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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1934

1,551 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 55 of 78

Big Flower Show in Newcastle Entries From Three States

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 8 September 1934 · page 6

The big flower show which is to be held in Newcastle Town Hall next Friday will provide an opportunity for Newcastle growers to test their skill…

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Weston Benefit Carnival

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 10 September 1934 · page 9

The carnival organised by a committee of ladies in aid of the Convent of the Sisters Joseph. Abermain, was held in the Parish Hall, Weston, on Friday night,…

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Royal Easter Show

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 10 September 1934 · page 6

On the recommendation of the sectional committees, it has been decided to include additional classes in the Clydesdale…

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National Show at Taree

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 10 September 1934 · page 6

That the Taree Show of 1935 be a national show without asking other societies to join in the effort was decided upon by the committee of the…

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Air Gala Plans Carnival Will Follow Planning Activity

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 10 September 1934 · page 9

Newcastle will be the objective of most of the aviation talent in the State when the diamond Jubilee carnival is launched by a spectacular air…

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Kennel Club Championship Show Illness Restricts Entries

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 10 September 1934 · page 2

Although entries were somewhat restricted owing to an outbreak of sickness, over 250 dogs competed at a championship show held by the Newcastle and…

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Winners at Newcastle Kennel Club's Championship Show

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 10 September 1934 · page 5

A row of winners at the championship show held by Newcastle and Northern District Kennel Club at the Showground on Saturday. On the left Mr., S. Bath's Admiral Lad, and P. J. Sheppards's Topsy, who shared the honours in the Retriever classes. In the centre is J. R. Brown's Gordon Setter, "Black Prince," with which the Judge expressed special pleasure; and on the right Miss Peggy Jeffries is shown with Mrs. C. Jones's, junior, puppy Cocker Spaniel…

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Spring Fair at St. Andrew's

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 11 September 1934 · page 7

The annual Spring Pair at St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Cook's Hill, will be opened to-morrow afternoon by Mrs. J. Lundie, wife of the…

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Davis Leading Exhibition Billiards SYDNEY

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 11 September 1934 · page 9

The world's billiard champion Walter Lindrum, and Joe Davis, the English champion, again met in an exhibition billiarde match at the Y.M.C.A. to-day. The match…

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Flower Show at Town Hall All Kind of Growers Provided for

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 11 September 1934 · page 6

The Newcastle District Horticultural Council is leaving nothing to chance in the organisation of the big flower show to be held in the Town Hall on…

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Excellent Field Will Contest Rosebery Cup Australia Fair in the Rosebery Flying Other Divisions May Go To Kala Moti And Frimsel

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 11 September 1934 · page 1

Heat winners of to-morrow's Flying Handicap at Rosebery may be Kala Moti, Australia Fair, and Frimsel. The race has been divided on the odds and evens system, the topweights appearing to dominate each division…

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St. Andrew's Fair

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 12 September 1934 · page 10

Many attractive features have been arranged for the Spring Fair to be opened in St. Andrew's Presbyterian Hall, Laman-street, this afternoon. The committee…

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Exhibition Billiards Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 12 September 1934 · page 8

The third exhibition billiards match between Walter Lindrum and Joe Davis was continued to-day and this evening, at the Y.M.C.A. Hall. Lindrum considerably…

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Jubilee Show

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 12 September 1934 · page 9

Special efforts are being made by the sectional committees of the Maitland Show Council to improve their respective sections for the jubilee show next year…

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St. Andrew's Fair Attractive Stalls

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 12 September 1934 · page 8

Goods were displayed to advantage against a brilliant background at St. Andrew's Spring Fair, which was opened by Mrs. Lundie in St…

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Big Flower Show Junior Farmers'

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 12 September 1934 · page 10

Twelve classes will be set aside for Junior Fanner exhibitors at the Newcastle District Horticultural Council's flower…

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Homeville All Nations Fair

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 13 September 1934 · page 9

There was a good attendance at St. Luke's Hall, Homeville, yesterday afternoon, when the All Nations Fair, organised by St. Luke's Women's Guild, was…

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OVER 400 ENTRIES Horticultural Exhibition Elaborate Preparations

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 13 September 1934 · page 6

Despite the threat of a serious falling-off in prospective competitors on account of the recent heavy rain, the Secretary of the Newcastle District Horticultural…

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Exhibition Billiards Lindrum's Splendid Break SYDNEY

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 13 September 1934 · page 8

During an exhibition billiards match to-night, W. Lindrum failed by about 20 to break the record established by Clark McConachy' in 1927 at Brisbane. Lindrum's…

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Newcastle Show Revision of Prize Schedule

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 13 September 1934 · page 6

The 11 sub-committees of the committee of the Newcastle A. H. and I. Association are to meet during this month to carry out the revision of the…

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