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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1939

1,020 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 15 of 51

Challenge Awards for Dogs Larger Breeds at Show

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 25 February 1939 · page 10

The judging of dogs was continued at the Newcastle Show to-day when the larger breeds were paraded…

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March Past Won by Cook's Hill Surf Carnival At Bar Beach

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 25 February 1939 · page 10

At the Cook's Hill Surf Club's carnival at Bar Beach to-day, Cook's Hill defeated Stockton in the grand parade and march…

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Six Thousand on Sydney Whare Family Day at Show

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 25 February 1939 · page 9

The Orcades leaving Sydney with overseas passengers and 800 tourists for Tasmania. Six thousand visitors farewelled their friends and relations…

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Cessnock Preparing for Annual Show Good Entries in All Sections

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 25 February 1939 · page 13

Entries for the annual show organised by the Cessnock District Agricultural Association, to be held on March 10 and 11, give promise of making this exhibition one…

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Baths and Beaches Last of Season Carnival at Bar Beach Big Programme To-day

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 25 February 1939 · page 19

The Cook's Hill Surf Life-saving Club will hold its 28th annual surf carnival at Bar Beach to-day. This is the last carnival of the season in the north. The…

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They Saw Show Free Adventurous Youths of Other Days Fences Patrolled Now

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 25 February 1939 · page 5

A crowd was gathered around an entrance gate at Newcastle Showground, where complimentary tickets are checked. Some were employees and workers at the…

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Last Day of the Show Thousands Flock to Ground Officials Are Pleased

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 25 February 1939 · page 1

To-day, on the fourth and last day of Newcastle's 37th annual Show, thousands continued to flock to the…

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Woman's Realm "A Great Life—" Women of the Show Make Homes in Tent and Caravan

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 25 February 1939 · page 7

There are women who dislike living settled lives in houses. They feet smothered when they live within four walls. They long for the smell of the bush, for the open road, for the fun and excitement of fairs, and for…

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Show with 4000 DOGS Popular Breed That Does Not Bark (Air Mail: Special Correspondent.) LONDON, February 10

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 25 February 1939 · page 5

For the first time in its 53 years' history, Cruft's Dog Show lacked the presence of its founder, and the man who gave it its name. Mr. Charles Cruft died…

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In the Surf Carnival Gallery

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 27 February 1939 · page 3

Spectators at the carnival at Bar Beach, conducted by Cook's Hill Surf Club on Saturday…

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Vanity Fair Sleep Is Essential Beauty for the Business Girl

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 27 February 1939 · page 3

As a large majority of readers are business girls who cannot afford the time or money for an elaborate toilet, this week an economical plan for them to follow is mapped, out. Half these girls have good complexions, which they…

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Aerial View of Car Park at Show

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 27 February 1939 · page 8

So great was the rush on car-parking space at the Show this year that additional territory was allocated to accommodate the cars. This photograph, taken by a "Newcastle Sun" staff photographer from a Newcastle Aero Club place on Saturday afternoon, gives a good idea of the orderly lines insisted on by the authorities to facilitate easy and expeditious traffic movements. In the picture may be seen the new roads laid down this year by the A.H. and I. Association in its…

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Larry Adler Here: Stunt Riding at Show

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 27 February 1939 · page 5

Those of us who are accustomed to the indifferent efforts of on amateur friends on the mouth organ have something to learn which a master of the "harmonica" can demonstrate. The picture shows Larry Adler practising in his dressing room on Saturday night before going on the stage at the Civic Theatre…

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MAITLAND—CESSNOCK—KURRI West Maitland Show Outlook Secretary is Pleased

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 27 February 1939 · page 9

"The exhibitors have responded in a most satisfactory manner," said the Secretary of the Maitland Show (Mr. M. A. Brown) yesterday. "Records have…

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"Not Worried" Newcastle Show Receipts Down Mr. Bramble Looks Ahead

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 27 February 1939 · page 6

"The committee is not concerned about the fact that the gate receipts for the show are less this year than last," said the President of the Newcastle Show…

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Shark Seen From Patrol Boat Bar Beach Carnival Spoilt Rush to Help Swimmers

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 27 February 1939 · page 6

A shark alarm at Bar Beach on Saturday abruptly ended the final carnival for the season in the North. The junior surf race was in progress…

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First Defeat Stockton Beaten in March Past Bar Beach Carnival Triumph for Local Club

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 27 February 1939 · page 11

Stockton march past team was defeated by Cook's Hill at the last surf carnival of the season in the North at Bar Beach on Saturday. This is the first time for…

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Tang Of Old Italy At The Show Aged Stall Holder's Recollections

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 27 February 1939 · page 3

At the Newcastle Show there was a part of old Italy. To step into the magic circle of Peter Recanzone's kewpie-doll…

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Sixty-six Cases Ambulance Men at Show Man's Legs Burned by Fat

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 27 February 1939 · page 6

The ambulance men at Newcastle Show, which ended on Saturday night, attended 66 accident cases in the four days, including 36 on Saturday. Most…

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Gate Receipts Lower £2974 Taken at Newcastle Show Big Crowds on Concluding Day

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 27 February 1939 · page 2

The gate receipts for Newcastle Show, which concluded on Saturday night, were £333 less than last year, when they were a record. The total gate receipts this year were £2974, which compares favourably with the amount in 1937—£2534…

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