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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1937

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British Trade Fair in Sydney Sydney

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 1 January 1937 · page 6

Claimed to be the largest organised effort on behalf of British industry ever made in Australia, the British Trade Fair (United Kingdom section) will…

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British Trade Fair in Sydney Sydney

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 1 January 1937 · page 1

Claimed to be the largest organised effort on behalf of British industry ever made in Australia, the British Trade Fair (United Kingdom section) will…

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Cook's Hill Surf Carnival Races in Rough Water

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 1 January 1937 · page 5

There was a large attendance at the surf carnival held at the Bar Beach this afternoon. Many country visitors were given some early thrills…

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Baths and Beaches Carnival To-day Cook's Hill Surf Club

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 1 January 1937 · page 7

Fourteen events will be decided at the 26th annual carnival of the Cook's Hill Surf Lifesaving Club, which will be held at the Bar Beach this afternoon. Plenty of seating…

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Warwick Prospects Are Uncertain Engaged at Randwick Fair Diana Chosen for Handicap Sydney

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 1 January 1937 · page 2

With many Warwick Farm candidates engaged at Randwick to-day an early assessment of prospects is uncertain…

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Public Clamor for More "Show Boat" Held Over at Victoria

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 1 January 1937 · page 3

SO great has been the demand for seats to see "Show Boat," Universal's screen version of Edna Ferber's brain child, that it has been decided…

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Bowls Easter Carnival

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 2 January 1937 · page 9

The Hunter River District Bowling Association's Easter carnival will be held on March 26, 27, and 29. The champion rink competition will carry a trophy…

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Big Crowd at Surf Carnival

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 2 January 1937 · page 3

A LARGE CROWD OF HOLIDAY VISITORS TO NEWCASTLE yesterday attended the surf carnival at Bar Beach. The surf pavilion provided spectators with first-class grandstand accommodation…

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Caves Beach Carnival District Surfers Compete

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 2 January 1937 · page 5

Ideal conditions prevailed this afternoon for the annual surf carnival at Caves Beach. All district clubs were present and…

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Won March Past at Bar Beach Carnival

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 2 January 1937 · page 3

STOCKTON TEAM WHICH WON THEMARCH PAST at the Hill surf carnival yesterday. A large crowd which attended the carnival was treated to thrills in the boat races when boats caps[?]ied, throwing the crews into the water…

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Dangerous Seas Surf Boats Overturned Excitement at Carnival

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 2 January 1937 · page 6

Dangerous seas were running at all Newcastle beaches yesterday, and it was a risky experience to venture far into the open sea. Surfers kept within the…

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Close Finish 16ft. Skiffs at Brisbane Australian Carnival Brisbane

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 2 January 1937 · page 7

The 16ft. skiff Australian championship carnival opened to-day with an invitation handicap. Victor (Brisbane), skippered by S. Lucas, won in a very close finish…

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Baths and Beaches Heavy Seas Mar Surf Events Cook's Hill Carnival

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 2 January 1937 · page 8

Heavy seas marred the 26th annual championship surf carnival of the Cook's Hill Surf Life-saving Club at the Bar Beach yesterday. Surfboats, manned by…

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Caves Beach Surf Carnival

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 4 January 1937 · page 6

A record crowd attended Caves Beach Surf Carnival on Saturday afternoon. This picture shows the teams lined up after the Grand Parade and March Past…

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Baths and Beaches Record Crowd Caves Beach Carnival Keen Surf Events

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 4 January 1937 · page 11

A record crowd was attracted to the Caves Beach Surf Life Saving Club's annual surf carnival on Saturday afternoon. It was stated that the day's takings…

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The Theatres Second Week "Show Boat" Draws Big Crowds

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 4 January 1937 · page 9

"Show Boat," which has begun its second week at the Victoria Theatre, combines clever acting with splendid production and sweeping narrative. The story…

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Still Crowding to Record Breaker "Show Boat" at Victoria

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 4 January 1937 · page 8

Universal's proudest achievement. "Show Boat," which, on account of popular demand, was held over for another week's screening as the main…

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Opening Of Country Carnival

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 5 January 1937 · page 2

Concentration in the expression and sweeping action in the play of Miss Hope Borrowdale, of Shellhaven, at the opening of the Country Week tennis carnival at Sydney yesterday…

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Newcastle Show New Records Are Expected

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 5 January 1937 · page 9

What is expected to be the brightest and biggest show in Newcastle has been arranged by the Show Society for next…

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