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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1931

1,087 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 54 of 55

Racing Dates Announced For Northern District Meetings in 1932 Nobbys Will Be Surfers' Mecca Big Carnival on Saturday 300 Surfers Entered in All Events Champions Meet

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 24 December 1931 · page 10

The big event of the surfers' world over the holidays will be the carnival, to be held on Nobbys Beach…

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Cycling Carnival Wallsend Attraction

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 26 December 1931 · page 8

Several thrilling finishes were staged in the eighth Christmas Day carnival of Wallsend Amateur Cycling Club, which attracted a big crowd in the Federal Park…

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Scene of Surf Carnival

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 26 December 1931 · page 3

Nobbys Beach, where the local surf club held its annual carnival this afternoon…

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Nobbys Surf Carnival Ideal Weather Conditions Seaweed Troubles

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 26 December 1931 · page 5

In ideal weather and before a big crowd, Nobbys Surf Carnival was held this afternoon…

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Carnival at Stoney Creek Swimming Events To-morrow

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 26 December 1931 · page 2

A sports carnival will be held on Sunday by the Stoney Creek Swimming Club. A good attendance is expected…

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Contemporary British Art Collection Coming for Exhibition London

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 26 December 1931 · page 3

Mr. Murray Fuller, whoso carlier collection of pictures was lost in the wreck of the Manuka, has shipped to New Zealand a collection of British…

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Toronto Lake Carnival Sailing and Motor Boats Compete Sydney Boats

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 26 December 1931 · page 5

The afternoon racing in connection with the Toronto Sports Carnival, was held with a moderate…

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Australia's London Show Window—:—Nurses Put On Gas Masks

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 26 December 1931 · page 3

EXHIBITION of Australian products at Australia House, London. The opening speech by Mr. J. H. Thomas was…

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Newcastle Mecca of Holiday Crowds Carnival Spirit Inspiring Sights on Beaches Happy Day

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 26 December 1931 · page 1

Cares and worries forgotten, and all thoughts of depression relegated to the background, Newcastle is in carnival mood,…

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He Beat Hot Favorite High Disdain Wins Again A.J.C. Carnival Sydney

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 26 December 1931 · page 6

Boos and hoots greeted Vertigern after he had won the Summer Cup at Randwick…

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Keen Contests in Big Bowls Carnival Single Games To-day Some Surprise Results the Scores

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 26 December 1931 · page 5

All the greens were in perfect order for the visiting bowlers, when the Newcastle Annual Bowling Carnival…

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Wallsend Cycle Carnival Provides Close Races Roy Wilson's Excellent Performance J. Coxen Has Easy Win in Domesco Mile Gray's Tumble

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 26 December 1931 · page 7

While J. Coxen won the chief race of the day ("The Domesco Mile") with ease, the riding of Roy Wilson,…

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Newcastle's Record Christmas Bowling Carnival Enthusiastic Scenes At Civic Reception Busy Week Opened Play on Many Greens "Boost the City"

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 26 December 1931 · page 7

Bowlers are cheery people. This was very evident at the Town Hall to-day when a civic reception was given to bowlers who…

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John Bull Shield Carnival

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 28 December 1931 · page 6

The northern carnival, in the form of a miniature country week for the John Bull Shield, will begin in Singleton, Muswellbrook, and Scene to-day, and matches…

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A Glorious Holiday— Nobbys Carnival

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 28 December 1931 · page 8

There was a large attendance at Nobbys Carnival on Saturday: The picture shows the start of the novice surf race. B. Brownjohn (Newcastle) was the winner Dashing into action.—Newcastle senior…

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Bowls Carnival in Newcastle Pairs Games Started Keen Interest in Singles Results

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 28 December 1931 · page 5

Keen interest was taken in the third round of the singles championship matches, played to-day in connection with the…

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Exhibition Baseball at Adamstown Park South Pacific Too Good for Combined Nine New Year's Day Match Against Congs. Strong Sides

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 28 December 1931 · page 7

The necessity for team understanding in baseball was amply demonstrated on Saturday, when South Pacific…

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New Year's Eve Show

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 29 December 1931 · page 7

At midnight on New Year's Eve, the audience at the Victoria Theatre will be introduced to the latest form of amusement in London and New York. These…

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Cycling Gilgai Carnival Newcastle Riders' Success INVERELL

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 29 December 1931 · page 3

Newcastle riders, Cecil, Frank and Rey Lindus, of Mayfield, won the biggest percentage of prize money at Gilgai cycling carnival on Boxing Bay, annexing the…

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Cook's Hill Preparing For Annual Surf Carnival Cook's Hill

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 29 December 1931 · page 3

There should be a large attendance at Bar Bench on New Year's Day when Cook's Hill Surf Club will hold its annual carnival. Entries have…

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