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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1934

1,551 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 5 of 78

Show Activity Heavy Entries Expected

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 19 January 1934 · page 3

During the past few days activity is connection with the forthcoming Show had increased considerably, Entries are now coming to hand in all sections and…

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Cessnock Show Preparations Exhibitors Keen

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 19 January 1934 · page 9

Prospects for Cessnock's 1934 show are excellent according to the president of the Association (Mr. J. Y. Tulloch). He said to-day that the…

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Show Preparations Rodeo and Ambulance Contests

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

The President of Cessnock Agricultural Association (Mr. J. Y. Tulloch) was the Chairman at a meeting of the committee held last night. There was a large…

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Good Prospect for Maitland Show Rush for Space

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 19 January 1934 · page 8

A rush to secure space for sideshows, on a scale reminiscent of the old days. In an outstanding feature of the forthcoming Maitland Show…

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Officials And Surfers Prepare Eagerly For Carnivals Novel Features for Swimming Carnival District R. & R. at Cook's Hill Many Victors for Newcastle Gala 24 Clubs Expected

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 19 January 1934 · page 10

This week-end will be one of importance for District surfers and swimmers, for besides the Singleton…

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Cycling Carrington Carnival

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 20 January 1934 · page 15

The cycling carnival to be held at Carrington to-morrow afternoon should attract a large attendance. The first race starts at 2.15. There will be handicap and scratch races both for…

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Lambton Baby Show

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 20 January 1934 · page 12

To assist in raising funds for the Newcastle Choral Society's trip to Brisbane for the Easter Eisteddfod, a baby show, organised by Mrs. R. Doctor and…

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Music at Cattle Show

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 20 January 1934 · page 5

Champion cows and balls are sensitive animals; they like music, and they prefer it to be good music. This is why gramophone records, amplified through…

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20 Teams to March Newcastle Surf Carnival

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 20 January 1934 · page 14

According to a letter received by Mr. J. Palmer, one of the two organisers of the Newcastle Surf Club's carnival, from Mr. W. Cuban, who is representing the club…

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3000 Women Athletes in One Carnival Melbourne

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 20 January 1934 · page 2

Opening with n combined demonstration of athletics and field events, in which, it is expected, 3000 Australian women athletes will take part, a…

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Cessnock Show Opening Sir Philip Game Invited

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 20 January 1934 · page 11

The President of the Cessnock Agricultural Association (Mr. J. Y. Tulloch) expressed his pleasure yesterday at the committee's decision to invite the State…

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Shark Off Maroubra Surf Carnival Abandoned March to N. Bondi Sydney

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 20 January 1934 · page 8

For the first time this season in the metropolitan area sharks have caused the abandonment of all swimming events at surf carnivals…

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The Show Ship History of the Success Didn't Transport "Lags" Melbourne

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 20 January 1934 · page 5

The cable news that it was proposed to bring the so-called convict ship Success to Australia has revived interest in this vessel…

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Tennis Stars In The Making Bromwich at 15 Years Shows Great Promise Review of Country Carnival Problem for Perry and Co. Foundation Day

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 20 January 1934 · page 2

As a result of recent developments, Australia's tennis prospects, both for near fixtures, and for a long time ahead, have brightened materially. We have Crawford's bright condition, McGrath's triumphs,…

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Association Carnival

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 22 January 1934 · page 4

Entries close to-day for the Norta[?] District Amateur Swimming Association's carnival which, will he held in the Newcastle baths on Wednesday night. The main event, 16 men a side flying…

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Newcastle Surf Carnival

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 22 January 1934 · page 4

Entries close at 1.30. p. m. to-morrow for the annual Surf Carnival, which will be held on Newcastle Beach on…

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Sharks Appear Surf Carnival Ends Watch at Maroubra Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 22 January 1934 · page 7

The Maroubra surf carnival came to a sudden termination on Saturday afternoon when three sharks were sighted near the buoys marking the turning point of the…

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'Wild West' Rodeo Opening Night of Newcastle Show Sensational Events

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 22 January 1934 · page 8

Many sensational and novel events are promised at the Newcastle Show on the night of February 21…

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Rodeo Exhibition Newcastle Show Feature

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 23 January 1934 · page 11

Among the many attractions which are listed for the Newcastle Show, one which is likely to have a particular appeal to even the most exacting palate is the…

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Cycling Carrington Carnival

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 23 January 1934 · page 10

The cycling carnival to be held at Carrington on Friday afternoon will comprise the following events-League seniors' three-quarter mile handicap, first-class…

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