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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1934

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Drive for New Members Move by Newcastle Show Society

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 5 January 1934 · page 8

A drive for increased membership has been inaugurated by the Newcastle Show Society, in an effort to enrol 500 new members…

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District Prospects in Carnival Newcastle I Does Well Coalfield Teams Are Forward Home Games

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 5 January 1934 · page 10

Interest this week has centred in the Country Carnival in Sydney. Our district teams are doing fairly well,…

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Country Week Tennis Final Rounds To-day in Tennis Carnival Players Keen in Trying Weather Blistered Feet Cause Trouble Knockout Rounds Start Sydney

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 5 January 1934 · page 7

Though the sky was overcast and the atmosphere humid this morning, the keenness of the Country tennis…

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Englishmen's Exhibition Hobart

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 6 January 1934 · page 8

In a series of exhibition games played here to-day the English champion. F. J. Perry defeated H. Hopma, 9-7. and Wide and Perry defeated Hopman and…

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Cycling Carrington Track Carnival

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 6 January 1934 · page 12

An attractive programme has been prepared for the cycling carnival to be held on the Carrington track to-morrow afternoon Events for Newcastle League and…

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The Radio Amateur Chicago World Fair Lessons Decade of Progress

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 6 January 1934 · page 2

Now that the Chicago World Fair is over and the hectic five months of its existence have become history, amateurs the world…

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Tennis Carnival Men's Teams' Matches Knock-out Rounds Victory for Newcastle No. 1 SYDNEY

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 6 January 1934 · page 8

The country tennis carnival was continued at the White City courts to-day. The weather was fine and warm until the late afternoon, when heavy rain caused…

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Rare Event to Be Staged Sovereigns to Be on Show Melbourne

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 6 January 1934 · page 5

Two enormous birthday cakes—one a giant confection of the best Victorian ingredients, weighing 10 tons and containing 100 specially minted…

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Country Tennis Carnival Excellent Showing of Cessnock Juniors Success of the Newcastle Women Haven't Lost a Set So Far Players' Qualifications

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 6 January 1934 · page 2

Ninety-six teams turned up for the tournament again this year and had it been a week later over a hundred would…

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Merewether Swimming Carnival

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

W. Taggart is shown winning the final of the men's open handicap, of 100 yards, at the Merewether ladies' swimming carnival on Saturday afternoon…

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Shark Appears Surf Carnival Abandoned North Bondi Warning Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 8 January 1934 · page 3

The programme at the North Bondi Surf Club's carnival on Saturday afternoon was brought to a sudden termination due to the appearance of a shark…

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Tennis Carnival in Sydney Newcastle Teams' Prospects Strong Opposition to Be Faced District Events

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 8 January 1934 · page 4

Weather permitting the Country Week tennis matches will be concluded to-morrow afternoon…

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1934 Show Wei Be Best Yet Trade Procession Proposed Special Features

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 8 January 1934 · page 9

With improved showground facilities and an impressive programme, the Newcastle Show next month promises to…

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R. & R. Surf Contest at Swansea Newcastle First and Second Taree Carnival Next Week-end Club Competitions

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 8 January 1934 · page 5

The second heat of the Rescue and Resuscitation competition was held on Swansea Beach yesterday afternoon…

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Newcastle First Women's Tennis Team Succeeds To-day Beat Strong Team From Bathurst Country Tennis Carnival Resumed Many Forfeits Sydney

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 8 January 1934 · page 7

Bright sunshine and sultry atmosphere greeted the Country tennis players when they began their individual…

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Newcastle Show Proposal for Night Rodeo Considered by Committee

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 9 January 1934 · page 4

Matters relating to the Newcastle Show, to be held on February 21, 22, 23 and 24, were dealt with by the Committee of the Newcastle Agricultural, Horticultural, and…

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Tennis Carnival Newcastle Men's Team Play Final To-day Women's Team Does Well SYDNEY

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 9 January 1934 · page 6

Oppressive weather, followed by heavy rain, which was later replaced by warm sunshine, made conditions unpleasant for competitors in the country tennis…

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Flying Squadron Swimming Carnival For Ocean Baths Events Arranged for January 24 Newcastle's Big Surf Gala Programme Drawn Up Last Night Surf Boat Events

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 9 January 1934 · page 2

The Northern District Amateur Swimming Association has decided to conduct another carnival in the…

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Spec's Bright Ideas— —A Fair Division

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 10 January 1934 · page 2

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Flower Show Adamstown Agric. Bureau

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 10 January 1934 · page 8

Members of the Adamstown Agricultural Bureau staged a flower competition at the local school last night. The judges were: Best decorated…

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