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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1933

1,393 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 9 of 70

Imperial Fruit Show Apple and Pear Competitions

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

The Minister for Agriculture (.dr. Hugh Main) states that advice has been received that the spring apple and hear competitions is connection with the next Imperial…

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Newcastle Show Schools Display Special Effort Arranged

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

Another attraction for the 1933 Newcastle Show, which will begin on February 22, was announced yesterday. The Secretary of the Society (Mr. P. G. Legoe)…

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Hunter District's Exhibit Proposal for the Royal Show

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 8 February 1933 · page 4

Pending discussion of the matter by the Royal Agricultural Society the Council of the Hunter Show Association has received an indefinite…

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Whirl of Death Thrills for Show Crowds Record Entries

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 8 February 1933 · page 6

Newcastle Show mill not be without the usual tide shows this year. Nor will it be without unusual side shown. There will be…

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Big Swimming Carnival Champions in Action District Teams to Compete Diving Thrills

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 8 February 1933 · page 2

The Northern District Amateur Swimming Association is taking full advantage of the visit of the…

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Carnival Week

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 9 February 1933 · page 5

Sir,—Having enjoyed to the full the surf carnival on February 4, and in view of Exhibitions Week, I have wondered why those interested in surf carnivals, &c.,…

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Broadmeadow Methodist Church Fair

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 9 February 1933 · page 4

Broadmneaow Methodist Church Fair was opened yesterday afternoon by the Mayoress of Hamilton (Mrs. Jenner in the presence of a large gathering. Rev. G…

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Manufacturers To Play Their Part Big Exhibition at Show Reflex of Better Times Trade Recovery

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 9 February 1933 · page 8

Anticipating a tremendous influx of visitors for the Show and the Exhibition Week features,…

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Maitland Show Privileges

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

The sale of privileges for the Maitland Show was held yesterday at Messrs. Swan, Murray and Main's salerooms, West Maitland. It was feared that there would be…

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Bunting for Show

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 9 February 1933 · page 6

The entrance and grounds at the Newcastle Showground will be gay with bunting when the big exhibition opens on February 22. The Secretary of the society…

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Mr. Lyons and the Show

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 9 February 1933 · page 5

Sir,—In a letter on the above subject. Mr. Charlesworth, the Secretary of the Federated Ironworkers, makes the following statement—"Mr. Scullin toured the…

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Home Gardens Show Competition Awards Judge's Comments

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

The results of the home gardens competition promoted by the Newcastle Show Society were made available yesterday. They are as follows—…

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Carnival Atmosphere at the Show Spectacular Nignt Sessions Firework Displays Arranged Trade Procession

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 10 February 1933 · page 8

With the object of creating a carnival atmosphere at the night sessions of the Show, the Newcastle A.H. and I…

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Carnival at Cardiff at Salty Creek

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 10 February 1933 · page 9

The Cardiff Amateur Swimming Club carnival secretary, Mr. G. Blenkinsopp, announces that the committee has all in readiness for the carnival to-morrow…

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Exhibition Week Arrangements Excursion Fares and Tours

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 10 February 1933 · page 8

Arrangements for Exhibition Week festivities were reviewed at a meeting of the executive committee at the Town Hall to-day. Special excursion…

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Newcastle Hill Climb Exhibition Week Feature Sydney Competitors

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 10 February 1933 · page 7

Arranged as a special Exhibition Week feature, the biggest hill climb ever held in Newcastle will be conducted by the…

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Maitland District West Maitland Maitland Show

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 10 February 1933 · page 11

Entries in classes at the Maitland Show, except those for hunters, trotters, dogs, and cats, close on Monday, February 13. Another week will be allowed for hunters,…

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Berry Show Mr. Brown As Judge

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 10 February 1933 · page 5

Mr. Bill Brown secretary of the Cessnock Show Association, will officiate as judge of the horse section and the hunting and jumping events at the…

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Surf Carnival At Merewether for Boat Fund March Past Final Heat

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 10 February 1933 · page 9

The Merewether Surf Boat Appeal Fund should benefit by the combined surf carnival that will be held on Merewether…

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Swimming Carnival

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

A swimming carnival has been promoted by the Ellalong Swimming Club, to take place in the Ellalong pool on Sunday afternoon, as a benefit for the…

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