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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1933

1,393 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 5 of 70

Engine Evolution Romance of Motors Exhibits at Paris Show

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 24 January 1933 · page 8

One of the most interesting romances linked up with the development of the internal combustion engine has been its association with the progress of aviation…

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Exhibition Week Broadcast Appeal

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 25 January 1933 · page 4

In a message broadcast through station 2NC yesterday afternoon, the Secretary of the Newcastle A. H. and I. Society (Mr. P. G. Legoe) spoke of Exhibition Week…

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Maitland Show Privileges

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 25 January 1933 · page 7

The sale of privileges for the Maitland Show, to be held on March 1, 2, 3, and 4, will be held at Messrs. Swan, Murray and Hains's auction room, Church-street,…

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Newcastle Show Some Unique Exhibits Wheat Farmers Effort

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 25 January 1933 · page 9

The Northern wheat farmers' reply to the Government's statement that Northern wheat is too soft for milling, will be given at Newcastle Show, when the…

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Show Takes Shape Army of Workmen on Ground Many Innovations

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 25 January 1933 · page 8

A miniature city, which will throb with activity day and night, is at present taking shape under the expert…

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Mr. Lyons and the Show Ironworkers' Objection "Newcastle an Industrial Centre"

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 25 January 1933 · page 4

Members of Newcastle branch of the Federated Ironworkers' Association disagree with the action of the committee of Newcastle A.H. and I. Association in…

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Beattie's Century Fine Batting Effort Against Test Bowlers Match Against South Australia Richardson and Nitschke Show Some Sparkling Batting

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 25 January 1933 · page 6

A brilliant unfinished century innings by Beattie, the young Wickham batsman, for Newcastle, and a superb innings by Nitschke, who hit two sixes and four fours, were salient features of the match between Newcastle and South Australia…

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Bowls Carnival

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 26 January 1933 · page 9

The executive committee of the Hunter River District Bowling Association decided last night to conduct the fourth annual Easter carnival at the East…

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In the Surf Merewether Carnival

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 26 January 1933 · page 11

Merewether Surf Club's 24th annual surf carnival will be held at Merewether beach this afternoon. Merewether Municipal Band will be in attendance…

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Mr. Lyons and the Show

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 26 January 1933 · page 6

The Committee of the Newcastle A.H. and I. Association recently invited the Prime Minister (Mr. Lyons) to open this year's show in Exhibition…

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Ladies' Success Undefeated in Carnival Newcastle Men's Team Beaten

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 26 January 1933 · page 8

The Newcastle National Park ladies' team, consisting of Misses Cashman, Rankin, Tregloan, and Learmonth, is to be congratulated on its Lane performance in…

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Exhibition Week

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 27 January 1933 · page 7

Sir,—May I make a suggestion in connection with Exhibition Week? There are for sale in Newcastle many beautiful postcards of Newcastle's beauty spots. It…

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Premier Ladies' Carnival

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 27 January 1933 · page 6

The third annual swimming carnival of the Premier Ladies' Club will be held next Saturday afternoon at the Ocean Baths. Excellent entries have been…

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Merewether Surf Carnival

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 27 January 1933 · page 9

Newcastle march pant team, which was again placed third in the annual Merewether carnival yesterday…

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Exhibition Week Manufacturers Active Unique Contribution

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 27 January 1933 · page 8

A unique contribution to Newcastle Exhibition Week is to be made by the Newcastle Chamber of Manufactures, which has arranged with at least seven…

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March Past Winners at Surf Carnival

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 27 January 1933 · page 1

Merewether march past team, winners of the grand parade and march past event at their annual carnival yesterday…

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Leghorn Poultry Show at Broadmeadow

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 27 January 1933 · page 5

The Newcastle and District Leghorn Club held a show at the Showground yes Club held a show at the Showground at Broadmeadow yesterday. There were…

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Surf Carnival at Merewether — Hunter River XI v. Newcastle

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 27 January 1933 · page 10

The wheelbarrow race is always a popular beach event at a carnival, and usually attracts large…

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Many Attractions For Visitors To Newcastle Exhibition Week Record Influx Expected Tours of Inspection

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 27 January 1933 · page 2

Newcastle will exert a magnetic attraction for visitors from the country districts during Exhibition Week,…

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Interest in Show Is Growing Secretary Is Gratified Demand for Space

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 27 January 1933 · page 2

Interest in the Newcastle 1933 show, which opens on February 23, is growing every day and a big demand is being made on the…

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