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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1936

1,208 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 36 of 61

Annual Show Report Showground to Be Improved Finances Better

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 30 June 1936 · page 4

As a result of the improved financial position the Society hopes to make tho Showground one of the best…

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In Art Show

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 1 July 1936 · page 9

A jar of burnt cloy. designed by Grim frud, of Denmark, which will be an exibit in the International Art Show at the National Art Gallery, Sydney…

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Northern Show Associations District Fxhibit for Next Royal Show

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 1 July 1936 · page 10

A special effort will be mode by the council of the Hunter P.A.H. and I. Associations to stage a fine northern district exhibition at the Royal…

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Arch for Cessnock Show

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 1 July 1936 · page 2

Industries of the coalfields will be symbolised in on arch at the next Cessnock Show. Coal will form the foundation. and…

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Launch of the "Show Boat"

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

The first performance of a new film in London is becoming as important a social occasion as the first night of a stage play. I realised this when I attended…

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Rugby Union Sydney Carnival Interstate Contest Three States to Compete

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 2 July 1936 · page 12

For the first time in the history of the Rugby Union game in Australia a triangular interstate contest is to be staged. Two New South Wales teams will…

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Rugby Union Carnival Interstaters in Sydney Big Matches Ahead Sydney

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 2 July 1936 · page 16

The arrival of the Victorian and Queensland parties in Sydney to-day, brought together here an unprecedented…

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Show Association Report Discloses Good Year MADE £485 PROFIT

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 2 July 1936 · page 6

A profit on the year's activities of £485, and generally satisfactory prospects, are disclosed in the animal report of the Newcastle Agricultural, Horticultural, and…

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State Parliament Show Is to Close Positively Last Nights Drama Lacking

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 2 July 1936 · page 9

The last few nights, ladies and gentlemen, positively the last few nights. The great Parliamentary season is…

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The Exhibition

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 3 July 1936 · page 8

The presence of so many parents and friends at the night session of the model aeroplane exhibition was very pleasing. Many favourable comments were passed…

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Twenty Candidates Ballot for Show Committee

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 3 July 1936 · page 12

Twenty candidates have nominated to contest the 17 vacancies which occur this year on the committee of the Newcastle A.H. and I. Association. The committee…

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Rugby Union Carnival Vic. and N.S.W. at Cricket Ground Sydney

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 4 July 1936 · page 5

The interstate Rugby Union carnival began to-day when N.S.W. played Victoria at the Cricket Ground and another…

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Rugby Union Won Both Games N.S.W. Much Too Strong Interstate Carnival Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 6 July 1936 · page 11

New South Wales demonstrated its superiority in the Rugby Union world yesterday when two teams representing the State defeated Victoria and Queensland…

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Newcastle Show Association Annual Meeting

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 8 July 1936 · page 9

The annual meeting of the Newcastle Show Association will be held in the Chamber of Commerce rooms. Watt-street, at 7.45 to-morrow night…

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Rugby Union Carnival Taylor in State Team Again

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 8 July 1936 · page 10

The interstate Rugby Union carnival will conclude in Sydney on Saturday when New South Wales will play…

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Show Association

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

The annual meeting of members of the Hunter River Agricultural and Horticultural Association was held in the office of the association, Melbourne-street, West…

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Sesqui-centenary Exhibition Acting-premier's Plea Sydney

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 9 July 1936 · page 11

An ernest appeal for help and cooperation in making the 1938 exhibition a huge success was made by the Acting Premier (Mr…

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Rugby Union Sydney Carnival Team for New Zealand Selection on

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 9 July 1936 · page 13

The Rugby Union interstate carnival will be concluded on Saturday in Sydney One New South Wales XV. will play Queensland at the Cricket Ground, and…

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Baseball Players Selected Country Carnival In Sydney

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 10 July 1936 · page 4

Fourteen players have been invited by the baseball selectors to take part in a series of practices to be held prior to the selection of the final 12 that will represent Newcastle at the Country Carnival in Sydney on August 1 to 3…

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Industrial Show of Commonwealth Newcastle's Chance Show Association Annual Meeting Bright Outlook

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 10 July 1936 · page 9

"There is no reason why the industries of the district should not stage the industrial show of the Commonwealth."…

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