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Shows & fairs, 1937

1,082 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 27 of 55

"The Show Goes On" Gracie Fields at the Victoria

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 17 May 1937 · page 4

Admirers of Gracie Fields will find good entertainment in "The Show Goes On," which began at the Victoria Theater on…

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'The Show Goes On' at Victoria Further Success for Gracie Fields

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 17 May 1937 · page 2

The talents of comedienne Oracle Fields are exploited to the utmost in "The Show Goes On." which is this week's main attraction at the…

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Recruits Show Promise As Marksmen

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 18 May 1937 · page 10

A.N.A. Club has introduced some promising recruits to Adamstown range in the last 12 months. Chief among these are the Rowan brothers,…

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Gosford Braedene Scores Victory in Flying Welter Fair Warning Atones

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 19 May 1937 · page 10

Braedene won the Flying Welter Handicap at Gosford race meeting yesterday, defeating the favourite, Interview, who came with a late run, by three-quarters…

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Bowls Queensland Ladies' Carnival Brisbane

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 20 May 1937 · page 4

Mrs. Morrison, champion of champions of New South Wales made a remarkable recovery to defeat Mrs. Gold, metropolitan champion, for the singles title, at…

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Of Interest to Women Simplicity in Home Furnishing Avoid Rooms "For Show Purposes Only" Importance of Comfort

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 20 May 1937 · page 4

Many years ago a little more indeed than is possible to define with any exactitude, a Woman was faced with a problem, the problem of furnishing her home. The task was seemingly impossible not as one might imagine…

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Not All Fun Being a Princess Could Only Watch Fair From a Distance London

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 21 May 1937 · page 1

When the King and Queen reached Portsmouth Guildhall they passed a large model of a warship, "H.M.S. Coronation," built in the square…

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By Consent "Show Cause" Cases Dropped Friends of Soviet and Communists Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 21 May 1937 · page 14

By consent, Mr. Justice Evatt. in the High Court of Australia to-day, dismissed summonses issued by the Federal Attorney-General calling…

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Queensland Ladies' Carnival Brisbane

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 22 May 1937 · page 19

Mesdames Bathersby and McDougall, of Nundah, won the final of the ladies' pairs bowls championship to-day, defeating Mcsdames Clarke and Maggs, of Hamilton,…

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Hill Climb Attracts Big Crowd Motorists Show Great Skill

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 24 May 1937 · page 9

The hill-climbing contests organised by the New South Wales Light Car Club, attracted thousands to Mr. View yesterday afternoon. This is the second year…

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Not Helpful Australian Display in Japan 'Disgrace Provincial Show' Brisbane

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 24 May 1937 · page 7

"Australia's display at the recent Pan-Pacific Exposition at Nagoya, Japan, would disgrace even a small provincial show in this country," said the President…

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Paris Exhibition Is Opened Paris

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 25 May 1937 · page 6

The international exhibition, at which 44 countries are represented, was opened to-day by the President (M. Lebrun)…

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Riflemen Show Better Figures At Adamstown

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 25 May 1937 · page 10

Three double possibles on Saturday were the first for many weeks at Adamstown. The scores were the highest obtained for three months…

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Motor Show in Melbourne Some Novel Cars

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 25 May 1937 · page 4

The two most novel cars at the International Motor Exhibition in Melbourne are an English baby car 8ft. long and 30in. high which has a rear…

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For Heavy Duty Impressive Truck Display Caravans Have Big Place in Show

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 25 May 1937 · page 10

One of the most impressive sections of the International Motor Show in Melbourne was the large and comprehensive display of motor-trucks and vans. An…

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Paris Exhibition Opened

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 26 May 1937 · page 8

Paris, May 24.—The International Exhibition, at which 44 countries are represented, was opened to-day by the President. M. Lebrun…

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At Paris Exhibition

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 27 May 1937 · page 8

A hope that the Australian exhibit at the Paris International Exhibition would be an unusual and valuable advertisement for Australia was expressed by the…

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Glen Innes Show Glen Innes

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 27 May 1937 · page 6

The Pastoral and Agricultural Association of Central New England recorded a successful year. A profit of £312/12/1 was reported at the annual meeting…

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Woman's Realm Sunshine Fair C.M.M. Social Work Opened by Mrs. E. SCOTT

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 27 May 1937 · page 12

Latticed stalls decorated with flowers in bright tonings were arranged at the Central Methodist Mission yesterday afternoon for the annual Sunshine Fair…

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New York Exhibition

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 28 May 1937 · page 12

Australia is expected to take part in the New York Exhibition which will open on April 30, 1939. Elaborate preparations are being made and the cost…

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