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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1934

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At the Show Food Products

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 21 February 1934 · page 10

The high standard food product exhibit of the John Bull Company may be seen again at the Show. The stands look highly attractive…

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Champion Trotting Mare at Show

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 21 February 1934 · page 5

R. OSBORN'S TRIXIE PATCHE ON, which gained the first and champion award in the trotting or pacing more (three-years-old and over) section at Newcastle Show to-day…

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Judges at Work at the Show

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 21 February 1934 · page 10

JUDGING CAKES AT THE SHOW TO-DAY.-- In the group are the judge (Mr. H. H. Gray) and Mesdames A. E. Myers and A. E. Ratcliffe, and Miss G. Hughes…

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At the Show Electric Supply Dept

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 21 February 1934 · page 14

The adaptability of that silent servant in the home, electricity, is strikingly demonstrated at the Newcastle Show on the exhibit arranged…

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Industries Fair Dinner at Mansion House King Albert Honoured London, February 20

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 21 February 1934 · page 7

The Australian High Commissioner (Mr. S. M. Bruce). was present at the British Industries Fair dinner at the Mansion House, at which Australian wines were…

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Rough Riders at the Show Have a Rehearsal

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 21 February 1934 · page 5

A feature of the night entertainment at Newcastle Show will be the Rodeo performances. Yesterday those at the showground, who could take time off pressing duties, were entertained by a rehearsal, when several of the buckjumpers were through their paces. In the first picture "Spinning Top" is shown having a "lash," after his rider, Jack Stanton, had dismounted. On the right Jack Brambier is shown on top of "Spitfire."…

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Noel Ryan Australian-born Records Bankers' Carnival Great Swimming Over 500 and 1000 Yards

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 21 February 1934 · page 8

Although he swam brilliantly and was almost 100 yards ahead oft the winner of the Northern District half-mile championship, Noel Ryan, British Empire…

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Six More Swimming Records to Ryan Prodigious Speed Developed Baths Performance Delights Crowd Bankers' Carnival

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 21 February 1934 · page 2

Competing in the Banks' swimming carnival at Ocean Baths last night, Noel Ryan, the Empire champion,…

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Shipping, Mails & Weather Newcastle Markets Show Visitors Create Demand Fruit and Vegetables

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 21 February 1934 · page 13

The large number of visitors in Newcastle for the Show week is creating an increased demand in the fruit and…

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Show Opens To-day Officials Expect to Have Record Crowds High Standard of Exhibits. Awards Made for Schoolwork, Needlework and Wheat

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 21 February 1934 · page 8

Newcastle Show will open this morning. Officials, trades-people, sideshowmen and electricians worked continuously yesterday adding the final touches before the gates are opened to the public and the turnstiles begin to grind out a song which…

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Confidence Is The Keynote Of Newcastle's 1934 Show A New Era Of Prosperity City and Country Combine Judges Had Busy Time in Pavilions Rain Caused Disappointment

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 21 February 1934 · page 10

An impressive monument to the district's triumph over difficult times and a magnificent gesture of confidence and faith in the future, Newcastle's 1934 Show opened at Broadmeadow to-day…

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Postal Map for Exhibition

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 22 February 1934 · page 8

With a view to emphasising the many services offered for the convenience of the public, the postal authorities have arranged for a large map of the world,…

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British Industries Fair London, February 20

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 22 February 1934 · page 10

The Queen, accompanied by the Duke and Duchess of York, and the Duke of Gloucester, spent three hours at Olympia, London, to-day, inspecting with…

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Trotting At The Show

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 22 February 1934 · page 10

WOODIE. THE WINNER OF THE FINAL OF THE BROADMEADOW TROT at Newcastle Show yesterday…

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At the Show Powerful Trucks

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 22 February 1934 · page 15

Powerful, fast, and reliable, International trucks are being shown at the show on the stand of Earp's Motors…

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President Explains Why Show Was Not Insured

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 22 February 1934 · page 10

The President of the Newcastle Show Society (Mr. C. A. K. Cohen) said this afternoon that the only chance the society had…

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Official Luncheon at the Show To-day

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 22 February 1934 · page 9

AT THE OFFICIAL LUNCHEON AT NEWCASTLE SHOW TO-DAY.—Standing on the right of the President (Mr. C. A. K. Cohen) is the vice-president of the R.A.S. (Mr. G. W. Walker), who opened the S how, and on his left is the Railway Commissioner (Mr. Hartigan). Others in the group are the Chief Secretary (Mr. Chaffey), the Superintendent of Police (Mr. M. Gibson), the President of the Chamber, of Manufactures (Mr K. Brooks), Mr. T. Armstrong, Mr. Bramble, the Secretary of the Show Society (Mr. P. G. Legoe), and the Mayor…

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Speed And Action Scenes At Newcastle Show

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 22 February 1934 · page 16

At Left: THIS MAN HUNG HEAD DOWNWARDS from a wooden structure in the show arena yesterday and drew gasps from the crowd. Above: OFFICIALS OF THE NEWCASTLE…

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The Sun Stop Press Show Ring Events

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 22 February 1934 · page 1

Harrington's Trot.—Second Heat: G. Dunean's Den Hue (20 yds bhd) 1.0. Bogie's Westwood(10 yds bhd) 2. R. Boot's Myall Arch (6 yds bhd)…

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At Newcastle Show: Features in Ring and Pavilions

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 22 February 1934 · page 7

Featured in the Agricultural Pavilion are the district farm exhibits. The first picture shows the collection of produce arranged by Mr. W. H. Lye, of Tamworth, gathered from the Tablelands districts. The picture on the right shows the fine collection of produce assembled by Junior Farmers…

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