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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1934

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Cycling at Carringt'n Postponed Carnival Decided Thrilling Racing

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 15 January 1934 · page 4

Although damaged by rain earlier in the week, the effectiveness of the repairs to Carrington cycling track yesterday…

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THE Talking Screen Clara Bow Again Hoopla at the Civic Carnival Life

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 15 January 1934 · page 2

As a hardened "gold-digger" of the circus world it is almost impossible not to like Clara Bow, as she appears in her latest film Hoopla, which is…

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Record Crowd at the Tennis Exhibitions Fine Displays Given McGRATH'S Exhibition To-night Hamilton Games

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 15 January 1934 · page 4

The Newcastle Lawn Tennis Association made history on Saturday afternoon. The exhibition matches played at District Park…

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Show Week Publicity

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 16 January 1934 · page 6

A letter from the Organising Secretary, Newcastle Exhibition Week, was before the City Council last night, having reference to the donation last year of £100…

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Loves Another Should Show Him the Door

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 16 January 1934 · page 6

Dear Dorothy Dix,— I am a woman of 35 with a devoted husband and a lovely boy of six, but I am in love with a man younger…

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Country Carnival Ends Miss Wilson Wins Women's Singles Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 16 January 1934 · page 10

The Country Tennis Carnival was concluded to-day, when the final of the women's singles, between Miss M. Wilson and Miss B. O'Donuell was played. Miss…

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Speedy Voleti May Win Good Bet for Victoria Park Flying Handicap Division Has Fair Record

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 16 January 1934 · page 1

The speedy Rosewing performer, Voleti, attracts attention for the second division of the Flying Handicap at Victoria…

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Newcastle Surfers' Carnival Keen Interest in Metropolis Many Clubs to Send Representatives Varied Programme

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 16 January 1934 · page 2

Official advice from the Sydney representative of the Newcastle Surf Club state that a majority of the…

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Motors for GRACE and Pace.. Car Rally Proposed for Australia with Melbourne Centenary Based on Monte Carlo Rally Spring Carnival

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 16 January 1934 · page 3

A similar event to the annual Monte Carlo Rally is suggested in association with the Melbourne Centenary celebrations in the…

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Crowds Witness Spectacular Tennis at Learmonth Park Exhibition Matches by Viv. McGRATH Visitor Extended by Moore Scintillating Rallies in Two Long Sets Ground Besieged

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 16 January 1934 · page 2

Davis Cup star Viv. McGrath attracted a large crowd at Learmonth Park last night. THE brilliant young Australian…

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SWIMMING Association Carnival Flying Squadron Race

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 17 January 1934 · page 8

The championship swimming carnival which is to be conducted under the auspices of the Northern District Amateur Swimming Association on Wednesday,…

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1934 Show at Maitland New Features

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 17 January 1934 · page 11

Workers in many departments of show activities at Maitland are laying the groundwork of the 1934 show, which is expected to eclipse all…

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Newcastle Show Extensions Made to Schedule Rodeo Display

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 17 January 1934 · page 8

Keen interest is being aroused by the comprehensive bureau exhibit, to be staged in the horticulture section of…

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THE Jacking Screen a Carnival Background Clara Bow in Civic Feature

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 17 January 1934 · page 2

The kaleidoscopic background of carnival life is a fitting one for the fiery personality and varied emotions of Clara Bow, in the film, Hoopla,…

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BARGAIN Hunter's DAY Cash Discount Fair

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 18 January 1934 · page 9

A variety of fashion bargains are available from Scott's, who are holding their famous cash discount fair. The lingerie bargains are really…

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J. McALISTER COMING Newcastle Surf Carnival

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 18 January 1934 · page 10

Word was received in Newcastle last night that the champion surf board rider, (Snowy) J. McAlister, would be definitely coming to Newcastle on February 3 for…

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Brisbane May Defer Show Brisbane

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 18 January 1934 · page 7

The suggestion that the Royal National Show be deferred this year, to coincide with the visit of Prince George to Brisbane, was made to the Lord Mayor (AId…

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Show Council

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 19 January 1934 · page 11

There was a good attendance at a meeting of the Maitland Show Council last night. One of the Vice-presidents (Mr. S. Parish) presided…

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Newcastle Show

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 19 January 1934 · page 7

Sir,—As preparation for the next annual Show is now receiving attention, it may be wise to consider the interest of school children, who will, no doubt,…

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National Swim Championships Brisbane Carnival

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 19 January 1934 · page 9

Miss Bonnie Mealing's statement that she was unavailable for the national championship in Brisbane startled officials who has taken for…

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