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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1935

1,449 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 51 of 73

Australian Exhibition in Japan

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 6 September 1935 · page 12

A wide range of Australian agricultural exhibits will be displayed in the Australian section of the Japan-Australian Exhibition, to be opened at Tokio…

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In Art Show

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 6 September 1935 · page 2

The White Carnation," by Janna Bruce, an exhibit at the Society of Artists exhibition in the Education Department building, Sydney…

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Hamilton Red Cross Doll Show in Aid of Funds

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 6 September 1935 · page 5

To further the alms of the Bed Cross Society. Hamilton branch, a doll show will be held in the Hamilton Council Chambers to-morrow…

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Trade and Finance Market Review Potato Prices Firm Fruit Trade Fair Weather Conditions Affect Trade Farm Produce

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 7 September 1935 · page 8

There was a sharp fall in the prince of potatoes at the opening of the week's trade in the Newcastle farm produce market. A reduction of £3 a ton occurred, principally due to heavy…

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"Fair and Famous."

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 9 September 1935 · page 10

An unusual exhibition of portrait paintings win organised at St. Helena in England to help with the restoration of the old church. The portraits represent fair…

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Merewether Jubilee Many Visitors Are Expected Carnival Week

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 10 September 1935 · page 9

Former residents from many parts of the State are expected to corns to Merewether for the Jubilee celebrations, which are to be held in…

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Sylvandale's Sterling Gallop Over a Mile Horses Show Their Speed In Preparation For Tatt's. SYDNEY

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 10 September 1935 · page 4

With Tattersall's Club staging the first round of the season at Randwick next Saturday, there was more than the usual interest on the various tracks this morning. Gallops indicated in varying respects a degree of…

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Wallsend Scotch Fair

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 11 September 1935 · page 8

There was a large attendance at the Presbyterian Hall, Wallsend, when the Mayoress of Wallsend (Mrs. Druery) opened the annual Scotch Fair…

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Basketball Carnival Brisbane

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 11 September 1935 · page 13

The interstate school basketball carnival was again postponed to-day, owing to rain. The matches will be played on an indoor court to-morrow…

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Kennel Notes Last Saturday's Show

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 11 September 1935 · page 5

The Newcastle and Northern District Kennel Club held its show at the Showground on Saturday. The best dogs in the Northern district were entered…

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Primary Schools' Carnival

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 12 September 1935 · page 10

The following team has been chosen to represent the Newcastle schools at the combined primary schools' carnival, to be held in Sydney to-morrow.—…

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Horticultural Show

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 12 September 1935 · page 9

Preparations are well in hand for the opening of the annual exhibition of flowers in Newcastle Town Hall to-morrow afternoon, under the auspices of the…

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Doll Show Hamilton Red Cross

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 12 September 1935 · page 11

A doll show, organised by Hamilton Red Cross Society, was held at the Hamilton Council Chambers on Saturday afternoon. There was community singing,…

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Woman's Realm Scottish Fair Wallsend Gathering for Presbyterian Funds

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 12 September 1935 · page 3

The Presbyterian Hall at Wallsend was bright With decorations yesterday afternoon, when a Scottish Fair was opened by the Mayoress of Wallsend (Mrs. W. H…

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Basketball Carnival Victoria Outplays N.S.W. BRISBANE

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 12 September 1935 · page 13

The Interstate schools basketball carnival was continued to-day on an indoor court, After a fast game, which contained some patches of brilliant play,…

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Bread Inquiry Newcastle and Broken Hill "No Undue Profits" Commission Finds Prices Fair SYDNEY

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 12 September 1935 · page 7

The second report of the inquiry into the price of bread in the Newcastle and Broken Hill districts by the Royal Commissioner (Sir…

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"The Fun Fair" At Victoria

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 13 September 1935 · page 3

ON Saturday the Victoria Theatre reopens with "The Fun Fair," a musical revue headed by the well-known comedian. Syd Beck. Acts for…

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Shipping, Machinery and Engineering Exhibition in London London

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 13 September 1935 · page 6

More than 350 exhibitors have displays at the Shipping, Engineering and Machinery Exhibition, which opened to-day at Olympia…

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Flower Show at The Town Hall

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 13 September 1935 · page 8

THE MAYOR OF NEWCASTLE (Ald. R. Christie) inspected the beautiful blooms of the Flower Show, which was opened in Newcastle Town Hall to-day…

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Big Flower Show at Town Hall Exhibits in Ice Dahlias From America Unusual Display

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 13 September 1935 · page 7

Considered to be one of the most comprehensive exhibitions ever staged in Australia, the annual spring flower show of…

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