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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1935

1,449 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 30 of 73

Dungog Show Opens Fine Display of Produce Judging Day

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 4 April 1935 · page 10

One of the biggest displays in the North, outside of Maitland, Dungog Show opened this morning in perfect weather…

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Tamworth Show Opened by Governor Value of Agriculture Tamworth

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 4 April 1935 · page 6

This wonderful exhibition of stock, and of the district's products, brings home to us more than ever, the vital importance of the agricultural industry to the State,"…

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Upper Hunter Show Rich Resources in Dairying Minister's Praise Muswellbrook

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 4 April 1935 · page 10

The official opening of the Upper Hunter Show was performed to-day by Mr. L. O. Martin (Minister of Justice)…

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Novelty Dog Show

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 5 April 1935 · page 7

A novelty dog sow in aid of Toronto Parents' and Citizens' funds will be held in the grounds of Cr. J. K. Williams's lakeside home to-morrow…

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Historic Teapots Treasures at Sussex Exhibition

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 5 April 1935 · page 20

An exhibition of usual interest and charm has just been held in Sussex. It centred on historic teapots, says " The Times." It was arranged by Lady Ellis…

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Sailing Easter Carnival Racing on Lake Macquarie

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 5 April 1935 · page 23

The prelude to the greatest aquatic carnival staged on Lake Macquarie is listed for to-morrow. Yachts from the Lake Macquarie Yacht Club will race to…

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Some Winners at Dungog Show

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 5 April 1935 · page 11

Cattle and horses were under the eyes of the judges in Dungog Show ring yesterday. The first picture shows Mr. G. B. Waller's Hereford bull, Glendarra Radiant. On the right is Grafton, ridden by C. Atkins, shown in his winning leap over 4ft. 10½ins. in the High Jump for ponies…

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Horticultural Council Preparations for Big Flower Show

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 5 April 1935 · page 6

At the monthly meeting of the Newcastle District Horticultural Council, Alderman W. Jackson presiding, the year book of the council, for 1935…

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Dungog Show Opened By Mr. Spooner DUNGOG

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 5 April 1935 · page 8

Dungog Show was officially opened this afternoon by the Minister for Local Government (Mr. Spooner), who arrived by car…

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Upper Hunter Muswellbrook Show Opened Entries Probably Record Muswellbrook

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 5 April 1935 · page 9

Speaking at the official opening of the 51st Upper Hunter Show to-day, the President of the Show Association, Mr. James White of Edinglassie,…

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Cannon Explodes South African Display. Panic Caused at Show Port Elizabeth, April 4

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 5 April 1935 · page 13

While spectators at the Flower Hall Agricultural Show were admiring the exhibits, there was a sudden deafening roar, a hole 6ft. square was blown in the…

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Dungog Show Opens High Quality of Exhibits Impresses Judges More Entries in Several Sections Dungog

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 5 April 1935 · page 21

Increased entries in several sections were a feature of the 48th annual Dungog Show,. which was opened to-day in ideal weather. As has been the case at recent shows in the district, there is…

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Easter Carnival

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 6 April 1935 · page 17

The Newcastle Jockey Club advertises to-day particulars of the Easter greyhound racing carnival, to be held on Easter Saturday and Monday nights, April 20 and 22. The…

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Pictures From Dungog Show

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 6 April 1935 · page 7

Group at the official opening cermony of Dungog Show yesterday. In the front row are(left to right)—Messrs. A. J. White(Gloucester Shire Council), C. T. Abbott (Mayor of Dungog), E. S. Spooner (Assistant Treasurer), R. L. Fitzgerald (President, Show Society), C. J. Champain (Wallarobba Shire), W. F. Harris (Stroud Shire). Mr. C. E. Bennett, M.L.A., is standing in the back row…

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Signs Of Show Time

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 6 April 1935 · page 2

Out of the attractive poslers issued by the R.A.S., to advertise this year's Royal Show…

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Last Day of Dungog Show

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 6 April 1935 · page 6

Hundreds of visitors visited Dungog Show this afternoon to see the long sporting programme arranged for the final session…

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Won Cattle Drafting at Dungog Show

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 6 April 1935 · page 1

WELL-KNOWN HORSEWOMAN AT DUNGOG SHOW.—Mrs. Hooke (left) and Miss Hooke, who won first and second places in the Women's Cattle Draft at the Show yesterday…

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No Drabness Jubilee Procession Imposing Show Planned London, April 5

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 6 April 1935 · page 9

People who had paid high prices for seats to witness the Royal Jubilee procession to St. Paul's on May 6 received a shock when it was rumoured that the…

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Dungog Show Official Opening by Mr. E. S. Spooner Government and Dairying Industry Dungog

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 6 April 1935 · page 17

The 48th annual Dungog Show was officially opened in the presence of a large attendance by the Minister for Local Government (Mr. E. S. Spooner). From 10 a.m., when the first event began, there was a steady…

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CYCLING Carrington Carnival C. Kimble Wins Again

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 8 April 1935 · page 13

Carrington League Cycling Club, in conjunction with Northern District Amateur and League cycling bodies, conducted a carnival on the Carrington track…

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