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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1937

1,082 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 31 of 55

Carnival Night for Skaters

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 29 June 1937 · page 5

Some of the skaters who toot part in Carnival Night at the Olympia Skating Rink in Newcastle last night. Many attractive fancy costumes were worn…

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Sugar Cane Doped to Deceive Show Judges Brisbane

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 29 June 1937 · page 7

Doping in the past has been confined to the race track and the prize ring but the Bundaberg Show Society claims to have discovered, a case without parallel. Samples of sugar cane exhibited,…

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Bigger Carnival Money

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 30 June 1937 · page 1

The racing carnival in Brisbane in August promises to excel the fixtures of previous years, as some good prizes will be distributed during the three…

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Murrurundi Bushmen's Carnival

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 1 July 1937 · page 7

At the annual meeting of the Murrurundi Bushmen's Carnival Committee, it was decided to hold this year's carnival on November 13 and 14. Arrangements…

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Cessnock Tennis Carnival

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 1 July 1937 · page 14

All the stars in the tennis world are expected to attend the Cessnock annual carnival in October. The president of Cessnock District…

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Newcastle Show Successful Year Reported

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 1 July 1937 · page 18

One of the most successful years in the history of the Newcastle Show Society is revealed in the annual report…

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The Springboks Masterly Exhibition Easy Victory Newcastle Tried Hard, But in Vain

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 1 July 1937 · page 14

Although it never gave up the unequal struggle, Newcastle's Rugby Union side was soundly flattened yesterday afternoon by the Springbok steam-roller. The…

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Pedlar's Fair Broadmeadow Methodist Church

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 2 July 1937 · page 18

The Broadmeadow Methodist Ladies' Church Aid arranged a successful Pedlar's Fair in the School Hall. Rev. J. Wesley Booth presided. The fair was opened by…

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On the Tracks Two Show Out Trials at Broadmeadow Gallops on Sydney Courses

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 2 July 1937 · page 23

Wayside and Bobby were the most attractive gallopers at Broadmeadow yesterday morning. The pair worked 27 feet out from the rails on the No. 2 grass…

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Lull in Building Maitland District What Council Figures Show

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 3 July 1937 · page 20

Three homes erected by the Homes for Unemployed Trust at East Maitland, each costing £225, were included in the building figures for the district during the…

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For School Funds Islington Baby Show

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 5 July 1937 · page 3

The Ladies' Auxiliary of Islington Parents and Citizens' Association held a baby show on Saturday afternoon to raise funds. The opening ceremony was…

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"Top of the Town" Civic's Bright Musical Show

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 5 July 1937 · page 4

Gaiety is the keynote of the film "Top of the Town," which will be shown at the Civic Theatre this week. There…

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The Talking Screen Musical Show Has Merit "Top of the Town" at Civic

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 5 July 1937 · page 2

Despite a rather weak story, "Top of the Town," the main attraction this week at the Civic Theatre, with its wealth of talent, spectacular scenery…

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Show Association

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 7 July 1937 · page 9

The annual meeting of the Hunter River Agricultural and Horticultural Association will be held at the Show Office, Melbourne-street, West Maitland, on…

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Baby Show at Wallsend

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 7 July 1937 · page 2

A baby show was held in the Wallsend Parish Hall yesterday afternoon for the funds of the Mothers' Union stall of the Wallsend St. Luke's…

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Hockey Carnival Arrangements Players To Meet From Four Centres

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 7 July 1937 · page 8

A women's hockey team from Werris Creek will play Newcastle in one of the early games before the New Zealand versus Newcastle men's…

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Fire at Paris Exhibition Foul Play Is Suspected PARIS

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 7 July 1937 · page 6

Five persons were injured by a fire believed to have been started by an incendiary in the peace pavilion of the Paris exhibition which 3,000,000 people…

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Shops at a Glance Scoll's Fair

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 8 July 1937 · page 7

Scott' Ltd., of Hunter Street, say that there are savings to be made in all departments during the cash discount fair. Prices have been reduced…

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Paris Exhibition Fire Work of Incendiarist? PARIS, July 6

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 8 July 1937 · page 10

Five persons were injured in a fire in the peace pavilion at the Paris Exhibition to-day. The fire destroyed that part of the de…

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To Be Improved Australian Pavilion at Paris Exhibition CANBERRA

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 8 July 1937 · page 11

The Secretary of the Department of Commerce (Mr. Murphy) said to-day that the suggestion of the High Commissioner (Mr. S. M. Bruce) that £400 should be…

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