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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1936

1,208 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 31 of 61

Champion Dogs in Newcastle Two-point Show

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 16 May 1936 · page 7

Most interest was taken in the Alsatians, smooth haired fox terriers and Cocker Spaniels at the two-point championship show held by…

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Form and Selections for Rosehill To-day Vista Selected Bright Prospects in Auburn Handicap Fair Diana for Rosehill Handicap

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

Vita is the most efficient of the seasoned horses engaged in the Auburn Handicap at Rosehill on Saturday. If Turbine was at his top he would go close to winning, but is some month since the black started in a race. Recent racing has brought Vista to a condition that should…

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Lidcombe Carnival

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 18 May 1936 · page 9

A large party of Carrington League Cycling Club cyclists visited Sydney yesterday for the carnival at Lidcombe Oval, and did well. Jack Cairns, who recently crossed from the junior to…

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Redhead Fair Catholic Church Building Fund

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 18 May 1936 · page 10

The committee of the Redhead Roman Catholic Building Fund, held a fancy fair in the Redhead Memorial Hall and School of Arts on Saturday. Rev. Father R…

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Wool Substitute Figures Show Japanese Trend TOKIO, May 17

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 18 May 1936 · page 8

Press statistics show that staple fibre production, is estimated for the present six months at 320 tons, and the year's total at 620 tons. The corresponding…

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At Newcastle Toy Dog Show :: Japans Gift to Mr. Lyons

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 18 May 1936 · page 5

Two happy studies at the championship show held at Newcastle Showground on Saturday under the auspices of the Toy and All Breeds' Dog Club. The first picture shows H. O'Shannessy's "Wee Danny," in the care of Beryl and Joyce Muir. The other intriguing picture is of Mrs. Boggs's "Uloola Bill," winner in the Pomeranian challenge class…

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Baby Show Honour Brigade's Effort

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 19 May 1936 · page 3

The Civic Wintergarden was crowded on Saturday for a baby show arranged by the Honour Brigade. The officers include Mesdames G. Adamson (President), R…

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Sunshine Fair

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 20 May 1936 · page 8

The Mayoress of Newcastle (Mrs. H. Fenton) opened Sister Rose's Sunshine Fair at the Central Methodist Mission Hall this afternoon. "The Mayoress…

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Fair at Pelaw Main

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 20 May 1936 · page 9

A fair to assist the candidature of Mr. J. W. Cummings, Pelaw Main candidate in the popular man competition in aid of the Methodist Church, was…

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Ready for the Show

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 20 May 1936 · page 6

Newcastle Electricity Supply Department is getting in early with its arrangements for a display at Newcastle Show next year…

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Pelaw Main Baby Show

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 20 May 1936 · page 9

A baby show and cookery competition were held in the Pelaw Main School of Arts on Tuesday in aid of the funds of the Church of St. Michael and All Angels…

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Gosford Citrus Show Gosford

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 20 May 1936 · page 13

As it had an overthraft of over £700, the Gosford Agricultural and Citrus Association was unable to conduct a show last year. Greyhound racing however, has…

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Schools Soccer Carnival States to Play in Adelaide Sydney

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 20 May 1936 · page 2

Adelaide will be the scene of the schools' soccer carnival this year, the carnival being set down from September 19 to 26…

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A Fair Outlook

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 21 May 1936 · page 8

Miss Kitty Mackay, N.S.W. Olympic swimming representative, looks at Melbourne…

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Skating Carnival Large Gathering at Olympia Rink

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 21 May 1936 · page 13

Hardened veterans and eager novices thronged the Olympia Rink, Newcastle West, on Tuesday night, when a fancy dress skating carnival was staged. About…

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Sunshine Fair For C.M.M. Relief Work Opened by Mayoress

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 21 May 1936 · page 12

Autumn leaves and flowers made a delightful decoration at the Central Methodist Mission Hall yesterday afternoon, when the Sunshine Fair, organised by…

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Woman's Realm Church Fair St. Peter's, Stockton

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 22 May 1936 · page 15

A golden jubilee fair, held under the auspices of St. Peter's Roman Catholic Church, was opened in the school hall at Stockton yesterday afternoon. The Mayor…

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No Ban on Jews W. Australian Blue Shirts "Out for a Fair Deal" Perth

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 22 May 1936 · page 11

The leader of the Nationalist Socialistic Party (Mr. W. G. Tracy) stated to-day that Jews would be admitted to the party. He declared that the movement…

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Atmospheric Pollution Scientific Exhibition

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 23 May 1936 · page 22

The most comprehensive educational exhibition dealing with the question of smoke abatement and of atmospheric pollution which has yet been held in this…

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Empire Day Celebrated in Newcastle Schools Peace As Keynote Schoolchildren Show Ideals of Younger Generation

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 23 May 1936 · page 6

Empire Day was celebrated in the primary and secondary schools throughout the Newcastle and Maitland districts yesterday. For the first time the scholars made their pledges of loyalty to King Edward VIII…

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