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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1932

1,109 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 15 of 56

Royal Show Entries

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 27 February 1932 · page 8

So numerous are the entries in the cattle section of the Royal Agricultural Society's Easter Show that the society has had to provide additional…

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Our Industries Some Show Displays

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 27 February 1932 · page 7

The interest taken this year in the exhibits, the way the lure of the pavilions has prevailed over the call of the ring, is something that has surprised everyone…

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Show Details Discussed Group Council Meets

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 27 February 1932 · page 6

Several Questions relative to the efficient conduct of shows were dealt with at the meeting of the Group Council of the Hunter…

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Cessnock Show Entries Close To-night

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 27 February 1932 · page 3

From the entries so far received, the secretary of Cessnock Agricultural Association (Mr. W. Brown) holds out great hopes for the…

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Thrills in Show Ring— Some Exciting Finishes

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 27 February 1932 · page 8

Miss E. Roach, on B. Chittick's Grey Timotby equal first in…

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Maitland District West Maitland Next Week's Show

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 27 February 1932 · page 11

Exhibits in all section at the Maitland Show promise to be of the high standard of previous years. The work of classifying the entries in readiness for the catalogue…

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Inverell Show Increased Gate Takings Accident to Horseman Inverell

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 27 February 1932 · page 11

The 62rd annual Agricultural Exhibition concluded yesterday, when the Governor, (Sir Philip Game) expressed himself as delighted with the vast and varied,…

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It Was Dog Day at the Show Keen Interest in the Kennels Some Fine Exhibits

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 27 February 1932 · page 6

Every dog is said to have his day, and quite a number of the Northern district canines had their crowded…

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Middle Watch Downs Ammon Ra by Two Lengths in the V.R.C. St. Leger Lady Linden's Newmarket [?]Rise Winners at the V.R.C. Carnival [?]Vera Scores Melbourne

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 27 February 1932 · page 6

Completely outstaying Ammon Ra, in the V.R.C. St. Leger, at Flemington, to-day, Middle Watch registered a great win by two lengths. Perinthus (100/1) was third. Johnnie Jason, who had every chance, tired…

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West Maitland Maitland Show Some Early History First Exhibition in 1844

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 29 February 1932 · page 7

The Hunter River Agricultural and Horticultural Association will hold its 71st annual Maitland Show this week, extending over four days, from Wednesday…

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Learmonth Park Exhibition Matches

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 29 February 1932 · page 2

Much interest is being shown in the visit of Mr. and Mrs. J. Crawford and Mr. Dunlop to Learmonth Park on Saturday night next. Reading the records of…

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Show Prospects Large Entries Received

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 29 February 1932 · page 7

With 500 entries in excess of those received for last year's show, and given fine weather, there is no reason why this year's Maitland Show should not compare…

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Thrills and Spills Show Finale

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 29 February 1932 · page 10

"Ride Him Cowboy." The Master Butchers' Association Bucking Steer Riding Contest…

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Lindus Night at Carnival Cyclist Brothers' Success Sports Ground

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 29 February 1932 · page 5

Saturday night's League events held at the Newcastle Sports-ground carnival, proved a family affair in which the Lindus…

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Among The Trade Exhibits at The Show

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 29 February 1932 · page 9

A most attractive display was made by Cadbury, Fry and Pascall, at the Newcastle Show…

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With The Axe Champions At The Show

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 29 February 1932 · page 4

F. Verden (nearest the camera) winning the first heat of Tooth's K.B. 12in. underhand chop at the Showground on Saturday…

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Still Going Strong Newcastle Show Staff Busy

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 29 February 1932 · page 3

Although the "tumult and the shouting have died" in connection with Newcastle's 1982 Show as far as the general public is concerned…

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Bargain Days Show Week Buyers Varied Purchases

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 29 February 1932 · page 2

The great attraction of the Newcastle Show did not deter women from their usual bargain hunting last week. In fact it appears to have been an incentive, as more dockets than usual poured into "The Newcastle Sun" office to compete in the weekly…

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Cheap Fares to West Maitland Show Excursion

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 29 February 1932 · page 9

Cheap fares at the rate of a single fare, and a quarter for the return journey are being issued by the Railway Department from Sydney…

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Show Finale Exciting Ring Events Thrills in High Jump Awards in Dog Classes

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 29 February 1932 · page 6

Glorious weather prevailed on Saturday for the final day of the Newcastle Show. It was the dogs' day. For hours the judges were busy deciding upon the…

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