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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1937

1,082 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 5 of 55

Newcastle Show Many Features Next Month

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 29 January 1937 · page 6

The most comprehensive display, the largest motor trade exhibition, a more attractive ring programme and…

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Merewether Surf Carnival

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 30 January 1937 · page 19

Numerous entries have been received for Merewether Surf Life-saving Club's carnival on Monday from metropolitan. North Coast and local clubs. The senior belt race should be evenly…

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The GARDEN Your Summer Show

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 30 January 1937 · page 6

Rain in December and half way through this month has helped flower and vegetable gardeners, particularly those of the former who persevered with the plantings…

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Newcastle Surf Carnival Hampson to Compete in Sprints

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 30 January 1937 · page 3

Ted Hampson, holder of several State amateur athletic records, will represent Coogee Surf Club in the beach events at the combined surf…

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Baths and Beaches Lord Wakefield Reel Special Carnival Likely

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 30 January 1937 · page 19

Newcastle district braces of the Surf Lifesaving Association will probably hold a special carnival soon after the branch championship carnival, on February 13, at Dixon Park beach,…

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A.J.C. Anniversary Carnival Mordent's Novice Win From Treasure Trove Surprises in Early Races at Randwick Sydney

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 30 January 1937 · page 5

Well placed throughout Mordent went on to easy victory in the First Novice Handicap at the opening day of the A.J.C. Anniversary Carnival this afternoon. Unlucky Treasure Trove was second again with Sir Mart third…

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Royal Show Ringmaster

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 1 February 1937 · page 6

At the last council meeting of the Royal Agricultural Society the resignation of Colonel A. P. Gribben as honorary ringmaster, owing to ill-health, was…

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Big Entries Merewether Carnival To-day

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 1 February 1937 · page 2

After weeks of preparation the stage is set for Merewether Surf Life-saving Club's annual carnival, to be held to-day. Big entries have been received, and…

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Surf Boats Swamped Beach Carnival at Merewether

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 1 February 1937 · page 5

Merewether Surf Club today held its first carnival for three years. Seas were heavy and the boat races…

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Speer's Point Regatta Gay Carnival at the Lake

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 1 February 1937 · page 6

In years, gone by Speer's Point regatta was one of the most popular annual sporting carnivals in the north. Then it…

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"Show Boat" Excellent Film for Suburbs

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 1 February 1937 · page 12

After seeing "Show Boat," one can understand its remarkable runs in Sydney and in a local city theatre. Produced…

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Surf Was Popular Attraction Thrills at Stockton Surf Carnival

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 1 February 1937 · page 8

At left: "NOW FOR THE WATER" said these two fair surfers at Newcastle Beach yesterday,…

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Lake Regatta: Surf Carnival: Singleton Rodeo

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 2 February 1937 · page 3

Yachts helped make Speers Point regatta yesterday one of the most spectacular carnival for many seasons. Dawn (left) crosses the line. Man-power and feminine skill combined to bring some of the boats home safety…

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Nineteen Crews to Race Surf Carnival at Newcastle

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 2 February 1937 · page 3

Nineteen crews will take part in the senior surf boat races at the carnival on Newcastle Beach on Saturday. Five neats and a final will…

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Fair Galloping at Randwick King's Team Takes Track Honors Sydney

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 2 February 1937 · page 2

Although two days of racing at Randwick have affected the activities of most horses, sufficient remained to provide…

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Dawn "Attack" On Jervis Bay Surf Carnival On Merewether Beach

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 2 February 1937 · page 10

THE ATTACKERS, marching on Jervis Bay, having gained their objective, which was the roadway shown in the photograph…

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Baths and Beaches Keen Competition Merewether Surf Carnival Several Boats Swamped

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 2 February 1937 · page 7

Heavy seas provided many thrills at the annual surf carnival of the Merewether Life-saving Club held yesterday. Several surfboats were swamped. There…

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Aquatics a Great Day Carnival At Speers Point Large and Enthusiastic Crowd

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 2 February 1937 · page 7

If enthusiasm and interest can be taken as indicative, yesterday's regatta at Speers Point proved that aquatic sport, at low ebb in public favour not so long…

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Publicity for Show Visitors

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 3 February 1937 · page 6

The City Council's Tourist Bureau will not have its own pavilion for the distribution of tourist literature and other propaganda at this year's Newcastle Show…

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Baths and Beaches Record Entries Newcastle Surf Carnival

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 3 February 1937 · page 10

With no major sporting attractions to oppose it, Newcastle Surf Life-saving Club's carnival next Saturday afternoon is expected to draw a record crowd. The…

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