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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1933

1,393 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 63 of 70

Maitland District West Maitland Blossom Fair Methodist Church Effort Opening by Mrs. Stacy

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 16 November 1933 · page 9

A Blossom Fair in aid of the West Maitland Methodist Church funds was opened in the Town Hall, West Maitland, yesterday afternoon, and will be continued…

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Trains Used More Railways Show Steady Increase Newcastle Figures

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 16 November 1933 · page 15

A steady increase in the number of train passengers leaving Newcastle during recent months is disclosed in…

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Two Swindlers Convicted "Dummy" Directors Are Acquitted Foreign Mining Show London

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 16 November 1933 · page 1

Convicted of conspiracy in connection with the affairs of the Chosen Corporation, a Korean mining concern, Martin Coles…

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Everything Promises For a Busy Natatorial Week-end On Beaches And In Baths Swimming Carnival at Toronto at Week-end Premier Club's Contingent Results and Coming Events Among the Clubs

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 16 November 1933 · page 19

Premier Club swimmers will visit Toronto at the week-end to participate in two carnivals. THERE will be no club events…

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Newcastle Show Innovation

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 17 November 1933 · page 10

There has been an immediate response to the Newcastle Show Association's announcement that a special section for massed displays of flowers, and foliage,…

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Belmont Fair Methodist Church Helped Opened by Mayoress

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 17 November 1933 · page 16

A large and representative gathering was present at the opening of the Methodist Rainbow Fair in the Belmont Memorial Hall yesterday…

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St. Stephen's Fair Opening by Mrs. Connell Adamstown Effort

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 17 November 1933 · page 17

The Trois Arbres Hall, Adamstown, was gaily decorated for the opening of the St. Stephen's Fair yesterday afternoon. The stalls laden with goods,…

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Maitland District West Maitland Show Council New Ambulance Room

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 17 November 1933 · page 13

The President (Mr. W. E. Sparke) presided at a meeting of the Maitland Show Council last night. An application by the Lower Hunter…

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Surfers Return To Competitions SURF & Baths Events for the Week-end Carnival at Toronto Surf Club Patrols for Sundays Race Handicaps

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 17 November 1933 · page 11

The Toronto Swimming Club will hold a carnival to-morrow afternoon and on Sunday…

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Blossom Fair Concludes

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 18 November 1933 · page 11

The Blossom Fair, in aid of the West Maitland Methodist Church funds, was concluded last night. The receipts totalled £450, including £248/4/2 for the popular…

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Great Success Art Exhibition Closes NEARLY 4500 VISITORS

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 18 November 1933 · page 8

Nearly 4500 visitors were attracted to the first exhibition of the Newcastle Art Society, which closed yesterday. The exhibition was a success in every way, and…

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Belmont Fair Successful

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 20 November 1933 · page 3

The Rainbow Fair, of the Belmont Methodist Church, was continued on Thursday and Friday nights. On Thursday evening Madame Rachel La Patourel,…

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Maryville Fair Presbyterian Church

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 20 November 1933 · page 3

To raise funds for the Church, a successful rose fair, arranged by the Women's Guild, was held in the Maryville Presbyterian Church on Saturday…

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Winning at the Toronto Carnival

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 20 November 1933 · page 10

J. Sneddon winning the first heat of the 400 metres race at the swimming carnival at Toronto…

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Country Week Maitland Cricket Carnival £125 Grant to Be Made Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 21 November 1933 · page 8

A grant of £125 to the Hunter Valley Cricket Council is to be made by the New South Wales Cricket. Association towards the expenses of the country week cricket…

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Church Fair Opened St. Andrew's Parish Hall Fete

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 22 November 1933 · page 8

Mrs. Ellis. Mayoress of Waratah, officially opened the fair this afternoon in the grounds of St. Andrew's Parish Hall and in the hall…

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Big Alsatian Dog Show Interstate Dogs to Compete

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 22 November 1933 · page 3

With the possibility or trained Alsatian dogs from Queensland and Victoria competing with the best of New South Wales dogs at the…

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Lismore Show Rain on Eve of Opening LISMORE

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 22 November 1933 · page 8

More than an inch of rain since 9 a.m. to-day, added to heavy showers during the past few days, has made the Exhibition Ground at Lismore, where the North…

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Mayfield Fair St. Andrew's Carnival

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 23 November 1933 · page 10

Though the weather was unfavourable for the opening of St. Andrew's Church carnival yesterday afternoon, the difficulties were largely overcome by using the…

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Abermain Methodist Fair

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 23 November 1933 · page 9

Well-laden stalls, attractive decorations, and a large attendance were the features of the fair held in the Methodist Church, Abermain in aid of, the Church funds…

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