St. James' Fair Opened
The Mayoress of Carrington (Mrs. H. Coe), who was accompanied by the Mayor, opened St. James's (Wickham) annual Christmas Fair this afternoon…
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Shows & fairs, 1936
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Australian Watercolours Exhibition in Newcastle
Mr. A. A. Rankin opened an exhibition of Australian watercolours by Mr. Peters Bousfield, in the Chamber of Commerce rooms. Watt-street, Newcastle, yesterday…
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Gifts suitable for presentation were available yesterday at the Christmas Fair arranged by the Ladies' Guild of St. James Church of England, Wickham. Blue…
Continued on Trove, page 16 →"Show Boat" Coming at Last Boxing Day at Victoria
"SHOW BOAT," the record breaking musical film which has been awaited impatiently and with eager anticipation by Newcastle filmgoers,…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Chess Exhibition
Mr. C. Short, the cutor of the Hamilton Chess Club, will give a simultaneous exhibition against the members of the Mayfield Club and allcomers at 7.30 p.m…
Continued on Trove, page 22 →SWIMMING Cessnock Carnival
Leading swimmers from all northern clubs were present at the second annual swimming carnival at Cessnock this afternoon…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Miss Fay Elliott Winner of Musical Exhibition
Miss Fay Elliott, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. Elliott, of New Lambton, has gained the licentiate diploma of the Royal School of Music, London, with…
Continued on Trove, page 16 →Work Exhibition Central Boys' School Technical Work Excellent
An instructive afternoon was spent yesterday by a large number of parents, who attended the exhibition of work by pupils at the Newcastle Central…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Big Adelaide Carnival Adelaide
With teams from all States competing, the all Australian Catholic tennis carnival in Adelaide during Christmas week will be the biggest event of its kind held in Australia. It…
Continued on Trove, page 11 →Trial Cricket at New Lambton Oval Fair Stand by Colts Fraser's Bright Display
Newcastle District Cricket Association held a trial match at New Lambton oval to-day, when a majority of the team…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →High School Plays Pupils Show Their Dramatic Ability
Following a practice adopted several years ago, pupils of the Newcastle Boys High School presented at the Central Methodist Mission Hall last night a…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Topics for Women Christmas Fair at West Wallsend
A Christmas tree fair organised by Mesdames W. Miller, N. Turnbull and Bell, assisted by the women's comiittee of the St. Joseph's Catholic…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Swimming in Metres Championship Races Carnival on Thursday Night
Northern District Amateur Swimming Association will hold the first of two championship carnivals at the Ocean Baths to-morrow night. Owing to the numerous…
Continued on Trove, page 12 →Exhibition of School Work Dress Parade and Doll Show
An exhibition of school work, a dress parade, and doll show were the features of a successful social held in the Cessnock Primary School yesterday afternoon, to…
Continued on Trove, page 11 →Swimming Carnival at Baths Championships of Northern Dist
At the swimming carnival at the Ocean Baths to-night, Allan Fidler and Bob Newbiggen will attempt to lower Noel…
Continued on Trove, page 18 →"Show Boat" Coming to Victoria
CLAIMED by Universal Studios as its greatest production, "Show Boat" opens at the Victoria Theatre on Boxing Day. The six players, all…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Show Council Class for Pit Horses
At a meeting of the Maitland Show Council last night a letter was received from the Superintendent of the Caledonian Collieries Limited (Mr. N. J…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →Baths and Beaches Excellent Times Newbiggen Outstanding Association Carnival
R. Newbiggen, of Premier Amateur Swimming Chub, was the outstanding swimmer at the Northern District Amateur Swimming Association's first carnival of…
Continued on Trove, page 25 →Pit Horse Glass at Maitland Show Arranging Conditions
In a letter to Maitland Show Council last night on the proposal to include a class for pit horses at the Show, the Superintendent of…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Poor Fields in Cycle Races Juniors Show Way to Seniors
Fields for club cycling races on Saturday were small. The Carrington Club junior race was cancelled and several juniors started in…
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