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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1932

1,109 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 16 of 56

Bright Prospects For Maitland Show Entry Is Record Increases in All Sections Fine Response

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 29 February 1932 · page 8

"All we need to ensure the absolute success of the Show is fine weather," said the secretary of Maitland…

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Scout Week Exhibition Novel Features

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 1 March 1932 · page 6

Many novel features will be included in the scout craft exhibition at the Darby-street depot during Scout Week…

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Charlton Present Moree Swimming Carnival North-west Championships Moree

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 1 March 1932 · page 6

About 1000 people attended the carnival on Saturday arranged by the Moree Amateur Swimming Club. The principal attraction was the presence of Andrew…

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Maitland Show Opening Day To-morrow More Entries

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 1 March 1932 · page 7

Maitland Showground was a scene of activity to-day in preparation for the 71st annual exhibition,…

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Guessing Weight of Sheep Results of Show Competition

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 1 March 1932 · page 8

The result of the weight-guessing competition, which was held at the Newcastle Show, was announced by the fallow secretary (Mr. Legoe)…

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Gallops at Newcastle, Randwick and Melbourne Tracks Maiden Horses Show Excellent Form Newcastle Gallops Prince's Promise and Dornier Race Preparation

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 1 March 1932 · page 4

It was left to the maiden performers, Dornier and Prince's Promise to provide the best half-mile sprint of the morning at…

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Maitland Show

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 2 March 1932 · page 7

(Other Awards on Page 8) Grade Dairy Cattle.—Cow, three years and over: Samuel Parish 1, Thomas Price 3. Three years and over; R. J…

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Tooth's Show Display

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 2 March 1932 · page 8

Among the more attractive trade displays at the Newcastle Show was that of Tooth and Co., Ltd. It took the form of an old English Inn. Old-fashioned doors,…

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Among The Surf Clubs Merewether Girls' Carnival Record Entries Received Baths Championship Races

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 2 March 1932 · page 3

Merewethar Ladies Swimming Club's annual carnival, to be held to Saturday, and for which record entries have been received,…

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Maitland District West Maitland Maitland Show Ready for Opening To-day

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 2 March 1932 · page 7

All was in readiness last night for the opening of the Maitland Show to-day. The various sectional committees reported that so far as opening day was concerned they…

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Judges' High Praise for Exhibits at Maitland Annual Show Excited Welsh Students Insult Union Jack 'Red Dragon' Hoisted Over Castle St. David's Day Incident at Carnarvon Feeling High London

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 2 March 1932 · page 8

Dissatisfied with the usual relegation of the Welsh "Red Dragon" flag to the lower lower of Carnarvon Castle on…

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Learmonth Park Exhibition Matches

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 3 March 1932 · page 10

A good night's tennis is assured for Newcastle enthusiasts at Learmonth Park courts on Saturday night. Sproule has now been included in the exhibition match,…

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Show Privileges

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 3 March 1932 · page 9

The sale of show privileges which was conducted by Mr. S. Horne yesterday was very satisfactory. The Secretary (Mr. W. Brown) stated that last year's figures…

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Big Crowd at Show Ideal Weather for Exhibition Family Day (Continued from Page 1)

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 3 March 1932 · page 7

From an early hour crowds from all surrounding centres flocked to the ground. To-day was family day and though…

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Reduced Fares to Show Muswellbrook Trains

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 3 March 1932 · page 6

Special concession fares, at the rate of single fare and a quarter for the return trip, will be issued to Muswellbrook, at Newcastle…

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"Country's Salvation Lies With Farmer" Show Chief's View Official Opening at Maitland High Tributes

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 3 March 1932 · page 1

The belief that the salvation of the country lies with the man on the land was expressed by the…

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Judging Day Opening of Maitland Show High Standard of Exhibits Over 4500 Entries in Competitive Classes

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 3 March 1932 · page 5

Ideal weather prevailed for the opening day of the Maitland Show yesterday. There was an average attendance of visitors for an opening day. Great interest was taken in the judging of…

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Scout Carnival Opened To-day Stalls in Streets Exhibition at Darby-street Gala Events

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 4 March 1932 · page 7

Scout Week was commenced to-day with a street appeal. During the week many interesting phases of…

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Alleged "Doping" at Show Armidale

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 4 March 1932 · page 8

During the steer riding contest at Walcha Show this afternoon, the police interfered on a complaint that "dope" had been used on several of the bullocks…

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Winnie Lightner Again Side Show For Theatre Royal

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 4 March 1932 · page 3

Side Show is the title of the new. Winnie Lightner picture which opens to-morrow at the Theatre Royal. With her in Side Show are Charles Butterworth and Evalyn Knapp. It is a story of circus side show life which, it is claimed, has…

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