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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1932

1,109 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 50 of 56

Cathedral Fair Successful Conclusion "Maid of the Mountains"

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 28 November 1932 · page 9

The Newcastle Operatic Fair was concluded successfully on Saturday night in the Newcastle Town Hall, when Mr. T H. Massey's musical company presented,…

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Sorlie's Revue Another Bright Show

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 28 November 1932 · page 3

Another bright show was staged by the George Sorlie Company at the Canvas Theatre, corner of Hunter and Darby streets, on Saturday…

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All Should Help Arrangements for Exhibition Mayor's Appeal

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 28 November 1932 · page 1

"I am hopeful," said the Mayor of Newcastle (Alderman Parker, M.L.C.), to-day, "that the commercial, retail and manufacturing…

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Stockton's Big Sports Day Cricket And Surf Carnival

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 28 November 1932 · page 10

Straining every muscle for victory.—D. Middleby (Bogey Hole) who dead-heated for second place with D. Lawson in the 100 yards club handicap yesterday. "Where did that one go?—J. White (Stockton) batting against Newcastle in the first grade match on…

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Exhibition Week Public Meeting To-night Mayor's Appeal

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 29 November 1932 · page 4

The proposal to hold an Exhibition Week at Newcastle from February 18 to 25 next year will be advanced a stage to-night, when the Mayor of Newcastle…

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For Boosting Newcastle First Meeting To-night "Exhibition Week"

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 29 November 1932 · page 5

With the object of creating a spirit optimism, and boosting the Newcastle district, a united movement…

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Arts and Crafts Exhibition

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 30 November 1932 · page 9

There was a good attendance yesterday, morning at Kerr's, Ltd., at the meeting of the sub-committee which supervised the Arts and Crafts Exhibition recently…

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Records Broken Melbourne Swimming Carnival MELBOURNE

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 30 November 1932 · page 8

Two records were broken at a swimming carnival held at the City Baths to-night. Godfrey Vockler lowered the Victorian 100 yards free style by…

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Exhibition Week Proposal Supported Town Hall Meeting Strong Committee Formed

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 30 November 1932 · page 8

Enthusiastic support was given to the proposed Exhibition Week at a public meeting held at the Newcastle Town Hall last night, over which the Mayor (Ald…

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Exhibition Week for Newcastle Public Bodies Give Their Support Preliminary Work

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 30 November 1932 · page 5

"We ore gratified at the enthusiastic spirit in which the Exhibition Week project has been accepted by the public bodies of the district,"…

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Surfing Notes & News Clair Dennis to Visit Newcastle Swimming Carnival Arranged

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 30 November 1932 · page 8

Official advice has been received from the Amateur Swimming Association' of Australia to tho effect that two of the best women swimmers in…

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THE Jalking Screen the Patsy Bright Stage Show Civic Theatre

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 30 November 1932 · page 7

WITH the stage production. The Patsy, and a very entertaining talking picture comedy, The Sporting Widow, on the same…

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Quest for Beauty Throughout the North Exhibition Plans

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 1 December 1932 · page 9

Plans are under way for a Northern Beauty Competition, in conjunction with the forthcoming…

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District Swimming Carnival. Olympic Champions in Action Forthcoming Visit to Newcastle

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 1 December 1932 · page 13

The decision of the New South Wales Swimming Association to arrange for Clair Dennis and Bonnie…

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Cricket Big Games Ahead Carnival and M.C.C. Visit District Association Open Games for

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 1 December 1932 · page 11

The programme of important matches arranged for this season must give a great deal of satisfaction to the officers of the Newcastle District Cricket…

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Racing Drama The County Fair

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 2 December 1932 · page 3

With radically different treatment and a now twist to a popular theme, Monogram's melodrama, The County Fair, comes to the Civic…

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School Sport Sydney Athletic Carnival

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 2 December 1932 · page 15

Representatives from Newcastle Primary Schools competed at the Sydney Athletic Carnival at the University Oval on Wednesday. Although each Newcastle…

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SWIMMING Combined Carnival Visit of Girl Champions

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 2 December 1932 · page 15

The executive committee controlling the Amateur Swimming Association competition have completed arrangements to hold a combined swimming carnival in…

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St. Mary's Fair Opened Keen Contest for Popular Girl

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 2 December 1932 · page 2

The supper room at the Town Hall has been charmingly arranged for St. Mary's Star of the Sea Fair, which was officially opened by Father…

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Glen Innes Carnival Aged Horse Wins Draft Glen Innes

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 2 December 1932 · page 14

O. E. Sloman's Donald won both the novice and open champion draft at the Glen Innes Bushmen's Carnival held yesterday and to-day. Donald is an…

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