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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1938

1,083 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 47 of 55

"Epworth" Fair Adamstown Methodist Church

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

Months of activity will culminate for Adamstown Methodists next week with the "Epsworth" Fair, which is to be opened next Wednesday afternoon,…

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Flower Show at Muswellbrook Muswellbrook

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 14 October 1938 · page 5

The annual Muswellbrook Methodist spring flower show was opened by the Mayor (Aid. E. W. Shaw). Rev. Mr. Dempsey presided and…

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Baths and Beaches Solution Sought Surf Carnival Problem Sub-committee Inquiring

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 14 October 1938 · page 21

A solution of the surf carnival problem will be offered by the special carnivals sub-committee, appointed by Newcastle district branch of the Surf…

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Newcastle Cathedral Operatic Fair Opening on

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 15 October 1938 · page 7

Newcastle Cathedral Operatic Pair will be officially opened by Dr. W. Nickson next Wednesday afternoon. The organisers have made special…

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Epicures at the New York Fair New York, September 20

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 15 October 1938 · page 6

The bill of fare available at the New York World's Fair, 1939, will provide the visitors with a veritable gastronomic trip around the globe. A score of foreign…

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British Cars Motor Show Opened at Earl's Court Exhibits Worth Over £500,000 LONDON, October 14

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 15 October 1938 · page 11

The Duke of Kent to-day opened the 32nd Motor Show at Earl's Court. Declaring the show open, the Duke referred to the steady progress of the…

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Woman's Realm Vanity Fair A Weekly Feature Powder Problems "Have I a Shiny Nose?"

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 17 October 1938 · page 2

Life is full of unimportant things which nag their way into importance. There is one perpetual make-up question which dulls the days and throbs through the nights of the' modern woman, an irritation, a wonder, an everlasting problem…

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To Ride in India Attractive Offer to W. Cook Leaves After Melbourne Carnival Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 17 October 1938 · page 12

After the Melbourne racing carnival, W. Cook, one of Australia's leading horsemen, will leave for India, where he will ride the big racing stable…

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Operatic Fair

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 18 October 1938 · page 4

TO-MORROW afternoon at 3 o'clock Dr. W. Nickson will open the Newcastle Cathedral Operatic Fair, which will be continued until…

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Chained Bible on Show Historic Relics At Parramatta SYDNEY

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 18 October 1938 · page 7

Because of Parramatta's historical associations, the Historical and Art Exhibition, in the Macquarie Hall, should be one of the outstanding…

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Cathedral Operatic Fair

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 19 October 1938 · page 8

Cake stall attendants all ready for buyers at the Cathedral Operatic Fair this…

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Cathedral Fair Opened By Dr. W. Nickson

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 19 October 1938 · page 8

The Dean of Newcastle, Rev. T. M. Amour, presided at the Cathedral Fair this afternoon, when it was officially opened by Dr. W. L. Nickson…

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Cabinet Considers Restoring Fair Rents Court SYDNEY

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 19 October 1938 · page 1

The question of the restoration of the Fair Rents Court is before Cabinet, the Minister of Justice (Mr. Martin) told the Legislative Assembly to-day…

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You Can't See This Show!"

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 19 October 1938 · page 6

The Minister for Defence, Mr, Thorby, wants, Parliame at to pass an Official Secrets Acts…

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Hair and Beauty Fair Port Wine Red Hair Has It

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 19 October 1938 · page 3

To be ultra-modern, you must have poit-wine red hair, a complexion with purple in predominance, mauve lips, a…

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Lismore Show High Standard of Exhibits LISMORE

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 19 October 1938 · page 6

Ideal weather and an increased attendance were features of the opening day to-day of the North Coast National Exhibition. The Governor (Lord Wakchurst) will open the Exhibition…

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Royal Hobart Show Record Number of Exhibits HOBART

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 19 October 1938 · page 11

A record number of exhibits of the State's primary resources assembled for hurvey at the first day of the 75th Anniversary Royal Hobart Show revealed a…

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Cathedral Fair Gay Musical Programme

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 20 October 1938 · page 4

Encores were plentiful last night when a programme of excerpts from popular musical comedies was given in the Cathedral Hall. The concert formed part of…

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Floral Beauty at Cathedral Annual Fair

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 20 October 1938 · page 14

Set near the entrance, the flower stall splashed colour before the eyes of visitors to the annual Cathedral Fair yesterday afternoon. In the background…

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Cathedral Operatic Fair Opens Excerpts From Light Operas

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 20 October 1938 · page 16

The Cathedral Operatic Fair began last night with excerpts from the "Toreador" (Lionel Monckton) and the…

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