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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1932

1,109 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 17 of 56

Ladies' Day at Maitland Keen Show Maintained Sports Events

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 4 March 1932 · page 7

Ladies' day at Maitland show was full of interest. The exhibits and aide shows are still attacking attention, but the…

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"People's Day" at Maitland Official Opening by Mr. C. A. K. Cohen Show Memories Revived Thrills in Entertaining Ring Programme

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 4 March 1932 · page 7

Delightful weather prevailed yesterday for "People's Day" of the Maitland Show. There was a large attendance, but it was clear that existing conditions in industrial life had militated against the usual influx from the mining…

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Sydney Radio Exhibition

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 5 March 1932 · page 2

Originality in advertising is one of the features of the big radio and electrical exhibition now being held in Sydney, according to Mr…

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BOWLS Easter Carnival

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 5 March 1932 · page 9

The Hunter River Bowling Association's Easter carnival which will be held for three days on the East Maitland bowling green promises to be very successful…

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Maitland Show Spills

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 5 March 1932 · page 6

While competing in the Publicans' Hunt at Maitland Show this afternoon, Roley Doctor was injured when Confidence hit the sticks…

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Cessnock Show Next

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 5 March 1932 · page 3

With the Newcastle Show over and Maitland Show finishing tonight, all eyes in the show world are now turned on Cessnock…

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Show Council's Reply Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 5 March 1932 · page 6

The Anglican Archbishop of Sydney (Dr. Wright) recently forwarded a letter to the Council of the Royal Agricultural Society protesting against the opening of…

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Dogs & Cats Judged Maitland Show Winners Ring Events

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 5 March 1932 · page 6

Dogs were judged at Maitland Show to-day, and there was an interesting programme of ring events…

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Rush of Orders in Britain Industry Fair Was Great Success Labor Bureaus Warned London

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 5 March 1932 · page 3

One result of the rush of orders following the British Industries Fair at Olympia is that the Minister for Labor has sent letters to 200…

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Altercation at Show Stewards' Action Against Competitor Fine of £22

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 5 March 1932 · page 1

Following an altercation in the ring at the Maitland Show late yesterday afternoon, the trotting stewards…

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Rower Show at Adamstown Good Entries in All Sections the Awards

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 5 March 1932 · page 8

Adamstown Agricultural Bureau held its Autumn Flower and Vegetable Show in the Methodist School Hall this afternoon…

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Swimming Carnival at Merewether Women's Club Function Last of the Season's Official Meetings Close Finishes

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 5 March 1932 · page 5

The first annual carnival of the Merewether Ladies' Swimming Club was conducted at the Merewether…

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Scout Week Cubs' Own Service Unique Exhibition

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 7 March 1932 · page 6

Scout Week was continued yesterday, when the Wolf Cubs of the Newcastle Division held their annual Cub service. An address on "Perseverance" was…

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Big Scout Exhibition Striking Examples of Their Work Many Activities

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 7 March 1932 · page 6

Many people have the idea that the Boy Scout spends his spare time roaming around the bush and Idling away the…

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Record Attendance British Industries Fair £5,000,000 Worth of Orders London, March 5

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 7 March 1932 · page 8

More than 150,000 persons, the highest figure yet recorded, attended the Birmingham section of the British Industries Fair, which closed last night. There were 98,193…

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Maitland Show Excellent Sports Programme Receipts Improve on Final Day

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 7 March 1932 · page 5

Two excellent sports programmes marked the conclusion of the Maitland Show on Saturday. It is doubtful whether better sports have been witnessed on the…

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Mr. Lang Reply to Prime Minister "Letter of Abuse" "Prejudice Fair Trial of Pending Action" SYDNEY

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

The Premier (Mr. J. T. Lang) has forwarded to the Prime Minister (Mr. J. A. Lyons) a reply to his communication of March 2, 1932…

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Scout Week Exhibition

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 8 March 1932 · page 8

There in a wide variety in the displays at the Scout Week exhibition at Darby-street. The picture shows a portion of the Sea Scouts' display…

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Show Receipts

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 8 March 1932 · page 7

According to an official statement, made available Yesterday, the gate and grandstand receipts for the four days of the Maitland Show totalled £1322/0/7, against…

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Next Industrial Exhibition Manufacturers' Move

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 8 March 1932 · page 3

The Newcastle Chamber of Manufactures is making a very early commencement of its organising for the next industrial exhibition to be…

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