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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1931

1,087 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 49 of 55

Newcastle Show Holiday

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 16 November 1931 · page 6

The Chief Secretary (Mr. Gosling) has informed Mr. R. Cameron, M.L.A., that the matter of proclaiming February 25 a public holiday an Newcastle and…

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Manufacturers and Committee Making the Show a Success Conference Held

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 16 November 1931 · page 6

Local manufacturers are entering enthusiastically into the movement of the Newcastle Show Committee to make the next Newcastle show the…

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London Exhibition Australian Produce Mr. Scullin's Message Sydney, Tuesday Morning

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 17 November 1931 · page 6

The Prime Minister (Mr. J. H. Scullin) spoke to London per radio-'phone at 1 o'clock this morning from his room at the Wentworth Hotel, Sydney, in…

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To Show Cause Solicitor Before Court SYDNEY

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 17 November 1931 · page 6

On the application of the Incorporated Law Institute, the Full Court to-day called upon Norman John Joseph Palmer solicitor, to show cause why he should not…

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Paris Salon 16-Cylinder Car on Show Single-cylinder Diesel Engine

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 17 November 1931 · page 2

The annual display of motor cars at the Paris Salon usually brings forth something unusual in the way of motor cars, and this year's exhibition has been no…

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Operatic Fair Dance

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 18 November 1931 · page 7

A plain and fancy dress dance will be held in the Lyceum Hall to-night. Items from the "New Moon" opera will be given by the Cathedral Operative Fair Society…

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Y.m.c.a. Fair

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 19 November 1931 · page 9

The Mayoress of Newcastle (Mrs. C. J. Parker) will open the Y.M.C.A., Fair in the assembly hall, King-street, at 3 p.m. to-day…

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Murrurundi Hospital and Ambulance Carnival

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 19 November 1931 · page 5

The big sports meeting in aid oil the funds of the Wilson Memorial Hospital and Upper Hunter Ambulance, held at Murrurundi, was a great success. There…

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Country Women's Art Exhibition

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 20 November 1931 · page 6

An arts and crafts exhibition, organised by the Maitland branch of the Country Women's Association, was opened at the branch's rest rooms this…

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Maitland Show Opening

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 20 November 1931 · page 1

The Minister for Agriculture (Mr. Dunn) is to be invited to open Maitland's 1933 Ssow in accordance with a resolution carried at a meeting of…

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Y.M.C.A. FAIR Opening by Mayoress Successful Function

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 20 November 1931 · page 7

Bright lights and gay streamers, laden stalls and a happy throng, converted the Young Men's Christian Association's assembly room into a glittering fairyland…

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First Surf Carnival at Redhead on Dec. 19 Surfers Will Have a Busy Week-end Training for First Carnival on December 19 at Redhead Medallion Squads

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 20 November 1931 · page 2

Big week-end programmes have been organised by the various clubs in the Northern District, and officials are going to have a busy time. Surf and beach events have been arranged, and some keen…

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Christmas Fair

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 21 November 1931 · page 11

A Christmas fair in aid of the Jack Hannell Fund will be held in the Hamilton Presbyterian School Hall next Saturday. Cooking competitions are advertised…

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Merewether Presbyterian Fair

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 21 November 1931 · page 3

The summer fair in aid of the Presbyterian Church was concluded on Thursday night. On Wednesday night solos were rendered by Mrs. Maddocks, Mrs…

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Wyong Methodist Flower Show

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 23 November 1931 · page 2

The first effort of the Methodist adherents to combine a show and industrial exhibition with their annual circuit bazaar was opened on Friday afternoon by Mrs…

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Woman Show Rider Killed Adelaide

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 23 November 1931 · page 5

Miss Grace Johns, 30, a prominent figure in the show rings in South Australia for many years, died this afternoon from injuries received when her mount fell he…

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Conditions Were Bad at Adamstown Shooting in the Rain Charlton Was in Form Fair Scores

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 23 November 1931 · page 5

Conditions at Adamstown range on Saturday afternoon were not ideal. Showers fell at intervals, the light was deceptive, and in addition there was a puffy, tricky, fishtail wind…

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Inverell Carnival Inverell

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 24 November 1931 · page 9

Despite the unfavourable weather on Saturday, the first swimming carnival to be held in the Inveroll district was a success. Large crowds lined the banks…

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Olympia Show Better Value in Cars Virile Industry

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 24 November 1931 · page 2

During a year of world-wide commercial depression the British motor industry has achieved for greater success than any other national industry. Today the motor…

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Mayfield Church Carnival

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 26 November 1931 · page 5

The Church Carnival arranged by members of St. Andrew's Church, Mayfield, was opened yesterday afternoon in the presence of a large gathering. Canon…

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