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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1938

1,083 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 6 of 55

Two Classic Gallops at Randwick Track Record - Heroic Flight Sprint Half-mile Anpapejo Looks Fit For The Melbourne Carnival SYDNEY

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 27 January 1938 · page 16

Record and Heroic Flight, the two-year-olds, Pinns and Pamela, Anpanejo and Bridegroom were fast sprinters at Randwick this morning. After two days' racing at Randwick, track galloping was limited…

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Australian Literature Exhibition at University SYDNEY

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 28 January 1938 · page 12

An exhibition of Australian literature and illustrations will be held in the University library from February 4 to February 17, as an event of the celebrations…

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Newbiggin to Swim at Stockton Beach Carnival To-morrow

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 28 January 1938 · page 10

R. Newbiggin, who displayed fine form at the Merewether carnival last Wednesday, has been selected to represent Cook's Hill Surf Club in the…

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Newcastle Show Ring Thrills Trotting Section Best On Record

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 28 January 1938 · page 8

The Secretary of the Newcastle Show Association (Mr. P. G. Legoe) stated to-day that the ring events at the forthcoming exhibition were…

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Newcastle Celebrations Will Be Launched To-night Illuminations at Civic Centre Gay Decorations Herald Carnival Period

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 28 January 1938 · page 8

Newcastle's 150th Anniversary celebrations will begin officially to-night against a background, of multi-colored lights, flags, banners and bunting. The Civic Centre illuminations will be switched on from the top of the Town Hall steps at 7.45 by…

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Trophies for Swimming Carnival

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 29 January 1938 · page 17

Trophies presented to the Northern District Swimming Association for the annual carnival to be held in Newcastle next month…

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Quirindi Swimming Carnival Muswellbrook

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 29 January 1938 · page 6

Muswellbrook swimmers did well at the recent Quirindi carnival. Allan Peachey, junior of the local swimming club, won his heat in the 100…

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Exhibition Now Taking Shape Historical Society's Effort

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 29 January 1938 · page 5

The President, of Newcastle and Hunter District Historical Doclety (Ald W. J. Goold) said this afternoon that a fine assortment of articles and…

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Romance at Bowls Carnival Left Championships to Be Married Sydney

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 29 January 1938 · page 5

There was a touch of romance about the semli-final of the Australian bowls four-handed semi-final at City Green to-day…

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Fireworks at Show Records in Cat and Dog Sections

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 29 January 1938 · page 5

Those who enjoy fireworks—and judging by the huge crowd which saw last night's display, they are many—may look forward to two more…

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Maitland and District West Maitland Record Response Maitland Show Bookings All Ground Space Taken

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 29 January 1938 · page 11

Remarkable activity has been shown by sideshowmen and traders in booking ground space for the Maitland Show. Although the show will not be held until…

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Two Bird Show

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 31 January 1938 · page 9

Sixteen birds were caged for the Maitland and District Canary and Cage Bird Association's two bird show yesterday. The varieties selected for exhibition were…

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Senior Belt Race at Stockton Carnival

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 31 January 1938 · page 9

Starless in the senior Belt Race at Stock ton Surf Carnival on Saturday. From left; J. Gilligan (Newcastle), C. White Nobbys), S. Jefferson (Merewether), R. Webster (Stockton) and the winner. W. Smith (Cook's Hill)…

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Record Wheat Display Educational Exhibit at Show

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 31 January 1938 · page 4

The Secretary of the Newcastle Show Association (Mr. P. G. Logoe) said to-day that the wheat display next month was expected to be the best…

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Sparkling Show at Herbert's "Broadway Melody of 1938"

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 31 January 1938 · page 3

"Broadway Melody of 1938." now showing at Herbert's Theatres as the r[?]n feature, further establishes [?]eanor Powell as the finest woman…

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1400 GUESTS Lord and Lady Gowrie Entertain Carnival Atmosphere Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 31 January 1938 · page 3

One of the most outstanding events of the social season was the gala reception given by the Governor-General (Lord Gowrie) and Lady Gowrie at Admiralty…

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Surf Carnival Officials

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 1 February 1938 · page 10

Officials appointed by the Surf Lifesaving Association to control northern district carnivals are:— R. and R. competition.—Sunday,…

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Track Cycling Carnival at Carrington

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 1 February 1938 · page 10

The Carrington cycling track will reopen on Sunday. February 27, when a first-class programme will be presented…

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Ideal Home Exhibition House on the Hill

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 1 February 1938 · page 3

A new standard of domesticity; a standard in which utility, beauty, endurance, and comfort are combined, has been set in a two-storied home recently erected in…

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To Judge at the Show

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 1 February 1938 · page 10

Judges, with high reputations in their own special lines will judge at the Newcastle Show this month. Many of the judges are well known to…

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