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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1936

1,208 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 57 of 61

Wallsend Fair

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 25 November 1936 · page 7

The Wallsend Presbyterian Sunday School Hall was decorated this afternoon for the annual novelty fair. The committee in charge were:—…

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Cessnock Show President Mr. Tulloch Re-elected

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 25 November 1936 · page 6

For the 13th successive time Mr. J. Y. Tulloch was elected president of the Cessnock Agricultural Association at the annual meeting last night…

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Boy Star Vanishes Show Could Not Go On LONDON, November 24

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 25 November 1936 · page 7

Owing to the unexplained disappearance of the 14-year-old Harold Nicholas, the coloured star of Lew Leslie's famous show, "Blackbirds," the Adelphi…

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Empress's Jewels At Fair

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 26 November 1936 · page 6

A fair where each booth holds treasures fit for the palaces of kings and the mansions of millionaries—such is the main hall of Grosvenor House,…

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Of Interest To-women Eastern Fair

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 26 November 1936 · page 4

Gay decorations on the stalls suggested an Oriental atmoshpire to St. Philip's (wratah) annual Eastern market Fair which was opened by…

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25,000 Babes in Show

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 26 November 1936 · page 4

Astonishing scenes occurred at the baby show held at the Crystal Palace, near London, recently. About 4000 tables were brought by…

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London Show Held Up Actress in Tears

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 26 November 1936 · page 8

In circumstances not even remotely approached in the history of the London theatre the curtain rose at the Adelphi recently on…

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Carnival at Marmong Point

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 27 November 1936 · page 4

At a meeting of residents of Marmong Point it was decided to hold a fortnight's carnival during the Christmas holiday season. Mr. W. A…

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Annual Exhibition Central Technical School

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 27 November 1936 · page 16

Arrangements for a fete in conjunction with the annual exhibition of work at the Newcastle Central Junior Technical School were completed at a meeting of…

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First Fair New Lambton Red Cross

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 27 November 1936 · page 17

Red, white, and blue flowers and streamers made a gay decoration at the New Lambton Mechanics' institute yesterday afternoon, when the New…

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Speedway Track to Reopen Carnival on December 5

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 27 November 1936 · page 23

Interstate Speedways will reopen the once popular quarter-mile track at the Sports Ground on Saturday, December 5. An exacting study of the district's…

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Coronation Year Big Show Is Suggested

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 27 November 1936 · page 5

Arrangements for the most spectacular and representative Show ever held in Newcastle will probably be made for…

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Model Exhibition

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 28 November 1936 · page 4

The Newcastle Model Makers' Society is to hold an exhibition at the Show. ground to-day, at 2 p.m. All branches of model engineering will be represented,…

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Lord Mayor's Show

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 28 November 1936 · page 13

London, as usual turned out an masse for the Lard Mayor's show and enjoyed, not only its colourful pageantry but the delightful, sunny weather which did its…

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Australian Goods Appeal at Canadian Fair CANBERRA

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 28 November 1936 · page 6

The main appeal of the Australian exhibit at the recent Canadian National Exhibition was one for increased purchases of those Australian goods available…

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Military Tactics Teaching German Children Novel Exhibition Berlin, November 28

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 30 November 1936 · page 7

Teachers and schoolchildren in large numbers are visiting the Nazi Teachers' League's exhibition, to demonstrate means of stimulating interest in Germany's…

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South Coast Racing Carnival Sydney Horses Engaged Sydney

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 1 December 1936 · page 8

Several Sydney trainers intend making the trip to the South Coast for the Christmas racing carnival. Meetings are to be held at Pambula, Moruya and…

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Christmas Shopping Carnival Bouyant Atmosphere in City Streets and Shops

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 1 December 1936 · page 3

WITH the red-robed and bewhiskered figure of Santa Claus as its inspiration, a vast army of Newcastle people has embarked upon a great Christmas carnival of shopping which, during the next three weeks, is expected to sweep aside all previous records. Never has such a glittering array of gifts been assembled in the city as that…

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Dogs Pay for Show

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 2 December 1936 · page 8

Financially embarrassed 12 months ago, with a £700 overdraft and unable to stage a show, the Gosford District Agricultural and Citrus Association is now…

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Exhibition of Work Central Domestic Science School

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 2 December 1936 · page 12

The annual exhibition of work of the pupils of the Newcastle Central Domestic Science School will be held at the school on Friday afternoon. There will…

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