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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1938

1,083 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 44 of 55

Children's Fair at Barnsley

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 16 September 1938 · page 5

The Barnsley Parents' and Citizens' Association held a children's fancy dress frolic in the Barnsley Hall last night to raise funds for the annual Christmas…

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Intercity Bowls Carnival

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 16 September 1938 · page 10

Important bowling fixtures to-morrow are the intercity games in which the Newcastle No. 1 section will meet the…

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Glimpses of Singleton Show

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 16 September 1938 · page 9

At the Singelton Show. Top, right: Mr. R. Binnie (President), Mr. G. Walker (State Agriculture Association), Mr. J. T. McMahon (Secretary), a Ald. F. E. Wilcox (Mayor of Singleton). Bottom, right: Final of the Maiden Trot…

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Singleton Show Good Crowd Despite Windy Day Official Opening by Mr. G. W. Walker Singleton

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 16 September 1938 · page 17

In opening the Northern Agricultural Association's 69th annual show to-day, at Singleton Showground, the Patron of the Agricultural Association of New South…

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Red and White Fair Salvation Army Effort

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 17 September 1938 · page 15

Arranged by Captain and Mrs. G. Woolland for the annual sell-denial appeal, the Red and White Fair at the King-street Salvation Army Citadel…

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McCABE Gives Brilliant Exhibition Dublin

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 17 September 1938 · page 9

After McCabe had schemed to prolong Ireland's innings, he and Fingleton gave the Dublin crowd an exhibition of bright cricket in…

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Wallsend Fair

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 19 September 1938 · page 3

THE new Salvation Army Hall at Wallsend was gay on Saturday when the first fair was held in it. It was the "Advance Australia" Fair…

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Hexham Fair

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 19 September 1938 · page 3

"HE Hexham Spring Fair on Saturday, opened by the Mayoress of Newcastle (Mrs. A. Griffiths), was an outstanding success…

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Teralba Fair

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 19 September 1938 · page 3

MRS. C. FIRTH PETTINGER opened the Teralba Methodist Church Spring Fair on Saturday afternoon, at which the Rev. A. G. Whitton…

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"Advance Australia" Fair Wallsend Salvation Army

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 19 September 1938 · page 3

A patriotic note was struck for the annual self-denial appeal fair of the Wallsend corps of the Salvation Army, the chief officers of which are Adjutant N…

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Musical Comedy Bright Show at Victoria

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 19 September 1938 · page 4

Jack Buchanan is his usual smiling self in "The Sky's the Limit," now showing at the Victoria Theatre. The lilt…

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Koalas for 'Frisco Show? Melbourne

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 19 September 1938 · page 4

Doubts whether it would be possible to send koalas to the Golden Gate Exposition at San Francisco as proposed by the Australian National…

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Best Exhibition Turnesa's Amateur Title Victory New York, September 17

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 19 September 1938 · page 9

Giving the best exhibition of putting and retrieving his position from bankers ever seen in the tournament, Willie Turnesa, 23-year-old Westchester golfer,…

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Salvation Army Fair at Wallsend

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 20 September 1938 · page 3

Good business was done at the concluding night of the Salvation Army's fair at Wallsend. Adjutant Williams presided, and musical items were…

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May Be Abandoned Newcastle Surf Carnival Financial Loss Responsible

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 20 September 1938 · page 12

Owing to continued financial loss there is a possibility that the premier surfing fixture in…

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Fair Rents Court Wanted

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 21 September 1938 · page 8

At the request of the New South Wales branch of the. Heffron Labor Party, Cessnock Council decided last night to cooperate in the campaign…

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Miniature Surf "Shows" Responsible for Loss on Big Newcastle Carnival

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 23 September 1938 · page 10

The loss on the Newcastle sun Carnival was attributed, at the annual meeting of the club last night, to the cost of special trains and the holding of miniature carnivals…

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14,000 ENTRIES Melbourne Show Opens MELBOURNE

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 23 September 1938 · page 21

Like the Sydney Royal Show, the Melbourne Royal Agricultural Society's exhibition continues to increase in popularity…

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Greyhound Racing Question of Control Request to Show Council

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 23 September 1938 · page 15

A deputation representing the Maitland and Hunter District Greyhound Owners, Trainers and Breeders' Association asked the Maitland Show Council…

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Newcastle Surf Club More Support from Public Desired Annual Meeting Carnival Loss Disappoints

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 23 September 1938 · page 19

Reports presented at the 31st annual meeting of the Newcastle Surf Lifesaving Club last night indicated a fine record of service. Nevertheless, public…

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