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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1933

1,393 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 54 of 70

Wistaria Fair Mayfield West Effort

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

The "Wistaria Fair," arranged by the Mayfield West Congregational Church, was opened on Thursday afternoon by Mrs. John Ash, in the presence of a large…

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Night Carnival at Waratah

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 14 October 1933 · page 2

Considerable success has attended the efforts of the executive of the Waratah Sports Committee, which is arranging the programme for the…

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Art Exhibition Newcastle Society Active

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 14 October 1933 · page 8

Newcastle Art Society is looking forward to a successful exhibition of oil paintings, water colours, and black and white drawings, all the works of local artists. Its…

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Nasturtium Fair at Wallsend To Aid Methodist Circuit

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 14 October 1933 · page 4

There wan a large gathering at the official opening of the Wallsend Metcalfe-street Methodist Church nasturtium fair, which was opened by…

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Girls' High School Spring, Flower and Art Show

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 14 October 1933 · page 5

The first annual spring, flower and art show to be held at the Newcastle Girls' High School, Hamilton, under the auspices of the Parents and Citizens' Association,…

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Newcastle Tennis Followers Thrilled By Dazzling Exhibition Davis Cup Stars Play at District Part Big Crowd Sees Sets Moore Against McGRATH Splendid Tennis

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 14 October 1933 · page 8

Practically the entire tennis world of Newcastle made the enclosure round the main court at District Park their…

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Jack Crawford's Praise for Perry How Tennis Star Fared in Europe and U.S.A. Davis Cup Men in the North Exhibition Games at Cessnock British Team's Visit

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 14 October 1933 · page 3

Sydney tennis people gave a royal welcome to Jack Crawford and Vivian McGrath on their return from abroad on Monday,…

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Closing Day of Randwick Spring Carnival City Tattersall's Vista Chosen for Flying Handicap Bold Boy Should Make Amends Constantine's Good Chance in Two-year-old Stakes SYDNEY

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

The scene is shifting. Melbourne, and not Sydney, will be the big attraction. But after four days of sport conducted by the Australian Jockey Club at Randwick, the curtain will be rung down on racing at A.J.C. headquarters when City Tattersall's Club steps into the breach…

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Cessnock Exhibition

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 16 October 1933 · page 8

There was a large attendance on the Cessnok courts yesterday afternoon to witness the exhibition games in which J. Crawford, V. McGrath, B. Walker,…

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Carrington Methodist Spring Fair

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 16 October 1933 · page 4

The Spring Fair of the Carrington Methodist Church was concluded on Thursday night. The Mayor (Ald. A. Bower presided on Wednesday night, and…

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Bullahdelah Show Association

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 16 October 1933 · page 4

The monthly meeting of the committee of the A. H. and I. Association was held in the School of Arts. There was a good attendance. Many donations were received…

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Nasturtium Fair Decorations at Wallsend Methodist Church Helped

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 16 October 1933 · page 3

A decorative scheme designed by Mr. R. T. Horne, was much admired in the Sunday School Hall of the Metcalfe-street Methodist Church, Wallsend, on Saturday…

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Newcastle Show Alterations to Pavilions

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 16 October 1933 · page 7

At a special meeting of the council of the Newcastle A.H. and 1. Association this afternoon tenders were opened for alterations and additions…

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McGRATH PLEASES Exhibition in Newcastle Crawford's Ordeal Played Under Difficulties

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 16 October 1933 · page 8

As was anticipated, the largest crowd of tennis followers turned out at District Park courts on Saturday to Witness the international tennis stars Crawford and…

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THE Talking Screen Tuneful Melody Cruise Bright Show at the Civic Joe E. BROWN

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 16 October 1933 · page 2

What would you do, if you found yourself in mid-ocean on a liner, and discovered that two young…

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Fifty Suffer Ptomaine Poisoning Ate Ice Cream Unhappy Sequel to Flower Show GRAFTON

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 16 October 1933 · page 7

More than 50 persons-adults and children—suffered from the effects of ptomaine poisoning as a result of eating ice cream at the Ulmarra Methodist…

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Hospital Carnival Arrangements at Waratah

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 17 October 1933 · page 10

The final meeting of the comittee controlling arrangements for the carnival to be held on Waratah Oval on Thursday night in aid of the funds of the Mater…

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Baby Show at Adamstown

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 17 October 1933 · page 9

Eight classes for babies of various ages will be included in the Adamstown Baby Show, to be held in the Methodist School Hall on October 28…

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Advance Schedules For Newcastle Show

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 17 October 1933 · page 7

Ten thousand copies of the advance schedule for the 1934 Newcastle Show were received by the secretary (Mr. P. G. Legoe) this afternoon for…

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For the Motorist Car Radio Sets Olympia Exhibition Widespread Acceptance

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 17 October 1933 · page 3

For some months past, British radio manufacturers have been experimenting for the improvement of radios for cars, and it is generally expected that it is only…

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