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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1935

1,449 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 52 of 73

Golden Glory Fair

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 14 September 1935 · page 7

The Salvation Army Citadel was brilliantly decorated in tones of gold for the golden Glory Fair, which was joined by Mr. D. Watkins, M.H.R…

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N.S.W. DEFEATED Basketball Carnival BRISBANE

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 14 September 1935 · page 17

As a result of to-day's play in the schools' basketball carnival. Queensland and Victoria are level with six points each…

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Judges and Officials Inspect Show of Flowers

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 14 September 1935 · page 9

Judges and officials are shown examining part of the very spectacular display of flowers at the Newcastle Horticultural Council's exhibition opened at Newcastle Town Hall yesterday…

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Flower Show at Town Hall Big Attendance Again To-day

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 14 September 1935 · page 6

The [?]ower show conducted by the Newcastle Horticultural Council was continued at the Town Hall to-day…

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Wealth of Flowers Horticultural Council's Second Annual Show Blooms in Ice Novel Feature

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 14 September 1935 · page 12

Favoured with fine weather after several days of rain, the official opening of the Newcastle and District Horticultural Council's second annual show in the Newcastle Town Hall yesterday was a happy indication of the outstanding success which…

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"The Fun Fair" Victoria

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 16 September 1935 · page 3

Vaudeville of a particularly clever and entertaining standard was seen by the packed house at the Victoria Theatre on Saturday, when "The Fun…

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Doll Show

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 16 September 1935 · page 10

At the doll show at St. George's Hall, Hamilton, on Saturday afternoon competition in many sections was keen. The show was arranged by…

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At Newcastle Horticultural Council's Exhibition

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 16 September 1935 · page 5

Kenn interest was displayed again on Saturday afternoon at the exhibition held in Newcastle Town Hall under the auspices of the Newcastle Horticultural Council. This picture gives a good impression of the very fine display of blooms arranged in the lower Hall…

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Woman's Realm at Salvation Army Fair

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 16 September 1935 · page 3

Officials and visitors at the opening of the Salvation Army "Golden Glory" Fair at the Newcastle Citadel on Saturday afternoon. The Fair was opened by Mr. D. O. Walkins, M.H.R…

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Flower Show Popular

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 16 September 1935 · page 6

There were large attendances again on Saturday at the flower show being held by the Newcastle Horticultural Council at the Town Hall. Miss Hilda Sutton,…

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Salvation Army Golden Glory Fair Proceeds for Missions

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 16 September 1935 · page 2

The Golden Glory fair of the Salvation Army was held in the Newcastle Citadel on Saturday afternoon and evening. The official opening in the afternoon, which…

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Tennis Perry to Come Exhibition in Newcastle Association's Programme

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 17 September 1935 · page 11

The champion tennis player of the world, F. J. Perry, is to play in all exhibition match at Newcastle on the night of November 18. This announcement was…

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Fast Driving Tests Show High Cost Twice the Petrol Used

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 17 September 1935 · page 10

In a campaign recently conducted by the American Automobile Association against fast driving on the national highways, some interesting figures relating to…

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Race Reviews For Victoria Park To-morrow Australia Fair in Flying Division Mitebite and Silver Song Should Also Win

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 17 September 1935 · page 1

Flying Division winners at Victoria Park to-morrow may be Australia Fair, Mitebite and Silver Song, The race has been divided on the tops and bottoms systems and big fields will race in all heats…

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"The Fun Fair" at the Victoria

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 18 September 1935 · page 5

There are few comedians to equal Sid Beck as a portrayer of the stage "dame." His female impersonations show a wealth of detail. In one sketch…

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Jubilee Fair Opened St. Andrews Church Guild

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 18 September 1935 · page 9

A visitor from Scotland (Mrs. W. W. Gould) opened St. Andrew's Fair this afternoon. Presentations of flowers were made…

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Horse Show Abandoned MUSWELLBROOK

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 18 September 1935 · page 9

Owing to the dry weather experienced in the post fix month the Spring Horse Show, arranged by the committee of the Upper Hunter P and…

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N.S.W. SURPRISES Basketball Carnival BRISBANE

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 18 September 1935 · page 12

New South Wales caused a surprise the schools basketball carnival to-day by defeating Queensland by 16 goals to 10, after leading 8-2 at the internal. As a…

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MAITLAND—CESSNOCK—KURRI West Maitland Maitland Show Council

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 18 September 1935 · page 9

Maitland Show Council decided last night to move the old grandstand at the Maitland Showground to a position closer to the ring. According to Mr. G. Grant,…

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Victoria Park Young Idea Outstanding Chance Australia Fair Good Prospects in Flying SYDNEY

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 18 September 1935 · page 12

The acceptance list for the Sir Herbert Maitland Stakes at Victoria Park on Wednesday is disappointing. Young Idea will not…

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