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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1934

1,551 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 28 of 78

Officially Opened Royal Show Events Sydney

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 28 March 1934 · page 9

This is the day when the Royal Show sports its livery and comes to attention for the official blessing and opening…

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Royal Show Dairy Produce Awards North Coast Success Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 28 March 1934 · page 10

Glorious autumn weather prevailed to-day for the second day of the Royal Easter Show. The horses were sent through their paces before the judges,…

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Cricketers Have Eyes on the Weather Finals at Week-end Wallsend Club in Fair Position Lambton's Batsmen

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 28 March 1934 · page 14

During the Easter holidays the finals conducted by the District Association, both in the grade and junior sections,…

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Prayer for Rain Show on Good Friday Intention of Minister Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 28 March 1934 · page 10

Rev. A. Frost, of the Coraki Anglican Church, in a message to a Sydney newspaper, declared that he intended to pray for heavy and continuous rain on Good…

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Cattle-throwing at Show R.S.P.C.A. Objects Sydney

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 28 March 1934 · page 10

The R.S.P.C.A. has protested to the Royal Agricultural Society against the demonstration of cattle-throwing at the Show, and…

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Test Team Will Put Up a Good Show W. W. Armstrong's Opinion Sydney

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 28 March 1934 · page 14

"The Test team should put up a very good show if it has any sort of a decent summer," said Mr. Warwick Armstrong. the famous cricketer. who…

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Co-operation Is Key for Prosperity Premier Explains Speeches at Show Population Problems Sydney

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 28 March 1934 · page 9

"Britain and Australia both need the same thing —a better balanced distribution of their…

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Carnival at Birdwood Park

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 29 March 1934 · page 14

The carnival organised in conjunction with the United Charities' Fund, which will be opened on Saturday next at 2.30 p.m., should be the means of considerably…

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Swimming Grade Championships Northern District Carnival

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 29 March 1934 · page 8

The Northern District Amateur Swimming Association decided its 75 and 50 yards grade championships at the Ocean Baths last night. The 100 yards…

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Tin Hares at Speedway Easter Carnival

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 29 March 1934 · page 8

The following is the draw for the Newcastle Jockey Club's greyhound meeting, to be held at the Speedway track, Hamilton, Saturday night:--…

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Distinguished Guests at Sydney Show

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 29 March 1934 · page 5

The guests at the official opening of the Royal Agricultural Society's Show in yesterday, included (left to right): The Governor, Sir Philip Game: the Prime Minister, Mr. J. A. Lyons; the Premier of New South Wales, Mr. B. S. B. Stevens, and the High Commissioner, Mr. S. M. Bruce…

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Big Carnival on Saturday to Assist Appeal for Hospital

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 29 March 1934 · page 8

Main interest with regard to the Newcastle Hospital's Special Appeal for £5000 now centres in the forthcoming…

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Royal Show District Exhibit Efforts Rumour of Mistake Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 29 March 1934 · page 8

Dogs were judged, the ring programme began, and sturdy axemen from all over Australia competed in woodchop events at to-day's session of the Royal Show. In…

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R.S.P.C.A. PROTESTS Show Cattle Throwing SYDNEY

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 29 March 1934 · page 6

A protest against the camp draft and other contests being staged at the Royal Show was entered to-day by the Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to…

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On the Orford Gay Carnival Dance Bradman's Skill in Games at Sea, March 28

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 29 March 1934 · page 7

A multi-coloured array of lanterns and caps made a gay scene as the Orford glided over the moonlight ocean, but it failed to lure many of the Australian…

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Sunshine for the Show Thousands Stream Into Grounds Plenty of Thrills Sydney

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 29 March 1934 · page 7

Attracted by the brilliant sunshine early to-day, thousands streamed into the ground for the fourth day of…

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Air of Confidence Speeches at Royal Show Luncheon "Towards Better Times" Mr. Bruce Warns Against Slackening of Efforts to Regain Prosperity SYDNEY

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 29 March 1934 · page 7

There was an air of confidence about the speeches at the official luncheon of the Royal Agricultural Society at the Showground to-day. First the Governor (Sir Philip Game), then the Prime…

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Dairy Cattle Research Association Meeting at the Show Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 30 March 1934 · page 6

At the annual meeting of the General Council of the Dairy Cattle Research Association, which was held at the Showground to-day, the Secretary (Mr. G. C…

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Royal Show District Exhibit Surprise Judge Alters Placings Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 30 March 1934 · page 6

Though at first it appeared that more rain would be experienced, the heavy clouds were displaced by bright sunshine and thousands visited the Royal Show…

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Carnival

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 31 March 1934 · page 2

A PRIZE-WINNER in her period costume in the parade at the historical fancy dress carnival in which some of the prettiest…

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