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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1932

1,109 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 6 of 56

Carnival at Timor

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 29 January 1932 · page 6

The big sports meeting held at Timor, in the Murrurundi district on Anniversary Day was a great success. A large crowd was present from all parts of the…

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Forthcoming Show

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 29 January 1932 · page 9

Mr. C. Lynch, Vice-president, occupied the chair at a meeting of the Cessnock Show Committee last, night. A letter was received from the Minister…

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Frolics New Show. Melodious Masquerade Victoria Theatre

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 29 January 1932 · page 3

The Melodious Masquerade is the title of the new Midnight Frolics shows which opens at the Victoria Theatre to-night…

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Broadmeadow Methodist Fair

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 30 January 1932 · page 9

The annual fair of Broadmeadow Methodist Church will be opened by the Mayoress of Hamilton (Mrs. Jackson) in the Kindergarten Hall on February 10…

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Swimming Ladies' Carnival

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 30 January 1932 · page 10

The second annual carnival of the Premier Ladies' Swimming Club will be held at the Ocean Baths this afternoon. The first event, the beats of the men's 50…

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Dahlia Society Newcastle Exhibition

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 30 January 1932 · page 4

Newcastle and District Dahlia Society aims to make its dahlia snow in the Town Hall on March 12, one of the biggest exhibitions of its kind…

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Wonderful Show for Children

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 30 January 1932 · page 5

Early next year thousands of boys and girls will be able to walk into the Imperial Institute at South Kensington and, without spending a penny of their pocket…

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Victoria Theatre New Frolics Show

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 30 January 1932 · page 9

With four new artists on the programme, the Midnight Frolics' performance at the Victoria Theatre last night equalled any attempt of the present…

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Exhibition Tennis Breden and Walker at Learmonth Park Tourney Opens

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 30 January 1932 · page 2

To-night, at Learmonth Park, to mark the opening of the Hamilton Championships, W. B. Walker, the well-known…

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Cycling Wallsend Carnival

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 1 February 1932 · page 2

Professional riders of the Newcastle and Maitland districts—members of the Newcastle and Cessnock League Clubs—made their debut at Wallsend on…

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Cycling Carnival at Wallsend

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 1 February 1932 · page 8

If one can judge by his excellent riding, the sole aim of Jim Coxen at Wallsend's carnival on Saturday was to prove that his Christmas Day win…

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Coxon's Double at Wallsend Cycling Carnival on Saturday Surfing Newcastle Carnival

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 1 February 1932 · page 8

The draw of events for the Newcastle Surf Club's annual carnival was made over the week-end, and the first event in the programme will be held at 2.30…

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Surf Carnival Newcastle Club's Day Champions to Compete

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 1 February 1932 · page 2

The annual carnival of the Newcastle Surf Club will be held on Newcastle Beach on Saturday next, February 6. The carnival has attracted the Surf Life-saving…

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Keen Racing Ladies' Swimming Carnival 440 Yds. Championship

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 1 February 1932 · page 9

Keen racing marked the second annual carnival conducted under the auspices of the Newcastle Premier Ladies' Amateur Swimming Club, in the Ocean Baths on…

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Thrilling Tennis Played Hamilton Exhibition Breden's Win Over Cave Splendid Display Tourney Opens

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 1 February 1932 · page 7

There is no doubt that playing in Sydney with the Country Week team has made a vast improvement to Owen…

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Special Train Fares to Show Concessions Are Given for All Lines

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 1 February 1932 · page 5

The Railway Department has decided to grant special concession fares for the Newcastle Show. The show committee has…

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Exhibition of Scoutcraft

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 2 February 1932 · page 2

Important discussion in connection with the forthcoming exhibition of scouteraft will take place at the training depot, Darby-street, to-night…

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Newcastle Show Holiday

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 2 February 1932 · page 4

The Chief Secretary advised Newcastle Council last night that the Governor had proclaimed February 25, "Show Day." as a public holiday within the municipality of…

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Easter Golf Carnival Waratah Club Preparations

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 2 February 1932 · page 7

The Waratah Golf Club will hold a carnival at Easter, open to members of any recognised golf club…

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Record Entries Sydney Royal Show Many New Features Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 2 February 1932 · page 6

Prospects for the forthcoming Royal Show are exceedingly bright, and early indications point to record entries in every section…

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