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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1932

1,109 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 12 of 56

Cardiff Matches Should Interest Lonsdale v. Dunston in Main Bout Wrestling Exhibition

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 20 February 1932 · page 7

The programme arranged for the Cardiff Stadium on Monday night should prove the best arranged since the resumption of boxing in…

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Thrills at the Show Buckjumping and Bullock Chariot Other Novelties

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 20 February 1932 · page 3

Buckjumping a bullock charlot race a flight of homing pigeons and other exciting innovations are to be introduced at…

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Boy Scouts Rally at Waratah Exhibition of Work Given by Boys Contest for Lister Cup

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 20 February 1932 · page 6

Boy Scouts from all parts of the district took part in the annual rally of the Newcastle North, sub-district of the Boys'…

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Big Newcastle Scout Exhibition Model Camp to Be Erected Governor to Inspect Unusual Display of Scout Work Opens March 4

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 20 February 1932 · page 2

With the object of showing the public exactly what the Scout Movement teaches the boys an exhibition quite unlike anything that…

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A London Letter Developments in the Air—Industries Fair—Loss to Labour and the Nation—A Scientist's Magic LONDON, January 14. a Year of Aviation

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 20 February 1932 · page 5

Looking back over the crowded aerial events of 1931—a year high in flying achievement, a "vintage" year—is a source of pride for every British citizen. British…

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Maitland Show

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 22 February 1932 · page 7

Entries close to-day for all sporting events, and for the dog and cat sections at the Maitland Show, to be held on four days next week…

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Show Holiday on

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 22 February 1932 · page 5

The Newcastle retail traders have decided to close their shops at 12.30 p.m. next Thursday, Show Day, as was done in previous years. For…

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Night Athletic Carnival Sports Ground Meeting

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 22 February 1932 · page 6

Preparations are in hand for the big athletic carnival to be held on the Newcastle Sports-ground on Saturday night. Entries have been received from…

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Cage Bird Show in May Society's Annual Meeting

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 22 February 1932 · page 7

A decision to hold the 1932 Show in May was made at the annual meeting of the Newcastle Poultry, Pigeon, Canary and Cage Birds Society, held…

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Newcastle's Record-breaking 1932 Show Will Open Next Wednesday School-work Will Be Judged To-morrow Exhibitors Get Busy Finishing Touches to the Displays Carnival Spirit

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 22 February 1932 · page 5

With Newcastle's 1932 Show only two days off, activity on the ground, where a small army of workmen is engaged putting the…

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Wyong Show Keen Competition Fewer Entries, but Standard Maintained Opening By. Mr. Gardiner

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 22 February 1932 · page 2

Although not so heavy as in previous years, the quality of the exhibits at the 26th annual show held on Saturday, under the auspices of the Wyong and District…

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Speedway Carnival

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 23 February 1932 · page 2

A speedway carnival will be held on Thursday night. Interest is centred in the appearance of A. Fenn, who is expected to compete in all events. At the…

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Athletic Carnival

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 23 February 1932 · page 7

Entries for the athletic carnival to be conducted on the Newcastle Sports Ground on Saturday night close with the Organiser, Mr. W. Lord, c/o Newcastle…

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Shop Window Show London and Birmingham Industries Fair Ten Mile Front London

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 23 February 1932 · page 6

Britain's "shop window" at the British Industries Fair, which opened at London and Birmingham to-day, occupies…

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Maitland Show

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 23 February 1932 · page 7

Entries for the sporting sections at the Maitland Show closed last night, and are regarded as very satisfactory by the Show Secretary, Mr. Monte Brown. The teams…

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Annual Show

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 23 February 1932 · page 7

The Secretary of the Cessnock District Agricultural Association (Mr. W. Brown) stated yesterday that present indications point to the exhibition this year being…

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Sydney Harbor Bridge Carnival

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 23 February 1932 · page 4

Mosman to preparing its float for the Harbor Bridge carnival. Here are seen Robin Hood and his Merry Men, who are out to collect money in the district for the float…

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Pigeons at the Show

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 23 February 1932 · page 4

For the Newcastle Show the Newcastle District Pigeon Homing Society has arranged to have liberated 200 or 300 homing pigeons from the members' lofts. They…

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Girls' Part in Show

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 23 February 1932 · page 4

Entries from girls' sporting organisations for the march-past and tug-of-war at Newcastle Show are exceptionally heavy. Sixteen teams, with a total…

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Show Traffic Arrangements Trains & Trams

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 23 February 1932 · page 5

Special arrangements have been made by both the Tramway Department and the Railway Department to…

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