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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1934

1,551 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 56 of 78

Big Flower Show Preparations 500 Entries Received

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 13 September 1934 · page 10

Entries for the Newcastle District Horticultural Council's flower show closed yesterday. Over 500 were received. They came…

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Woman's Realm Spring Fair Opened by Mrs. J. Lundie St. Andrew's Women's Guild Effort

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 13 September 1934 · page 11

The atmosphere within St. Andrew's Presbyterian School Hall, in Laman-street, Newcastle, yesterday, was as bright and delightful as it was outside. The…

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Preparing for Flower Show Army of Workmen at Town Hall

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 13 September 1934 · page 12

There were scenes of intense activity at the Town Hall to-day, when a small army of workmen was engaged in completing preparations for the…

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Morpeth Catholic Fair

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 14 September 1934 · page 13

The annual Catholic fair, organised in aid of parish funds was opened in the Convent School Hall, Morepeth, on Wednesday, afternoon by Right Rev…

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Dudley Methodist Church Fair

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 14 September 1934 · page 9

A three day "Old English Fair," organised by the Dudley Methodist Ladies' Church Aid, was opened by Mrs. F. Luckham, of Newcastle, Rev. P. James…

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St. Andrew's Fair Enjoyable Programme

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 14 September 1934 · page 14

St. Andrew's Spring Fair was continued last night in the School Hall, Newcastle, when an enjoyable programme was presented to a large audience. Miss Beatrice…

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Opening To-day Spring Flower Exhibition Preparations at Town Hall

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 14 September 1934 · page 10

Devoid of their normal furnishings, and ranged with tables, stalls, display stands and other equipment, the two main floors of the Town Hall presented an unusual…

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Rail Commissioners Entertained Big Flower Show In Newcastle

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 14 September 1934 · page 12

THE COMMISSIONER FOR RAILWAYS (Mr. Hartigan) and his part[?] were entertained at a dinner last night by the New Redhead Estate and Coa Company. In the group are:—Front row: Mr. W. F. Barton, Mr. E. B Jukes, Mr. Hartigan, Mr. J. T. Middleton. Mr. F. A. Cadell, Mr. W. H…

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Large Entries Toronto Flower Show

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 15 September 1934 · page 4

Beautiful blooms were exhibited at the flower show held in the Hotel Pavilion, Toroato, yesterday afternoon, under the auspices of the Toronto Boy Scouts'…

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Coal Export 40,182 Tons for Week Fair Week Anticipated

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 15 September 1934 · page 8

The quantity of coal, including bunkers, shipped at Newcastle during the week for places beyond the State was 40,182 tons, of which 5782 tons represented overseas…

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Big Flower Show— —Blooms at the Town Hall

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 15 September 1934 · page 10

At left.—TWO HANDS FULL OF PRIZES: The exhibits held by this young girl gained first…

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Glorious Blooms Newcastle Flower Show Big Crowd at Opening

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 15 September 1934 · page 7

Blooms from Queensland, decorative flowers from Victoria, exotic orchids from distant lands, and the pastel shades of local flowers, blended in a magnificent…

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Flower Show at Town Hall Many Tributes From Visitors Continued To-day

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 15 September 1934 · page 8

The months of patient organisation by the Newcastle District Horticultural Council were handsomely repaid In the boundless success of the flower…

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Woman's Realm Rainbow Fair Adamstown Salvation Army

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 17 September 1934 · page 2

The Adamstown Salvation Army Hall was filled on Saturday afternoon, when the Rainbow Fair was opened by the Mayoress of Adamstown (Mrs. D. L…

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Efforts Rewarded Cups For Winning Gardens Flower Show Concludes

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 17 September 1934 · page 5

Prizes won in the footpaths and front gardens competitions conducted by the Newcastle District Horticultural Council, were presented to successful competitors…

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Singleton Show This Week Starts Wednesday for Three Days Record Entries

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 17 September 1934 · page 6

Record entries have been received for all sections of the Singleton Agricultural Society's show, which starts on Wednesday…

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Stockton Wattle Fair

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 18 September 1934 · page 6

The Stockton Presbyterian Sunday School's Wattle Fair was declared open by Miss Florence Smith, of Stanley Park, Fullerton Cove. Mr. C. Haxton presided…

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Swimming Icebergs' Carnival on

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 18 September 1934 · page 2

The swimming season will be opened on Sunday at the Newcastle baths, where the Premier Iceberg Swimming Club will conduct…

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Prospects in Flying Australia Fair Again Pandion Selected

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 18 September 1934 · page 1

Australia Fair, Pandion and Rona Valley are chosen for the Divisions of the Flying Handicap at Victoria Park…

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For Aerial Derby £100 Allotted in Prizes Carnival Plans

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 18 September 1934 · page 6

Plans for the big air pageant arranged in conjunction with the 75th. anniversary celebrations in Newcastle, and the…

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