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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1937

1,082 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 40 of 55

Singleton Show Opened by Rail Commissioner Singleton

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 16 September 1937 · page 10

In officially opening the 68th Singleton Show the Commissioner for Railways said that shows could be regarded…

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Derby Colts Show Their Speed on Sydney Training Tracks Avenger and Ajax Outpace Rivals Ross Joy Beats Allunga Over Half a Mile Sydney

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 16 September 1937 · page 16

Derby colts, rather than handicap horses, provided the highlights on the training tracks this morning. At Randwick Hua stretched out over a mile and Courtcraft over seven furlongs…

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Cathedral Fair

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 17 September 1937 · page 6

The Newcastle Cathedral Spring Fair will be opened by Jim. Rodney Dangar on September 29. and will be continued tour nights, with changing…

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Singleton Show

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 17 September 1937 · page 11

(1) Coat-tails flying: Mrs. J. P. Brunner on "Taree" in the pony hunt. (2) Mr. T. J. Hartigan, who opened the show, and Mr. Binnie, President…

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Advance Of The Japanese :: At Singleton Show

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 17 September 1937 · page 6

THE ADVANCE of Japanese troops over mountainous country near Liangsiang. North Chins. They are marching to engage Chinese, who hare taken up positions in the far distance. WHILE their men-folk, fight the Chinese, these Japanese girls, of the mod-…

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Successful Opening Day Singleton Show Mr. Hartigan's Appeal Need for Cooperation Railways and Producers SINGLETON

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 17 September 1937 · page 6

The 68th annual show of the Northern Agricultural and Horticultural Association was officially opened at Singleton Showground to-day by the Chief…

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The Quicker Sex What German Tests Show

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 18 September 1937 · page 14

Experiments made by Dr. Gerd Cehak, of the Biological Institute of the German Academy for Physical Exercises, proved that women were quicker than…

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MAITLAND—CESSNOCK—KURRI West Maitland Fewer Days Maitland Show Suggestion "Not Likely to Gain Favour"

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 18 September 1937 · page 13

"A suggestion to reduce the duration of the Maitland Show from four to three days is not likely to gain favour," said a member of the show council yesterday…

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"Take My Tip" Bright Show at Victoria

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 20 September 1937 · page 9

The combination of Hulbert chin and feet and the Courtneidge zest for disguise have meant many entertaining…

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Marcus Show Girl To Marry Mr. Harold Cooper SYDNEY

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 20 September 1937 · page 3

The engagement has been announced between Helen Palmer, show girl of the Marcus Company to Mr. Harold Cooper, brother of Mr. Allan Cooper, the…

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Defence Is Gaining Trials Show Guns Can Stop Tanks London

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 21 September 1937 · page 1

The continued growth of the power of defence at the expense of attack was the chief lesson of the British Army…

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Motoring Boys Show the Trend of Car Design Elegant And Simple Models

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 21 September 1937 · page 4

Because the boy of to-day is the potential automobile owner of to-morrow, a novel method of ascertaining his views on car construction was adopted in the United States last month…

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Cerise and Gold St. Peter's Fair Opened by Mrs. Maskell

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 22 September 1937 · page 5

Cerise and gold were the bright colours decorating St. Peter's (Hamilton) School Hall yesterday, when the annual spring fair organised by the Women's…

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Mussolini in Germany Nazi Army to Show Its Paces

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 22 September 1937 · page 4

The impending full dress visit of Signor Mussolini to Germany is the highlight of the week's news…

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Newcastle Cup Carnival Begins To-morrow Tuckiar's Chance in James Cameron Handicap Race Is a Guide to Newcastle's Epsom Prospects

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 22 September 1937 · page 1

Not for many years has a Newcastle Cap fixture attracted so much local interest as this year's big carnival the first day of which will be decided to-morrow. The best locals will tackle strong opposition from Metropolitan and Country and racing should be of the highest standard…

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Maitland Athletic Carnival

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 23 September 1937 · page 14

Newcastle and Sydney athletes have already entered far the athletic carnival to be held at East Maitland on October 2…

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At Merewether "Margaret Rose" Fair Lady Stewart Attends

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 23 September 1937 · page 5

Red, white, and blue streamers were the appropriate colours used to decorate the Merewether School of Arts Hall yesterday for the "Margaret Rose" Fair…

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Methodist Fair at Merewether Opened By Lady Stewart

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 23 September 1937 · page 6

Lady Stewart opened the Merewether Methodist Fair in the School of Arts yesterday afternoon. She was welcomed by the Rev. W. Jenkins, who…

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Melbourne Royal Show Melbourne

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 23 September 1937 · page 9

Victoria's Royal Agricultural Show, which is to last nine days and five nights, opened to-day in brilliant weather with the judging of livestock…

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Coronation Fair New Lambton Methodists Opened by Sir Frederick Stewart

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 23 September 1937 · page 2

New Lambton Methodist Church workers found an unusual method of presenting their annual fair, which was opened yesterday in the presence of a large…

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