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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1931

1,087 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 45 of 55

Arrangements Completed For Kurri Sports Carnival

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 23 October 1931 · page 2

A meeting of the Kurri Rugby League Club was held in the club rooms last night, when the officials were elected and final arrangement made for the opening…

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Maitland Popular Girl Contest in Aid of Annual Show

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 23 October 1931 · page 8

The Hunter River Agricultural and Horticultural Association's popular girl competition, which will this year provide a subsidiary revenue producer…

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Maitland District West Maitland Show Society Popular Lady Competition

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 23 October 1931 · page 11

The campaign in connection with the popular lady competition, organised for the purpose of raising funds for the Hunter River Agricultural and Horticultural…

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Girl Cricketers Show More Batting Skill Longer Hours Required Association Extends Playing Time Aldermen Slated

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 23 October 1931 · page 9

To permit both A and B grade matches to be finished outright, the Newcastle Girl Cricketers' Association decided last night that all games…

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Wallsend Presbyterian Fair

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 24 October 1931 · page 9

Wallsend Presbyterian Bluebird Fair will be held in the Masonic Hall on October 28 and 29. The list of cooking competitions is advertised…

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Wallsend "Bluebird" Fair

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 24 October 1931 · page 12

The complete list is announced [?] where of the competitions arranged for the "Bluebird" Fair, marking the annual effort of the Ladies' Guild of the…

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Fair at New Lambton

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 24 October 1931 · page 9

New Lambton Hoy Scouts Annual Fair will be held at the Scouts' Hall, New Lambton, on October 28…

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Gallery Notes Shipping Crisis Reviewed Speakers Show Restraint Canberra

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 24 October 1931 · page 6

The shipping trouble has assumed dimensions of alarming proportions, and is engaging the anxious attention of the Government. It was discussed when the…

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Newcastle Hospital Carnival

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 26 October 1931 · page 7

It is intended to commence the Newcastle Hospital's annual carnival on December 11 instead of on December 18, as originally proposed…

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Old Love Man Would Renew It Play Fair!

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 27 October 1931 · page 4

Dear Miss Dix.—Before coming to Australia I had a girl. Now I am married, and have a lovely baby boy, but I am still in…

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Solicitor to Show Cause Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 27 October 1931 · page 3

On the application of the Acting Prothonotary (Mr. H. D. Wood), the State Full Court to-day decided to call upon a solicitor, whose name was not disclosed,…

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Waratah Fair

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 28 October 1931 · page 4

Waratah Methodist Church was decorated gaily this afternoon when the annual Spring Fair was opened officially by the Mayoress of Waratah (Mrs. Tripet)…

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Optimistic Tone Motor Show at Olympia Light Models Favoured London, October 26

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 28 October 1931 · page 5

Although the total attendance at the Motor Show at the Olympia, which ended on Saturday, was slightly less than last year motor traders report a more…

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Wallsend Bluebird Fair

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 29 October 1931 · page 6

Wallsend Presbyterian Bluebird fair, which was opened yesterday afternoon in aid of church funds, will be concluded to-night with a concert…

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New Lambton Scout Fair

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 29 October 1931 · page 2

The annual fair [?] aid of the building fund of the First New Lambton Scout troop was held in the Scout Hall on Wednesday afternoon and night, and was very…

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Cardiff Agricultural Bureau Show

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 29 October 1931 · page 6

Judging by the support for the Christmas show to be opened by Cardiff Agricultural Bureau on December 16, it should be one of the best yet…

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Final Acceptances For Opening Day of V.R.C Spring Race Carnival Radio Valve Plant Now Newcastle May Get It Election Effect

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 29 October 1931 · page 7

One immediate result of the wave of optimism, created by the result of the British elections, is that…

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Lake Carnival Wallsend and Plattsburg Regatta Club Attractive Programme

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 30 October 1931 · page 6

An attractive programme, including land as well as water sports, is being arranged for the revival at Speers' Point on Anniversary Day of Wallsend and…

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Wool Week Exhibition in England Graziers' Council Approves Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 30 October 1931 · page 10

A meeting of the General Council of the Graziers' Association approved of the idea for holding a Wool Week in England next year, and co-operating with other…

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Cup Carnival Opening Day Good Line on Carry on Cup Trial for Seven Horses Alcman Again Melbourne

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 30 October 1931 · page 7

It is usual for some Melbourne Cup candidates to be given their final trial in the Hotham Handicap on…

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