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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1933

1,393 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 58 of 70

Babies' Day Show at Adamstown 150 COMPETITORS

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 30 October 1933 · page 3

The Adamstown Baby Show, held in the Methodist School Hall on Saturday, was a social and financial success. It was arranged by the Adamstown Cricket…

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Maitland and District News West Maitland Jumble Fair Mothers' Club Helps School

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 30 October 1933 · page 9

There was a large attendance at the West Maitland Infants' School on Saturday afternoon, when a jumble fair, organised by the Mothers' Club, was opened…

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Fine Carnations Wallsend Spring Show Methodist Church Effort

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 30 October 1933 · page 9

A galaxy of carnations made a feature in the second Spring Show of the Metcalte-street Methodist Church, Wallsend, arranged in the Sunday School hall on…

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Trelawny of the Wells the Community Players Successful Show

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 30 October 1933 · page 6

Newcastle Community Players—a band of enthusiastic amateurs—might well be proud of their presentation on Saturday night…

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Annual Show Girls' High School Association Successful First Effort

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 30 October 1933 · page 3

The successful first annual show of the Parents and Citizens' Association of Newcastle Girls' High School was opened on Saturday afternoon in the school assembly…

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West Wallsend Bureau Flower Show

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 31 October 1933 · page 9

The first flower show and points competition under the auspices of the newly-formed West Wallsend Agricultural Bureau was held in the refreshment room…

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Lady Game To Visit Newcastle To-day Operatic Fair Opening

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 31 October 1933 · page 10

For the first time for many months Lady Game, wife of the Governor, will visit Newcastle to-day. The principal object of Her Excellency's…

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Social Jottings Lady Game Opens Cathedral Fair Town Hall Function Stallholders Kept Busy operetta to-night

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 31 October 1933 · page 4

Lady Game, wife of the State Governor, opened the Newcastle Cathedral Operatic Fair in the presence of a large…

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Cathedral Operatic Fair

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 1 November 1933 · page 10

Lade Game, speaking at the opening of the Cathedral operatic Fair in the Newcastle Town Hall yesterday. On the left of Lady Game is the Mayoress (Mrs. R. G. Kilgour), and on her right is Mrs. W. H. Johnson, wife of Dean Johnson…

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At the Cathedral Fair

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 1 November 1933 · page 9

ONE OF THE STALLS at the Cathedral Fair, opened by Lady Game yesterday afternoon…

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Gloucester Preparations for Show

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 1 November 1933 · page 2

At a meeting of the Gloucester A., H. and P. Association, called to discuss the holding of the next Gloucester Show, a lengthy report on ground improvements…

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Backyard Farmers Show Profit

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 1 November 1933 · page 7

At the monthly meeting of the Junior Farmers League, to be held in the Newcastle Show office to-morrow night, Mr. H. G. Lightfoot will…

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At Cathedral Fair The Belle of New York

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 1 November 1933 · page 12

AT THE CATHEDRAL FAIR.—The sweet stall, in charge of Mrs. T. H. Raysmith (in centre), with Miss McKenna, Miss Silkman, and at right, Miss Whitford. TRYING HIS LUCK AT THE LUCKY DIP. Mrs. M. E. Cook and Mrs. S. O'Neill, who are assisting with…

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Swimming Carnival Dates Allotted Surfers for W. Aust

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 1 November 1933 · page 2

The main business to be transacted at the next meeting of the northern branch of tho Surf Life-Saving Association will be the…

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Operatic Fair "The Belle of New York" Colour and Gaiety

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 1 November 1933 · page 9

All evening of bright entertainment rewarded those at the Town Hall last hight for the presentation of excerpts from "The Belle of New York." The arrival of Lads…

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At the Cathedral Fair Belle of N. York Excerpts Players Acclaimed

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 1 November 1933 · page 6

The production of excerpts from the Belle of New York at Newcastle Town Hall last night was acclaimed by the large audience…

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Woman's Realm Operatic Fair Cathedral Effort at Town Hall Visit of Lady Game

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 1 November 1933 · page 10

Lady Game made an inspiring speech in carrying out the officual opening ceremony of the Operatic Fair in Newcastle Town Hall yesterday, arranged in aid of the funds of Christ Church Cathedral…

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Baby Show

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 2 November 1933 · page 10

Much interest is being taken in the baby show to be held shortly at St. John Baptist Church of England Hall. Provision has been made for all ages, the prizes…

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Butterfly Fair Congregational Church Helped

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 2 November 1933 · page 9

There was a large attendance in the Congregational School Hall, West Maitland, yesterday afternoon, when the Butterfly Fair in aid of Church funds was…

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"The Cingalee" Cathedral Operatic Fair Tuneful Musical Play

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 2 November 1933 · page 9

The light, tuneful music of "Cingalec," presented at the Cathedral Operatic Fair at the Newcastle Town Hall last night, delighted the audience. The story opens…

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