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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1934

1,551 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 21 of 78

Carnival Scenes At Show Dogs and Cats Judged Attractive Ring Programme Ideal Show Weather

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 3 March 1934 · page 3

The aristocrats of the dog world had their day at Maitland Show to-day. It was the last day, devoted to general…

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Latter Day Saints' Fair

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 3 March 1934 · page 11

The Hamilton Reorganised Latter Day Saints will hold an Easter Fair in the new school hall, Tudor-street Extended, on March 10. Particulars of competitions are advertised…

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For Ellalong Carnival

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 3 March 1934 · page 14

Cup to be competed for at the carnival to be conducted by the Ellalong Swimming Club to-morrow…

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Dates for Newcastle Show

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 3 March 1934 · page 8

A meeting of the committee of the Newcastle Agricultural, Horticultural and Industrial Association decided last night to hold the next Newcastle Show on…

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Show Ball at Maitland

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 3 March 1934 · page 6

The Parish Hall, West Maitland, was decorated with colored streamers last night when the annual show ball, arranged by the Maitland…

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Exhibition Golf Match at Steel Works Links

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 3 March 1934 · page 14

The visit of the two leading professionals. Messrs. S. Richardson and C. Gray, for the purpose of participating in an exhibition golf match on the Steel…

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Cessnock the Show Encouraging Indications

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 3 March 1934 · page 11

The Secretary of the Cessnock Show Committee (Mr. Bill Brown) stated last night that the 1934 Show gave every indication of being one of the best on…

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Dates for Newcastle 1935 Show

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 3 March 1934 · page 8

The date of the 1935 Newcastle Show was fixed at a meeting of the Show Committee last night. The Show will commence on February 20…

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Surf Carnival Last District Surf Gala Boats to Swansea

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 3 March 1934 · page 8

The last district surf club carnival of the season was held at Stockton beach this afternoon, when the local club…

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Baby Show Cooking Competitions Hamilton Catholic Church

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 3 March 1934 · page 6

There was quite a deal of excitement yesterday at the Southern Cross Hall, Hamilton. The occasion was a baby show and cooking competition in aid of the…

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Scenes At Maitland Show Girls Enjoyed Their Day Out

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 3 March 1934 · page 10

THAT'S WORTH A DRINK.-- Pleased with the ribbon floating around his neck, Hobartville Bronze King, champion. Hereford bull, celebrates by taking a drink from one of the troughs at the Maitland Showground…

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50'1 Chance Scores In Newmarket Rogilla and Frimsel in Dead-heat Chatham Easily Peter Pan in Fourth Place A.J.C. Carnival Sydney

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 3 March 1934 · page 5

Chatham won the Randwick Stakes in runaway fashion this afternoon, from Lough Neagh and Blixten. Peter Pan was out of a place. Rogilla made a sensational run from the leger to…

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Pansies Are Easy To Grow But Show Blooms May Cause Trouble Giant Flowers Have Been Produced in England Violas for Massed Bedding

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 3 March 1934 · page 4

Pansies are favorites because they are easy to grow, flower for a long time and reproduce a rich color effect. They will thrive in almost any soil, but give of their best when grown in a sandy soil, enriched with well rotted cow manure…

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Booth License Granted For Show

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 5 March 1934 · page 7

A booth license for Cessnock was granted to Ernest Francis Garrett, at the Australian Hotel, Cessnock, at West Maitland Licensing court…

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Dahlia Show Details Judges Appointed

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 5 March 1934 · page 6

At the monthly meeting of the Newcastle Dahlia Society yesterday, presided over by Mr. E. White, arrangements were completed for the…

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Surf Carnival At Stockton Soccer Players Out Again

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 5 March 1934 · page 10

HOME ON THE CREST OF A SHOOT. Swansea winning the boat race at the Stockton Surf Carnival on Saturday. (Above) ALL IN A…

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Industries Fair Substantial Orders Many Foreign Contracts London, March 3

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 5 March 1934 · page 8

The British Industries Fair ended last night after a successful run of nearly a fortnight in conditions which served to encourage the hopes of manufacturers for…

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Autumn Show at Sperling's Peep Behind the Curtain

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 5 March 1934 · page 2

Many interesting things are happening in the fashion world just now. That the styles for early autumn have become…

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Work and Wages What Statistics Show Standard in Australia Canberra, March 2

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 5 March 1934 · page 2

At the Premiers' Conference, which has just concluded in Melbourne, the question of uniformity of hours and wages throughout the Commonwealth was discussed,…

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Big Increase in Receipts Show Ends Keen Ring Events Dogs and Cats Judged

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 5 March 1934 · page 9

The 1934 Maitland Show, which was concluded on Saturday night, was a great success. The aggregate gate and grandstand receipts totalled…

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