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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1933

1,393 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 56 of 70

Boolaroo Methodist Fair Friday's Programme

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 21 October 1933 · page 5

Despite sultry weather conditions there was a good attendance at the second and final day of the Methodist Fair in Boolaroo Methodist Church…

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Newcastle Art Exhibition Pictures Selected

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 21 October 1933 · page 3

At a meeting of the Newcastle Art Society, a preliminary selection was made of pictures to be shown at the Society's first exhibition to be held…

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Adamstown Baby Show

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 21 October 1933 · page 12

The judges expect a difficult task at the Adamstown Baby Show next Saturday, October 28, at the Methodist School hall, in selecting the championship baby…

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Lambton Baby Show

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 21 October 1933 · page 12

November 11 will be Babies' Day at Lambton, when St. John's Church of England will hold a baby show in the Parish Hall. Silver cups will be given as…

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Entries Close for Show

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 21 October 1933 · page 11

Entries closed last night for the Hunter River Agricultural and Horticultural Association's flower show and cooking competition's to be held at the Maitland…

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What Happened in Previous Matches Crowd Called 'Be Fair'

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 21 October 1933 · page 1

The announcement that the Australian Rugby League team, which is now touring England, has requested that Fairhurst, the…

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International Motor Show

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 23 October 1933 · page 6

London, October 21.—The International Motor Show, in London ends to-night, the attendance this year showing an increase over that of last year of about…

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Waratah Fair £223 Raised in Presbyterian Effort

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 23 October 1933 · page 10

The Rose Fair in aid of Waratah Presbyterian Church was concluded on Saturday evening. Attractive musical programmes were arrange each…

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Cessnock Spring Fair St. James' Church Event

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 23 October 1933 · page 7

The ladies of St. James' Church of England carried out a very successful spring fair in the church hall in South Cessnock on Saturday. The stalls were…

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Preparations for Gala Carnival Approval Granted for Band Contest

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 23 October 1933 · page 10

Delegates who attended a meeting of the Newcastle District Combined Friendly Societies' Gula Committee on Saturday night were informed by…

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Spring Show Flowers and Cooking Many Beautiful Blooms

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 23 October 1933 · page 6

A successful Spring Show was held under the auspices of the Hunter River Agricultural and Horticultural Association in the Home Industries Pavilion at the Maitland…

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Sunday Schools on Beach City Council Is Not Keen Hospital Carnival

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 23 October 1933 · page 7

An application to conduct Sunday School services on Newcastle beach during the summer months has been made to the Newcastle City Council…

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Targets Were Scarce Riflemen Had to Show Pace Adamstown Range

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 23 October 1933 · page 5

Despite fairly even conditions, riflemen did not have a pleasant afternoon at Adamstown Range on…

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Cricketers Show Improvements Over Previous Seasons Two Centuries Were Established Hamilton's Success Saturday's Play Reviewed Individual Efforts

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 23 October 1933 · page 5

The second series of fixtures in the District Association's grade premiership competitions was completed on Saturday, and as a…

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Toronto Baby Show

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 24 October 1933 · page 10

Toronto Baby Show on November 4 promises to be a great success. The committee is working hard to that end. Several donations have been promised, but the…

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Trophies' Night Automobile Club Social Events at Newcastle Show

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 24 October 1933 · page 3

Members of Newcastle Automobile Club thoroughly enjoyed themselves at the annual social for the presentation of trophies. The Patron, Mr. W. H. Leeder,…

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Adamstown Baby Show

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 25 October 1933 · page 3

Keen interest is being shown in the Baby Show to be held in the Adamstown Methodist School Hall on Saturday. The entries so far received in all sections are…

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Woman's Realm Hamilton Fair St. Peter's En Fete

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 25 October 1933 · page 10

Despite the oppressive weather conditions, there was a very good attendance at the opening ceremony of St. Peter's Church of England Fair yesterday. Rev…

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Colorful Scene at Waratah St. Philip's Church Fair Opened

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 25 October 1933 · page 7

Lanterns of brilliant colon, apple blossom and gay kimonos worn by the assistants created an appropriate atmosphere at St. Philip's Church…

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St. Patrick's Fair at Wallsend Appeal for the Building Fund

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 25 October 1933 · page 9

The first annual Spring Fair in aid of the building funds was held in St. Patrick's Hall, Wallsend this afternoon…

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