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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1932

1,109 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 52 of 56

Sparkling Show at Victoria Gorgeous Settings

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 7 December 1932 · page 8

SPARKLING dialogue and bright settings are the keynotes of Frank Neil's musical revue, Whoopee Nights, showing this week…

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Tennis Carnival

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 8 December 1932 · page 9

Interest is increasing in the final stages of the Cessnock tennis carnival. To-night one quarter-final of the mixed doubles will be played between Cess and Dulcie…

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Picture Show Worker

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 8 December 1932 · page 5

William Herbert, picture show proprietor applied for the variation or diminution of an award respecting Walter George Fairhall, who was in receipt of an award…

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Wyong Show Preparations

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 8 December 1932 · page 4

Wyong Agricultural Association is getting ready for the annual show. A Finance Committee has been appointed to go fully into matters financial. There is…

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For Xmas Cheer Operatic Society Show

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 8 December 1932 · page 11

To provide funds for the purchase of toys and Christmas cheer for the children of the unemployed, Cessnock Operatic Society Intends to stage a…

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Hunter Group Show Associations District Exhibit Planned

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 8 December 1932 · page 9

The quarterly meeting of the Hunter Pastoral, Agricultural, Horticultural, and Industrial Association, presided over by the President (Mr. Richard Binnie), was…

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Central School Continental Opened To-day by Mrs. Connell Exhibition of Work

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 8 December 1932 · page 9

The rain and wind this afternoon did not affect the enjoyment of visitors to the Central Boys' School annual continental,…

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Last Chance To Show Form Claims for Selection Big Christmas Carnival Sixth Series Begins

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 9 December 1932 · page 10

The sixth series of fixtures in the District Association's grade competition will begin to-morrow…

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New Features for the Show

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 9 December 1932 · page 8

Many new and bright features are to be introduced into the night sessions of the forthcoming Newcastle Show…

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Exhibition of Work Domestic Science Students High Standard

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 9 December 1932 · page 8

Newcastle Domestic Science school at Hamilton was thronged with visitors this afternoon for the exhibition…

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SWIMMING Carnival Features Claire Dennis and Bonnie Mealing

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 9 December 1932 · page 17

At the Ocean Baths on Saturday afternoon the Northern District Amateur Swimming Association will conduct the first carnival of the season. The stars of…

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Central School Continental and Exhibition of Work Attractive Displays

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 9 December 1932 · page 13

A successful continental and exhibition of work was held yesterday afternoon and evening at Central School, Broadmeadow, in aid of the school funds…

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Surf Life Saving Association Boats Must Carry Box Lines Carnival Dates

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 9 December 1932 · page 10

Box line outfits must be carried on all surf boats after December 31. Boats not so equipped will be…

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Exhibition Week Beauty Contest Keen Interest Is Being Taken District-wide Move

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 9 December 1932 · page 7

The opportunity which will be provided of matching the charms of local girls against those of Sydney is expected to give a big…

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Australia's Best at Carnival Olympic Games Winners Will Swim at Ocean Baths Civic Reception

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 9 December 1932 · page 10

The followers of surfing and swimming in the Newcastle district are well catered for to-morrow…

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Stockton Exhibition of Work

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 10 December 1932 · page 4

There was a large attendance at the annual exhibition of school work held yesterday afternoon. Mr. B. Keough is Headmaster of the school…

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Wickham School Exhibition and Concert

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 10 December 1932 · page 9

The Mayor of Wickham (Ald. Lance Grahame), accompanied by the Mayoress (Mrs. Grahame) and other citizens, paid a visit to the Public School yesterday…

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Taree Spring Show

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

The recent Spring Show held by the Manning River Agricultural and Horticultural Association gave a profit of £100/7/3 (writes our Taree…

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Bushmen's Carnival Armidale Hospital Benefits ARMIDALE

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 10 December 1932 · page 8

The gate takings at the Armidale bushmen's carnival on Wednesday and Thursday, in aid of the Armidale Hospital and Ambulance were £425. In addition, the…

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"Visitors' Day" Domestic Science School Exhibition of Work

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

It was "Visitors' Day" at the Newcastle Domestic Science School at Hamilton yesterday. The students proudly showed their parents and friends over the handsome…

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