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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1934

1,551 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 27 of 78

N.Z. VISITORS In Sydney for Show SYDNEY

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 26 March 1934 · page 6

The Niagara, which reached Sydney on Saturday from New Zealand, brought many visitors for the Royal Show. The President of the New Zealand Jersey…

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District Exhibits Royal Show Displays Six Centres Compete Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 26 March 1934 · page 9

One of the finest displays ever seen at the Royal Agricultural Show is that provided this year by the six district exhibits housed in the Hall of Agriculture…

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The Doncaster Rogilla Outstanding Autumn Carnival "Impossible to Visualise His Defeat" SYDNEY

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 26 March 1934 · page 7

The racing leading up to the Randwick wick autumn carnival has been disposed of and racing men can now sit back and review the future with…

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Baths and Beaches State Titles Carnival at Bondi N. Smith Junior Champion Sydney

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

Surf swimmers from outside the metropolitan area performed with more credit than was anticipated at the Surf Life Saving Association's Championship…

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Royal Show Opened Drenching Rain in Sydney Wonderful Exhibits Sydney

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 26 March 1934 · page 7

When the world's greatest show City opened its gates today for 1934, it wanted only the extra blessings of fine…

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Bowls Carnival at Easter Bowlers Cheer First Win for Waratah Hamilton on Top Championship Pairs Final Easter Tournament

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 26 March 1934 · page 5

Most of the greens were in good order on Saturday, until a sharp shower took the keenness…

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Italian National Colors Show "How To Vote" Elections Held Yesterday for or Against the Fascist Ticket Chamber's Duty Is to Surrender Its Power No Opposition Candidates Rome

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 26 March 1934 · page 1

So that the citizens of Italy should have no doubt as to the right way to vote for members of the next Chamber of Deputies at to-day's election the ballot papers were…

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Venetian Carnival Projected

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 27 March 1934 · page 6

During December and January this year and next, according to present plans, the Newcastle Beach will be adorned with a blaze of colour, and a carnival will be…

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Bowlers' Flower Show Singleton

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 27 March 1934 · page 2

The eighth annual flower show of the Singleton Bowling Club was held in the club's pavilion. There was a fine display of blooms…

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Sydney Annual All-star Show

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 27 March 1934 · page 6

They're no angels, but they have the curves of houris…

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Governor's Early Interest at Royal Show

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 27 March 1934 · page 8

The Governor, Sir Philip Game, appeared to be just as keen and busy at the opening day of the Royal Show in Sydney yesterday as though he were one of the responsible of the day. In this picture he is shown decorating with the championship ribbon Mrs. J. Biddlecombe's "Golf Hill Brilliant," the champion Hereford bull, in the novice classes…

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Appeal for Hospital Fireworks Display on Saturday Carnival Arranged

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 27 March 1934 · page 8

Spectacular fireworks on a scale reminiscent of the Sydney Harbor Bridge celebrations will be staged before the…

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On the Tracks Little Work in Sydney Autumn Carnival Entrants Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 27 March 1934 · page 11

What little work there was at Randwick this morning was of little interest to anyone. It rained most of the time, and only a few horses made their appearance…

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Sydney's Royal Show Is Here Pageant Of A Nation's Wealth

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 27 March 1934 · page 12

'GREY TIMOTHY. this Royal Show high-jumper, was merely an onlooker yesterday, but later in the week his eager…

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Prize Cattle Before the Judges at the Royal Show Opening Day

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 27 March 1934 · page 5

The opening day of the Royal Agricultural Show in Sydney yesterday was occupied largely with the judging of the cattle classes. The day was notable for the interest displayed by visitors, outstanding among whom was the Governor (Sir Philip Game). In the left picture he is shown with the R.A.S. President (Sir Samuel Hordern) and also in the group is Mr. M. Hunt, Secretary of the royal National show society of Brisbane. In the right hand picture the Governor is shown admiring the champion Jersey cow, E. Chegwidden's Mabel Countess…

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Horses at the Show Every Stall Occupied Record Display Sydney

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 27 March 1934 · page 7

Curry-combed, brushed and shampooed with more attention and care than a barber would bestow on a favored…

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For the Motorist 1934 MODELS Cars at Sydney Royal Show Many Radical Changes to Be Seen

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 27 March 1934 · page 10

Now that there is no longer a special motor shown in Sydney each year, the Easter Show of the Royal Agricultural Society is becoming recognised as an annual display of motor-vehicles where interested motorists have an opportunity of comparing their favourite makes…

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Show Horses

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 28 March 1934 · page 14

ABBOTSFORD PEERESS and Abbotsford Peach Blossom are among early arrivals for the Sydney Royal Show. which opens…

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"Show the World."

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 28 March 1934 · page 8

After inspecting the district exhibits at the Royal show in Sydney yesterday, Mr. W. F. Dunn, a former Minister for Agriculture, expressed the opinion that the…

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New Lambton Doll Show at Church

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 28 March 1934 · page 6

An innovation in entertainments took place in the New Lambton Lay Methodist Church on Saturday afternoon when a doll show was held. There was an array…

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