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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1935

1,449 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 66 of 73

Methodist Fair Maitland-road Church Opened by Mrs. Melville

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 21 November 1935 · page 3

November lilies made an attractive background for the Maitland-road Methodist Church yesterday, when the Mayoress of Hamilton, Mrs. J. E. Melville, opened…

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As Fireman Governor Initiated Carnival at Katoomba Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 21 November 1935 · page 6

Before opening the demonstration of volunteer fire brigades at Katoomba today, the Governor (Sir Alexander Hore-Rutheven) was presented with a silver axe…

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Lambton Carnival

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 22 November 1935 · page 22

Lambton Club will hold another carnival to-morrow on Lambton green Members of all ladies and men's clubs throughout the district are invited to…

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Girl Guides Exhibition and Rally

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 22 November 1935 · page 19

It is expected that Girl Guides from Singleton and Maitland, as well as from all the suburbs of Newcastle, will take part in an exhibition of handicrafts to be held in…

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At The Cook's Hill School Fair

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 22 November 1935 · page 1

HER PET—Shirley Parker made an attractive study, photographed at the Cook's, Hill ScM fair yesterday afternoon…

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Show Council Four District Exhibits

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 22 November 1935 · page 15

The President of the Hunter River Agricultural and Horticultural Association (Mr. W. E. Sparke) reported at a meeting of the Maitland Show Council…

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Titania's Palace Tiny Craft Exhibition to Aid Crippled Children

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 22 November 1935 · page 11

Titania's Palace was opened for public inspection yesterday at Scott's Ltd. The palace has been brought to Newcastle by the Newcastle and District Crippled…

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Bowls Committee Meets Newcastle Association No Pennants on Show Day

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 22 November 1935 · page 22

The committee of the Newcastle District Bowling Association met in the Hamilton Club pavilion last night. There were 31 members present. The President…

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Salvation Army Fair

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 23 November 1935 · page 6

The Mayoress of Newcastle (Mrs. R. H. Christie) opened the Salvation Army Fair in the supper-room at the Town Hall this afternoon…

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British Industries The Appeal of the Big Fair

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 23 November 1935 · page 5

The annual British Industries Fair in London and Birmingham is to-day the rallying ground for the observant foreigner who is anxious to get an idea of the…

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Firemen Injured Carnival at Katoomba SYDNEY

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 23 November 1935 · page 12

At the volunteer firemen's carnival at Katoomba, to-day, Fireman Clarke, of Junee, suffered a gash to one of his hands when competing in a semi-final of…

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£500 Prizes for Band Contest Sydney Music Carnival in January Sydney

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 23 November 1935 · page 2

Indications are that the 1936 hand contests, which will be held at the Sydney Sportsground on January 22-27, will surpass all previous efforts…

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Salvation Army Fair at Town Hall

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 25 November 1935 · page 9

HELPERS ON THE CAKE STALL at the Salvation Army Fair at Newcastle Town Hall on Saturday…

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Weston Horticultural Show

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 25 November 1935 · page 9

The Weston and District Horticultural Society held its second gladioli show at the Parish Hall, Weston, on Saturday. The official opening was performed by…

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Carnival Night Popular Revue at Victoria

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 25 November 1935 · page 4

Proof of the popularity of the Connors and Paul, Hart end O'Brian revue are the crowds that flock to the Victoria…

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Salvation Army Fair Bowling Greens Opened Visitors From Country

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 25 November 1935 · page 5

Gathering at Salvation Army Fair in Newcastle Town Hall on Saturday afternoon. The Army Commissioner's wife, Mrs. McKenzie, is seated alongside the Mayoress of Newcastle, Mrs. R. H. Christie, who formally opened the Fair…

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Woman's Realm Christmas Fair For Salvation Army Hospital Opened by Mayoress

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 25 November 1935 · page 3

Floral decorations at the Newcastle Town Hall supper room on Saturday afternoon made a pretty setting for the Christmas fair arranged to assist the…

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Cycling Week-end Racing Carrington Club Events Successful Track Carnival

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 25 November 1935 · page 11

The Carrington League Cycling Club held a professional carnival on the Carrington track yesterday. The special match race between Kimble…

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Of Interest to Women New Colors From Chinese Art London Show

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 25 November 1935 · page 10

Even fashions are being influenced by the great exhibition of Chinese art at Burlington House. London, and as well as vivid colors inspired by…

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St. James' Church Fair

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 26 November 1935 · page 3

The Mayoress of Wickham (Mrs. J. H. Kirk) will open the continental which is being arranged by a committee on behalf of St. James' Church of England,…

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