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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1933

1,393 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 57 of 70

Butterfly Fair

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

A Butterfly fair was opened by Mrs. R. S. Lee, of Morpeth, yesterday afternoon in aid of the Kurri Kurri Methodist Church funds. Rev. A. G. Manefield…

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Aspirants At Eisteddfod — Japanese Fair Visitors

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 26 October 1933 · page 20

At the St. Mark's Eisteddfod, Islington, yesterday: (Left to Right) KENNETH FOGG describes "Grandpa's Glauses"; GERTRUDE KELLY, who competed in the 13 years and under vocal section; MAVIS AMBLER, who recited "Suppose" in the 12 years and under section; PEGGY CRADDOCK, a reciter in the nine years' and under section; NORM A ROYLE and PAULINE MORRIS, who won the 12 years and under open vocal solo…

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Japanese Fair St. Philip's Church Picturesque Setting

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

All the fascination of the East was displayed at the Japanese Fair, organised by the Women's Guild of St. Philip's Church of England, Waratah, at the opening…

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Spring Fair St. Patrick's Church Success Despite Weather

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 26 October 1933 · page 10

Yesterday's weather conditions did not altogether become the name chosen for the annual bazaar in aid of the building fund of St. Patrick's Roman Catholic…

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Adamstown Babies on Parade Show to Be Held Next

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 26 October 1933 · page 11

Proud mothers will come into their own at the Adamstown Methodist School Hall on Saturday afternoon, when the Adamstown Babies Day…

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Increase in Shipping and Trade Figures Customs Returns for Year Local Figures Show Improvement Imports Higher

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 26 October 1933 · page 13

The returns issued by the Newcastle Customs this afternoon reveal an encouraging increase in shipping and…

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Selection Night Newcastle Art Society Preparing for Exhibition

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 27 October 1933 · page 10

Newcastle's art consciousness will be given a decided fillip on November 3, when the first exhibition of the Newcastle Art Society will be declared open…

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Operatic Fair for Cathedral Belle of New York and the Cingalee

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 27 October 1933 · page 8

The Cathedral Operatic Fair will be opened at the Newcastle Town Hall next Tuesday at 3 p.m. by Lady Game, wife of the State Governor…

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Newcastle Artists' First Show... ...Press Delegation's Visit

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 27 October 1933 · page 10

Newcastle Art Society's first show will be opened on November 3. Last night the hanging committee made the final selection for the show. Back row, from left to right; Mr. M. Smith, Miss E. Draper, Mr…

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Sydney Solicitor Show Cause Application SYDNEY

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 27 October 1933 · page 10

On the report of the Prothonotary (Mr. H. D. Wood), the Full Court to-day granted a rule nisi, calling upon William Henry McCarthy, a Sydney solicitor, to…

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Woman's Realm Baby Show St. John's, Cessnock OVER 80 Entrants Judged

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 27 October 1933 · page 16

The fete arranged by St. John's Church of England Parochial Council, and Women's Guild, Cessnock, in aid of Church funds, was concluded in the local parish…

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Cathedral Operatic Fair

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 28 October 1933 · page 11

Lady Game, wife of the Governor (Sir Philip Game) will open the Newcastle Cathedral Operatic Fair in Newcastle Town Hall at 3 p.m. on Tuesday, and…

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Hams on Show

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 28 October 1933 · page 4

A fine show of hams at the Grocers' Exhibition at the Royal Agricultural Hall, Islington, London…

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Toronto Baby Show

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 28 October 1933 · page 12

The schedule for the Toronto baby show is published to-day. The Organising Secretaries, Mrs. F. Chapman and Mr. E. Gain, with a committee, are…

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Adamstown Baby Show

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 28 October 1933 · page 12

The baby show, to be held under the auspices of the Adamstown Women's Auxiliary and the Adamstown Cricket Club, will be opened this afternoon by the…

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High School Flower Show

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 28 October 1933 · page 11

Newcastle Girls' High School Parents and Citizens' Association will hold a flower and art exhibition, and needlework and cooking competitions at the school this afternoon. The…

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Flower and Art Exhibition at Girls' High School

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 28 October 1933 · page 12

The flower, needlework, and art exhibition to be held under the auspices of the Parents and Citizens' Association of Newcastle Girls' High School to-day…

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Inspected by Judges Cats and Pet Dogs Show Chubby Babies at Adamstown Awards Made

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 28 October 1933 · page 8

Bright-eyed, chubby-faced babies— not all smiling—were paraded in the Adamstown Methodist Hall to-day for the baby show, organised by the St. Paul's Young People's Club conducted a pet dog and cat show to-day. Prize-winners were:— Largest dog, B. Johnson: smallest dog,…

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Spring Fair at Branxton Methodists Organise Annual Function

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 30 October 1933 · page 8

The Methodist Spring Fair was held in the Branxton Parish Hall on Thursday and Friday nights. The function was opened by Miss…

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Among the Bowlers Xmas Carnival Prospects Big Entry Expected

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 30 October 1933 · page 5

With no northern carnivals to entice bowlers away from the Newcastle Christmas carnival, prospects for a record entry this…

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