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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1932

1,109 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 23 of 56

Junior Red Cross Prepares For Exhibition

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 12 April 1932 · page 7

Earning the money to buy materials, in many cases by efforts of personal self-denial, members of the Junior Red Cross Society are now…

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Maitland Flower Show

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 13 April 1932 · page 4

Organised by St. Mary's Church, a flower show was opened at West Maitland Town Hall this afternoon by Mrs. de Witt Batty, of Newcastle…

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Model Flyers Give Show

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 13 April 1932 · page 4

Exhibitions of model aeroplane flying on the District Park aerodrome were given at the meeting of the Model Aeroplane League of…

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Grafton Show No Official Opening GRAFTON

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 15 April 1932 · page 10

The Grafton Show was not officially opened to-day, nor will that ceremony be performed on the remaining two days. The Prime Minister (Mr. Lyons) was…

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Waratah Flower Show

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 16 April 1932 · page 7

Mrs. De Witt Batty, wife of the Bishop of Newcastle, officially opened an Autumn Flower Show at St. Philip's Parish Hall, Waratah,…

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BULLAHDELAH Annual Show Opens Keen Competition Strong Jersey Classes BULLAHDELAH

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 16 April 1932 · page 3

Despite adverse circumstances, the entries for the 11th annual Bullahdelah Show, which opened to-day in fine but threatening weather, were only slightly…

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Taree Swimming Carnival

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 18 April 1932 · page 4

A financial statement shows that the profit on the recent swimming carnival at Taree, when Andrew Charlton and R. C. ("Dick") Eve appeared, was about £87…

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Waratah Flower Show

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 18 April 1932 · page 7

The display of flowers at the autumn show held in St. Philip's School Hall on Saturday reflected credit on the garden-lovers oil the Newcastle district, and was…

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Newcastle Model Makers Nesca Park Exhibition

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 18 April 1932 · page 8

A model of the "Grace Harwar," "the last full rigged sailing ship still sailing," owned by a member of the Newcastle…

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Football Rugby League Magnificent Exhibition State Selector Impressed

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 18 April 1932 · page 9

More than 3000 enthusiasts attended the Sports Ground on Saturday and witnessed the Rugby League selective trials between teams representing the Coalfields and…

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Grafton Show Exhibits Evoke Admiration GRAFTON

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 18 April 1932 · page 6

Excellent ring and wood chopping events were features of the final sessions of the Clarence Pastoral and Agricultural Society's 64th annual show at Grafton…

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BULLAHDELAH Increased Receipts Annual Show Ends Thrilling Ring Events

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 18 April 1932 · page 3

Ideal weather prevailed for the 11th annual Bullahdelah Show, which was concluded eluded on Saturday. From early morning there was a constant stream of visitors to…

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"Be Fair" Union Advocate's Plea Reprimanded by Judge Melbourne

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 19 April 1932 · page 6

Reprimanding Mr. C. Crofts, the union advocate, for reading a passage from the original Arbitration Court judgement ordering the 10 per cent. reduction in wages,…

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Teralba Baby Show Seven Sections Are Provided

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 19 April 1932 · page 6

Big babies, small babies, fat babies and medium-sized babies will puzzle the judges at the take Macquarie baby show on…

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Dog Owner Penalised Newcastle Show Exhibitor Kennel Association Action

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 19 April 1932 · page 4

Because Mr. L. McMaugh, President of the Merewether Canine Society, exhibited dogs at the Newcastle Show, he has been debarred by the Kennel Association of…

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"Fair Comment" Jury Finds For Paper Spiritualist Libel Action London, April 19

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 21 April 1932 · page 8

In the libel action brought by Mrs. Morris, a spiritualist medium, against the "Daily Mail," the jury, after four hours' deliberation unanimously recorded a…

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Weston. Flower Show

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 22 April 1932 · page 11

A flower show and autumn fair will be held at Weston to-morrow in aid of St. Mary's Church funds. The fair will be officially opened by Mrs. A. Fieldsend at…

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Maitland District West Maitland. Show Association Review of Finances Committee Appointed

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 22 April 1932 · page 11

At a meeting of the Maitland Show Council, presided over by the President (Mr. W. McLauchlin), last night, it was decided to appoint a special committee…

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Police Hold a Sale Mixed Collection of Goods Fair Prices

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 23 April 1932 · page 3

Few buyers who attended the police auction sale of unclaimed goods at Newcastle police station to-day in search of bargains…

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More Taxes Coming? Lang May Show His Hand To-morrow Parliament Meets Sydney

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 25 April 1932 · page 4

State Parliament will reopen to-morrow, and a statement is expected from the Premier (Mr. Lang) as…

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