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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1936

1,208 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 48 of 61

District Exhibits at Maitland Show Competition Eliminated

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 23 September 1936 · page 7

As only two entries were received for the district exhibit competition for the Maitland Show next year, the competition has been eliminated and a…

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"The Show Must Go On" London

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 23 September 1936 · page 7

"There is one rule in the theatrical world—the show must go on," said Florence Desmond, the widow of Campbell Black," and, therefore, the opening of…

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St. Andrew's Fair Opened This Afternoon by Mrs. F. W. D. Collier

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 23 September 1936 · page 9

Mrs. F. W. D. Collier officially opened St. Andrew's Presbyterian Fair this afternoon. There was an exceptionally large attendance. She spoke…

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Health Week Executive Committee Plans Details Coincide with 1937 SHOW

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 23 September 1936 · page 6

The basis of plans for a 1937 Health, Milk, and Safety Week, which it is hoped, will eclipse the success of the inaugural "week" held early this year, were…

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No District Exhibits Maitland Show Council Meets Only Two Entries Received

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 23 September 1936 · page 9

It was recommended to a meeting of the Maitland Show Council last night, that the district exhibits competition be eliminated from the 1937 Maitland Show,…

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Country Women Exhibition at Maitland

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 24 September 1936 · page 10

The Maitland branch of the Country Women's Association held a very successful mannequin parade and display of arts and crafts at the West Maitland…

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Show Dogs Misbehave

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 24 September 1936 · page 6

Though meet of the dogs which paraded for adjudication at the Melbourne Royal Show this week, acquitted themselves with the dignity befitting show dogs, three of…

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Mission Exhibition St. Paul's Church of England

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 24 September 1936 · page 9

The St. Paul's Church branch of the Heralds of the King, and the junior branch of the Australian Board of Missions, held their exhibition yesterday…

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"UNCIVILISED" Australian Exhibition Responsibility of States Canberra

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 24 September 1936 · page 8

The Minister for Customs (Mr. T. W. White) explained to-day that decision to show the uncut version of the Australian film, "Uncivilised," throughout the…

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Bright Display "All Nations" Fair For New Lambton Methodists

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 24 September 1936 · page 11

The bright, attractive appearance of stalls and stage was praised by people who filled New Lambton Methodist Hall yesterday afternoon for the opening of…

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Woman's Realm Spring Fair St. Andrew's Church Opening by Mrs. Collier

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 24 September 1936 · page 10

St. Andrew's School Hall was a riot of colour yesterday, when the annual spring fair was opened. Poppies banked the stage. The stalls were prettily decorated…

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Impetus to Trade Effect of Coronation British Industries Fair London, September 22

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 24 September 1936 · page 7

In anticipation of a demand for space at the British Industries Fair in the Cornonation year, the fair management committee has decided on an extension…

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Interest in Country Carnival Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 25 September 1936 · page 23

The view is held in cricketing circles that owing to the large number of teams desirous of participating in the country cricket carnival some restriction will have…

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Melbourne Show Attendance Record MELBOURNE

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 25 September 1936 · page 13

Despite cold conditions to-day, large crowds attended at the Royal Show. It was the People's Day. The holiday figures were 64,338…

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Rifle Shooting Match Between A.n.a. and B.h.p. Club

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 25 September 1936 · page 4

Club shoots at Adamstown to-morrow will be the final in the club quarterly competitions and offer the last opportunity to check up on elevations…

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"Michaelmas Fair."

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 26 September 1936 · page 13

St. George's Church of England's "Michaelmas Fair" will be opened on Wednesday, at 8 p.m., by Mrs. H. L. Wheeler, and will be continued on Thursday night with a dance…

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Lambton Fair

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 26 September 1936 · page 13

Lambton Presbyterian Church will hold its spring fair In the Parish Hall on Wednesday, at 3 p.m., and 8 p.m. The opening ceremony will be performed by Mrs. C. F. Pettinger…

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"Blossom Time" Fair

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 26 September 1936 · page 13

"Blossom Time" Fair, to be conducted by Hamilton Presbyterian Church, will be officially opened on October 7, at 8 p.m., by the Mayoress, of Hamilton (Mrs. W. V. Rodgers)…

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Exhibition Of Orchids

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 26 September 1936 · page 7

"Vesta," one of the many magnificent orchids in the exhibition in Sydney…

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Show Babies

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 26 September 1936 · page 7

Twin calves, born at the Melbourne Royal Show, and their mother, make a study in black and white…

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