British Industries 1931 Fair Prospects Are Promising Better Than Last Year London
DESPITE the world depression, the British Industries Fair in 1931 is expected to be a success. The organisers of the Fair, which…
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Shows & fairs, 1931
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Sailplane Crashes Exhibition Flight Pilot Jarvis Injured
Mr. L. Jarvis, of Went Maitland, crashed with the sailplane with which he was giving an exhibition flight in Walsh's paddock, near East Greta, yesterday…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Prospect Bright British Industries Fair LONDON, January 23
The organisers of the British Industries Fair, opening in London and Birmingham on February 16, state that buyers attending will include an unusually large…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Swimming Northern Association Championship Carnival Solman Retains Title
The preliminary championship swimming carnival, conducted by the Northern District. Amateur Swimming Association, attracted a large crowd to the Ocean Baths…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →Newcastle Carnival Attractive Programme Arranged
The annual carnival of the Newcastle Surf Life-saving Club will be held on Newcastle bench on Saturday, February 14. The prize-money has been increased…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Cycling Wallsend Carnival Schofield's Injuries
Col. Schofield, who, with Woolley, Sheridan and Cotton, crashed during the running of the scratch race at Wallsend carnival yesterday, was badly…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Community Interest in the Show
The suggestion that local residents invite their friends and relatives to Newcastle Show and Shopping Week has fallen on sympathetic ears. Reports to hand…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Two Girls Rescued Surf Carnival Interlude SYDNEY
Two competitors in the rescue event at the Freshwater Surf Club's carnival to-day effected a real rescue. E. Simpson, of the Freshwater Club, and F. Payne, of…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Newcastle Surfing Carnival Contestants Walking From Sydney Big Gathering Expected
So keenly interested in the Newcastle Surf Club's annual carnival, to be held on February 14, are some of the unemployed…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Larkinville Nugget Not Sold to Government Australia-wide Exhibition Perth
Interviewed at Kalgoorlie yesterday, Mr. J. Larcombe. sen., denied that the West Australian Government had bought the Golden Eagle nugget. He declared that…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →1931 SHOW Entries Larger Public Support Broadcast Appeal
Despite depression, indications are that entries for Newcastle's 1931 show will show no decrease compared with…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Surfers Will Walk to Newcastle Carnival "Technical K.o." But Burke Won Easily Match with Thomas Six Willing Rounds
At Burke's punches were much too fast and solid for the Welsh boxer, Billy Thomas, last night. The one-sided…
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Carrington Club is staging an exhibition match on its courts to-night in conjunction with some C and D semi-finals and finals. The players concerned…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Show Associations' Group
At a committee meeting of the Northern Agricultural Association, Messrs. H. Wright and R. Binnie reported, on behalf of delegates to a conference held at…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →For the Show Cheap Train Fares
The railway authorities have approved of cheap tickets from Sydney and intermediate stations to Newcastle for the Show…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Leghorn Show Numerous Entries Some Fine Exhibits
Entries exceeded all expectations for the Newcastle District Leghorn Club's championship show at the show Ground on Monday last Points obtained count…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Mayor's Appeal "Support Your Show" Public Spirit Sought
A special appeal for public support to the forthcoming Show and Shopping Week was made yesterday afternoon by the Mayor of Newcastle (Ald. C. J…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Maitland and District News West Maitland Show Arrangements Broadcast and Pictures
At a meeting of the Maitland Show Council, presided over by the President (Mr. W. McLauchlin), last night several details were discussed in connection with…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →Rail Concessions to Visitors for Show Week Other Attractions As Well Commence on Feb. 10
The railway department will give people in the Northern districts an opportunity to visit Newcastle during Show Week…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Sheep Show Prizes to be Curtailed SYDNEY
The Sheep-breeders' Association Council decided to-day, by seven votes to five, to conduct a sheep show as usual this year, but on a strictly economical basis, with…
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