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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1935

1,449 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 69 of 73

Girl Guide Exhibition

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 6 December 1935 · page 2

MEMBERS OF THE IST NEW LAMBTON TROPP,givinga demonstration of first aid at the Girl Guides' Exhibition at Tyrrell Hall…

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At Girl Guides' Exhibition

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 6 December 1935 · page 11

Gathering at the opening of the Girl Guides' exhibition held at Tyrrell Hall, Newcastle, yesterday (left to right)—Front row: Mrs. R. G. Kilgour (Newcastle), Mrs. S. F. Webb (Waratah), Mrs. H. L. Wheeler (Who opened the exhibition). Mrs. R. H. Christie (Newcastle),Mrs. W. Henderson (Merewether). Back row: Mrs. Sutherland (Waratah), Miss E. Fry (Divisional Commissioner), Mrs. E. J. Rutter (District…

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Midget Cars Big Opening Carnival

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 6 December 1935 · page 22

Midget car-racing will make its first appearance in Newcastle to-morrow night, when 21 races will be decided at Newcastle Sports Ground. The main one of…

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Carnival in Surf Newcastle Beach To-morrow

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 6 December 1935 · page 9

Arrangements have been made for a 'plane to patrol the Newcastle beach during the surf carnival to-morrow…

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Woman's Realm Guides' Handicrafts Interesting Exhibition Opening by Mrs. Wheeler

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 6 December 1935 · page 19

A large gathering assembled at Tyrrell Hall yesterday afternoon, for the opening of the Guides and Brownies' exhibition of handicrafts. The work shown…

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First Swimming Carnival

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 7 December 1935 · page 13

The initial carnival of the Cessnock Swimming Club, to take place next Saturday, has attracted an entry of 208 which is said to have established a record for…

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Woman's Realm Duchess at the Fair

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 7 December 1935 · page 14

The Duchess of Kent, on her first public appearance after the birth of her son, visits the Christmas market in aid of the Elizabeth Garratt Anderson Hospital, of which she is President. Her interest has been caught by a doll which she bought at one of the stalls for her baby son…

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First Surf Carnival Aerial Flights Assist

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 7 December 1935 · page 6

In honor of the aerial picnic from Sydney a special surf carnival — the first of the season — was held at Newcastle Beach this afternoon…

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North Bondi Has Carnival Public Admitted Free Sydney

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 7 December 1935 · page 6

The annual carnival of the North Bondi Surf Club to-day made history, as it was the first time the public was allowed to witness the events…

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Wool Maintains Its Advance Fair Clearance of Australian Clips London

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 7 December 1935 · page 1

At the wool sales to-day, 7525 bales were offered. There was a fair clearance of Australasian wools, approximately 5800 bales being sold…

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Midget Cars First Races Sports Ground Carnival 24 Machines to Compete

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 7 December 1935 · page 19

The National Speedways team of drivers will arrive from Sydney this morning to take part in the opening carnival of the midget car racing season, at…

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Air Raid on Newcastle City Will Be "Bombed" To-night Carnival Week-end

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 7 December 1935 · page 3

Newcastle will have its first experience of an air raid to-night, when three of the biggest buildings in the city will be bombed…

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Surf Carnival Date Altered Sydney

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 9 December 1935 · page 5

Dates for surf carnivals which were allotted some weeks ago have undergone a revision, and the Newcastle Club's carnival…

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At Newcastle First Surf Carnival Heavy Seas Cause Excitement

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 9 December 1935 · page 5

The first local surf carnival of the season was held on Saturday afternoon at Newcastle beach. The effort was conducted by the Newcastle Surf Club, in…

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Y.w.c.a. Garden Party First Surf Carnival Midget Cars Race

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 9 December 1935 · page 5

Gathering at the garden party held on Saturday afternoon at the residence of Mrs. H. L. Wheeler. Newcastle, in aid of the funds of the Newcastle Young Women's Christian Association…

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Exhibition of Work and Trophies Central School Display

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 10 December 1935 · page 8

The annual exhibition of work and presentation of sports trophies was held at the Central Technical School at Broadmeadow this afternoon…

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Tennis Country Week Newcastle Teams Chosen No Cochet Exhibition

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 10 December 1935 · page 9

The teams to represent Newcastle at Country Week were selected by the Board of Control of the Newcastle District Lawn Tennis Association last night…

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Exhibition Tennis by Stars Leading Girl Players Misses Hartigan and Coyne Great Duel Likely

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 10 December 1935 · page 2

A stirring tennis duel between Miss Joan Hartigan and Miss Thelmn Coyne, the State champion, is expected…

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School Exhibition

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 11 December 1935 · page 7

Sir,—I wish to congratulate the teachers and pupils of the Mayfield West Public School on the excellence of their work displayed at the school exhibition last…

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The Schools Central Junior Technical Annual Exhibition

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 11 December 1935 · page 2

Parents of pupils attending the Newcastle Central Junior Technical School were invited yesterday to an exhibition of the boys' work, and the presentation…

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