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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1934

1,551 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 14 of 78

Newcastle Show Will Reveal Vast Resources Of Rich North Great Display Opens on Wednesday Liberal Response by Exhibitors Scenes of Activity at Ground Rodeo to Be Staged

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 16 February 1934 · page 8

The gates of Newcastle Showground will open on Wednesday, on the greatest display of the industrial and agricultural…

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Maitland Show Entries

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 17 February 1934 · page 11

Entries for the trotting events at the Maitland Show, and for the dog and cat sections, which are to be judged on the fourth day close on Monday. The…

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Quirindi Show Arrangements

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 17 February 1934 · page 10

The annual show of the Quirindi P.A. and H. Association will take place on March 6 and 7, and everything is pointing to a record…

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Taree Show Privileges

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 17 February 1934 · page 8

The rights and privileges for booths at the forthcoming Taree Show were submitted to auction on Thursday, and brought record prices (writes our Taree…

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Surf Carnival at Dixon Park

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 17 February 1934 · page 8

Before the commencement of the Carnival at Dixon Park this afternoon the Club's new pavilion was officially opened…

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Exhibition Gallop Rogilla and Loch Garry

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 17 February 1934 · page 17

An additional attraction at the Newcastle Jockey Club's race meeting at Broadmeadow to-day will be an exhibition gallop by Rogilla and Loch Garry…

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Preparations for the Show

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 17 February 1934 · page 9

UNLOADING HEAVY PACKAGES AT NEWCASTLE SHOW-GROUND this morning in preparation for the Show next week…

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Motor Exhibits at Newcastle Show

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 17 February 1934 · page 8

Our readers interested in the motor displays at Newcastle Show are invited to peruse the motor section, and accompanying announcements in Tuesday's issue of…

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Mayfield Baby Show Two Hundred Entries

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 17 February 1934 · page 8

There were 200 competitors at the Mayfield Methodist Church Baby Show this afternon. The judges--Nurses Cody and Lloyd…

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Way To Australia Model Ship For Show

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 17 February 1934 · page 4

TWO YEARS' WORK IS REPRESENTED IN THIS BEAUTIFULLY-EXECUTED model of Royal Caroline (1702), which was constructed by Dr. W. R. Beeston. The model, which was made almost entirely with the aid of a pen-knife and a small file,…

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Wheat and Wool Newcastle Show Exhibit Produce From North-west

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 17 February 1934 · page 10

Two tons of honey from Quirindi, and two more of pumpkins, squashes, marrows, and melons, formed a small part of the contents of a special louvred van,…

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Preparing the Show Much Activity at the Ground Opens on

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 17 February 1934 · page 10

With only three more days in which to complete preparations for the opening of the 1934 Newcastle Show, the…

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Wyong Show Opening High Praise for Dairy Stock District Exhibits Wyong

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 17 February 1934 · page 8

Wyong Show was officially opened to-day by Mr. Malcolm Brown, M.L.A. The attendance was much…

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Quirindi Show and Rodeo

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 19 February 1934 · page 9

The annual show of the Quirindi P.A. and H. Association will take place this year on March 6 and 7, and everything points to a great success. Entries will…

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Police Carnival Athletic Championships SYDNEY

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 19 February 1934 · page 11

An attractive programnme was arranged for the police carnival and sports at Sydney Showground yesturday. Police dogs gave a remarkably intelligent…

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Motor Exhibits at Newcastle Show

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 19 February 1934 · page 6

Our readers interested in the motor displays at Newcastle Show are invited to peruse the motor section and accompanying announcements in tomorrow's issue…

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In the Sun Show Preparations

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 19 February 1934 · page 6

The Newcastle Show is expected to be brighter this year than on any occasion in the past.--Nowa Item. "Where are you going, my pretty maid?"…

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Successful Carnival Cycle Meeting at Carrington Keen Racing

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 19 February 1934 · page 5

Although affected by the intermittent rain, yesterday's carnival at Carrington was one of the most successful to date. Racing…

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Surf Events State Championships Northern Heats Dixon Park Club's Carnival

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 19 February 1934 · page 4

The big crowd present at Dixon Park beach on Saturday afternoon showed keen interest in the programme of events run off by the local surf club. With the…

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Woman's Realm Baby's Day Successful Show at Mayfield

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 19 February 1934 · page 3

Babies from all parts of the district had a day out on Saturday at the Mayfield Methodist Church Hall. The occasion was the baby show promoted by…

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