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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1933

1,393 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 8 of 70

Swimming at Ellalong Carnival for the Hospital

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 4 February 1933 · page 7

With a view to helping the Cessnock Hospital Ellalong Swimming Club has arranged for a championship carnival, to be held on Sunday…

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Watched Carnival From Hospital Redhead Shark Victim

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 4 February 1933 · page 5

With envious eyes, Reg. Ogilvie, the Redhead shark victim, watched to-day's surf carnival from the roof of Newcastle…

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Show on Good Friday Bishop Moyes Supports Protest ARMIDALE

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 4 February 1933 · page 8

Commenting on Archbishop Wright's protest against the holding of the Royal Show on Good Friday, the Bishop of Armidale (Right Rev. J. S. Moyes) today…

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High Seas Caused Lively Scenes And Thrills At Surf Carnival Boat Battle In Breakers Gruelling Test for the Teams Masterly Seamanship by Swansea Men Huge Crowd of Spectators

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 4 February 1933 · page 5

With heavy seas running, thrill followed thrill at Newcastle's Annual Surf-Carnival this afternoon. The surfers had a gruelling time, and some events were watched not without anxiety…

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World's Wheat Exhibition

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

For the World's Whet Exhibition to be held at Regina, Canada, in July and August, six entries lave now been made through the Manning River Agricultural…

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Mr. Lyons and the Show

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 6 February 1933 · page 5

Sir,—In reply to the leading article appearing in the "Newcastle Morning Herald" of January 26, inviting Mr. Lyons to open the Newcastle Show, I wish to…

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Surf Thrills Battle With Heavy Seas Newcastle Carnival Northern Clubs Prominent

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 6 February 1933 · page 2

A large crowd saw thrilling surf events at the annual carnival of the Newcastle Surf Club on Saturday afternoon. The surf was sufficiently rough to provide a…

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Record Surf Gala At Newcastle Last Saturday Big Carnival Success Keen Public Interest R. & R. Contest Yesterday

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 6 February 1933 · page 9

The combined surf carnival held on Newcastle Beach on Saturday more than compensated the…

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Show Hygiene

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 7 February 1933 · page 9

Sir,—In connection with the forthcoming show, I wish to raise the question of the necessity for adequate sterilising arrangements at the various booths for…

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Another Carnival at Ellalong Many Entries

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 7 February 1933 · page 8

With 36 points to his credit, T. Hourigan, of Paxton, is well ahead of other members in the Ellalong Amateur Swimming Club's point score…

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Mr. Lyons and Show Waterside Workers' Protest

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 7 February 1933 · page 4

A meeting of the Waterside Workers' Federation, Newcastle branch, yesterday carried a resolution stating that the members "are behind the Ironworkers' Union…

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Exports Better Australian Trade for Six Months Favourable Balance Butter Shipments Show Heavy Increase SYDNEY

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 7 February 1933 · page 6

The summary of overseas imports and exports for the month of December and for the half-year ended December 31, which were made available by the…

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Schools Displays for the Show 5000 to Take Part Grand March and Tableau P.s.a.a.a.'s Part

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 7 February 1933 · page 5

For the first time in the history of the Newcastle Show, elaborate combined ' displays by at least 5000…

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Show Committee

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 8 February 1933 · page 9

A meeting of Cessnock Show Committee decided last night to arrange a programme of sporting events for the Friday night of the show, as well as Saturday night…

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Cessnock Flower Show

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 8 February 1933 · page 7

The funds of Cesnnock District Ambulance Clans will benefit as a result of a flower and cookery show, which will be conducted on March…

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Cessnock Show Booths

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 8 February 1933 · page 8

Considering that the Innovation would be the means of producing Increased revenue, Cessnock Show Committee decided, at last night's…

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Carnival at Merewether Championship Events

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 8 February 1933 · page 2

One of the most Important surf carnivals conducted in the Newcastle district will be held on Merewether Beach on…

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Preparing for Show Cessnock Plans

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 8 February 1933 · page 6

Taking advantage of the fact that this year's Cessnock Show will be held in the pay week, the committee decided last night to…

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Bowls Women's Carnival Newcastle Wins Four Games SYDNEY

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 8 February 1933 · page 5

Teams from Newcastle fought many strenuous battles with their opponents in the Women's Bowling Carnival, which was continued to-day on suburban greens…

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"See Newcastle" Invitation Extended Exhibition Week Inspections of Industries Arranged

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 8 February 1933 · page 6

In a talk through station 2NC last night, the President of the Newcastle Chamber of Manufactures (Mr. Keith Brooks) told listeners of the many…

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