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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1936

1,208 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 10 of 61

Girls' High Swimming Carnival

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 19 February 1936 · page 1

[?]ashing the surface of the ocean baths info foam as they scramble for the corks—Happy students at Girls' High School annual swimming c [?]rnival to-day…

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Cycling at Show

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 19 February 1936 · page 10

Intending riders for the races to be held at the Newcastle Show on February 26 are reminded that entries will close with the secretary (Mr. R. Tressider), c/o Hazell and Moore,…

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All Smiles On Carnival Day

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 19 February 1936 · page 6

EVERYBODY'S SMILING AND NO WONDER—It was the Newcastle Girls' High School annual swimming carnival to-day, and the students welcomed the break from the classroom routine with delight…

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"Newcastle Sun" Show Supplement

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 19 February 1936 · page 5

A special Newcastle Show supplement will be published with next Tuesday's issue of "The Newcastle Sun." Interesting details of the early…

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Exhibition of Fish at Town Hall Interesting Specimens

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 19 February 1936 · page 4

Lovers of fish—not the sort that Zane Grey catches and other people allow to escape. but fish that are pets—should find much to interest them at…

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Cessnock Show Arrangements Holiday for Local Schools

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 19 February 1936 · page 9

The Cessnock Show Committee has been notified by the Department of Education that a school holiday has been granted for the opening of the Cessnock Show, on…

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Newcastle Show Busy Scenes at Ground Opens Next Week

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 19 February 1936 · page 4

One week from to-day the gates at the Broadmeadow ground will open on the 1936 Newcastle Show…

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Newcastle Show Heavy Entries This Year More Space for Exhibits

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 19 February 1936 · page 8

Entries in almost every section of the Newcastle Show, to be held next week, have exceeded expectations. In many cases additional space has been…

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Muswellbrook Show Next Month Increased Entries Are Expected Muswellbrook

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 19 February 1936 · page 7

Members of the Upper Hunter Pastoral and Agricultural Association believe that the rain of last week will cause on increase in the entries at the Show…

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Women's Carnival

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 20 February 1936 · page 12

The committee of the Northern District Women's Amateur Swimming Association met last night to complete final arrangements for its first carnival to be held at the Ocean Baths…

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Carnival Postponed

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 20 February 1936 · page 12

Cook's Hill School swimming carnival, which was to have been held to-day, has been postponed to March 12…

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"Newcastle Sun" Show Supplement

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 20 February 1936 · page 9

THE romantic story of the growth and development of Newcastle Show is told in a special supplement to be published…

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First Exhibition of Fish Newcastle Aquarium Society

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 20 February 1936 · page 8

Newcastle Aquarium Society's first annual exhibition, which has attracted entries from Sydney and local enthusiasts, will be opened officially by…

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High School Students at the Swimming Carnival

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 20 February 1936 · page 5

A happy company of Newcastle Girls' High School students, assembled at the Ocean Baths yesterday morning, on the occasion of the annual swimming carnival…

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Hat History John's Advance Show Express Your Individuality

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 20 February 1936 · page 10

HATS ARE ABOUT to make history. Never before have they been so fascinating and so flattering. There are hats for any occasion and hats for great…

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Spectacular Ring Events Attractions at 1936 Show Many Thrills Likely

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 20 February 1936 · page 10

Many spectacular and novel events are promised in the ring at the Newcastle Show, which opens next Wednesday…

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Country Bowling Carnival Talamini Beaten Keen Tussles in Singles Matches in Sydney Sydney

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 20 February 1936 · page 10

The Country Week Bowling Carnival was continued to-day on Waverley, Marrickville, North Sydney and Petersham…

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King's Interest In Dominions Sees Australian Products Girl Flings Rose at His Majesty's Feet at Industries Fair London

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 20 February 1936 · page 1

Fulfilling his first public engagement since his accession, King Edward, accompanied by the Earl of Harewood and the President of the Board of Trade (Mr. Walter Runciman) visited the British Industries…

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Show Information Bureau

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 21 February 1936 · page 10

The City Council's Tourist Bureau and the Railway Department are cooperating this year, on lines similar to those of last year, to provide a comprehensive…

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"Newcastle Sun" Show Supplement

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 21 February 1936 · page 7

THE romantic story of the growth and development of Newcastle Show is told in a special supplement to be published…

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