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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1938

1,083 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 3 of 55

Heavy Traffic at Show Regulations Drafted

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 14 January 1938 · page 2

It is expected that car traffic at the forthcoming Newcastle Show will be the heaviest in the history of the exhibition, and regulations have,…

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Baths and Beaches Canoe Championship Events for Next Carnival

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

A canoe championship of the Newcastle district will be held at Newcastle Baths on February 15. The Northern District Swimming Association has decided to…

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Window Show in London London

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 15 January 1938 · page 3

The New South Wales Government is preparing a special 150th Anniversary display in the recently-enlarged windows of its offices in the Strand…

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Models Exhibit at Show Biggest Ever Seen in North

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 15 January 1938 · page 5

A noteworthy exhibit at the Newcastle Show will be that of the Newcastle and Sydney Model Makers' Societies…

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George Sorlie's Variety Show

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 17 January 1938 · page 9

Another bright programme was presented at George Sorlie's variety revue on Saturday. Several new acts were introduced. The Harris sisters were elever, and…

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Car Overturns Newcastle Surfers Hurt Going to Taree Carnival

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 17 January 1938 · page 6

A motor-car containing seven members of Newcastle Surf Club, who were on their way to the Taree Old Bar carnival, overturned about two miles from…

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Spectacular Show Events Fireworks and Trick Riding

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 17 January 1938 · page 11

Fireworks, trick riding, military sports, steer riding, and a great variety of ring events will combine to make the forthcoming Newcastle Show…

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Beach Carnival Successful

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 18 January 1938 · page 6

The carnival held at Nobbys Beach at Christmas and New Year was a completed success, according to a report presented in the City Council. The club, it was…

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The Bowls Carnival

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 18 January 1938 · page 6

Cricketers are going through their Sheffield Shield paces in order to impress the selectors for the trip abroad, but they are not the only occupants of the…

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Sydney Exhibition Royal Photographic Society SYDNEY

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 18 January 1938 · page 9

The second preliminary event on the programme for Australia's 150th anniversary celebrations the Royal photographic Society's exhibition, was opened to-day…

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Show Attractions 1938 Schedule Available

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 18 January 1938 · page 9

The schedule for the Maitland Show, which will be held on March 2, 3, 4 and 5, and made available yesterday. Many changes have been made to make the…

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Striking Wool Display Plans for Glasgow Exhibition London

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 18 January 1938 · page 13

Tentative plans for the wool pavilion at the Glasgow Exhibition ensure that it will be one of the most striking displays at the exhibition…

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Public Holiday for Show Official Opening Day

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 18 January 1938 · page 4

The secretary of the Newcastle Show (Mr. P. G. Legoe) was to-day advised by the Chief. Secretary's Department that Thursday, February 24, the day…

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Germans' Mission Show Australia in Pictures SYDNEY

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 18 January 1938 · page 9

Sketches and paintings which Professor Ernst Vollbehr will make in Australia will be duplicated in millions and distributed in every school in Germany…

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Fair Women : Brave Men

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 19 January 1938 · page 12

Pennons fluttering from the lances of men from the 101st Battery, First Field Brigade, Royal Australian Artillery, form a triumphal arch for Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Coghlan. Before her marriage on Saturday afternoon in St. Joseph's…

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Parnell Place Carnival

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 19 January 1938 · page 7

The Mayor of Newcastle (Ald. H. Fenton) has made available a section of the area bounded by the tram line and Parnell Place, for a carnival in…

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Country Tennis Carnival Interrupted SYDNEY

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 19 January 1938 · page 8

Owing to the damp nature of the courts after this morning's heavy rain, play was not possible in the country tennis championships at the N.S.W…

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Keen Interest in Dogs at Show

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 19 January 1938 · page 7

The secretary of the Newcastle Show (Mr. P. G. Legoe) states that more inquiries are being received regarding the dog section than any other…

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Commission on Education Show Exactly How We Stand MELBOURNE

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 19 January 1938 · page 2

Warm support for the suggestion by the Minister for Education in New South Wales, Mr. Drummond, yesterday, that a commission should be…

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Cycling Events Celebrations Carnival

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 20 January 1938 · page 13

The following are the cycling events to be held in conjunction with the Jubilee Celebrations Carnival at the Newcastle Sports Ground on Saturday…

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