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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1936

1,208 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 14 of 61

Weather for Show "Mostly Fine" Is Forecast Sydney

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 26 February 1936 · page 11

Although there it a tendency to isolated thunder showers, the weather should be mostly fine is the promise of the Stale Meteorologist, Mr. Meres, in a…

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Scene Of Newcastle's 1936 Show, Now In Full Swing

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 26 February 1936 · page 10

THIS SKETCH OF THE NEWCASTLE SHOWGROUND, now a hive of Industry, will give show visitors an excellent idea of the pavilions and trade exhibits, also the areas set aside for the parking of cars. Special officers are on duty to assist visitors…

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Newcastle Show Opens To-day Bright Prospects Preparations for Record Crowds Schoolwork and Other Sections Judged

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

Newcastle Show will open to-day. With big entries in all sections, and with the Showground in splendid condition, it should be the best exhibition staged by the association. Preparation yesterday moved with a quickened tempo…

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Impressive 1936 Show Opens Big Improvements in All Sections Where Country and City Meet Judges Were Hard at Work

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 26 February 1936 · page 11

In the 37 years of its existence Newcastle Show Association has never presented a more impressive display of the primary and secondary wealth of the Newcastle district, the Hunter River Valley and the North and North-West than that on show to-day…

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Fair Competitors at the Show

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 27 February 1936 · page 13

KEEN INTEREST WAS TAKEN this, year in the horse events at the Show. This picture shows the line-up for the start of the Ladies' Hack Race at the Show yesterday…

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At Newcastle Show

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 27 February 1936 · page 8

Mr. Arthur Greenhalgh, a well-known showman, arrived back in Australia on Monday after a visit to America and Mexico. Mr. Greenhalgh brought several…

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Trade Procession to Show

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 27 February 1936 · page 12

THE EXTENT OF NEWCASTLE'S TRADING ACTIVITIES was, demonstrated by the large number of vehicles, and floats in the trade procession from the City to the Show to-day. The flood, on which care had been lavished by the makers, were the subject of much admiring comment. It was the best display for year…

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Sidelight at the Show

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 27 February 1936 · page 1

WAITING FOR THE JUDGE.—This little chap had a great time at the Show this afternoon. He was thrilled by the horse events in the Show ring, but he was very proud of hit mount too…

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Tenterfield Show Tenterfield

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 27 February 1936 · page 4

Tenterfield Show was opened to-day by the Deputy Premier (Mr. M. F. Bruxner). In the high jump, C. H. Perry's Look Out and Plain Bill divided first and second…

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Beautiful Ferns at the Show

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 27 February 1936 · page 13

ONE OF THE BEAUTIFUL DISPLAYS of ferns, in the Show pavilions at Newcastle Show to-day…

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At the Show Big Industries

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 27 February 1936 · page 8

The secondary industries of Newcastle and numerous by-products have made a comprehensive exhibition. Many facets are reflected in the industrial pavilion, and in the principal display of the Broken Hill Proprietary Co. Ltd.'s Steel Works…

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Hospital Auxiliary Raising Funds at Show

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 27 February 1936 · page 11

The Newcastle Hospital Women's Auxiliary is taking advantage of Newcastle Show to augment its funds. Members of the auxiliary are in charge of a stand…

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Junior Farmers Party at Newcastle Show

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 27 February 1936 · page 2

A small party of boys, members of junior farmers' clubs in the North and North-west, who are exhibiting produce at the Newcastle Show to-day, arrived in…

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Show at Night Bright Ring Programme

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 27 February 1936 · page 2

Interest continued after nightfall. A diversified programme kept a big crowd —surprisingly large for a first night— engaged until almost 10 o'clock. There…

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Information Bureau Helpful Feature at Show

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 27 February 1936 · page 11

The Railway Inquiry Office and the Newcastle Publicity and Tourist Bureau are cooperating in offering a valuable, information service to the show visitors…

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At the Show Much To Interest Women

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 27 February 1936 · page 11

There is much of interest to women at the Newcastle Show. The various competitions drew numerous entries, and the trade exhibits merit inspection. THE COOKERY competitions this year…

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Spectacular Show Smash Horse and Rider Escaped Injury

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 27 February 1936 · page 11

A spectacular smash occurred during the running of the first heat of Arnott's Trot at the Show this afternoon. Golden Glow, driven by G…

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Ideal Weather Favours Newcastle Show Splendid Exhibition Busy Time for Judges in All Sections Close Finishes in Ring Events Big Attendance Expected for Official Opening To-day

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 27 February 1936 · page 2

Ideal weather conditions provided for the opening of Newcastle show yesterday. The Show will be officially opened to-day by the Minister for Health and Repatriation (Mr. W. M. Hughes), who will also be the association's…

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Happy Times At The Show— Sidelights From Broadmeadow

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 27 February 1936 · page 18

Miss A. Treasure on Grey Betty and Mr. Lance Farley on Grey Lock at the Show…

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Rest Room at Show Model Baby Health Centre

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 27 February 1936 · page 10

Mothers of young children will welcome the contribution of the Newcastle branch of the Country Women's Association to the success of the Show. In…

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