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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1933

1,393 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 25 of 70

Gala Week At Muswellbrook Better Than Last Year Show Attendance at Upper Hunter More Awards Muswellbrook

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 6 April 1933 · page 9

The second day of the Upper Hunter Show opened in gloomy weather, but the sun shone at noon, and crowds of people attended, special…

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World's Oldest Inn— —Bullocks For The Show

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 7 April 1933 · page 12

TWINS make a picture alongside the sundial during Melbourne Garden Week.—Misses Betty and Barbara McMicking, students of Burnley BRIDE'S CHARMING retinue leaving St. Margaret's, Westminster, after the marriage of Miss Diana Coventry to Mr. John Mason…

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Annual Dog Show

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 8 April 1933 · page 11

The Merewether Dominion Canine Society will hold its annual championship show at Newcastle Show Ground, this afternoon…

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Morpeth Athletic Carnival New Club's Effort

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 8 April 1933 · page 8

Keen interest is being taken in the first athletic carnival to be staged by the recently-formed Morpeth Club, which will be held on April 19…

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Stroud Show Increased Exhibits Keen Competition Cattle Classes Improve STROUD

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 8 April 1933 · page 3

Contrary to expectations, the 12th annual show of the Stroud Agricultural and Horticultural Association was opened to-day in brilliant sunshine. During the…

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Millions Salute "New Beer's Day" Carnival in U.S.A. Bands and Drinkers Parade Streets Money Circulates New York

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 8 April 1933 · page 1

The thump of bung starters on countless kegs drummed a long lost beverage back to the American scene…

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Sun Shines on Sydney Show Easter Exhibition Opened To-day Sydney

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 10 April 1933 · page 7

With an April gift of sunshine, the gates of Show City were flung back to-day for the great annual pageant of our national…

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Sydney Carnival Ends

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 10 April 1933 · page 4

The memorable carnival scenes of bridge night were revived on Saturday night when a fireworks display on the Sydney Harbour was given to commemorate the…

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Permanent Industrial Exhibition Wheeler Place Scheme

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 10 April 1933 · page 6

The scheme brought before the Newcastle City Council a fortnight ago by Mr. G. B. Littler for the establishment of a permanent…

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Aristocrats' Show Polish:—Racing M.P. Comes To Grief

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 10 April 1933 · page 8

WINDSOR from the air.—A view by a "Sun" photographer as he flew over the historic town on the banks of the Hawkesbury River. BILLOWING CANVAS and humming cordage.—Sailing…

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Newcastle's Fair Ambassadors Girls for Floral Float Pageant 150 Applied To-day

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 11 April 1933 · page 6

Newcastle is not lacking in girl applicants to represent the city and district in the Sydney gala pageant. In response to the…

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Belmont Carnival

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 12 April 1933 · page 13

An attractive programme has been arranged for the Venetian carnival to be held at South Belmont Park and bay on Easter Saturday. The Newcastle Pipers'…

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Royal Show Lighting

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 12 April 1933 · page 8

Of particular interest to Newcastle is the gigantic flood lighting scheme which was brought into operation for the first time at the Royal Agricultural Show last…

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Belmont Venetian Carnival Programme for

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 12 April 1933 · page 3

With the Flying Cloud, winner of the Sydney Harbor Bridge speedboat race, giving displays, and 14 Sydney and four Lake Macquarie…

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Bowls Carnival at Quirindi Rink from Belmont

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 12 April 1933 · page 13

The tenth annual carnival of the Far Northern Bowling Association, to be held at Quirindi during the Easter holidays, is likely to be highly successful. Twelve…

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Royal Show District Exhibit Contest Central Coast Wins Record Horse Entry Judged SYDNEY

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 12 April 1933 · page 10

Faced with a record entry in practically every class the judges in the horse section at the Royal Show were confronted with a formidable task to-day when they…

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Bowls Carnival at Maitland 100 Players Entered

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 13 April 1933 · page 9

More than 100 players from all parts of the district will take part in the Easter bowls carnival at East Maitland…

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Northumberland Tennis Carnival Opens at District Park To-morrow Entries Extended

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 13 April 1933 · page 9

The Northumberland Tennis Council's Easter tournament opens at the District Park tomorrow morning…

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Football in the Water Venetian Carnival at Belmont Sydney Yachts Visit

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 13 April 1933 · page 8

While footballers generally revel in wet weather and when the grounds are muddy and slippery, it will be interesting to see how they fare when…

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Royal Show Opening by Governor Axemen Draw Crowds Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 13 April 1933 · page 8

Fine and cool weather prevailed to-day for the official opening of the Royal Show by the Governor (Sir Philip Game). The attendance was satisfactory, and showed…

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