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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1939

1,020 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 20 of 51

By Launch to Surf Carnival

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 16 March 1939 · page 18

Four members of the Kempsey-Crescent Head Surf Club who came to Sydney in their motor boat, Falcon, to compete in the Australian surf championship at Manly on Saturday. Their trip from the North Coast took more than 24 hours…

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Profit of £850 From Maitland Show

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 17 March 1939 · page 15

The approximate balance-sheet for the Maitland Show, presented at a meeting of the Show Council last night by the Secretary (Mr. M. A. Brown), disclosed…

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Maitland Show Society Makes Profit of £850

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 17 March 1939 · page 8

Despite adverse weather conditions. Maitland Show returned a profit of £850 for the 1939 exhibition. The secretary (Mr. M. A. Brown)…

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Green Dungog Hills Optimism at Show Big Entries After Drought Dungog

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 17 March 1939 · page 21

Officials of the Dungog Agricultural And Horticultural Association are optimistic that the 52nd annual Show, which Began today, will be a success…

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League Notes Maitland's New Player Has Grand Record Reserve Grade Trophy May Be Won Outright Winter Carnival For Public Schools

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 17 March 1939 · page 10

Another player with an impressive record has been gained by Maitland United League Club. He is F. Savage, of…

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Baths and Beaches Swimming Carnival Technical High School

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 18 March 1939 · page 21

I. Cuthbert was the outstanding swimmer at the carnival conducted by Newcastle Technical High School at the Ocean Baths yesterday. He won the 50 metres…

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Dungog Show German All-metal Aircraft

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 18 March 1939 · page 9

Bush tea: Messrs. A. Weller and A. See, who are working on the Jesmond drain…

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Easter Bowling Carnival Newcastle South And National Park Continue

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 18 March 1939 · page 9

The Easter Bowling Carnival, arranged annually by the Newcastle South and National Park Bowling Clubs, is attracting…

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Clever Riding Ring Events at Dungog Show Large Attendance Dungog

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 18 March 1939 · page 14

The 52nd annual Dungog Show was continued to-day in ideal weather. It was a local half-holiday, and a large crowd attended . The officials were pleased with…

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Firm Action Is Needed Make Batsmen Show Their Talent Should Be Left In Pavilion If They "Go Slow" Test Match Parody

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 18 March 1939 · page 9

what is to be done to cure the "disease" which is slowly but surely killing cricket as a game of skill and as an entertainment? We have read with very mixed feelings reports of the trial of patience which has masqueraded as a cricket match in South…

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Carnival for Ragged Guests London, February 27

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 20 March 1939 · page 11

The painters' and sculptors' ball, held every season during carnival in Budapest, will this year be called the "Ragged Ball"…

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Season's Final Swimming Carnival Six Championships To Be Decided

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 20 March 1939 · page 11

The last of the season's swimming carnivals will be conducted by the Northern District Women's Association at…

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Woman's Realm Vanity Fair Rejuvenate Your Skin Beauty Packs Which Are Different

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 20 March 1939 · page 3

Face packs and masks, through the soothing, toning and cleansing properties they exert on the skin, have always been popular. That they are beneficial to the skin there is no doubt—…

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Premier Men's Swimming Club Carnival

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 21 March 1939 · page 10

The Premier Men's Swimming Club, will conduct another miniature carnival at the Ocean Baths on Saturday afternoon and Sunday…

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40Th Anniversary Packards Are Now on Show

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 21 March 1939 · page 4

Motor Vehicles Pty., Ltd., of Hunter Street West, Newcastle, to-day announces the appearance on show at their sales rooms of the new 40th…

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"Debs." Get Tip From the Queen Fashion Hints Of Her Own At Industry Fair LONDON, February 20

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 22 March 1939 · page 2

[?] me British industries Fair at Earl's Court, the Queen corrected reports that this year's Court dresses must be white, and added a fashion hint of her own…

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Judge Goes Below Ground Three Hours in Aberdare Central Mines Rescue Crew in Action Impromptu Alarm to Show Efficiency

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 22 March 1939 · page 10

In response to an urgent summons, members of Abermain Mines Rescue Brigade reached Aberdare Central colliery eight miles away,…

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Premier Men's Swimming Carnival

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 23 March 1939 · page 17

The Premier Men's Swimming Club will conduct their second miniature carnival at the Ocean Baths on Saturday afternoon…

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Big Entry for Inter-district Athletic Carnival

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 23 March 1939 · page 18

The annual inter-district athletic challenge for the "George and Dragon" and "George Perry" cups to be held at Maitland next Saturday, has…

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Domestic Science Swimming Carnival at North Sydney Sydney

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 23 March 1939 · page 12

Twenty-six schools, including a party from Newcastle, competed at the seventh annual swimming carnival of Domestic…

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