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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1934

1,551 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 19 of 78

Aust. Woman Tennis Champion Probable Visit to Newcastle Exhibition Match by Joan Hartigan? Negotiations Proceeding

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 26 February 1934 · page 4

In all probability Miss Joan Hartigan, the Australian champion, will be seen in an exhibition match in Newcastle…

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More Cottages to Be Erected Applications Show Improvement List for Fortnight

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 26 February 1934 · page 3

Return of applications received from contractors and plumbers for supply of water for new buildings proposed to be erected for the…

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Wine Show in U.S.A. Australian Official Pleased New York, February 24

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

The international wine show closed late to-night with a large attendance. The Official Secretary for Australia (Mr. D. McK. Dow) said he was satisfied with…

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Splendid Show Crowds Final Day Bright Weather at Last Judging the Dogs Spectacular Ring Events

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

After almost a week of incessant rain, Newcastle Show Committee was favoured with a glorious sunny day on Saturday. The attitude of the public towards the…

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Spectacular Finish to the Show Saturday Was a Record Big Financial Recovery Only £37 Behind 1933

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 26 February 1934 · page 9

After three days of dashed hopes and bitter disappointments, the Newcastle Show Committee, following the…

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Show Dog Award

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 27 February 1934 · page 9

Mr. J. O'Gallagher's Nobbys won the open class and the challenge in the greyhound class of the dog section at Newcastle Shows…

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School Exhibit at Show

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 27 February 1934 · page 9

The Secretary of the Cessnock Show Committee (Mr. W. Brown) has been notified by the local branch of the Teachers' Federation that a…

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Thrills in Show Competition Motor Cycling

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 27 February 1934 · page 10

The motor cycle events staged at the Newcastle Show on Thursday and Saturday nights last were received enthusiastically. The…

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Motor Exhibits Splendid Display at Show Modern Designs

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 27 February 1934 · page 3

The motor section of Newcastle Show this year was reminiscent of the displays during the motor trade's boom days. Not only were the Various exhibits by…

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200 Surf Rescues This Season Leaders of Lifesavers Carnival at Stockton

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 27 February 1934 · page 2

The value of the work performed by members of the Northern Branch of the Surf Life-saving Association is…

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Maitland Show Opening Day To-morrow Watching the Weather

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 27 February 1934 · page 7

With a satisfactory increase on last year's entries only brilliant sunshine is needed this week to make…

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Governor's Visit Explanation at Cessnock Good for the Show

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 27 February 1934 · page 7

In the dual capacity of secretary of Cessnock Show and returning officer of Cessnock Branch of the A.L.P.,…

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Hospital Appeal Carnival at Birdwood Park

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 28 February 1934 · page 9

The city committee of the Newcastle Hospital £5000 Appeal has completed arrangement with the United Charities' Fund to stage a carnival in Birdwood…

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Welcome Home To Kangaroos Maitland Swimming Carnival

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 28 February 1934 · page 10

A GROUP OF SPECTATORS AT THE MAITLAND BOYS' High School swimming carnival at the Ocean Baths yesterday. NEWCASTLE'S KANGAROOS, WALLY PRIGG AND JIM GIBB, were given an enthusiastic welcome home last night. In this picture Prigg is seen at the function arranged in his honor at…

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Women's Display at Maitland Show

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 28 February 1934 · page 1

MEMBERS OF THE MAITLAND C.W.A.,.who have a very fine display of women's handicraft at the Maitland Show. In the group are Mesdames Crothers, Patterson, F. Cart, Fisher, Agnew, J. Sparke, and Blackett…

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Leipzig Spring Fair Pre-War and Post-War Machinery

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 28 February 1934 · page 3

The outstanding-exhibit at the Leipzig Spring Fair, to be held from March 4-11, will be pre-war and post-war tool machinery in operation side by side. One…

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Maitland Show Opens To-day Bright Prospects Splendid Horse Entries Judging Begins

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 28 February 1934 · page 9

Maitland Show will be opened to-day and will be continued until Saturday, with night sessions on Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday…

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Maitland Agricultural Show Opens In Brilliant Sunshine First Big Judging Day Excellent Displays in Pavilions "Best Opening for Years" Record Number of Entries Today's List of Awards

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 28 February 1934 · page 8

A splendid climax to months of ceaseless effort was provided this morning, when the 1934 Maitland…

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Notable Exhibition

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 1 March 1934 · page 13

Golfers should not miss the opportunity of seeing the exhibition game between the two leading professionals, Sam Richardson and Chas. Gray, at the Steel Works links…

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Swimming Stockton Surf Carnival

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 1 March 1934 · page 13

Arrangements have been completed for Stockton Life-saving Club's carnival on Saturday, and the public will be well catered for. There will be refreshment stalls, and amplifiers will be…

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