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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1938

1,083 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 29 of 55

Show Visitors Richmond Air Pageant

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 22 April 1938 · page 5

A SEAGULL AMPHIBIAN towing a drogue, the target at which the following Hawker Demons dived, their machine-guns blazing. The exercise was carried out at Richmond in preparation for Sydney's big aerial pageant on Saturday. A PAINTER at work on one of the amusing designs on the walls of the enlarged creche, at Flinders-street Station,…

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Empire Exhibition Elaborate Railway Service LONDON, April 20

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 22 April 1938 · page 14

Railway companies have planned special arrangements for dealing with large numbers of visitors from all parts of the country as well as those arriving from…

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'It Isn't Serious Matter' Claims Defence Alleged Slander 'Not Vaudeville Show' Protests Counsel

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 22 April 1938 · page 1

References to morning sessions in a Maitland barber's saloon at which Irish songs were sung and impromptu dances given, were made in the Maitland slander suit which was resumed in the Maitland Causes Court to-day…

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Athletic Events at May Day Carnival

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 23 April 1938 · page 6

The closing dote for entries in the Amateur Athletic Association's events at the May Day carnival at the Sports around on May 2 has been extended…

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Million Patrons Royal Show Hopes SYDNEY

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 23 April 1938 · page 12

With only 42,518 persons needed to-morrow, Royal Show officials are optimistic that 1,000,000 will, have attended the Show before it closes to-morrow night…

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Anzac Day Stirs Memories Of Diggers.. Thrill In Show Buckjump

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 23 April 1938 · page 6

COLLEAGUES of the I3th Battalion in France—P. Oriel, W. Hall and W. Philpott ace together again in Prince of Wales Hospital, Randwick. Yesterday they played cards and chatted over the coming Anzac Day…

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Show of Antiques Wallsend Church Attraction

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 25 April 1938 · page 3

Many family heirlooms, some 200 and 300 year old, and a collection of Papuan handicraft were seen in the Metcalfe-street Methodist Church Hall at Wallsend…

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Cholera Epidemic Follows Religious Fair Hundreds Die in India London, April 22

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 25 April 1938 · page 8

As many as 100 deaths a day from cholera are reported from Hardwar (United Provinces), where fires are burning all day and night long to cremate the bodies of…

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Not Realised Victorians' Hopes at A.J.C. Carnival F. Musgrave's Success Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 25 April 1938 · page 10

Expectations of Victorians regarding the races they would win at Randwick during the A.J.C. Autumn meeting were hardly realised. Sydney performers were…

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Record Show Thrilling Riding at Stroud Several Accidents Opened by Mayor of Greater Newcastle STROUD

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 25 April 1938 · page 2

The Stroud and District Agricultural and Horticultural Association's 17th annual show, which was concluded yesterday, was the most successful held by…

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May Day Preparations for Carnival "Memorable Celebration"

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 27 April 1938 · page 10

Newcastle May Day Committee which met at the Trades Hall last night, was stated to have completed the arrangements for the demonstration in the city on…

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GOLF N. Von Nida Play in Newcastle Exhibition at Shortland

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 28 April 1938 · page 14

The outstanding professional golfer, N. von Nida, whose performances since he came to New South Wales from Queensland have given him an international…

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Royal Academy Exhibition in London Australia Well Represented LONDON, April 27

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 28 April 1938 · page 9

Portraiture preponderated in the exhibition of the Royal Academy, at which the exhibits number 1587. Australian exhibitors include Mr. Will…

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Show Animals Menaced by Sydney Fire Six Firemen Burned Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 28 April 1938 · page 9

A fire which damaged a small tyre retreading establishment in Darlinghurst to-night caused anxious moments to firemen and to Mr. Leo Cracknell, an animal…

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Girls' Grammar School Sports Carnival at Sports Ground

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 29 April 1938 · page 8

The Church of England Girls Grammar school held its annual sports meeting at No. 1 Sports Ground to-day…

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Kurri Missionary Fair

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 30 April 1938 · page 13

St. Paul's Heralds of the King, with their parents, held a fair at Kurri Kurri last night, in aid of the missionary work in Papua and New Guinea…

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Junior Farmers Successful Cardiff Show Judge Was Surprised

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 30 April 1938 · page 3

The efficiency of the junior farmers of Cardiff was revealed last night when the Junior Farmers' Club held its first exclusive flower and vegetable show…

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Glasshouse Shown at Exhibition Brains Trust Suggested To Control Empire LONDON, April 6

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 30 April 1938 · page 6

That proverb about living in glass houses has come true. There is a glass house in the "Daily Mail" Ideal Homes Exhibition which Mrs. Chamberlain opened yesterday. One visitor complained…

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Two Point Title Show for Dogs Display at Drill Hall Ground

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 30 April 1938 · page 8

Newcastle Toy and All Breed Dog Club held a two point champion show at the Drill Hall, Ground, to-day…

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Empire Exhibition Royalty to Visit Glasgow Perform Opening Glasgow, April 30

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 2 May 1938 · page 8

Glasgow's streets and buildings are being gaily decorated preparatory to the visit of King George and Queen Elizabeth on Tuesday for the opening of the Empire…

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