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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1935

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Woman's Realm Spring Fair Central Methodist Mission Lady Hore-ruthven Opens

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 29 August 1935 · page 11

In the presence of a very large throng, the Spring Fair arranged by the Ladies' Church Aid of the Central Methodist Mission was opened yesterday afternoon by…

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"Best Yet" 1935 Sydney Royal Show SIR S. Hordern's Report Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 29 August 1935 · page 5

In presenting the annual report of the Royal Agricultural Society to-day, the President (Sir Samuel Hordern) referred with gratification to the improved…

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Breckenridge's Spring Show

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 30 August 1935 · page 10

Spring frocks of fullness and soft subtle shirring were examined with delight at Breckenridge's spring show to-day…

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Brisbane Weekly Notes Aftermath of Exhibition

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 30 August 1935 · page 6

After opening in a blaze of sunshine the Jubilee Show faded away in a mist of weeping skies, with everybody employed in the grounds heartily glad to see the…

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The Marne Fancied Campbelltown Field Australia Fair

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 30 August 1935 · page 1

The Marne was backed to favoritism at Rosebery last Saturday, but missed his chance at the start. He may…

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Adamstown Flower Show

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 31 August 1935 · page 3

Adamstown Agricultural Bureau will hold its annual Spring Flower Show in the Adamstown Methodist Hall next Saturday…

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Roy De Gans at the Stadium Leo Kelly to Give Exhibition

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 31 August 1935 · page 7

Roy De Gans, the colored American boxer, who is to meet Jock McDonald over 15 rounds at the Newcastle Stadium to-night, arrived this morning…

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Bushman's Carnival

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 2 September 1935 · page 10

The annual bushman's carnival in aid of the hospital at Murrurundi and Quirindi will he held at Willow Tree on October 14. Mr. F. Shannon has been reelected…

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Interstate Carnival Brisbane

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 3 September 1935 · page 11

The interstate bowling carnival began to-day. New South Wales was defeated by North Side clubs at Booroodabin by 149 to 148, and Victoria went under to…

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Sunflower Fair Salvation Army Self-denial

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 3 September 1935 · page 3

A Sunflower Fair, for the annual self-denial appeal of the Merewether corps of the Salvation Army, was opened last night by Ald. J. Dixon, of Merewether. An…

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Flower Show For Boolaroo

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 3 September 1935 · page 3

The recently formed Boolaroo Agricultural Bureau will hold a flower show on September 27. The schedule includes cooking and…

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Italian Crowds Show Feelings

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 3 September 1935 · page 1

REMARKABLE SCENES were witnessed in the Piazza Colonna, Rome, when thousands of Italians took part in anti-British and anti-Abussinian demonstrations. Many banners, with references to Great Britain and other countries, were carried…

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School Athletes Competitors Chosen for Sydney Carnival

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 3 September 1935 · page 2

The following have been chosen to represent the Newcastle schools at the Public Schools Amateur Athletic Association State championships on the…

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Antique Dealers' Fair Duke of Kent to Open

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 4 September 1935 · page 4

The Duke of Kent will open the[?] and antique dealers' fair and exhibition at Grosvenor House, Park Lane, on Friday, September 27. The fair will…

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Trade Exhibition Johannesburg's Anniversary Australia to Have Pavilion Canberra

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 4 September 1935 · page 9

The Federal Government to-day accepted an invitation to be represented at the South African Empire Exhibition, to be held at Johannesburg from…

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Kennel Notes Cessnock Show Criticisms by the Judge

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 4 September 1935 · page 5

Mr. and Mrs. C. Keightley's Scotty bitch Beverley Piper Girl again won the challenge at Cessnock Show. She was highly praised by the judge, Mr. Hind…

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Flowers in the Ice for Big Show at Town Hall

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 4 September 1935 · page 6

Encased in blocks of ice, flowers from other States and from overseas are being brought to Newcastle by the District Horticultural Council…

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Successful Year Gresford Agricultural Society

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 5 September 1935 · page 4

The report submitted to the annual meeting of the Gresford Agricultural Society stated that last year had proved to be one of the best in the history of the…

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Babies, Pets and Dolls Combined Show at Shortland

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 5 September 1935 · page 2

A successful dog and pet parade and doll and baby show was held at Shortland Public School on Saturday afternoon. The function, organised by Mrs. G. Waite,…

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Wallsend S.A. Fair

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 6 September 1935 · page 2

There was a large attendance at the Salvation Army Roll this afternoon, when Captain Gollan, of West Wallsend, opened the "Aussie Fair."…

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