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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1934

1,551 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 47 of 78

Islington Baby Show

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 23 July 1934 · page 7

JOHN NICHOLSON, a competitor in the Islington baby show on Saturday, provided "The Newcastle Sun" photographer with a…

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For School Funds Islington Baby Show Judging Finished in Dark

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 23 July 1934 · page 8

So heavy were the entries at a baby show organised by Mesdames H. Scott and V. Gibson, for the Islington Parents and Citizens' Association, and held at…

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Solingen Steel Exhibition

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 24 July 1934 · page 3

The United Steel Manufacturers of Solingen, the Sheffield on Germany, are staging an exhibition of steel manufactures from July 28 to August 2. More…

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Islington Baby Show

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 24 July 1934 · page 11

The judging of the load of hair scotion of the by[?] show, held by the Islington Parents and Citizens' Association on Saturday afternoon, was carried out by Mrs…

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International Horse Show

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 24 July 1934 · page 11

The 10th international Horse Show took place at Aix-la-Chapelle from June 23 to July 1. A team of officers from the famous Cavalry Academy in Hanover…

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Girls Show Greater Passion for Adventure Clamor for Trip on "Windjammer" London

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 24 July 1934 · page 1

Are girls of under 20 more adventurous than boys? Alan Villiers, the Australian author, who proposes to sail round the world…

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Philatelic Exhibition

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 25 July 1934 · page 8

The Centenary Philatelic Exhibition has been fixed for November 8 to 17 at the Town Hall, Melbourne. The Postal Department will provide a post-office…

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Three Counties Show

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 25 July 1934 · page 4

AT THE THREE COUNTIES SHOW at Hereford (England). —Miss M. Burgess on Blue Sky, clearing the water jump…

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Wallsend Flower Show

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 25 July 1934 · page 10

Owing to the unfavorable weather exhibitors at the Wallsend Horticultural Society's fortnightly show were few. Awards were:—…

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Scenes At Police Ball Baby Show At Merewether

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 26 July 1934 · page 18

BETWEEN DANCES at the Newcastle Police Ball last At right: GRANVILLE COOK who night.—The vice-president of the Ball Committee (Sergeant gained the award for the best head of hair Deane), Mrs. Deane; Mrs. Kennedy, and the president of the in the boys' section at the baby show at Ball Committee (Constable Kennedy). Merewether yesterday…

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Gymnastic Carnival Harry Bradley Benefit Performance

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 27 July 1934 · page 9

A benefit gymnastic carnival will be held at Webb's gymnasium on Thursday night in aid of Harry Bradley, the Northern amateur wrestling…

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Moree Show Society Moree

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 27 July 1934 · page 4

At the annual meeting of the Mores Pastoral and Agricultural Society last night the annual report disclosed that the profit from the show held last May…

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Maitland District West Maitland Satisfactory Year Show Association Report

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 27 July 1934 · page 13

What is described as a very satisfactory term is reviewed in the 74th annual report of the Hunter River Agricultural and Horticultural Association, to be presented…

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St. Andrew's Spring Fair

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 28 July 1934 · page 11

A Spring fair will he conducted by St. A drew's Presbyterian Church on September, 12 19 and 15, The fair will be opened by Mrs. J. L[?] wife of Rev. Jonseph Loundie Mderator…

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Brisbane Weekly Notes the Exhibition

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 28 July 1934 · page 10

The Exhibition feeling is beginning to manifest itself in various and diverse ways. Tailors, for instance, are warning prospective clients, per advertisement,…

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Variety Artists For Centenary Show LONDON, July 26

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 28 July 1934 · page 10

Mr. Frank Neil has engaged 25 variety artists, from England and America, for a Centenary show in Melbourne, opening at the Tivoll on October 13, after which…

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Pelaw Main Baby Show

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 1 August 1934 · page 9

The bleak weather on Monday did not prevent many babies from appearing at the baby show in St. Michael and All Angels' Hall, Pelaw Main. The show was…

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Annual Meeting Hunter Show Association

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 1 August 1934 · page 9

There was a fair attendance at the annual meeting of the Hunter River Agricultural and Horticultural Association, in Galton's Chambers, last night. The…

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The Show-off at Herbert's

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 1 August 1934 · page 9

The feature at Herbert's New Regent, De Luxe, and Roxy Theatres is The Show Off, with Spencer Tracy and Madge Evans in the leading roles…

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Maitland District West Maitland Council Meeting Diamond Jubilee Show

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 1 August 1934 · page 9

West Maitland Municipal Council met last night. The Mayor (Ald. A. S. McDonald) presided. There were also present Ald. C. W. Holmes, W. H. Tegg, W…

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