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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1933

1,393 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 61 of 70

Lambton Baby Show

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 9 November 1933 · page 10

No effort has been spared by the Secretary and committee to make the coming baby show, in aid of St. John's Church of England, at Lambton, a success. The…

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"Summer Fair" Merewether Presbyterians Opening by Mayoress

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 9 November 1933 · page 10

A typical summer day favoured the Merewether Presbyterians for the opening of their "Summer Fair" in the School of Arts yesterday afternoon by the Mayoress…

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New Pavilion at Newcastle Show

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 9 November 1933 · page 14

Extensive additions and alterations are now being made at the Showground in preparation for the forthcoming show which will…

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Y.w.c.a. Flower Show

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 9 November 1933 · page 10

Of general interest to all lovers of flowers is the inclusion of a rose and carnation show in the programme of Newcastle Young Women's Christian…

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Flower Show at Y.w.c.a

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 9 November 1933 · page 2

A new departure at the Y.W.C.A. is the introduction of a flower show, in which roses and carnations are the main feature, and which will be held…

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Parties to Award to Show Cause Sydney

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 9 November 1933 · page 13

An unusual stop was taken by the Full Bench of the Industrial Commission to-day, when on its own initiative it summoned…

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Greta Jumble Fair

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

The Jumble Fair, organised by the Girls' Comrades, was held in the Methodist Kindergarten Hall in aid of the trust funds, and was a great success. The…

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Special Surf Carnival Tomorrow On Newcastle Beach Exhibition For Tourists Thrills Likely in the Surf Boat Events Co-operation of District Clubs Extended

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 10 November 1933 · page 10

A large number of delegates were present at the Newcastle Surf Club last night to make final arrangements for the combined surf carnival to be held on Newcastle Beach to-morrow afternoon, in honor of the tourists aboard the Ulysses…

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Arts and Crafts Country Women's Exhibition Display at Maitland

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 10 November 1933 · page 16

The annual arts and crafts exhibition, organised by Maitland branch of the Country Women's Association, opened in the West Maitland Town Hall yesterday…

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Show Improvements Larger Pavilion Space Ringside Fence Enclosed

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

Extensive additions and alterations are being made at Newcastle Showground in preparation for the forthcoming show, which will be held on February 21, 22, 23,…

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Pomp and Show London's New Lord Mayor Swearing-in Ceremony London

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 10 November 1933 · page 1

An exhibit showing a modern liner passing under Sydney Harbor Bridge was a feature of the Lord Mayor's Show to-day, which…

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Concluding Day of V.R.C Carnival Rogilla Fancied for C. B. Fisher Plate Shadow King for Handicap Melbourne

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 10 November 1933 · page 4

To-morrow another Melbourne Cup carnival will draw to a close, and excellent fields seem certain in every race. Following on Rogilla's bad race in the Melbourne Cup, much interest will centre on his showing to-morrow in the C. B…

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Exhibition Surf Carnival For Ulysses Passengers

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 11 November 1933 · page 9

SOENES AT THE SURF CARN IVAL on Newcastle Beach this after noon.—The carnival was arranged sp ecially for the benefit of the Ulysses visitors and provided the m with many thrills. Crews mannin a the surf boats were frequently in peril. This picture shows the members of the surf clubs standing at ease at the conclusion of the march past…

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Wallsend Presbyterian Fair

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 11 November 1933 · page 12

The Presbyterian Church Womens Guild Village Fair was brought to a successful close on Thursday night. With Rev. W. G. Reekie presiding, the following…

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Quirindi Show

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 11 November 1933 · page 8

The Secretary of the Quirindi P., A. and H. Association, Mr. G. Curtis. advises that the next annual show at Quirindi will be held on March 6 and 7. 1934…

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Baby Show at Lambton

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 11 November 1933 · page 8

The very young generation was represented by dainty girls and bouncing boys whose ages ranged from a few months to three years at…

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Dangerous Surf Carnival Programme May Be Changed

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 11 November 1933 · page 8

A dangerous surf was running at Newcastle yesterday. Although by this afternoon conditions will probably have considerably improved, there is just a…

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Racing Carnival Richmond Clubs' Plans LISMORE

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

At a conference of racing clubs held at Lismore preliminary arrangements for one of the biggest Christmas racing carnivals organised at the Richmond for years was…

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Boat Crews Were In Peril At Exhibition Surf Carnival Mountainous Seas Sweep Beaches Huge Breaker Swamps Cook's Hill Craft Life-lines Were Taken Out

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 11 November 1933 · page 7

Heavy seas swept the coastline when the surf carnival, promoted for the Ulysses tourists, was in progress at Newcastle Beach this afternoon. CREWS manning the surf boats…

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Dog Show at Cessnock Intelligence Tests Applied

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 11 November 1933 · page 9

Obedience and general intelligence tests were a feature of the Northern Districts Alsatian and Shepherd Dog Club's first show at Cessnock this…

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