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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1939

1,020 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 33 of 51

"Winter Carnival" Completed'

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 21 July 1939 · page 3

Waller Wanger has completed "Winter Carnival" for United Artists release, and will shortly commence production of "Whose Wife." featuring Loretla Young…

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Maitland Show Report

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 21 July 1939 · page 7

At the 79th annual meeting of the Hunter River Agricultural and Horticultural Association last night it was disclosed that the last show returned…

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MAITLAND—CESSNOCK—KURRI West Maitland Profit of £925 Maitland 1939 Show Annual Meeting

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 21 July 1939 · page 15

Although the 1939 Maitland Show was held in one of the driest periods experienced in the district, it was an outstanding success. The report presented…

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Polar Exploration Exhibition Norway Preparing A Big Show

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 22 July 1939 · page 6

The fact that both Australia and the United States are considering further expeditions to the Antarctic gives topical interest to a brochure that has just been…

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Exhibition Golf "Babe" Didrickson's Visit

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 22 July 1939 · page 19

Mr. H. L. Wheeler, the captain of Newcastle Golf Club, said last night that everything was in readiness for the exhibition at North Stockton links to-day by…

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APPROXIMATE 41 for First Nine Exhibition With Local Champions

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 22 July 1939 · page 10

Internation golf star, Miss Babe Didrikson. had an approximate 41 for the first nine holes in her exhibition match at Stockton…

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Australian Oranges Best at Imperial Show London, July 20

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 22 July 1939 · page 15

Riverland (South Australia) oranges were awarded first prize at the Imperial Fruit Show in London…

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Signallers in Action Exhibition Golf

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 24 July 1939 · page 5

Signallers attending the special course had a busy week-end at the Showground. "Flagwagging" by Corporal H. Pearston (41st Batt., Grafton). Below: Captain C. A. Hunt…

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Vanity Fair Flashing Smiles Keep Your Teeth Sparkling

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 24 July 1939 · page 3

Are you afraid to show your teeth? Many an otherwise plain girl becomes quite pretty when she smiles. Her teeth are strong, white, even and well cared for. In these days there is no reason why anyone's teeth should,…

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Exhibition Lacrosse

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 25 July 1939 · page 9

Victorian lacrosse captain, S. H. Corkell, fails to stop his team mate. A. L. Evans, from during during practice at the Brisbane Exhibition Oval. The picture makes it appear that Corkill is getting it on the head…

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Competitive Carnival Y.W.C.A. Senior Clubs

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 27 July 1939 · page 6

The first section of the inter-club carnival held by the senior clubs of the Young Women's Christian Associated was held in the Y.W.C.A. Lounge last night…

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Reading, High Caste Show Dash Spring Champions Speed Up Good Times On All Tracks SYDNEY

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 27 July 1939 · page 19

Reading, at Moorefield, and High Caste at Randwick, were allotted rousing half miles today, marking another step…

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40 Planes to Take Part Air Carnival In Melbourne SYDNEY

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 28 July 1939 · page 8

More than 40 aircraft are expected to take part in the air reliability contest in the Melbourne carnival interstate air rally—first of Its kind to be…

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Figures Show Recovery Business in Seven Years Fewer Unionists Idle Canberra

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 28 July 1939 · page 20

Evidence of business recovery since the depth of the depression in 1932 is provided by return issued by the Commonwealth Statistician (Dr. R. Wilson)…

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Baby Show Belmont Methodist Effort

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 29 July 1939 · page 5

A baby show organised by the Belmont Methodist Ladies Church Aid, was held at the school hall. Prizes were awarded as follows—Under six months, Ruth…

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NEWCASTLE Y.W.C.A. Preparations for Bushland Fair

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 29 July 1939 · page 5

The Newcastle Young Women's Christian Association will hold its Bushland Fair at the Y.W.C.A., King-street, on Thursday and Friday, August 10 and 11…

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Woman's Realm Vanity Fair the New Figure Line Rounded, Shapely, Slender

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 31 July 1939 · page 2

This season has been responsible for many things. In beauty it has ushered in new make-ups, perfumes, hairdressings, and even altered figures. No debutante or matron is now fashionable unless she can…

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Preparing for Nazi Show Military Mission At Danzig LONDON

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 31 July 1939 · page 7

Preparations are advancing at Danzig for the big Germany Navy League and Nazi demonstration on Wednesday when…

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N.S.W. BEATEN Interstate Hockey Carnival BRISBANE

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 1 August 1939 · page 11

Despite better combination and more skill with the sticks, New South Wales was defeated by two goals to one by Victoria at the interstate hockey carnival…

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Spring Candidates Show Speed Reading High Caste Malagigi Spear Chief's Half-mile SYDNEY

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 1 August 1939 · page 10

Many horses expected to play bold parts in the spring racing celebrated their official birthday to-day by recording their fastest…

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