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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1936

1,208 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 13 of 61

Woman's Realm Patricia's Notebook The Show—Through Various Eyes

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 25 February 1936 · page 3

ONCE again a page of my notebook must be turned so that I may write something about the Newcastle Show, which will…

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School Children and the Show Biggest Entry for Years

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 25 February 1936 · page 17

It takes more than prize cattle and agricultural and industrial products to make a show. HILE their elders have been…

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Haven for Tired Mothers C.w.a. at the Show

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 25 February 1936 · page 13

The C.W.A. Rest Room has a prominent position on the ground —midway between the grandstand and industrial pavilion…

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From Mud Swamp to Show City Story of Self Sacrifice and Endeavor 1936 Show Opens To-morrow a Stirring Pageant of Progress

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 25 February 1936 · page 3

To-morrow the 1936 Newcastle Show—a fitting monument to a new era of industrial and commercial prosperity—will open at the Broadmeadow ground. All previous records have been broken by the army of exhibitors of city and country, who had booked out all available space last September, and new…

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What Show Means to Man on the Land Fight for Decentralisation

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 25 February 1936 · page 4

Developments of the past three years have established Newcastle Show as one of the important agricultural exhibitions of the State, enhancing the reputation which it has enjoyed for many years…

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Port Kembla Strike Union Called to Show Cause Industrial Court Wollongong

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 25 February 1936 · page 7

Arising out of the strike at the Port Kembla works of the Australian I. and S. Ltd. the Federal Ironworkers' Union…

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For the Motorist Motors at Show Record Space Allotted New Models on Display

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 25 February 1936 · page 10

As far as the display of motor cars and trucks is concerned, this year's Show should be one of the most interesting for many years. Although the space allowed for the motor trade has been greatly increased, every available lot…

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Stage Set For Record Show Getting Ready for To-morrow Confidence Is Keynote of Exhibitors More and Better Displays

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 25 February 1936 · page 8

The stage is now set for the 1936 Newcastle Show, which will symbolise a year of steady progress and a revival of industrial and agricultural activity. The carnival spirit that prevails at the Showground has…

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Newcastle Show In the Early Days a Constant Battle Against Adversity When Exhibitors Handed Back Their Prize-money "Men of The Old Brigade"

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 25 February 1936 · page 5

Early days of Newcastle Show, when exhibitors handed back their prize money to assist the struggling committee to keep afloat, and when foundation committeemen, acting as volunteer judges,…

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The Show

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 26 February 1936 · page 8

The progress in the Newcastle district in recent times, with its welcome effects in the homes of many thousands of workers, is…

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The Newcastle Show

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 26 February 1936 · page 15

Sir.—While it is gratifying and interesting to read of the improvements, etc., that will meet the visitor eye at the forthcoming show, there is no hint, so far,…

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Special Show Forecast

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 26 February 1936 · page 4

The following special forecast for the Newcastle Show was issued last night by the Weather Bureau—Cloudy at times, with a few showers; but…

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The Show Late Events

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 26 February 1936 · page 7

In the dairy produce section the judge (Mr. J. G. McMillan) remarked that there were some particularly good butters in the export class. The quality…

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Tenterfield Show Opens Tenterfield

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 26 February 1936 · page 6

Bright sunshine made the opening day of the Tenterfield Show a great success. Entries in all sections are well up to standard, and the exhibits in most cases…

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Technical College Exhibit At Show

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 26 February 1936 · page 11

PUTTING THE FINISHING TOUCHES to a section of the Technical College exhibit at Newcastle Show to-day…

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Early Visitors At The Show

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 26 February 1936 · page 8

GETTING IN BEFORE THE RUSH TO-MORROW and on following days, these early visitors "saw the Show in comfort" this morning. They were impressed by the fine displays…

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School Safety Patrol at Newcastle Show

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 26 February 1936 · page 10

THIRTY CHILDREN from Newcastle Central Domestic Science School will give a demonstration of School safety methods at Newcastle Showground, to-morrow afternoon. The pictures above were taken during practice at Newcastle Showground. The girls are in charge of Constable G. Shiels…

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Around the Pavilions at the Show Trade Displays

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 26 February 1936 · page 10

Not the least attractive feature at the Show is the displays by business houses whose miniature emporiums, showing…

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Street Crossings School Safety Patrols Demonstration at Show

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 26 February 1936 · page 8

A demonstration of a school safety patrol will be given by 30 students of the Newcastle Central Domestic Science School at the Showground to-morrow…

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Judging Day at Newcastle Show Mayoress of Newcastle Entertains'

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 26 February 1936 · page 12

Above:—HARD AT WORK.—Messrs, H. H. Laird and R. C. Taylor who judged…

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