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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1936

1,208 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 24 of 61

Bullahdelah Show

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 2 April 1936 · page 8

An innovation at the Bullahdelah Show, to begin to-morrow, will be trotting events, for which 13 horses have been entered. Mr. C. McRae, of Lorn, will be…

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Royal Easter Show

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 2 April 1936 · page 8

Despite the abnormal records created at the 1935 Royal Easter Show and the varied conditions experienced in the agricultural sphere of the State during the…

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Veteran Bowlers' Carnival Rinks at City Green

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 2 April 1936 · page 9

On the City green to-day the Newcastle Bowling Association held its annual carnival for bowlers more than 70 years of age…

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Fat Lambs Suitable for Export Show Judge's Awards Sydney

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

The judging of fat lambs suitable for export was carried out at the State Abattoirs on March 3, and the awards were announced to-night by the judge, Mr. C…

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Alsatian Dogs on Show Judge From Sydney

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 3 April 1936 · page 8

Record entries have been received for the Northern District Alsatian Shepherd Dog Club two point championship show, which is to be held at…

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Young Artist's Exhibition

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 4 April 1936 · page 7

Surf Boat," one of the work in the exhibition of the young Sydney artist. Richard Ashton, at the Growenor Calleries…

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Presented with His Own Caricature Cessnock Show Official

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 4 April 1936 · page 2

A framed caricature of himself was presented last night to the vice-president of Cessnock Show Society (Mr. E. F. Garrett) by members of the…

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Bullahdelah Show Opens Entries a Record Horses and Cattle Better Judges Were Pleased Bullahdelah

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 4 April 1936 · page 16

There were record entries in practically every section of the 15th Bullahdelah Show which was opened to-day in hot and sultry weather…

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Big Increase Industries Fair

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 6 April 1936 · page 9

The [?]mai survey of the British industries Fair, which closed yesterday after 10 days, reveals that the amount of business done far exceeds that of…

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Bullahdelah Show Champions

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 6 April 1936 · page 12

Some of the champions at Bullahdelah Show, which concluded on Saturday. Top: A. R. Fenning's Woodmar Silver Oxford, champion Jersey bull; centre, J. Smith's Flossie, champion Jersey cow; bottom, A. Avery's "Connie," a winner in the Australian Illawarra Shorthorn…

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Arm Amputated Accident to Fair Worker MELBOURNE

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 6 April 1936 · page 7

James Moore, 28, of Brunswick-street. Fitzroy, was working on a merry-go-round at Eltham on Saturday and was adjusting belting when his arm became caught in…

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Woman's Realm Show Ball At Bullahdelah

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 6 April 1936 · page 14

Decorated with palms, Chinese lanterns, aid streamers, the Bullahdelah School of Arts hall made an attractive setting oh Friday night the 15th…

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Record Entries Alsatian Dog Show High Standard

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 6 April 1936 · page 2

There were record entries for the Northern District Alsatian Shepherd Dog Club's two-point championship show, held on Saturday afternoon at the Drill Hall…

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Course Record Padgham Wins Golf Title Dazzling Exhibition London, April 4

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 6 April 1936 · page 8

Alf. Padgham won the "Daily Mail" tournament by spreadeagling the field with a brilliant 68, a record for the course, thereby winning the virtual British…

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Rugby and Soccer Teams in Action Dog Champions at Alsation Show

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 6 April 1936 · page 10

Above: Mr. W. Hill's champion, Kasper of Braemer," takes a peep from his master's car at the Alsalian Dog Show on Saturday afternoon. Saved—A soccer sidelight in the Adsmstown-Waratah…

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Three Records Bullahdelah Show High Jump Regal Star's Fine Effort BULLAHDELAH

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 6 April 1936 · page 8

The 15th Bullahdelah Show was officially opened on Saturday by Mr. C. E. Bennett, M.L.A., in the presence of a large attendance, Conditions were cooler…

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Royal Show Opened Million to See 1400 Compete Season of Records Sydney

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 6 April 1936 · page 8

The Royal Agricultural Society's annual Show opened to-day in weather befitting a royal event…

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Show Weather Insurance

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 7 April 1936 · page 6

Record insurance against rain has been taken out by the Royal Agricultural Society. The policies are fort £2000 against. 10 paints falling between 7 and 11 a.m. on…

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First Day of The Royal Show

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 7 April 1936 · page 5

On left: Newcastle Show Secretary, Mr. P. G. Legoe, found interest in the cattle exhibits at the Royal Show yesterday…

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Horses Have Their Day Sydney Show Sydney

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 7 April 1936 · page 8

To-day at the Royal Agricultural Show is dedicated to the horse. The weather was cool and showery, contrasting with the sunshine of the…

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