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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1936

1,208 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 58 of 61

Baths and Beaches Carnival Events Championships Arranged Women's Swimming Association

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 2 December 1936 · page 15

Championship events to be held at the ladies' annual swimming carnival on February 17 were arranged at a meeting of the council of the Northern District…

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The Moscow Trial "Fair," Says Mr. Sweeney W.E.A. Lecturer's Analysis

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 2 December 1936 · page 4

Details of the Moscow trial last August, when several men pleaded "Guilty" to having been implicated in an alleged attempt to assassinate M. Stalin in…

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Model Aircraft High School Exhibition

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 3 December 1936 · page 11

At the Assembly Hall at the Newcastle Boys' High School at Waratah last night an interesting exhibition of model aircraft, wireless, mecanno models, and…

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Golf Carnival Not Likely Sydney's Birthday Celebrations

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 3 December 1936 · page 19

Prospects of Sydney's birthday celebrations in 1938 including a big golf tournament, with overseas stars competing, do not appear bright…

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Motor Boat Boom 2000 Sold at Recent Show

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 3 December 1936 · page 20

Motoring fever, forcing up the ther-mometer of trade at the recent Motor Show at London Olympia, was not confined to car buying…

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Cricket the First Test English Batsmen May Show Great Improvement

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 3 December 1936 · page 15

THE FIRST Test match of the 1936 series will begin in Brisbane to-morrow. To most Australian enthusiasts the result is known already. It is…

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Maitland Show

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 4 December 1936 · page 7

The British Trade Commissioner at Canberra (Sir Geoffrey Whiskard) has accepted the invitation of the Maitland Show Council to open the 1937…

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Speedway Carnival

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 5 December 1936 · page 18

High speeds should be registered at tonight's speedway carnival on No. 1 Sports Ground. "Bluey" Philp and Danny Murphy, the local champions, have already registered record times…

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School Exhibition Work of High Standard

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 5 December 1936 · page 18

Every branch of work done by the girls was covered at the annual exhibition held at the Central Domestic Science School yesterday afternoon. Parents and…

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Continental at West Wallsend Public School Fair

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 5 December 1936 · page 4

West Wallsend Public School yesterday held its annual continental. It was organised by the Parents and Citizens' Association, in…

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North Bondi Surf Carnival Sydney

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 5 December 1936 · page 5

Queenscliff and North Bandi divided the honors in the march past event at the North Bondi surf carnival, the judges being unable to separate them…

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Maitland Show Sir Geoffrey Whiskard to Open

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 5 December 1936 · page 10

The British High Commissioner at Canberra (Sir Geoffrey Whiskard) has accepted an invitation from the Hunter River Agricultural and Horticultural…

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Gala Afternoon Junction School Fair

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 7 December 1936 · page 3

A large crowd of pupils and parents attended a gala afternoon at the Junction Public School on Saturday afternoon, arranged by the parents and…

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Christmas Fair Gaiety at Mater Hospital

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 7 December 1936 · page 3

Streamers and gum-tree foliage decorated the stalls, which were a bright feature of the Christmas Fair held in the Mater Hospital grounds on Saturday…

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Policeman Injured Horse Fell at Carnival ADELAIDE

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 7 December 1936 · page 9

Sergeant W. H. King was injured at the police carnival yesterday, when the horse he was riding in a jumping event fell, King was removed to the Adelaide…

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Art Exhibition Australian Water Colours

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 9 December 1936 · page 10

An exhibition of Australian water-colours by Mr. Peter Bousfield will be held in the Chamber of Commerce rooms, Howard Smith Building, Watt-street,…

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Swimming at Cessnock Record Entries for Carnival

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 9 December 1936 · page 2

A record number of 220 entries were received for the second annual carnival which will be conducted by Cessnock Swimming Club on Saturday…

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Wickham School Girls' Prizes Awarded Exhibition of Work

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 9 December 1936 · page 11

The annual prize-giving ceremony for Wickham Girls' Public School took place at the infants' assembly hall yesterday afternoon, in the presence of a large…

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Big Show Expected Large Increase in Prizes

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 9 December 1936 · page 9

Prize money for the next Newcastle Show will be more than £1000. This is a large increase on last year's total. The show will be held from…

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Swimming Carnival

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 10 December 1936 · page 13

The second annual carnival organised by Cessnock Amateur Swimming Club, to be held in the municipal pool on Saturday, should be successful. The entries, which include most of the…

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