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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1934

1,551 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 20 of 78

Girls' High School Swimming Carnival

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 1 March 1934 · page 1

FUN AT THE OCEAN BATHS This picture was taken during the co rk scramble at the Girls' High School swimming carnival yesterday…

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At the Maitland Show

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 1 March 1934 · page 14

HORSE AND RIDER ENJOY A REST between events at Maitland Show to-day…

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At Newcastle Girls' High School Swimming Carnival

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 1 March 1934 · page 12

The swimming carnival of Newcastle Girls' High School was held at the Ocean Baths yesterday afternoon. The top picture shows a number of the competitors enjoying themselves in the water after they had done their tasks in the races. The lower picture shows some of the girls who enjoyed themselves as spectators…

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Famous Exhibit At The Show

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 1 March 1934 · page 10

THE AGRICULTURAL ARCH AT MAITLAND SHOW, always a toplo of interest for Show visitors…

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Maitland Show Features: Personalities and Exhibits

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 1 March 1934 · page 5

SHOW OFFICIALS.—In this group the President of the Maitland Show Association, Mr. E. W. Sparke, is seated in the centre of the front row. Others in the group are Messrs. E. A. Lucas, J. Prince, H. Strong, D. Carr, G. Jenkins, T. Robson, L.B. Fisher, S. Corner, H. Banester, T. Birdsell, C. W. Bowden, W Ellis, P. McDonald…

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Happy Competitors at the Show To-day

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 1 March 1934 · page 14

THREE EQUESTRIENNES.—A sidelight in the arena at Maitland Show to-day…

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Radio Exhibition Wonders of Science Stressed Opened in Sydney Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 1 March 1934 · page 8

The wonders of radio and electrical science were stressed by Mr. A. dem Hertog, Managing Director of Philips Lamps (Australasia) Ltd., in opening…

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Prince of Wales Flies Through Snowstorms Attends Industries' Fair London, February 27

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 1 March 1934 · page 7

When the Prince of Wales flew in his private aeroplane to-day, from Windsor to the British Industries' Fair, in Birmingham, he encountered snowstorms,…

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Men Behind Maitland Show High School Girl Swimmers

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 1 March 1934 · page 20

THIS CAT, TONY OF WHATMER, won two first awards at Newcastle Show. It is owned by Miss N. Jones. Above: INTERESTED SPECTATORS at the Newcastle Girls High School swimming carnival, at the Ocean…

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Show Gate Takings Only Slight Decrease Official Figures Issued

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 1 March 1934 · page 6

Official figures made available by the Newcastle A., H. and I. Association yesterday disclose that including an insurance payment of £100 on account of rain…

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German Shadow Show Modem Photography Is Expounded Bruno Schultz's Fine Work London January 11

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 1 March 1934 · page 10

TASTEFULLY bound in silver and grey, and produced with a skilled perfection that is nowhere to be excelled, "Das Deutsche Lichtbild" ("The German Photograph") for 1934 maintains…

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Many Champions Will Attend The Stockton Surf Carnival Record Entries Have Been Received Surf Boat Thrills Merewether Point Score Results Cook's Hill Race

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 1 March 1934 · page 20

judging by the record number of entries, the annual surf carnival of the Stockton Club on Saturday, will be the…

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Maitland Show Likely to be Best on Record Splendid Exhibits Judges Praise Standard in All Sections Ideal Weather for Opening Day

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 1 March 1934 · page 3

What is expected to be the best Maitland Show in the Association's history opened yesterday in ideal weather. Backed by all the resources of the rich Maitland district and Hunter River Valley, the show this year is a wonderful…

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West Wallsend Baby Show

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 2 March 1934 · page 4

At a meeting of the Methodist Ladies' Church Aid it was decided to hold a baby show next Wednesday in the church schoolroom. There will be four sections—…

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Trotters at Maitland Show

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 2 March 1934 · page 16

The leading competitors in the first heat of the H. Rourke Trot at Maitland Show yesterday. Peter's Pick, the winner, is shown leading from Myall Arch the first time round…

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Opening Day at Maitland Show Big Attendance Visitors Enthusiastic About Show and District Keenly Contested Ring Events

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 2 March 1934 · page 3

Another day of splendid weather brought large crowds to Maitland Show yesterday. It was Opening Day, and the stands and seats round the ring were crowded when the President of the Agricultural Bureau of New South Wales (Mr…

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Thrilling Events At The Show-- Opening Day At Maitland

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 2 March 1934 · page 12

TAKING the top rail with the ease and grace of a bird. This…

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Official Opening Day at Maitland Show: Spectators and Competitors

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 2 March 1934 · page 7

MR. WESLEY W. WATSON, who performed the official opening ceremony at Maitland Show yesterday, is shown in front of the microphone, with show committeemen and officials and noted visitors in support…

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Financial Success Of Maitland Agricultural Show Is Assured Family Day Was Popular Red Letter Day for the Children Keen Interest in Sports and Novelty Events Show Pavilions Still Crowded

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 2 March 1934 · page 10

Cooler weather favored the children's big day at Maitland Show to-day. The children were in their element, and entered with vim into the various sporting and novelty events, which were among the major…

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Wheels Of Industry Are Turning Steadily Faster British Signs Are Growing Downward Trend Is Now Arrested Industrial Leaders Are Heartened Investments Show Increase London

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 2 March 1934 · page 1

Based upon the trend of prices, the appreciation of stocks and shares, the increased volume of railway traffic-- the traditional barometer of British trade-- and other omens, the message of many leaders of…

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