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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1932

1,109 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 32 of 56

All-australian Carnival Sydney

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 6 August 1932 · page 5

There was a big crowd at University Oval this afternoon when the All-Australia men's hockey carnival commenced. Teams from Victoria and…

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Football Soccer Code Carnival Finals

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 6 August 1932 · page 10

The All Australian Soccer carnival will reach finality to-day. The grand final is to be played at the Sydney Cricket Ground, and the Governor-General (Sir…

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Soccer Code New South Wales Wins Shield Interstate Carnival Ends

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 8 August 1932 · page 9

The All Australian Soccer Carnival was concluded on Saturday, when New South Wales defeated South Australia at Sydney Cricket Ground. The result proved this…

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Royal Show Brisbane Expects Record Attendances BRISBANE

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 8 August 1932 · page 4

The city is crowded with country visitors, ready for the opening of the Royal National Show on Monday. Entries are well up to standard, and given fine…

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Social Jottings For Operatic Fair

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 9 August 1932 · page 2

Youthful dangers had a very happy time at a party arranged by Miss Enid Rundle at the Lyceum Hall last Saturday night to assist the funds of…

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Back-to-work Carnival

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 9 August 1932 · page 5

A proposal to organise a "Back to Work" carnival week is the latest move on the part of Maitland's Prosperity Campaign Committee,…

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Rugby Union Carnival Four States to Compete to Select Tourists

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 9 August 1932 · page 8

Rugby Union players of four Australian States will take part in a series of games in Sydney, commencing with…

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Brisbane Show "One of Best Held" Excellent Displays Brisbane

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 9 August 1932 · page 6

Beautiful weather prevailed to-day for the opening of the Royal National Show, though a gusty westerly wind at times made conditions unpleasant for the crowds,…

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Attractive Show at Stadium Lundyn and Elliott in Return Bout Good Vaudeville

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 9 August 1932 · page 3

A first class programme of wrestling, boxing and vaudeville will be staged at the Newcastle Stadium to-night…

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Hockey Carnival Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 10 August 1932 · page 11

The interstate men's hockey carnival was advanced another stage to-day. Results. —Victoria bent South Australia 5-0d Queensland and West Australia played a…

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Brighter Days Bright Show at Lyric

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 10 August 1932 · page 5

BRIGHTER DAYS, presented by the Topics of 182 Company, at the Lyric Theatre, is very right and snappy and with an…

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British Firms Exhibition in Denmark Valuable Lace Loaned London, August 8

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 10 August 1932 · page 8

Displays by 250 British firms at the Industrial Exhibition to be held at Copenhagen from September 24 to October 9 will cover 100,000 square feet of floor space…

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Radio Industry Development in Britain Exhibition at Olympia London, August 8

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 10 August 1932 · page 8

One of the youngest and most flourishing of British industries, that of radio equipment manufacture, is holding an exhibition at Olympia, London, this month…

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Brisbane Show Sydney Woman's Success WALKED 700 Miles to Ride Brisbane

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 10 August 1932 · page 8

Large crowds again thronged the Royal National Show to-day, despite the rather cold dull weather. The chief event this morning was the…

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"Fair Deal" Wanted Canada Asked to Increase Offer Concessions to Britain Australia May be First Dominion to Reach Finality OTTAWA, August 8

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 10 August 1932 · page 7

It, is officially announced that the British delegation has sent a written communication to the Canadians replying to 'their proposals. This is regarded as confirming reports that Canada's original reciprocal scheme was unsatisfactory on…

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Hockey Carnival Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 11 August 1932 · page 3

Results of the interstate hockey matches played to-day were—New Zealand beat South Australia, 13-nil; New South Wales beat Victoria, 3-1…

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Newcastle Champion Dog Show

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 11 August 1932 · page 10

For many years toy dogs have held pride of place at championship shows, but on Saturday the heavy breeds will predominate at…

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Brisbane Show Governor-General Performs Opening Splendid Cattle Display Brisbane

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 11 August 1932 · page 6

In beautifully fine weather, the Royal National Show was officially opened by the Governor-General (Sir Isaac Isanes) to-day. In his speech his Excellency…

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The Show Ball

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 12 August 1932 · page 11

The committee, officials, and voluntary workers of the Newcastle A., H. and I. Society—the body of citizens who give so much time and energy throughout the…

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Ladies' Day Brisbane Exhibition Crowds Exceed Last Year Brisbane

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 12 August 1932 · page 8

Beautiful weather again favoured the fourth day of the Royal National Show when ladies took charge. Equestriennes competed against each other in the main…

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