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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1934

1,551 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 61 of 78

Hamilton Spring Fair

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

The Spring Fair conducted by the Women's Guild of the Hamilton Presbyterian Church will be opened in the School Hall, Murray-street, this afternoon. The…

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Fair at Merewether Congregational Ladies' Guild

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 3 October 1934 · page 9

The Merewether West Ladies' Guild of the Congregational Church held its annual Spring Fair in aid of Church funds. An abundance of fresh flowers and gaily…

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The Kennel Show Successes of Newcastle Dogs

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 3 October 1934 · page 10

The Kennel: Association of New South Wales will hold its annual championship show on Monday, November 20…

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Maitland Show

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 4 October 1934 · page 15

Only three district exhibits, Tamworth, Tuggerah and Maitland, will be entered in the 1935 Maitland Show. Singleton organisers will be…

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St. Michael's Fair Opened at Mayfield East

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 4 October 1934 · page 11

The Spring Fair, organised on behalf of St. Michael's Church of England, Mayfield East, was officially opened yesterday afternoon in the presence of a…

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Spring Fair Hamilton Presbyterians' Fete Opened by Mayoress

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 4 October 1934 · page 10

Hanging baskets of paper chrysanthemums in shades of gold, mingling with asparagus fern, made an artistic central decoration at the school hall of Hamilton…

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At the Opening of Hamilton Presbyterian Spring Fair

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 4 October 1934 · page 5

The Mayoress of Hamilton, Mrs. E. Richardson, who performed the opening ceremony of Hamilton Presbyterian Church Spring Fair yesterday afternoon, is shown in the first picture receiving a gift of flowers at the hands of Miss Gloria Grenell. A profuse array of flowers was a feature of the decorations, and the two little girls, Sheila Woodcock (left) and Kathleen Smith, appear in the other picture in a typically delightful setting…

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Athletics Visit of Empire Champion Newcastle Carnival

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 4 October 1934 · page 20

Arrangements were completed by the Northern District Amateur Athletic Association last night for the…

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Show Council Greyhound Racing Lease

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 4 October 1934 · page 9

Another special meeting of the Maitland Show Council was held last night to consider applications from the Maitland Greyhound Mechanical Coursing Association…

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Miles of Motors British Olympic Exhibition London

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 4 October 1934 · page 1

Six miles of motor cars, including foreign makes, will comprise the best display yet presented at Olympia Motor…

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New Show By Players at Toronto

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 4 October 1934 · page 16

Miss Berta Nicoll's well-known Toronto Players essayed an ambitious three-act farce production in Lord Richard in the Pantry at the Toronto…

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All Nations Fair Adamstown Methodist Church Opened by Mrs. G. HALL

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 4 October 1934 · page 11

The Adamstown Methodist School Hall was a riot of colour yesterday afternoon when the Adamstown Methodist Church "All Nations" Fair was opened by Mrs…

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Weather Is Set Fair Outlook for the Week-end Sydney

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 4 October 1934 · page 15

Fine weather is predicted for the next few days, and there is every possibility of a fine and warm weekend, said Mr. Mares to-day…

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Bigger Effort Next Spring Flower Show Parks Contest for Councils

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 4 October 1934 · page 6

At the monthly meeting of the Newcastle District Horticultural Council, held at Hamilton Intermediate High School last night, the Show Secretary (Mr. L…

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Railway Services Speeded Up Garden City Plans Stimulated New Contests Next Year Municipal Parks Included Annual Flower Show

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 4 October 1934 · page 16

Highly gratified with the results achieved this year in stimulating flower culture and lawn making, the…

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Galloping At Randwick High Cross Records a Useful Mile Came Home with Magnitas in 1.48 Australia Fair Races Over Two Furlongs Condition of Iolaus Sydney

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 4 October 1934 · page 18

When Senior and Mainlaw won the Divisions of the Trial Stakes at Randwick on Saturday, in the…

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"Reasonably Fair"

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 5 October 1934 · page 18

Italian sporting circles are literally staggered and considerably disappointed by the publication of the findings of the Italian Boxing Federation, that Primo…

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Red Cross Baby Show

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 5 October 1934 · page 13

A successful baby show was held in aid of the funds of the Kurri Kurri branch of the Red Cross Society in the Protestant Hall. Mrs. L. T. Allsop, of Abermain,…

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For Newcastle Anniversary Poster Exhibition

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 6 October 1934 · page 8

To discuss plans for the proposed Travel and Poster Exhibition, which will coincide with the 75th anniversary celebrations in Newcastle, a…

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Sewing Exhibition Fine Display at Scott's

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 6 October 1934 · page 15

A large gathering of women attended the official opening of the needlework exhibition at Scott's Ltd. yesterday afternoon, They Mayoress of Newcastle (Mrs. R. G…

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