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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1932

1,109 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 47 of 56

"Developing an Art Sense" Newcastle Mayor Opens Exhibition Oils and Etchings

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 15 November 1932 · page 5

"We have for so long been looked upon as an industrial centre that many people imagine that we have no ideas at all regarding Art," said the…

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Art Exhibition

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 16 November 1932 · page 6

The Mayor and Mayoress of Newcastle (Alderman and Mrs. Parker), inspecting the show of oil paintings and etchings at Scott's Ltd., following the official opening. The exhibition has been arranged by Mr. John Sylvana, of Sydney…

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Art Exhibition John Salvana's Works Australian Bush Scenes

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 16 November 1932 · page 9

An exhibition of oil and water colours by John Salvana, Associate elect of the Royal Art Society of New South Wales, with etchings by Sydney Long, was opened…

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Whoopee Revived Bright Show at Royal

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 16 November 1932 · page 7

TO score a second success on its revival, a film must be specially good, and Whoopee, now showing at the Theatre Royal, falls…

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Exhibition Week Suggested to Boost Newcastle and District Plans to Be Discussed

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 16 November 1932 · page 1

Proposals for the organisation of an exhibition week in Newcastle in conjunction with the Newcastle Show…

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Operatic Fair

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 17 November 1932 · page 9

Newcastle Cathedral Operatic Fair will be held in Newcastle Town Hall on Wednesday, November 23, continuing each evening until Saturday, November 26…

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Karuah Church Fair

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 17 November 1932 · page 3

The annual fair in connection with the Methodist Church at Karuah, was held in Nestor's Hall, Karuah, Rev. A. T. Newton presided. Mr. Noble complimented…

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Cricket District Clubs Carnival Week Plans Shield Complications

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 17 November 1932 · page 11

After the annual meeting of the Hunter Valley Cricket Council held in West Maitland recently, the "Newcastle Morning Herald" reported a scheme which had…

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Heat Did Not Spoil Continental Cook's Hill Fair P. & C. Assocn.'s Effort Children's Display

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 17 November 1932 · page 12

The annual continental, promoted by the Cook's Hill Parents and Citizens' Association, attracted a big attendance of…

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Plans for 1935 Show "Royal Jubilee" at Maitland 75Th Anniversary

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 17 November 1932 · page 16

In 1935, the Hunter River Agricultural and Horticultural Association will celebrate their 75th anniversary of the Maitland…

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Lambton Athletic Carnival

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 18 November 1932 · page 10

The amateur athletic clubs will be well represented at the Lambton Park to-morrow afternoon when a sports carnival will be held in aid of the…

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Mayfield Flower Show

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 18 November 1932 · page 14

A successful rose and carnation show was held in St. Nicholas' Church of England Hall, Mayfield West. The effort was arranged by Mesdames Kemp,…

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School Sport Carnival Selecting Newcastle Team

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 18 November 1932 · page 10

Although Newcastle has always more than held its own against metropolitan schools at the Sydney sports in past years, there is a possibility of the…

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Maitland Show Diamond Jubilee Proposal Celebration in 1935

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 18 November 1932 · page 13

At a meeting of the Maitland Show Council last night, the President (Mr. W. E. Sparke) said that the diamond jubilee of the Hunter River Agricultural…

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SURFING Notes & News Surf Carnival at Merewether Try-out for Clubs Appeal for the Unemployed Good Programme

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 18 November 1932 · page 9

Newcastle and district surf clubs will have an opportunity to-morrow and next Saturday of trying…

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Cathedral Fair

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 19 November 1932 · page 5

The organisers of the Newcastle Cathedral Operatic Fair, to open at the Newcastle Town Hall next Wednesday have been well served by their musical workers…

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Church Fair

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 19 November 1932 · page 9

The November fair of the Hamilton Reorganised Church of Jesus Christ and Latter Day Saints will be held in the Mechanics' Institute. Broadmeadow, on…

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Cathedral Operatic Fair

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 19 November 1932 · page 9

Newcastle Cathedral Operatic Fair will be held in the Town Hall from November 23 to November 26. At 3 p.m. on Wednesday the fair will be opened by…

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Market Fair at St. George's Fine Church Effort

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 19 November 1932 · page 6

Opening St. George's (Hamilton) Market Day Fair this afternoon. Mrs. C. Firkin, of Wallsend, said that as an old worker for church functions she…

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Show Holiday on February 23

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 19 November 1932 · page 3

The Newcastle A.H. and I. Association has asked the City Council to eminent to the proclamation of Thursday, February 23. 1933, as a…

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