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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1936

1,208 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 27 of 61

Foreign Mission Fair At Hamilton

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 16 April 1936 · page 10

Photographed at the Hamilton Presbyterian Church Hall yesterday afternoon during the Foreign organised by the Presbyterian Women's Missionary Association of the Hunter Presbytery (Southern Section). District churches were well represented. Rev. J. Lundie, who presided, introduced Mr. H. A. Brigden, with Andrea and samuel, native teachers from Male…

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Kurri Champion Dog Show

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 16 April 1936 · page 9

An obedience test for Alsatians will be a feature at the Kurri Kurri and District Kennel Club's championship show on Saturday afternoon. Record entries have…

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Woman's Realm New Hebrideans Speakers at Mission Fair Hamilton Presbyterian Church

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 16 April 1936 · page 2

Two native teachers from the island of Malo, in the New Hebrides group, were speakers at the Foreign Mission Fair held yesterday afternoon and night in…

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[?] From Show Horse Were Negative Sydney

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 16 April 1936 · page 12

The swabs taken of the saliva from the mouth of J. Cullen's horse Jacko when competing in a high jump at the Show on Monday night, proved…

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Sydney Show Ends Decreased Attendance Unfavourable Weather Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 16 April 1936 · page 7

The 1936 Royal Easter Show came to an end to-night. The exodus of the thousands of exhibits will begin to-morrow. The weather to-day was at first showery…

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Cessnock Champions Play Tennis Exhibition Miss Hartigan Extended

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 17 April 1936 · page 13

Miss Joan Hartigan, Australian tennis champion, and the junior double champions, J. Bromwich and A. Huxley, with Rome district champions, provided a large…

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Stroud Show Opening Many Good Exhibits

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 17 April 1936 · page 7

The 15th annual Stroud Show was opened to-day in dull and threatening weather. There were record entries in practically every section,…

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Royal Show Planning

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 18 April 1936 · page 10

Although the Royal Easter Show has just concluded, officials are already formulating plans for the 1937 exhibition. It was said yesterday that the next show…

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Stockton Baby Show

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 18 April 1936 · page 7

The Shirley Temple Baby Show competition attracted many people to St. Peter's (Stockton) this afternoon. Sisters A. E. and G. N. Hocquard were…

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Stroud Show Splendid Entries Cattle Impress Good Horse Sections STROUD

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 18 April 1936 · page 16

Record entries in the majority of sections marked the 15th annual Stroud Show which opened to-day in dull and threatening weather…

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Stockton Baby Show

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 20 April 1936 · page 2

Promoted by members of St. Peter's Social Club a baby show was held at Stockton on Saturday afternoon. Almost 200 entries were received in the various…

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Secretary Resigns Australian Bowling Carnival PERTH

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 20 April 1936 · page 13

Mr. E. C. Cordner, who was Secretary of the Australian Bowling Council, and is now Secretary of the Victoria Bowling Association, resigned his former position during the present…

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Show Ball Function at Stroud

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 20 April 1936 · page 2

Decorated with paper bells and streamers the Stroud School of Arts made an attractive setting on Friday night for the annual Show Ball. The women's…

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MAITLAND—CESSNOCK—KURRI West Maitland Doll Show Children's Entertainment

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 20 April 1936 · page 9

There was a large attendance at the Cathedral Hall. West Maitland, on Saturday afternoon for the doll show and "The Wedding of the Painted Doll." There…

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Stroud Show Record Gate Receipts Skilful Riders Thrilling Ring Events Stroud

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 20 April 1936 · page 4

The 15th annual Stroud Show was officially opened on Saturday, in the presence of a record attendance, by Mr. C. E. Bennett, M.L.A., of Dungog…

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Motor-car Boom Trade With America What Customs Figures Show. Canberra, April 18

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 20 April 1936 · page 8

The motor-car business is beginning to boom again in Australia. But the fact that we are buying so many of our cars from America is giving the Government…

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Causes of Trouble Figures Show No Improvement Remarkable Position

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 21 April 1936 · page 4

Manufacturers of motor cars have spent huge sums to attain automobile perfection yet statistics show that the causes of trouble on the…

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Sydney Carnival Country Cricket Teams in November N.S.W. Association Adopts Plan SYDNEY

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 21 April 1936 · page 10

A scheme, which will enable cricketers from all parts of the State to participate in carnival matches held in Sydney, has been adopted by the New South Wales…

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Kennel Notes Kurri Kurri Show

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 22 April 1936 · page 7

Kurri Kurri and District Kennel Club held a very 'successful championship show last Saturday. Mr. G. L., McSkimming, of Sydney, made the awards for all…

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The Talking Screen Outstanding Show at Civic Magnificent Obsession

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 22 April 1936 · page 10

Two well-known artists excel all their previous performances in "Magnificent Obsession," the main attraction this week at the Civic Theatre…

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