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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1936

1,208 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 15 of 61

Newcastle Show Opening:-:busy Day in the Ring

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 27 February 1936 · page 5

Ring stewards and other officials of Newcastle Show, who were fully occupied in the ring throughout the day…

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Cavalcade of Progress Procession to the Show Trade Displays

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 27 February 1936 · page 13

A fitting, cavalcade of Newcastle's commercial progress, the annual trade procession to-day through City streets to the…

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Among the Veterans Familiar Faces at the Show the Personal Touch

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 27 February 1936 · page 8

Every Show is the meeting place of interesting personalities. From these exhibitions that show the public the best that is produced…

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Smart Frocking at the Show Visitors Entertained by Mrs. W. E. Bramble

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 27 February 1936 · page 11

Many attractive early-season frocks and hats were worn by the Shoic visitors who were entertained by Mrs. W. E. Bramble, wife of the President of the A.H. and I…

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Judging Continued at the Show Awards of Merit in Many Sections Horticulture, Dogs, Birds

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 27 February 1936 · page 13

Awards in the horticulture, canaries and cage birds, dogs, junior farmers and bantam sections were made by judges at the Showground to-day. Bantams…

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Australia Must Protect Herself "Outlook Is Black and Menacing" Mr. Hughes's Speech at Show Luncheon Defence and Migration

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 27 February 1936 · page 11

Significant statements on defence and migration were made by the Federal Minister for Health and Repatriation. Mr. W. M. Hughes, in his address at the Newcastle Show Official Luncheon this afternoon…

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Official Opening Of The Show Big Attendance in Bright Sunshine Mr. W. M. Hughes and Other Visitors Officials Elated at Success

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 27 February 1936 · page 13

With every prospect of the most optimistic expectations being realised, Newcastle Show entered on its big day to-day. A holiday in the schools freed thousands of children. They were outside the gates in scores before they were opened this…

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Attractions at the Show

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 28 February 1936 · page 9

Most of the interesting attractions in "Sideshow Street" at the Newcastle Show are provided by Mr. Arthur Greenhaigh a well-known showman who…

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Wonderful Response Show President Pleased

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 28 February 1936 · page 6

The President of the Show Committee (Mr. W. E. Bramble) said last night that the wonderful response by the public had been of great satisfaction to the…

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"Newcastle Sun" Show Supplement Distributed Through Commonwealth

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 28 February 1936 · page 6

As part of the Bureau's campaign to give publicity to Newcastle and all its activities, the City Publicity Director (Mr F. J. Cahill) is sending copies…

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The Sun Stop Press Show Ring Events

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 28 February 1936 · page 1

Consolation Handicap Trot (1st heat): John Rock 1, Myall Arch 2, Marble Image 3, Time, 2.36. Kodak Women's High Jump: E…

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Record Display at Newcastle Show: Official Opening

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 28 February 1936 · page 9

This photograph was taken after the official opening ceremony at Newcastle Show. The President of the A.H. and I. Association, Mr. W. E. Bramble, is shown in the centre of the group, with Mr. W. M. Hughes on his right…

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Newcastle Show Officially Opened by Mr. Hughes Holiday Crowds Fine Weather Favours Society's Main Day Visitors Praise Exhibition Entertaining Ring Programmes at Day and Night Sessions

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 28 February 1936 · page 6

Newcastle Show was officially opened yesterday by the Federal Minister for Health and Repatriation (Mr. W. M. Hughes), who was also the shown Association's principal guest at the official luncheon…

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Visitors Pleased Tributes to the Show Mr. Hughes's Comments

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 28 February 1936 · page 12

Newcastle's 1936 Show is a great success. Mr. W. M. Hughes, who opened it, said he had been greatly impressed. The Vice-president of the Royal Sydney…

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Show Opening Marred by Interruptions Praise for Mr. Hughes

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 28 February 1936 · page 10

The official opening ceremony at the Newcastle Show was marred by the simultaneous arrival in the ring of the trade procession, headed by a band which…

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Woman's Realm Ladies Entertained Bright Frocks at the Show

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 28 February 1936 · page 15

MANY VISITORS accepted the invitation of the wives of committee men to afternoon tea, and to view the ring events from the pavilion yesterday…

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"Scalers" at Show Came Through in Droves Secretary's Warning

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 28 February 1936 · page 7

Show Association officials estimate that hundreds of youngsters gained admission to the ground during the night sessions…

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Woman's Realm Women Behind the Men at the Show

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 28 February 1936 · page 14

MRS. W. E. BRAMBLE, wife of the President…

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The Show From The Air— Thrills In The Arena

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 28 February 1936 · page 10

SIDELIGHTS FROM THE NEWCASTLE SHOW YESTERDAY.—The central picture shows how the impressive trade procession appeared from the air. At top left; Gold Dust is seen clearing the Dars in a mgn jump mm at ui» spectacular crash in a trotting event when the horse fell just before reaching the winning post. Other pictures show typical scenes in the crowded ground, in-the grandstands and at the Motor Section. The big crowd yesterday exceeded the expectations of the Show Committee. …

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P. and O. Display at the Show Model of Strathmore

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 28 February 1936 · page 9

The keystone of the P. and O. display at the Newcastle Show is a detail model of the new P. and O. liner Strathmore, 23,500 tons, which is due…

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