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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1935

1,449 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 20 of 73

Governor's Eulogy of Maitland District Show Opened Vast Crowds Attend Diamond Jubilee Exhibition Big Increase in Gate Receipts

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 1 March 1935 · page 5

The Governor (Brigadier-General Sir Alexander Hore-Ruthven, V.C.) yesterday opened the Diamond Jubilee Show of the Maitland Agricultural and Horticultural Association. His Excellency's speech showed how quickly he had gained…

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Hurdler Crashes At Maitland Show

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 1 March 1935 · page 1

REMARKABLE PICTURE OF A FAIL during the arena programme at Maitland Show yesterday afternoon. The horse, Jubilee, is seen practically standing on its he ad, and the rider, H. Murrell, has been caught in mid-air just before he struck the ground…

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A Day at Maitland Show

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 1 March 1935 · page 9

The Governor, Sir Alexander Hore-Ruthven, before the microphones, officially opening Maitland Show…

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Surfing And Swimming Carnival at Redhead Champions to Compete Week-end Events

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 1 March 1935 · page 12

The Redhead surf carnival, postponed from February 9, will be held to-morrow. It will be the last opportunity of…

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Baradine Was Damaged Navy Men Show Their Resource London

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 1 March 1935 · page 1

The Baradine arrived to-day and was damaged owing to gales. British blue jackets on board again demonstrated the Navy's resourcefulness by…

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Family Day at The Show Big Crowd at Maitland Hopes of Officials Are Fulfilled Ring Programme

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 1 March 1935 · page 8

The success of the early sessions of the Maitland Diamond Jubilee Show has fulfilled the most ardent hopes of the Show…

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Daleful Chosen In N.J.C. Corinthian Cup Race Adye Has a Liking for the Track Lacrosse March, Nicely Weighted, Should Show To Advantage

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 1 March 1935 · page 1

It is not easy to narrow the Newcastle Corinthian Cup field down to-morrow, but Daleful should lead the field to the judge, and may be followed by Adye and Lacrosse March. It is a splendid programme, the entry being the best since last…

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Three Bantams Stolen from Maitland Show Exhibition Pens Forced Open

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 2 March 1935 · page 10

Three bantams were stolen from the poultry pavilion at the Maitland Diamond Jubilee Show yesterday morning. The shutters enclosing six pens were removed,…

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Royal Easter Show

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 2 March 1935 · page 7

The Council of the Royal Agricultural Society of New South Wales is following its progressive policy of providing the most attractive ring events possible for…

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Bullahdelah Preparations for Show

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 2 March 1935 · page 6

Following the good weather during the past few months, there is promise of the 1935 exhibition being equal to, if not better than, any previous occasion. A…

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Baths and Beaches Redhead Surf Carnival Record Entries Received

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 2 March 1935 · page 3

The postponed carnival of the Redhead Surf Life-saving Club, to be conducted to-day on Redhead leach, promises to be one of the most successful carnivals organised by club officials…

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Family Day Maitland Show Many Children's Events

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 2 March 1935 · page 7

It was "Family Day" at the Maitland Diamond Jubilee Show yesterday. Although ideal weather conditions prevailed, the receipts declined, the takings being…

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Surf Carnival at Redhead Stockton Again Wins the March Past Brownjohn's Success

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 2 March 1935 · page 8

Redhead Surf Club held its annual carnival this afternoon. Stockton Club again won the march past, and…

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Dahlia Show Attownhall Many Fine Blooms Exhibited Entries a Record

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 2 March 1935 · page 8

The fourth annual Newcastle Dahlia Show was opened in the Town Hall this afternoon. A record number of entries was…

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Cessnock Women "Scalers" Over 7ft Fence and Barbed Wire Problem for Show Officials

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 2 March 1935 · page 13

A determined effort is to be made this year by the Cessnock Show Committee to deal effectively with those people cheating the association by climbing over the…

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Maitland Show Final Day Public Interest Still Keen Thousands Inspect Fine Exhibits Ring Programme

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 2 March 1935 · page 2

After a successful run of four days, Maitland Diamond Jubilee Show—the biggest in the history of the Maitland H.R.A. and H…

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Corinthian Cup Race: at Redhead Surf Carnival Newcastle Dahlia Show

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 4 March 1935 · page 5

The President of Newcastle Jockey Club, Mr. J. G. Cameron, is shown making the presentation of the Corinthian Cup to the owner-trainer, Mr. G. Bailey, and a gold wristlet watch to the rider of the winner. Mr. J. Melvil. Mr. F. Grisdale (Secretary) is on the left…

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North Steyne Carnival District Entries Sydney

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 4 March 1935 · page 5

North Steyne's surf carnival next Saturday is of special importance, as the results will have a bearing on the championship gala…

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Comboyne Show Improvements to Ground TAREE

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 4 March 1935 · page 5

The third annual Comboyne Show concluded on Friday. The rainfall was not sufficient for the society to collect on an insurance policy of £75…

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The Swastika Connection with Nordic Race Exhibition in Germany Berlin, March 2

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 4 March 1935 · page 7

An exhibition, dedicated to the history of the Swastika, will be opened at Crefeld, at which its use as a symbol will be illustrated, with special reference to…

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