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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1932

1,109 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 9 of 56

Health Week Proposal Exhibits at the Show?

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 11 February 1932 · page 6

Health inspectors of the Newcastle City and district councils and representatives of the Health Department will meet at the Newcastle Town…

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Large Entries Sheep Section Popular Newcastle Show Activity

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 11 February 1932 · page 6

The large number of entries, several innovations, and the fine programme of ring events are expected to make this year's show in Newcastle outstanding…

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Record Entries for Newcastle Show Exhibitors Are Keen Fine Displays Promised New Features

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 11 February 1932 · page 6

Record entries have been received for the Newcastle Show. The estimated total, including several classes for which…

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Broadmeadow Methodist Church Fair

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 12 February 1932 · page 2

The Broadmeadow Methodist Church and school hall was filled on Wednesday afternoon when the annual fair was opened by the Mayoress of Hamilton…

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Speedway Carnival at Showground

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 12 February 1932 · page 10

Much interest is contred in the Speedway carnival to be held at the Newcastle Sports-ground to-morrow night. With good riders and a…

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Fair Warning George O'Brien At Lyric

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 12 February 1932 · page 3

A remarkable horse and a still more remarkable dog play important parts in Fair Warning, Fox mo[?]ietone thrilling outdoor romance,…

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Health Exhibit for Show

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 12 February 1932 · page 7

A conference of health inspectors and representatives of the Health Department at the Newcastle Town Hall this afternoon decided to stage a…

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Record Entries Show Prospects Good Demands on Space

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 12 February 1932 · page 8

Given favourable weather conditions, the Newcastle Show to begin on February 24 should be the most successful in the long history of the society. Already the…

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Manufacturers' Part in Show Big Industrial Display Finishing Touches

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 12 February 1932 · page 7

Newcastle manufacturers are now very enthusiastic about the industrial exhibition to be conducted at the show this month. Indications are that it…

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Surfing Stars at Nobbys Championship Heat Races Preparing for Big State Carnival Week-end Programmes

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 12 February 1932 · page 2

Newcastle's best surfers will be out in full force to-morrow, when the elimination heats for the State…

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Paris Trade Fair

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 13 February 1932 · page 6

The annual Trade Fair of Paris, which will be held from May 4 to May 18, is expected to attract a record number of visitors. Buyers from all over the world…

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Speedway Carnival

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 13 February 1932 · page 10

The first Speedway Carnival conducted for some time in Newcastle, will be held on the Newcastle Sports Ground to-night, and promises to be very entertaining. The…

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Carriage of Show Exhibits

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 13 February 1932 · page 6

The State Transport (Co-ordination) Board announced yesterday that it had approved of public motor vehicles, when employed solely in the conveyance of…

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Swimming Northern Carnival Question of Charlton's Visit

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 13 February 1932 · page 11

At the council meeting of the Northern District Amateur Swimming Association, held on Thursday night, Mr. W. J. Goold presiding, delegates expressed their…

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Maitland District West Maitland Entries for Show

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 13 February 1932 · page 9

Entries in all sections at the Maitland Show close on Monday, with the exception of entries in the jumping, hunting, sports and dogs sections, which will be…

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Northumberland Carnival Outstanding Matches to Be Played in the Various Centres

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 13 February 1932 · page 7

As there are five events unfinished in the Northumberland Tennis Council's Easter carnival in 1931, consideration was given at a meeting of the council…

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Surfer Hurt in Capsize at Nobbys Beach Escaped with an Injured Ankle Carnival Thrills

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 13 February 1932 · page 1

Caught broadside on while frantic efforts were being made to prevent a collision between it and the…

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Teachers' Annual Meeting "Will Show What Children Can Do" Officers Elected

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 13 February 1932 · page 3

Hopes that the schoolteachers of the Newcastle district would unite in a common endeavor to show the people what the children of the…

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Northern Heats for State Championship Surf Carnival A. Charlton's Art He Gets a Breath Terrific Leg Drive Rough Seas for Titles?

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 13 February 1932 · page 7

Like the inside work in a football scrum, a swimmer's turning is an art in itself, but it is a manoeuvre not understood or bothered about by the non-technical public which simply sees the…

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Postal Arrangements for Show Holiday

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 15 February 1932 · page 4

The postmaster at Newcastle advises that Newcastle post office will be open for business between 9 a.m. and 12 midday on February 25, for which…

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