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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1937

1,082 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 15 of 55

Tennis Second Carnival Programme at Easter Good Entries Expected

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 2 March 1937 · page 11

It is unfortunate for the Newcastle tennis public that the Australian Davis Cup team will leave for America before the Newcastle Association's Easter carnival,…

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For the Motorist at the Show More New Cars

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 2 March 1937 · page 10

In addition to the new 1937 models of the various cars described in these columns last Tuesday, several other makes have been announced in Newcastle, and…

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Even Hands Show Coronation Colors Quaint New Gloves Many Parisian Novelties Paris, February 13

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 2 March 1937 · page 3

For those who take an inordinate pride in their manicure, and wish to carry out a Coronation color scheme to…

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Newcastle Show

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 3 March 1937 · page 9

Sir,—I wish to bring before the public of Newcastle the grave injustice done to many who attended the show on Saturday. I, along with many others who…

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Steers at the Show

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 3 March 1937 · page 9

Sir,—I wish to protest against the exhibition of cruelty to animals in the steer-riding at Newcastle Show. On February 25, one poor animal,…

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In[?]ing At Maitland Show

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 3 March 1937 · page 6

JUDGING THE PONY SECTION at Maitland Show this afternoon…

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Interesting Section At Maitland Show

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 3 March 1937 · page 6

THE JERSEY SECTION created much interest at Maitland Show this afternoon. An incident while the judges were at work…

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Celebrated Golfers In Exhibition Game At Cockle Creek

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 3 March 1937 · page 8

On Sunday March 14 at the Waratah Golf Club's course at Cockle Creek, Joe Kirkwood the famous trick shot player, and Walter Hagan…

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Baths and Beaches Saturday's Carnival Lord Wakefield Trophy

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 3 March 1937 · page 12

Clubs affiliated with the Northern branch of the Surf Life-saving Association still compete at Newcastle Beach on Saturday for the Lord Wakefield Trophy…

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Gosford Show Next February Gosford

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 3 March 1937 · page 2

Although a loss of over £220 was shown on the recent two-day show, the committee of the Gosford District Agricultural and Citrus association has decided to stage…

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Waste of Time No Opening Ceremony at Taree Show TAREE

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 3 March 1937 · page 12

The Minister for Agriculture (Mr. H. Main), having advised that it was impossible for him to open the Taree Show as intended, owing to a meeting at…

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Steers at Show

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 4 March 1937 · page 5

Sir,—During the week several people were fined for cruelty to animals, working horses with sores on their bodies, Miss Woodhouse acting for her society,…

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Surf Carnival On Saturday At Newcastle

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 4 March 1937 · page 15

Though barriers will not be erected at Newcastle beach on Saturday for the Health. Milk and Safety Week surf carnival, a collection will be…

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Half-holiday for Cessnock Show

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 4 March 1937 · page 12

Because Cessnock Show will not be open on Friday night this year. Cessnock business people were asked to-day to close their shops for the opening…

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Maitland Show Features Junction School Inspected

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 4 March 1937 · page 7

A close up view of the Agricultural Arch which is a feature of Maitland Show display…

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Maize Crops in N.S.W. "Fair to Excellent" SYDNEY

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 4 March 1937 · page 6

Exceptionally heavy rains experienced on the North Coast had the effect of damaging maize on low-lying ground, states the Department of Agriculture in a…

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Maitland Show Official Opening Sir Geoffrey Whiskard

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 4 March 1937 · page 9

Maitland Show was opened officially this afternoon by the British High Commissioner (Sir Geoffrey Whiskard)…

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High School Swimming Carnival To-day in Sydney Sydney

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 4 March 1937 · page 10

The sixth annual swimming carnival of the intermediate and Junior High and Intermediate High and Central schools was held at the North Sydney…

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Clinch with the Policeman Show the Traveller the Open Road

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 4 March 1937 · page 8

Dear Miss Dix,— I have been going with a commercial traveller for three years, and every time I talk of marriage he…

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Maitland—cessnock—kurri Civic Welcome Sir Geoffrey and Lady Whiskard to Open Show To-day

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 4 March 1937 · page 11

The British High Commissioner in Australia (Sir Geoffrey Whiskard), who has accepted an invitation to open the Maitland Show this afternoon, arrived in West…

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