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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1934

1,551 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 46 of 78

Baby Show at Waratah

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 16 July 1934 · page 2

Mayfield Chapter, Order of the Eastern Star, have arranged a baby show at the Waratah School of Arts on Wednesday, at 1 o'clock. Silver cups and prizes will…

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Will Show Profit Operations of Tramways Depreciation Fund Sydney

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 16 July 1934 · page 8

The tramway and Government 'bus services will again show a profit for the past 12 months. The profit on both services, it is…

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Billiards Exhibition Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 17 July 1934 · page 6

To-night's scores in the Joe Davis-Clark McConachy international exhibition billiards match were—Davis 11,302 (including a break of 408, McConachy 10,400…

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Exhibition Billiards Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 18 July 1934 · page 8

Scores at the close of play to-night in the international exhibition billiards match between Joe Davis (England) and Clark McConachy (New Zealand) were—…

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Weston "Black Cat" Carnival

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 18 July 1934 · page 9

A "black cat" carnival was held in the Parish Hall, Weston, on Friday night, in aid of funds for the convent of the Sisters of St. Joseph, Abermain. There was…

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Hospital Board Beach Carnival Proposal Defeated

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 18 July 1934 · page 2

The Vice-president (Mr. W. Lyne) presided at the general meeting of the Newcastle Hospital Board last night. An apology was received for the absence of the…

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State Orchestra's Proposed Visit Meeting on Friday Cathedral Fair Plans

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 18 July 1934 · page 6

The proposed concert by the State Orchestra under the director, Mr. Edgar Bainton, in Newcastle Town Hall in November,…

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"Giving Is Dead" Hospital Board on Gambling Carnival Rejected

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 18 July 1934 · page 8

"The spirit of giving is as dead as Julius Caesar," declared Mr. A. V. Carroll, at last night's meeting of…

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Baby Show at Waratah Proud Father Takes His Child

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 18 July 1934 · page 7

Mixed with the large number of mothers who took their babies to the Waratah Baby Show this afternoon, there was one lonely but courageous…

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Cathedral Operatic Fair

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 19 July 1934 · page 10

Arrangements have been completed with Messrs. J. C. Williamson Ltd. to stage excerpts from "Rose Marie" and "The Pirates of Panzance" at the operatic fair,…

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Exhibition Billiards Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 19 July 1934 · page 8

At the close of play to-night in the exhibition billiards match between Joe Davis (Britain) and Clark McConachy (New Zealand) scores were—Davis 15,308,…

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Waratah Baby Show

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 19 July 1934 · page 11

Additional awards made at the Waratah Baby Show last night were: Champion baby. Clive Bridges, of Macquarie-street, Mayfield; Arnott's…

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Coin Afternoon C.M.M. Fair Helped

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 19 July 1934 · page 10

A very enjoyable time was spent by a large gethering at coin afternoon arranged by Misses N. and E. McCann, and M. Shearman for funds for the sweet…

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Baby Show Eastern Star Chapter Awards

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 20 July 1934 · page 16

The baby show organised by the stallholders of the sweet and cake stalls for the forthcoming fete for Mayfield Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star…

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Show Ground Activities Alterations to Pavilions Increased Space

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 20 July 1934 · page 9

Extensive alterations and additions are being carried out to buildings at the Showground, in preparation for the next…

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Kurri Championship Dog Show

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 21 July 1934 · page 13

A championship show will be conducted by the Kurri Kurri and District Kennel Club on Saturday, August 11. Entries close on August 2…

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To-day's Dog-show Prize Awards Northern Canine Association Two-point Show

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 21 July 1934 · page 4

Competition was keen in all classes at the Two Point Championship Show held by the Great Northern Canine Association at the Drill Hall…

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Newcastle Trams £1630 Profit for Year Depreciation Loss State Services Show Profit of £246,988 SYDNEY

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 21 July 1934 · page 11

After paying working expenses, interest, sinking fund, and exchange, Newcastle tramways showed a surplus of £1630 over expenses for the financial year ended June…

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Fair, But Thunder Probable, Is The Test Forecast Wicket At Leeds Should Last Well Over Bowling Triumph Over England Brilliant Fielding Kept Score Low Australians Make Bad Start Leeds

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 21 July 1934 · page 1

Fair and warm, with thunder probable later, was the official forecast at 12.10 a.m. for the second day of the Fourth Test. Australia's early batting collapse yesterday does not detract from the side's performance in dismissing England on an easy…

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Exhibition of Ideal Homes

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 23 July 1934 · page 2

An Ideal Homes Exhibition, lasting four weeks, will be held in Melbourne during November. It will comprise plans and models of homes entered in…

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