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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1932

1,109 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 30 of 56

Maitland Show Council

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 21 July 1932 · page 9

In accordance with the rules of the Hunter River Agricultural and Horticultural Association, 14 members of the Show Council retire at the end of the financial…

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Does Great Work for Girls All Nations Fair at Y.W.C.A. Rooms Opened by Mayoress for Funds of Association Attractive Stalls

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 21 July 1932 · page 12

The lounge-room at the Y.W.C.A, was converted into a scene of great animation to-day for the All Nations Fair, in aid of the…

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League Profits Show Decline Sydney Tests Were on the Right Side Slump in Q'land New Zealand Next Trip Next Trip Ellaby Hurt Sydney

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 21 July 1932 · page 7

Profit from the Australian tour of the English Rugby League footballers, will not be anything like, what it was in 1928. It was…

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Y.W.C.A. EFFORT "All Nations Fair" Opening by Mayoress

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 22 July 1932 · page 15

In opening the "All Nations Fair" of the Young Women's Christian Association in the lounge of the association yesterday afternoon, the Mayoress of…

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East Maitland. Fair and Flower Show

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 23 July 1932 · page 11

The annual spring fair and flower show in aid of the Methodist Church will be held in the Methodist Hall, East Maitland, on September 14 and 15. Special…

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Grafton Races Successful Carnival Visiting Trainers' Tributes Grafton

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 23 July 1932 · page 12

More than 100 horses were brought here for the racing carnival, but only Phillipie, Fingra, Lancaster King, Trevallion, and Imperialist have been returned to…

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Topics of '32 Another Bright Show at Lyric Theatre

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 25 July 1932 · page 2

THE Topics of '32 vaudeville team is in its fifth week, and as popular as ever. There was a capacity house again on Saturday…

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St. Andrew's Spring Fair

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 27 July 1932 · page 9

The Spring Fair of St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church will be held on September 14, 15 and 17. The opening ceremony will be performed by the Mayoress of…

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Singleton Show

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 27 July 1932 · page 6

The Northern Agricultural Association has been informed that the Governor (Sir Philip Gamel will be unable to open the show at Singleton in September. He has…

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Small Show Profit

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 27 July 1932 · page 9

Cessnock District Agricultural Association met last night and received a report from the Secretary (Mr. W. Brown) dealing with the recent show…

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Football Soccer Code Australian Soccer Carnival

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 27 July 1932 · page 10

The Queensland Soccer team will arrive in Newcastle this morning. The Victorian, Tasmanian, and South Australian teams reach Sydney to-day. The Victorian team…

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All Australian Soccer Carnival Commences To-morrow Winner Takes £250 Trophy Five States Competing in New South Wales Victoria Plays Queensland at Wallsend To-morrow South Australia and Tasmania at Concord

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 27 July 1932 · page 8

The greatest Soccer Carnival yet staged in Australia will open at Wallsend and Concord to-morrow. Five States field representative teams and the…

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Canada's Position Able to Make Fair Deal with Britain

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 28 July 1932 · page 7

An authoritative survey of Canada's conference programme, regarding which the utmost optimism persists, indicates that she is in an excellent position to make…

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Interstate Soccer Carnival Queensland Meets Victoria Opening Game

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 28 July 1932 · page 7

Queensland and Victoria played the opening game in the Interstate Soccer Carnival, at the Crystal Palace…

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Maitland Show Report Difficult Finance Overcome

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 28 July 1932 · page 9

That the last financial year of the Hunter River A. and H. Association has been one of the most difficult to finance in the…

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Newcastle Show Open Dog Competition District Exhibit Planned

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 28 July 1932 · page 13

After years of negotiating, the Newcastle Show Committee has been successful in arranging for open competition in the dog sections at the annual show A…

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Football Soccer Code Interstate Carnival Opening Games To-day Queensland Meets Victoria at Wallsend

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 28 July 1932 · page 11

The Interstate Soccer Carnival will open to-day. Games are set down for Wallsend and Concord. The carnival will continue for 10 days, and the winners will…

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Annual Bowls Carnival for Country Week?: Football Teams Bowling Association's Prosperous Year President Kilgour Mr. Hardyman Does Not Stand Credit Balance £182

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 28 July 1932 · page 10

With a credit balance of £182, and 20 clubs affiliated, members of the Newcastle District Bowling…

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Big Soccer Carnival Visiting Teams Welcomed Civic Reception

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 29 July 1932 · page 9

Visiting soccer footballers from Queensland, Victoria and Tasmania, who are taking part in…

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Soccer Carnival Victoria and Queensland Draw Four Goals Each Visiting States Impress

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 29 July 1932 · page 15

The interstate Soccer carnival opened yesterday under excellent conditions. At Wallsend ground, Queensland and Victoria played a draw, 4 goals each. The game…

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