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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1936

1,208 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 6 of 61

Big Carnival at Wallsend Funds Wanted for Ambulance

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 4 February 1936 · page 6

In a drive for funds to establish an ambulance sub-station at Wallsend. the gala which was postponed owing to the death of King George will be…

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Wheelmen's Carnival Night Racing at Merewether Seniors and Juniors

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 4 February 1936 · page 2

Merewether Amateur Bicycle Club will to-morrow night hold its first track carnival for a considerable time. The programme will comprise junior…

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Country Tennis Carnival Mr. Cahill Seeks Alterations Play in the North?

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 4 February 1936 · page 6

A scheme to alter the arrangements under which the Country Week tennis carnival is run in Sydney is being prepared by the City…

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Ocean Race for Surf Boats Newcastle Carnival Long Pull From Sydney Challenge Accepted Sydney

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 4 February 1936 · page 2

Metropolitan surfers, who will take part in the annual surf carnival at Newcastle beach on Saturday, February…

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Cycling Carnival Postponed

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 5 February 1936 · page 5

The cycling carnival which was to have been conducted by Merewether Amateurs at the Mitchell Park, Merewether, track, to-night, has been…

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To Open Show Newcastle Show Official Opening by W.M. Hughes on Thursday, Feb. 27

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 5 February 1936 · page 5

Mr.W. M. Hughes, M.H.R.. will open the Newcastle Show on Thursday, February 27, the Secretary of the Newcastle…

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Women's Carnival

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 6 February 1936 · page 10

The Northern District Women's Amateur Swimming Association held a meeting on Tuesday night to discuss arrangements for its first swimming carnival at the Ocean Baths on…

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Cessnock Dog Show

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 6 February 1936 · page 11

Cessnock Kennel Club will hold its championship show on March 28…

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Big Surf Carnival Newcastle Beach Visiting Clubs

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 6 February 1936 · page 15

According to reports from Sydney, a record number of life-savers from there will attend the Newcastle Club's…

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His First Visit King to Attend Industries Fair Queen's Message London

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 6 February 1936 · page 1

It is expected that King Edward will fulfil his first public engagement since his accession in about a fortnight…

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Baths and Beaches Record Entry Newcastle Surf Carnival Many Prominent Surfers

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 6 February 1936 · page 10

Newcastle Surf Life-saving Club's annual carnival on February 15 is expected to be the best since the club's inception, due to a record numbers of entries from…

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Royal Show Schedule

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 7 February 1936 · page 20

Since the publication of the prize schedule for the Royal Agricultural Society's Easter Show, it has been found necessary to make the following revisions—…

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Junior Farmers at Show

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 7 February 1936 · page 2

Among the visitors to Newcastle Show will be a party of Junior Farmers from all parts of the State, who will be attending the exhibition as…

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Baths and Beaches Eight Events Association Carnival

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 7 February 1936 · page 19

The Northern District Amateur Swimming Association will hold a championship carnival on February 20 at the Ocean Baths. Entries will close with…

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Screen Star Invited to Newcastle for Surf Carnival

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 7 February 1936 · page 7

Charles Farrell, the American screen star, has been invited to Newcastle for the surf carnival on February 15. If he accepts the invitation he will be…

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Lower Fares Railway Arrangements Newcastle Show Days

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 7 February 1936 · page 12

The Railway Department has announced details of reduced fares for people to come to Newcastle for the annual show, to be held this month…

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Newcastle Show Big Display of Motor Cars Trade Demonstration

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 7 February 1936 · page 6

A feature of the Newcastle Show this month will be a gleaming exhibition of the latest models of all makes of…

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Industries Fair King's First Engagement the Queen's Gratitude (Australian Associated Press.) LONDON, February 5

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 7 February 1936 · page 12

It is understood that King Edward hopes to visit the London section of the British Industries Fair shortly after the opening on February 17. This will be…

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Health Week Opening on Show Day Campaign Launched Newcastle Committee Formed

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 7 February 1936 · page 10

Health, Milk, and Safety Week will be opened in Newcastle on Thursday, February 27 (Show Day), and will end on Friday, March 6. This was decided…

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Arctic Fair

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 8 February 1936 · page 13

Mrs. W. A. Winn will open Broadmeadow Methodist Church Arctic Fair on Wednesday afternoon at 8 o'clock. The effort will be continued until Friday…

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