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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1932

1,109 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 37 of 56

Last Day in Rain Singleton Show Singleton

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 16 September 1932 · page 7

Despite the rain which fell throughout the day, making conditions very unpleasant, the third and last day of Singleton show was well…

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Singleton Show The Official Opening Interesting Ring Events

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 16 September 1932 · page 15

Fine and cool weather prevailed for the second day of the Northern Agricultural Association's Show at the Singleton Show-ground yesterday. The day was a public…

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Royal Show First Day at Flemington Record Entries Received Melbourne

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 16 September 1932 · page 8

Although there was a thick fog over the metropolitan area this morning, the weather improved sufficiently to enable an auspicious opening of the Royal…

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Flower Show at Merewether St. Augustine's Spring Exhibition

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 17 September 1932 · page 2

Many splendid blooms were exhibited at Merewether to-day, when St. Augustine's (Church of England) held its annual sweet pen and spring…

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St. Andrew's Spring Fair

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 17 September 1932 · page 9

A delightful concert, arranged by Miss Kezie Fraser, was presented on Wednesday night in connection with the spring fair of St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church…

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East Maitland Methodist Fair

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 19 September 1932 · page 7

The Methodist Flower Show and Spring Fair held last week in the Methodist School Hall, in aid of the Church funds, was a signal success. The flower show…

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School Athletic Carnival

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 19 September 1932 · page 7

The combined schools athletic carnival will be held at the Sports Ground No 1 on October 5 and 7. A comprehensive programme has been…

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West Wallsend Salvation Army Fair

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 19 September 1932 · page 2

A "Bluebell Fair" was held in the Salvation Army Hall, West Wallsend. The opening was performed by Cr. J. Johnston, who congratulated the organisers on…

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Carnival Week Sacred Concert

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 19 September 1932 · page 7

A sacred concert, organised by the Wise Spending Campaign Committee and the Hospital Carnival Committee, was held in the West Maitland Town Hall…

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Girl Killed Adelaide Show Crash Horse Falls at Jump Adelaide

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 19 September 1932 · page 5

Her skull fractured as a result of a spectacular crash at the Royal Show yesterday afternoon, Miss Bessie Douglas Stock, of Victor Harbour, a prominent…

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Frightened by Cheers Horse Knocks Down Woman Melbourne Show Mishap Melbourne

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 19 September 1932 · page 5

Tommy Duffy, 5, who recently rode from Sydney to Melbourne, was giving a riding exhibition on a trotting horse at the Royal Show yesterday afternoon, when…

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"Tariff Stunt" Mr. Lyons Attacks Labour Party "Policy of Fair Deal" Ministerial Statement Issued MELBOURNE

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 20 September 1932 · page 7

The Prime Minister (Mr. J. A. Lyons) conferred to-day with the Attorney-General (Mr. J. G. Latham), the Minister for Development (Senator McLachlan), and…

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Maitland and District News West Maitland "Back to Work" Week of Carnival Mile of Pennies Begun

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 20 September 1932 · page 9

Following the football matches on Saturday, which opened the series of events to be conducted in connection with "Back-to-Work" Week, and the sacred concert in…

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Attractive Track Trials For Newcastle Races On Saturday Candidates Show Excellent Form Johnnie Jason Over Five Working Gallop with Greenoak Toby's Choice Sprints

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 20 September 1932 · page 3

Although there was nothing sensational in the way of fast times at Broad-meadow this morning,…

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Exhibition by Johnnie Jason at Newcastle Races

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 21 September 1932 · page 8

Johnnie Jason, one of the fancied Epsom candidates, will give an exhibition after the Flying Handicap at Newcastle Jockey Club's meeting…

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Kookaburra Fair at Merewether Bush Atmosphere in Hall

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 21 September 1932 · page 5

A bush atmosphere was created at Park-street Methodist Hall, Merewether, this afternoon, when a Kookaburra Fair was held in…

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Amateur Wrestling Carnival Newcastle Will Be Represented

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 21 September 1932 · page 6

Newcastle will be well represented at the State amateur wresting carnival, to be held in Sydney next month…

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Make More Work Prime Minister's Message. Maitland Carnival

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 21 September 1932 · page 6

"The watchword for Australia to-day is employment, and still more employment," said the Prime Minister (Mr…

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Maitland District West Maitland "Back to Work" Carnival Continued

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 21 September 1932 · page 7

The fair was continued in the Carnival Hal last night, when there was a fair attendance. Patrons concentrated on the games available, and seemed to have no…

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Adamstown Spring Show Bright Display in School Hall

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 21 September 1932 · page 5

The bright atmosphere of spring was suggested in the decorations at the Adamstown Methodist Kindergarten School Hall to-day,…

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