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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1934

1,551 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 18 of 78

Tamworth Carnival Postponed Tamworth

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 24 February 1934 · page 8

Tamworth Amateur Cycle Club's night carnival, which was to have been held on Thursday, but was postponed owing to rain, has been set…

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Record Takings at Show

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 24 February 1934 · page 7

To-day was a record for revenue at the Show, £433 6s 3d being taken at the turnstiles, as compared with the £295 last…

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Trotters at Newcastle Show

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 24 February 1934 · page 1

THUDDING HOOFS AND WHIRRING, WHEELS.—This fine action study was taken dur ing the second beat of the W. Winn and Co. Trot at the Show yesterday…

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War Pensioner's Home "Not Given Fair Deal" BRISBANE

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 24 February 1934 · page 10

Following his castigation of public official yesterday, Mr. Justice Macrossan to-day dismissed with costs the motion for judgement by the State Advances…

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Newcastle Industries Displays at the Show

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 24 February 1934 · page 6

A walk through the Industrial Pavilion makes the visitor realise the importance of Newcastle as an industrial centre. In addition, the Broken Hill Proprietary…

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Cessnock Governor's Visit Show Committee Supported Representative Meeting

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 24 February 1934 · page 11

Representatives of public bodies attended a public meeting last night at Cessnock at the invitation of the Cessnock Show Committee to discuss arrangements…

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Snaps from the Show Ring Farewell to Chipperfield

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 24 February 1934 · page 10

Below: CLEARING THE HURDLE.—Miss Emily Roach,…

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In Newcastle Show Ring Before the Rain Came

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 24 February 1934 · page 7

Rain fell in torrents at Newcastle Showground while the ring programme was making good progress. Up to that point many interesting events took place. The first picture shows the finish of the first heat of the Winn and Co. Trot, with Bessie Marble first and Patinee Lady second. The other picture shows the final of the Winn and Co. Trot, won by Myall Arch…

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Better Times Industry and Commerce Statistics Show Revival Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 24 February 1934 · page 9

The steady revival in almost every phase of commercial and industrial activity is once again reflected in the monthly summary of business statistics,…

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Newcastle Show (Continued form Page 8) Events in the Ring the High Jump and Trotting

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 24 February 1934 · page 8

Owing to numerous scratchings in the first heat of Tooheys Handicap Trot, the ring committee decided that the remaining starters should compete…

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Enthusiastic Scenes At Last Day Of Newcastle Show Dog Champions Judged Bright Attractions for This Evening It Is Still Possible to Avoid Loss Appeal by the President

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 24 February 1934 · page 3

The spirits of Newcastle Show Committee, which have been depressed and revived alternately at the caprice of the weather during the past few days, again soared when the final day of the Show broke with reasonable prospects of fine weather…

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Radio Exhibition

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 26 February 1934 · page 1

MR. J. RUSSELL GREENWOOD, chairman of the Electrical and Radio Exhibition, which opens at the Town Hall, Sydney, on…

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Show Admission Charges

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 26 February 1934 · page 12

In Saturday's editions the advertisement for the Newcastle Show said that the Prices of admission would be Adults is and children 6d…

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Like a Carnival at Main Beaches Series of Events Sunshine and Mild Seas Women's Carnival

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 26 February 1934 · page 5

Mild seas combined with glorious sunshine made things idea for surfing and swimming enthusiasts during the…

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Show's Diamond Jubilee MUSWELLBROOK

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 26 February 1934 · page 9

Founded in 1874, the Upper Hunter P. and A. Association is now in its diamond Jubilee year. This year's exhibition will be opened by Mr. M. F…

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Thrillers At The Show Aristocratic Dogs

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 26 February 1934 · page 12

MR. BLACKWELL'S SIMLEIGH TIPSEY, which won first prize in the wire-haired fox terrier section at the Newcastle Show on Saturday. MISS BETTY BURKE, a competitor in the tennis party at the Hill Courts,…

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Miss Joyce Cooper Canberra Swimming Records International Carnival Canberra

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 26 February 1934 · page 3

Two new swimming records for Canberra were established yesterday by Miss Joyce Cooper, the British Olympic Games representative, during exhibition swims at the…

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Irish Riders in Berlin "Green Week" Horse Show

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 26 February 1934 · page 4

The Irish Free State was represented by army officers with eight horses at the Fifth international Riding and Driving Tournament, which was held in…

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Final Show Day Incidents: Hamilton Election: Cricketer Honoured

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 26 February 1934 · page 5

A line of competitors in the underhand woodchopping contest at Newcastle Show on Saturday afternoon. The work of the axemen always gives a thrill to the spectators. The winner of this heat, the second, was O. Haverland…

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When Rain Came Chart Shows Storm "Jerks" Show Week Disturbance

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 26 February 1934 · page 8

On this page we reproduce a barograph chart furnished by Mr. Cyril Griffiths, of Bar Beach, Newcastle, depicting the variations in the weather conditions last…

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