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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1938

1,083 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 31 of 55

Many Disqualified Grafton Show Trotting Out for Six Months Grafton

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 9 May 1938 · page 8

The stewards at Grafton Show trots announced wholesale disqualifications last night. Two owners of trotters, one from Sydney and the other from Kurri Kurri,…

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Polo Carnival

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 10 May 1938 · page 9

Mr. D. G. Munro, of Merriwa, the Maitland Club's representative on the New South Wales Polo Council, was in touch with the local club yesterday, and…

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Lime Removed From Around Heart Fair Chance of Recovery New York

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 10 May 1938 · page 1

A rare operation was performed to-day on Alec Watkins of Melbourne at the Mayo Clinic, Rochester, for the removal of lime which had formed about…

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Bowls State Carnival Begins First Round in Fours Title Newcastle's Representative Wins Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 10 May 1938 · page 8

The Newcastle rink, comprised of H. Murray, T. Kinder, C. McNeilll and A. Murray, won its match in the opening round of the fours championships, first event in the New South Wales carnival which began to-day…

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Group Show Report Mr. C.a.k. Cohen, Congratulated

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 11 May 1938 · page 8

Congratulations to Mr. C. A. K. Cohen, of Newcastle, and satisfaction at his election as State President of affiliated show…

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Heart Operation Australian's Fight for Life Fair Chance of Recovery New York, May 9

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 11 May 1938 · page 10

Alec. Watkins, of Melbourne, who was operated on at the Mayo Clinic at Rochester (Minneapolis) for constructive pericarditis, is reported to be fighting for…

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Important Factor Show Association Group Annual Report to Hunter Council

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 11 May 1938 · page 6

"There is no doubt that the group system of agricultural associations throughout the State is becoming an important factor, and it seems posible that it will…

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Moree Show Moree

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 12 May 1938 · page 3

Moree P. and A. Society's 58th annual show was opened to-day in ideal weather. Entries in the cattle, horse and produce sections are considerably less than last…

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Postage Stamp Exhibition

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 13 May 1938 · page 12

Between September 17 and 25, 1938, the Philatelistic Club of Aarau will organise a national exhibition of postage stamps, under the patronage of the Union of the…

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Kurri Hospital Carnival Street Procession

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 14 May 1938 · page 8

The Kurri District Hospital's first annual appeal day and carnival was conducted by the Western branch of the Women's Hospital Auxiliary at…

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Blondie's Family Fair Exchange

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 16 May 1938 · page 2

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Taree Show Profit

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 16 May 1938 · page 6

According to a verbal report made by the Secretary (Mr. C. A. Jackson) to the committee, a profit of approximately £220 was made on the Taree show…

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Tamworth Cup Carnival Newcastle Horses in Sprints TAMWORTH

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 16 May 1938 · page 5

The Newcastle horses, Red Thespian and Sapphire Blue, ran half a mile in 52 on the course proper at Tamworth this morning…

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Poultry Society Annual Show This Week

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 17 May 1938 · page 5

At a meeting of the Newcastle and District Poultry Society, held at the society's Hunter-street rooms, and at which there was a large attendance, the…

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Mayor to Open Model 'Plane Exhibition

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 18 May 1938 · page 7

The Mayor of Newcastle (Ald. A. Griffiths) will open the Australian Air League model aeroplane exhibition at 7.30 p.m. on July 29 at Scott's…

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Cycle Benefit Carnival at Carrington Sprint Champion to Compete

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 18 May 1938 · page 10

The Herps benefit cycling carnival will be held at the Carrington track next Sunday, when Len Rodders, the Australian sprint champion, and three…

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Butter and Cheese Exhibition Success of Northern Factories Sydney

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 18 May 1938 · page 2

Awards made in the dairy produce exhibition held in conjunction with the dairy factories' conference were:— Class 2,10 weeks stored butter:…

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Record Time by Limoux at Tamworth Race Meeting Won Main Event Easy Success of Grey Derby in Flying Second Day Of Carnival

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 18 May 1938 · page 10

In time that broke the existing record, Limoux, who started a comparative outsider at 10 to 1, won the Mornington Handicap, the main event at Tamworth races this afternoon, convincingly from the…

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Sydney Show Withdrawal of Royal Title Urged Synod Suggestion Observance of Good

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 19 May 1938 · page 10

A suggestion that steps should be taken to induce the King to withdraw the title of "Royal" granted to the Sydney Agricultural Association, owing to its…

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Ground Charges Show Council's Decision

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 20 May 1938 · page 15

A changes of £1/10/ for all sporting fixtures and school athletic meetings was approved at a meeting of the council of the Hunter River Agricultural and…

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