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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1936

1,208 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 11 of 61

"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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Show Council Arrangements Completed

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 21 February 1936 · page 13

Arrangements for the 1936 Maitland Show were completed at a meeting of the Show Council last night. The President (Mr. W. E. Sparke) presided over a large…

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Exhibition Scholarship Won by Premier's Daughter SYDNEY

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 21 February 1936 · page 14

Miss Lorna Stevens, younger daughter of the Premier (Mr. B. S. B. Stevens) secured an exhibition scholarship, in the Faculty of Arts, at Sydney University…

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Fish Exhibition Pleases Mayor He Appeals for Public Support

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 21 February 1936 · page 6

Keen interest in the first exhibition of the Newcastle Aquarium Society now being held in the Town Hall was expressed to-day by the Mayor…

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Yachting Big Prizes Lake Club's Decision Attractive Easter Carnival

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 21 February 1936 · page 15

Yacht racing at Easter on Lake Macquarie promises to be contested by the largest fleet that has appeared in the North Lake Macquarie Yacht Club's…

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Ring Events Newcastle Show Attraction Committee's Greater Effort

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

The committee of te Newcastle A.H. and I. Association has concentrated on making the ring programmes for the 193l Show, to be held next week, the most…

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No Coursing Taree Show Society Decides TAREE

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 21 February 1936 · page 8

After a discussion, which lasted over two hours the committee of the Manning River Agricultural and Horticultural Association decided last night by 18 votes…

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A Year of Progress Reflected in the Annual Show

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 21 February 1936 · page 6

Symbolising a year of steady progress toward the fulfilment of Newcastle's hopes as the great industrial, commercial and…

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Maitland Show Move to Fix 1937 Dates Charge Against Newcastle

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

At the meeting of the Maitland Show Council, held at West Maitland last night, Mr. F. L. Smith suggested that the dates for the 1937 show should be fixed that…

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To Avoid Clash in Show Date Maitland to Confer with Newcastle

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 21 February 1936 · page 6

Declaring that the Hunter River Agricultural Association did not want Newcastle to "Jump" its show dates again. Mr. F. Smith suggested to…

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Baths and Beaches Record Broken 100 Yards Championship W. French's Feat Carnival at Ocean Baths

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 21 February 1936 · page 3

In winning the 100 yards Northern district championship at the Northern District Amateur Swimming Association's carnival held last night at the Ocean…

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Bowls Carnival on Heavy Greens Rink Games Again Play Interrupted by Rain Northern Teams Sydney

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 21 February 1936 · page 8

Post sectional play in the Country Week rink championship took place on City and Waverley bowling greens…

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Industries Fair King's First Engagement Dominion Products Interest in Australia and New Zealand (Australian Associated Press.) LONDON, February 19

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 21 February 1936 · page 11

Fulfilling his first public engagement since his accession, King Edward accompanied by the Earl of Harewood and the President of the…

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Quirindi Show

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 22 February 1936 · page 13

The 86th annual Quirindi Show will be held on March 17 and 18. Schedules are available from the Secretary (Mr. G. Curtis). More than 700 classes are listed, including sections for all…

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Cessnock Show Entries

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 22 February 1936 · page 2

Entries for all Cessnock Show sections except trotting will close on February 29. Trotting entries will close on March 7…

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"Newcastle Sun" Show Supplement

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 22 February 1936 · page 3

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

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Flower Show at Waratah St. Phillip's Church

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 22 February 1936 · page 2

The St. Phillip's Church of England Flower Show, Waratah, was opened this afternoon by Mrs. Webb. Mayoress of Waratah…

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Newcastle Show Preparations Complete Canvas City of Sideshows

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 22 February 1936 · page 10

Preparations are complete for the 1936 Newcastle Show. The Secretary (Mr. P. G. Legoe) said yesterday that every conceivable emergency had been guarded…

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Newcastle Show Preparations Are in Full Swing Activity on Ground

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 22 February 1936 · page 3

The "back-stage" activities at the Newcastle Showground have now reached their height, in preparation for the 1936…

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District Cricket Competition Surf Test Carnival District Clubs at Stockton Boat Race Dispute

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 22 February 1936 · page 5

The Newcastle branch of the Surf Life Saving Association conducted its State elimination heats at Stockton beach this, afternoon…

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