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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1932

1,109 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 10 of 56

String Northern District Representation at State Surf Carnival at Bondi Surfing Week-end Surf Races Were Exciting Carnival Season Finished State Championships

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 15 February 1932 · page 8

Despite the strong surf at most of the Northern beaches, all club events were carried out, and some…

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School Teachers Mr. Morgan President Support for Show Exhibit

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 15 February 1932 · page 3

Newcastle Teachers' Federation has decided not to spare any pains to make the school exhibit at the forthcoming Newcastle Show worthy of the occasion. It…

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Oakleigh Plate Duncan Wins Double V.A.T.C. CARNIVAL Ammon Ra Scores at Odds-on MELBOURNE

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 15 February 1932 · page 8

W. Duncan made the most of the Oakleigh Plate, with which the Autumn racing carnival was ushered in at Caulfield yesterday. Umbertana, favourite in the first…

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Giving the Show Away

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 16 February 1932 · page 8

The ardent young suitor drew his girl's brother aside. "Jimmy," he said "how would you like to ern some pocket money for…

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Newcastle Show Many New Features Rush of Office Work

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 16 February 1932 · page 4

Many new features are to be introduced into Newcastle Show, which will be held next week. The exhibition promises to be the most successful held by the…

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Show Opening Now a Week Ahead All Space Taken Committees Hard at Work Busy Scenes

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 16 February 1932 · page 4

With entries in all events exceptionally good, and every inch of space in the industrial pavillion occupied the Newcastle Show…

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Maitland Show Satisfactory Entries

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 17 February 1932 · page 7

The closing of entries for the Maitland Show to be held in the first week in March, has entailed a rush of work on the Secretary (Mr. Monte Brown), and…

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Preparations for Newcastle Show Kurri Testator's Estate Official Receiver's Inquiry Sydney

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 17 February 1932 · page 7

Late yesterday afternoon, Miss Rosina Williams broke down and wept copiously when bring examined by Mr. L. S. A. Abrahams…

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Providing Show Luncheon

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 18 February 1932 · page 9

The committee of ladies which has assisted Cessnock Show Committee each year by providing the official luncheon and meals for stewards, met last night…

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Singleton Show Officers Singleton

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 18 February 1932 · page 10

The following were re-elected at the first committee meeting after the annual meeting of the Northern Agricultural Association—President, Mr. W. M. Loder;…

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Admission Prices Show Exhibitors Protest SYDNEY

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 18 February 1932 · page 5

At a meeting of the Show Exhibitors' Association to-day, it was stated that the Royal Agricultural Society had decided to reduce rents by 22½ per cent., but the…

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Procession to Show Trade Vehicles Will Muster a Mile Long Route Stated

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 18 February 1932 · page 6

The Newcastle Show Society has now completed arrangements in connection with the trade vehicles' procession,…

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Radio Exhibition Plans

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 19 February 1932 · page 8

Arrangements for an electrical and radio exhibition, to be held in the Town Hall, Newcastle, are being discussed. It is understood that it will follow closely…

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For the Show

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 19 February 1932 · page 1

The signwriters are doing their part in preparation for Newcastle's record Show next week…

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For the Big Show

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 19 February 1932 · page 1

A visit to Newcastle Showground to-day would be disappointing. Apparent chaos, however, is but orderly preparation for next week's big exhibition, The carpenters are going at full speed and everything will be "ship-shape" in pood time…

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To Open the Show Sir Samuel Hordern Show and Sport Enthusiast

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 19 February 1932 · page 14

Sir Samuel Hordern, President of the Royal Agricultural Society of New South Wales, is to declare Newcastle Show officially open in February. Actually the…

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Result of Hospital Carnival Profit of £249

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 19 February 1932 · page 4

A not profit of £249 was made by the carnival on Newcastle beach in aid of the Newcastle Hospital. The carnival was run from December…

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Show Procession Through City Streets

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 19 February 1932 · page 14

A procession of mechanical and horse-drawn trade vehicles through the city streets on Thursday a public holiday, during which the official opening of…

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Second District Championship Swimming Carnival Next Wednesday Singleton Carnival Newcastle Girls to Compete Baths and Surf

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 19 February 1932 · page 2

Singleton Ladies' Swimming Club will hold its carnival to-morrow, and Newcastle swimmers will take…

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Maitland District West Maitland Show Arrangements

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 19 February 1932 · page 11

At a meeting of the Maitland Show Council last night, arrangements were completed for the annual exhibition, which will be opened on March 2, and will last…

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