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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1934

1,551 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 9 of 78

Rain Affects Show Wollongong

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 3 February 1934 · page 10

The annual show of the Agricultural. Horticultural and Industrial Association, which opened yesterday with a record number of entries, had to be abandonet…

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Home Industries Domestic Arts at Show

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 3 February 1934 · page 12

With the approach of Newcastle Show many housewives are busy preparing their entries for the home industries section, which is devoted principally to…

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Surf Carnival Postponed to Next Saturday Stockton Club Forgoes Date

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 3 February 1934 · page 8

Gravely concerned by the continuance of the cyclonic weather conditions, the executive officials of the Newcastle Surf Club met the officials of the Surf Life-saving…

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Newcastle Show Entries Close To-day New Record Expected

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 3 February 1934 · page 8

"To-day is the closing date for entries for Newcastle Show, which will be held on February 21, 22, 23, and 24, four days and three nights…

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Diving Exhibition

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 5 February 1934 · page 4

It is the intention of the Northern District diving troupe to give an exhibition at the swimming carnival, organized by the combined Banks' Club, to be held on February 20…

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Newcastle Surf Carnival Additions to Programme

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 5 February 1934 · page 4

While the small band, of Newcastle Surf Life-saving Club officials, headed by Joe Palmer, who are responsible for the creation 1934 annual carnival, were bitterly disappointed with…

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All-australian Exhibition Newcastle Will Be Represented

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 5 February 1934 · page 8

Newcastle manufacturers intend to he well represented at the Centenary All-Australian Exhibition to be held in Melbourne in…

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Surf Carnival Postponement Was Wise Big Seas on

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 5 February 1934 · page 6

When shortly after midday on Friday, surf officials decided to postpone the Newcastle Surf Club's annual carnival for a week, it was pouring rain and great…

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Mountainous Seas: Veterans' Social: Kennel Club's Show

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

The strong southerly wind at the end of last week worked the sea into a fury. The picture taken on Saturday from a point near the Bogey-hole, gives an idea of the anger of each succeeding wave as it hurled itself against the rocks…

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From Other States Many Entries for Show List of Judges

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 5 February 1934 · page 8

Entries for the 1934 Newcastle Show, which will commence on February 21, have exceeded all expectations,…

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VIVIAN McGRATH Exhibition at Datson's

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 6 February 1934 · page 9

Maitland tennis enthusiasts had an opportunity of seeing Vivian McGrath in action at Datson's Courts last night. McGrath was accompanied by A. Willard,…

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Tennis Exhibition Match Crawford v. Walker

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 6 February 1934 · page 13

Learmonth Park Club is fortunate in securing the services of Crawford and Walker for the night of February 13. These players will give an exhibition of…

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Surf Carnival Birubi to Cruise Novel Spectacle Likely

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 6 February 1934 · page 8

The widespread interest in the Newcastle surf carnival was further indicated yesterday when the Newcastle Surf Life-saving Club was advised by the…

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Many Entries Record Show Likely Ring Events Heavy

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 6 February 1934 · page 8

The Secretary of Newcastle A.H. and I. Association (Mr. P. G. Legoe) said yesterday that the prospects of a record exhibition this month were very fine, in…

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Pilot Steamer for Surf Carnival Newcastle Club's Enterprise Novel Protection for Swimmers March Past Event

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 6 February 1934 · page 2

Officials controlling the surf carnival on Newcastle beach on Saturday were informed yesterday that…

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Newcastle Show All Sherry Is Not Sherry! Judging Before Opening Many Sections London

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 6 February 1934 · page 8

Owing to the large number of entries for the 1934 Newcastle Show, Judging will commence on Tuesday February The Magistrate at Shoreditch Police Court fined a wine retailer £5 5s with £10 10s costs under the Merchandise Marks Act 1887…

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Japanese Fair at Broadmeadow Methodist Church Aid

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 7 February 1934 · page 10

The Methodist School Hall, Broadmeadow, presented a gay appearance this afternoon when a Japanese Fair, organised by the Ladies' Church Aid,…

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Bullahdelah News Show Association

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 7 February 1934 · page 5

It was reported at a meeting of the Bullahdelah Show Association that the outlook for this year's exhibition is particularly bright (writes our Bullahdelah…

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Maitland District West Maitland Maitland Show

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 7 February 1934 · page 9

The decision of the Maitland Show Council to reserve the third day of Maitland Show a family day, with popular prices of admission, is an innovation that…

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Newcastle Show Three Night Sessions Increase in Entries

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 7 February 1934 · page 6

With the opening date of the Newcastle Show not far ahead, there have been numerous applications for membership, said the Secretary (Mr. P. G. Legoe)…

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