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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1933

1,393 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 53 of 70

Adamstown Baby Show

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 12 October 1933 · page 10

Mr. Townsend, of Brunker-road, Adamstown has offered additional prizes for Class H in the Adamstown baby show, in addition to the cup trophies…

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Tennis Champions' Visit District Park Exhibition

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 12 October 1933 · page 12

The plan for the Crawford-McGrath tennis exhibition for Saturday next is practically full, and there is sure to be a big attendance in the other seats, where…

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Cessnock Methodists Spring Fair Babies and Flowers Awards

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 12 October 1933 · page 10

Awards in the baby and flower sections of the Methodist Spring Fair, conducted yesterday, are as follows—…

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Spring Fair at Cessnock to Aid Church Fund

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 12 October 1933 · page 13

Energetic stall holders did good business at a spring fair conducted in aid of church funds at Cessnock Methodist Hall yesterday afternoon…

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Sports Carnival at Night Mater Miseracordiae Hospital Fund

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 12 October 1933 · page 18

Many of the district's leading athletes will be taking part in the carnival to be held at Paratah Park next Thursday night, in aid of the…

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Woman's Realm Colours in Plenty Carrington Methodist Fair Gay Stall Decorations

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 12 October 1933 · page 10

Spring flowers in riotous colourings toned with the brightly coloured ballons and gay stalls at the Carrington Methodist Springtime Fair, which was…

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Cessnock Flower and Baby Show Women's Church Aid Event

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 12 October 1933 · page 9

Members of the Methodist Women's Church Aid Society concluded last night a successful social function is the Methodist Hall, which included a flower and…

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Motor Show New Models at Olympia Simpler Gear Mechanism London, October 10

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 12 October 1933 · page 8

The international motor show, which will open at Olympia on Thursday, and continue for 10 day, is attracting large numbers of visitors to London from…

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Toronto Methodist Poppy Fair

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 13 October 1933 · page 4

The annual fair in aid of the Toronto Methodist Church fond was opened in the School of Arts hall yesterday afternoon, in the presence of a large gathering. The…

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Toronto Baby Show

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 13 October 1933 · page 3

A special prize of £1/1/ has been donated by Mr. T. Burns to the best baby under 12 months, in connection with the Toronto baby show next mouth. The…

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Newcastle Show Schedules

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 13 October 1933 · page 10

Advance schedules for the next Newcastle Show, covering the school work, needlework, cookery, jams, jellies, and preserves sections, will be available from…

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Opening of V.A.T.C. Spring Carnival Hall Mark Chatham Champions in Melbourne Spring Carnival Melbourne

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 13 October 1933 · page 4

Chatham and Hall Mark, two of the outstanding performers at the A.J.C. Spring Carnival, are likely to be the…

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Maitland District West Maitland Spring Show Flowers and Cooking

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 13 October 1933 · page 13

A spring flower show and cooking competition will be held under the auspices of the Hunter River Agricultural and Horticultural Association in the Home…

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Motor Show Prince George Opens British Exports Grow London, October 12

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 13 October 1933 · page 12

The comforting fact that British motor exports had increased 68 per cent. in 12 months was stressed by Prince George in opening time Olympic Motor Show…

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Davis Cup Players' First Playing Appearance Since Return Red Letter Day in Newcastle Crawford and McGRATH Exhibition Matches Other Star Sets

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 13 October 1933 · page 9

All arrangements in connection with the appearance of Jack Crawford and V. McGrath, are now complete, and the Board may be very well pleased with the work that has been done during this last two days. The court at District Park is in perfect condition. This particular court is without…

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"Nasturtium Fair."

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 14 October 1933 · page 13

The annual effort of the Ladies' Church Aid organisation of the Metcalfe-street Methodist Church, Wallsend will be in the form of a "Nasturtium Fair," to be…

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Nasturtium Fair

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 14 October 1933 · page 11

The Nasturtium Fair of Wallsend Methodist Church will be opened to-day by Mrs. W. E. Bramble in the Metealfe-street School Hall…

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New Lambton Fair

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 14 October 1933 · page 11

A floral fair of the New Lambton Presbyterian Church will be opened by the Mayoress (Mrs. E. Dunkley) on November 4. Cooking, sweets, and fancy work competitions are advertised…

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Waratah Methodist Fair

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 14 October 1933 · page 13

The Waratah Methodist '"Orange and Lemon" Fair was concluded on Thursday night, when there was again a good attendance. A series of competitions was…

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Dog Show

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 14 October 1933 · page 4

Many fine dogs were benched at the Newcastle Toy and All Breeds Dog Club's Championship Show held at Wickham to-day…

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