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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1936

1,208 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 34 of 61

Doll and Baby Show Cook's Hill Parents' Effort

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 9 June 1936 · page 3

The monthly meeting of the Women's Auxiliary of the Cook's Hill Parents and Citizens' Association was held at the school in the Principal's office. Mrs. I…

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Newcastle Cat Show

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 13 June 1936 · page 9

The Northern Cat Fanciers' Club of New South Wales will hold its first show at the Newcastle Showground on June 20. Miss A. C. Cashmore, of Sydney, has been…

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Cage Bird Show at Hamilton

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 13 June 1936 · page 3

Official, and judges at the 13th annual show of the Newcastle and District Canary and Cage Bird Society at Hamilton. In the group are: Messrs. B. Grant, A. Newstead, T. Embleton, W. Ryan, L. Hamilton, W. Printer, H. Evaos, W. Shelton, W. Mantle…

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This New Art London Aghast At Exhibition LONDON

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 13 June 1936 · page 1

The International Sur-realist Exhibition has startled and shocked London. THE "Daily Mail'" describes a private view, where an unwieldy mass of…

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Bird Show at Hamilton

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 15 June 1936 · page 6

The 13th annual show of the Newcastle District Canary and Cage Bird Society, which began at Hamilton Masonic Hall on Friday, concluded on Saturday night…

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Many Entries Dog and Cat Show Newcastle and Merewether Club

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 15 June 1936 · page 5

A feature of the championship show conducted by the Newcastle and Merewether Combined Canine Club at the Broadmeadow Showgrounds on Saturday,…

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Australian Scene in Art Show

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 16 June 1936 · page 9

This typical Australian picture ii one of those to be shown in the exhibition by Hilda Rix Nicholas, to be opened by the Acting-Premier (Mr. Bruxner) in Sydney on Monday…

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Poultry Show

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 17 June 1936 · page 9

More than 700 entries have been received for the Maitland and District Poultry and Pigeon Society's sixth annual exhibition, to be held at the Maitland Showground on…

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"Fair Words" on Empire Trade

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 17 June 1936 · page 6

APPARENTLY it is not all clear sailing for trade within the Empire. It has been said of old that what Lancashire thinks to-day England will think to-morrow, but what does Lancashire…

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Kennel Notes Last Saturday's Show

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 17 June 1936 · page 5

Newcastle and Merewether Combined Canine Club held a successful two-point championship show on Saturday. Mr. Frank Rowles judged the 240 entries…

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Northern Golfers At The Lakes — Country Week Carnival

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 17 June 1936 · page 10

Above: MRS. HEMPHILL (Newcastle) plays an approach shot in the teams matches of the Country Week carnival at The Lakes…

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Sheep Show in Sydney Sydney

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 17 June 1936 · page 8

Nine hundred sheep, representing an average value of 200 guineas each, are being judged at the 41st annual Sheep Show at the Showground to-day…

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Gosford Show Move to Avert Clash of Dates GOSFORD

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 17 June 1936 · page 3

If permission can be obtained for a mid-week public holiday in January to conduct a show, the threatened boycott of the Gosford Show, emanating from the…

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Sheep Show in Sydney Sydney

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 18 June 1936 · page 12

In fine weather, with the added attraction of sheep dog trials, there was a splendid attendance to-day at the Showground for the second day of the…

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British Trades Fair

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 19 June 1936 · page 14

London, June 18.—The alteration of the Australian tariffs has led a large number of British manufacturers, hitherto opposed to participating in the British…

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Baseball Teams Selected for Birthday Carnival

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 19 June 1936 · page 4

For the big baseball carnival on King's Birthday the selectors have chosen teams to meet a metropolitan (Sydney) side and a team from…

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Schoolboys' Hockey Country Carnival in Sydney Sydney

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 19 June 1936 · page 4

Arrangements for a hockey country week have been made by the PS. A.A.A., third year schools taking part. At a meeting of the sportsmasters…

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Poisoned at Show 20 Prize Canaries Die SYDNEY

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 19 June 1936 · page 13

Twenty-two Yorkshire canaries were found dead in their cages at the Ornithological Society's annual exhibition at the Town Hall to-night. Strychnine had…

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Stonehaven Cup Gunning Breeder's Win Champions at Sheep Show Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 19 June 1936 · page 7

The Stonehaven Cup, for the best exhibit of five merino sheep was won at the Sheep Show to-day by Messrs. T. Starr and Son, of Gunning. Last year, the event…

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At Sydney Sheep Show

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 20 June 1936 · page 14

Interested spectators at the Sydney Sheep Show on Thursday were Lady MacMaster and her daughter, Thelma, whose home is at Dalkeith, Cassills…

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