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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1934

1,551 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 60 of 78

Lambton Salvation Army Fair

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 28 September 1934 · page 9

The "Chinese Fair" in aid of the Lambton Salvation Army will be continued in the Army hall, Lambton, next Saturday afternoon and night, when the Cessnock…

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"RADIOLYMPIA" Wide Range of New Sets British Exhibition

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 28 September 1934 · page 13

"Radiolympia," the 14th annual British Radio Exhibition, was held last month at Olympia. The show was the largest of its kind ever held. An interesting…

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Art and Industry Exhibition in London Magnificent Display

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 28 September 1934 · page 17

The Royal Academy Exhibition of British Art in Industry, to be held at Burlington House, Piccadilly, London, in January, February and March next year, will be of…

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Baby Show Order of Eastern Star

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 28 September 1934 · page 16

A very successful baby show, arranged by the Newcastle Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star, was held yesterday in the Oddfellows' Hall, Auckland-street,…

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Large Entry Expected Air Pageant in Newcastle Sydney Carnival

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 28 September 1934 · page 8

Present indications point to a large entry for Newcastle's air pageant on November 29. An additional entry was received this morning from Air…

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Sporting News Oro Again Another Record Gallop Final Trials Spring Carnival Opening SYDNEY

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 28 September 1934 · page 18

Although this morning's work at Randwick was not of such a brilliant nature as that which took place on Tuesday, some smart gallops were witnessed. Ore…

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Epsom Is the Most Open for Years A.J.C. Carnival Tomorrow 18 OF 20 in Field Have a Chance Big Derby Field Sydney

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 28 September 1934 · page 7

No excuses for beaten Horses and the most open Epsom Handicap of recent times, was the consensus of opinion…

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Waratah Methodist Fair

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 29 September 1934 · page 9

Waratah Methodist Chrysanthemum Fair, which was concluded on Thursday night, realised approximately £00. Competitions were won by Mesdames…

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Maitland News West Maitland Rodeo Exhibition

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 29 September 1934 · page 13

A Spring rodeo exhibition, organised by the Hunter River Agricultural and Horticultural Association, will be held at the Maitland Showground this afternoon and…

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A.J.C. Race Carnival ... Star Horses at Randwick

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 29 September 1934 · page 10

Above: FROM G. PRICE'S STABLE.—Here are Blixten (outside) and Whittingham in action. Left: "WHAT'S all this about?"—Peter Riddle's horse calmly nibbles, amid…

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Flower Show at Muswellbrook Cookery Competition Muswellbrook

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 29 September 1934 · page 4

Numerous entries of excellent quality wore received at a cooking competition and flower display held in the Soldiers' Club Yesterday…

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The Epsom Chatham's Big Burden Race Is Open Australia Fair Chosen SYDNEY

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 29 September 1934 · page 11

By no stretch of imagination can it be said that the Epsom Handicap, the principal handicap event at Randwick to-day, when the Australian…

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British Cars New Models are Silent Olympia Motor Show London, September 27

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 29 September 1934 · page 12

British motor manufacturers report that an exceptional and quite unprecedented interest is being shown in the 1935 models recently announced…

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Look To Chrysanthemum Autumn Bloomer Needs Attention Bright Plants for Summer Show New Life in the Fernery

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 29 September 1934 · page 4

The chrysanthemum, the National flower of Japan, the gayest of all Autumn bloomers, is suitable for the lazy man's garden, or it may be cultivated and grown into one of the most gorgeous flowers of all…

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Fifty-first Show Variety Entertainers' Revue

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 1 October 1934 · page 3

There was a large audience at the Longworth Institute, Newcastle, to witness a new revue, "Good-bye, Depression," presented by the Newcastle Variety…

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Waikare Takes Metropolitan front Journal in Thrilling Finish' A. J. C. Carnival in the Rain Australia Fair Wins Shorts Narrowly He Came From Nowhere Right on Post Wise Boy in Breeders' Plate Sydney

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 1 October 1934 · page 7

As Waikare. Journal, and Nightly flashed past the winning post in that order in the Metropolitan at the A.J.C. racing carnival to-day, a blanket could have covered the three horses…

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Opening Day Of The A.J.C. Carnival Theo Wins Derby Silver King, Favourite, Outstayed Silver Ring's Epsom Handicap Rogilla Defeats Peter Pan In Spring Stakes SYDNEY

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 1 October 1934 · page 8

Silver King was responsible for a remarkable effort in the A.J.C. Derby at Randwick yesterday, but after making the running from the lifting of the machine he was outstayed in the last half furlong by Theo, who gave Mr. E. Moss his first A.J.C…

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General Motors Car Show

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 2 October 1934 · page 10

The vehicles contained in the General Motors of cars which visited Newcastle last week, as they were assembled outside King Edward Park, with the Obelisk Hill forming a notable landmark on the right…

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Fine Exhibits General Motors' Show Much Interest Created

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 2 October 1934 · page 10

Much interest was created last week when the huge travelling motor show visited Newcastle, displaying all the latest General Motors products. The motor…

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Sporting News Makes Amends Australia Fair Scores in Randwick Shorts Wise Boy's Success in Breeders' Plate Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 2 October 1934 · page 2

That Australia Fair was unlucky in the Epsom Handicap was, to a certain extent, exemplified when he won the Shorts to-day, when the A.J.C. Spring meeting was continued. Coming with a fast run on the rails the Heroic horse…

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