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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1936

1,208 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 23 of 61

Rutherford Presbyterian Fair

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 27 March 1936 · page 13

There was a large attendance at the Ratherford Presbyterian school hall for the annual fair organised by the Women's Guild, of which Mrs. Hilton Thomas is…

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Alsatian Dog Show

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 27 March 1936 · page 2

The Northern District Alsatian Shepherd Dog Club will hold a two-point championship show at the Drill Hall grounds near Birdwood Park on…

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Gresford Show Opens To-day Record Entries

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 27 March 1936 · page 8

With 200 more entries than in any previous year Gresford Show opened to-day. The Ehowground at East Gresford…

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Men Behind The Royal Show

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 28 March 1936 · page 3

At the Sydney Showground, supervising arrangements for the opening of the Royal Easter Show. From left: The secretary of the R.A.S. (Colonel Somerville) the acting-president (Mr. J. H. S. Angus) the assistant secretary (Mr. A. Skidmore)…

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Oil Industry Exhibit at Sydney Show

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 28 March 1936 · page 3

Exhibits covering every phase of the oil industry will be on display at the new Shell Kiosk during the Royal Easter Show at Sydney. The structure,…

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For the Easter Show Arnott's Exhibit

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 28 March 1936 · page 3

A remarkable lighting scheme, similar to that used at the Brussels Exposition and the famous Lido Club in Paris, has been installed at the new…

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Vacuum Oil Display Royal Sydney Show

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 28 March 1936 · page 3

A Robot, cleverly made of genuine motor parts, will allow visitors to the Vacuum Oil Company's kiosk at the R.A.S. to feel for themselves, the…

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Taree Show Opened Display of A.I.S. Cattle TAREE

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 28 March 1936 · page 20

The 58th annual show of the Manning River Agricultural and Horticultural Society was officially opened this afternoon by the Acting-Governor (Sir Philip…

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Gresford Show Opened

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 30 March 1936 · page 5

Mr. C. E. Bennett, M.L.A. (holding notes) opening the Gresford Show on Saturday Mr. G. J. Champion, Show President, is on the right of the microphone…

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Novelties At British Industries Fair In London

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 30 March 1936 · page 4

It takes some time and some stability to embark upon a really exhausting tour of the British Industries Fair, that annual display which is known throughout the industrial world as Britain's giant show-window. But it is wholly worth while,…

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Cessnock Methodist Flower Show

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 30 March 1936 · page 9

West Cessnock Methodist Church conducted a flower show on Saturday afternoon, in aid of the building fund. There were good entries in all classes, and the blooms, in the opinion…

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Baby Show at Wallsend

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 30 March 1936 · page 10

A successful baby show and cooking competition was held in the Parish Hall Wallsend on Saturday afternoon. The proceeds were in aid of the Women's…

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Wickham Baby Show Fairy Queen Competition

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 30 March 1936 · page 3

A successful baby show was held in St. James's Church of English Parish Hall, Wickham, on Saturday afternoon. The proceeds are for Miss Shirley Hyde, who…

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Baths and Beaches J. WALSHAM Outstanding Competitor Y.W.C.A. CARNIVAL

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 30 March 1936 · page 4

J. Walsham was an outstanding competitor at the Young Women's Christian Association's annual juvenile swimming carnival, held on Saturday afternoon at…

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Baby Show

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 31 March 1936 · page 9

The baby show, held in the Literary Institute, East Maitland, in support of the candidature of Miss Molly McPherson in the popular girl competition was…

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All-Australian Exhibition SYDNEY

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 31 March 1936 · page 5

An all-Australian exhibition or manufactures, industries and handicrafts will probably be a feature of the 150th anniversary celebrations in…

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"Two-up Fair and Honest."

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 1 April 1936 · page 6

Speaking at the opening of a new Catholic school at Mitcham (Victoria), Rev. Father T. McCarthy, parish priest at Ferntree Gully said he was satisfied that…

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Merewether Baby Show

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 1 April 1936 · page 3

A baby show was held at Merewether under the auspices of St. Joseph's Mothers' Club. Many mothers and, babies attended. Sister Hockard was the judge,…

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Gosford Show Debt Greyhound Racing Helps Liquidation GOSFORD

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 1 April 1936 · page 8

The President of the Gosford District Agricultural and Citrus Association (Mr. R. Hill) at the annual meeting last night, said that they were unable to…

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