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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1933

1,393 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 18 of 70

Thrilling Finish At The Show

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 3 March 1933 · page 1

At the post! Huon Ray had his head in front as the horses passed the judge in the third heat of the H. Rourke Trot at Maitland Show…

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Want Central Oval Show Ground Is Suggested Maitland Cricket

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 3 March 1933 · page 10

With a view of improving the standard of cricket in the Maitland district, and, in addition, to be in a position to accept visits…

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High Jumpers At Maitland— -It Was People's Day At The Show

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 3 March 1933 · page 10

Above: The ringmaster in charge of the ring events at Maitland Show, Mr. J. Enright…

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People's Day Official Opening of Maitland Show Value of Cooperation Minister for Agriculture Expresses Appreciation

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 3 March 1933 · page 5

Maitland Show was officially opened yesterday by the Minister for Agriculture (Mr. Hugh Main). He congratulated the Council on the general high quality of the exhibition, and upon the fine spirit shown in ensuring success…

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Hunters Show Paces— Maitland Show Scenes

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 4 March 1933 · page 8

At left: Leading members of the Country Women's…

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Gored by Bullock Inverell Show Accident INVERELL

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 4 March 1933 · page 10

Thrown from a bullock which he was riding at the Inverell Show, John McFadden suffered a fractured arm, and was gored in the groin by the enraged beast…

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British Army Estimates Show Increase LONDON, March 2

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 4 March 1933 · page 10

The Army estimates introduced to-day provide for expenditure of £39,950,000 an increase of £1,462,000, chiefly due to increased army pay and the cost of training…

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Adamstown Flower Show Fine Quality Dahlias the Prize Winners

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 4 March 1933 · page 6

The Adamstown Autumn Flower Show held its second annual show in the Trois Abres Hall, Adamstown, to-day…

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Maitland Show Ring Events Between Showers Trotting Handicaps Dispute

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 4 March 1933 · page 11

A varied programme of sporting events was conducted in intermittent drizzling showery weather at the Maitland Show yesterday. The gate receipts totalled…

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Ryan Defeats Kalili Manly's Victory in Swimming Event Big Carnival Sydney

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 4 March 1933 · page 5

Conditions could hardly have been improved upon for the final of the Kall[?]-Kurtz international carnival at the Domain baths this…

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Nazis Show Their Strength Preparing for Election Communist Hunt Berlin

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 4 March 1933 · page 1

Withs bands playing and banners flying, thousands of Nazi "Storm Troops" paraded through the streets…

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Now Is The Time To Plant Bulbs Dahlia Show Next Saturday Some Need Great Attention Others Prefer To Be Left Alone the Chrysanthemums Encouraging Novice Growers

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 4 March 1933 · page 2

Now is the time to get busy with Spring flowering bulbs. These include Ranunculus, Anemones, Freezias, Narcissus, Daffodils, Jonquils, Hyacinth, Sparaxis and Ixias. Full details of the way in which to plant and cultivate When the Newcastle and District Dahlia Society was formed, It was decided that every encouragement should be given to the novice grower…

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Industries Fair

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 6 March 1933 · page 8

London, March 3.—The Australian Resident Minister (Mr. S. M. Bruce) visited the industries' fair on the closing day. The Australian stall reports considerable…

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Show Licenses

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 6 March 1933 · page 8

At West Mainland Licensing Court to-day, Ernest Francis Jarratt, of the Australia Hotel, Cessnock, was granted a booth license for the…

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Crow's Nest Show

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 6 March 1933 · page 3

Miss Norma Young, with bloom of nancy Morgan dahlia, grows by her father and exhibited at North Sydney Tramway Show…

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Show on Good

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 6 March 1933 · page 6

In this month's issue of the "Newcastle Diocesan Churchman," the Bishop of Newcastle (Right Rev. F. de Witt Batty) makes a direct appeal concerning the…

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Annual Carnival Muswelbrook Swimmers MUSWELLBROOK

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 6 March 1933 · page 9

The annual championship swimming contests of the Muswellbrook S[?]ming Club [?] day night, when it is expected that…

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Cessnock Agricultural Show Opening on

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 6 March 1933 · page 9

This week a small army of volunteer workers will be busy making the final preparations for the annual show which opens on Friday. The committee is very…

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Show Record at Maitland Final Night Session

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 6 March 1933 · page 6

Show history was made by the huge crowd which attended Maitland Show on Saturday night. It is estimated that 18,000 people visited…

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"Show Me Your Hands" "They Are As Soft As Mine" Comment by Sergeant S.P. Case Incident

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 6 March 1933 · page 7

"Why your hands are as soft as mine!" said the Police Prosecutor (Sergeant Phillipson) to a…

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