' day at the Royal National Show, and as usual proved most popular. Many graceful riders and drivers Were in action in the main ring, and their…

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Solicitor to Show Cause Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 14 August 1931 · page 8

At the instance of the Incorporated Law institute, the Full Court to-day granted a rule nisi, calling upon a Sydney solicitor to show cause why his name…

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Viking Exhibition

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 15 August 1931 · page 7

The Haithabu Viking exhibition, just opened at Schleswig, in Germany, shows objects of extraordinary interest and historical value. It gives a comprehensive…

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Lambton Methodist Wattle Fair

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 15 August 1931 · page 6

The Wattle Fair in aid of the Lambton Methodist Church, was opened on Thursday afternoon, and was continued in the evening. There was another large…

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Unabated Interest Brisbane National Show SIR I. Isaacs Impressed Brisbane

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 15 August 1931 · page 10

Public interest continues unabated in the Royal National Show, which is now nearing a close. Despite heavy rain in the morning, a good crowd again…

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Big Easter Carnival is Suggested for Newcastle District Alderman Gibson's Plan £10,000 Objective City Council Will Be Asked to Sponsor Scheme for Hospitals Contests for State Fire Brigades, Musical Societies, Sporting Bodies and Bands

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 15 August 1931 · page 3

A scheme for the holding of a monster carnival in Newcastle at Easter, in which fire brigades, bands and other musical societies and sporting bodies would take part, will be put to the Newcastle City Council…

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Lambton Methodist Wattle Fair

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 17 August 1931 · page 6

The Wattle Fair in connection with the Lambton Methodist Church was brought to a successful conclusion on Friday night. The session was termed an entertainment…

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Kurri Spring Carnival

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 17 August 1931 · page 7

A spring carnival was held in the Ambulance Hall on Friday night, in aid of the hospital wireless set fund. The hall was artistically decorated with wattle and…

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Lambton Methodist Wattle Fair £55 Raised for Church

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 17 August 1931 · page 4

As a result of the Wattle Fair, held at the Coronation Hall, Lambton, the Lambton Methodist Church will benefit to the extent of about…

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Druids' Carnival Mooted Proposed to Be Held Next Month Mayor's Statement

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 17 August 1931 · page 5

Proposals for the holding of a Druids and firemen's display on September 21 or some other day next month, in aid of the…

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New Zealand Bowlers Here For Carnival

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 18 August 1931 · page 3

Members of the team which arrived by the Niagara to play in the forthcoming Australian carnival…

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Big Plan Lapses Carnival for Hospital Ald. Gibson Withdraws

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 18 August 1931 · page 4

Taking the view that the Druids' carnival and fireman's display proposed for September 21 would clash with the big series of events which he had planned to…

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First Annual Central Northern Golf Carnival at Steel Works Links Did Not Pay Wage Tax Theatrical Producer Fined £100 "Kept, Show Going" Sydney

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 18 August 1931 · page 5

Ernest C. Rolls, theatrical producer, was fined £100 by Mr. Fictcher, S.M. in the Central Summons Court to-day for…

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Boys' High Sports To-morrow Big Programme for Two-day Carnival

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 18 August 1931 · page 7

Newcastle Boys' High School Amateur Athletic Club's 25th annual sports meeting will be held at the National Pork Sports-ground, Newcastle,…

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Give Him a Fair Go Carrington and Governor

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 19 August 1931 · page 6

Carrington Council decided last night not to support the Newtown Council's suggestion of a protest "against the Governor reusing to…

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Procession and Carnival Mayor and Friendly Societies Confer to Provide Relief

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 19 August 1931 · page 5

The Mayor of Newcastle (Alderman Parker) discussed with delegates of local friendly societies at a con[?]erence at the [?] Hall…

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