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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1939

1,020 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 37 of 51

Show Night Programme Off Singleton

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 24 August 1939 · page 4

The committee of the Northern Agricultural Association has decided to abandon the night show which was to have been held on Thursday, October 5, the…

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OVER 100 EXHIBITS Entries for Newcastle Art Exhibition

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 25 August 1939 · page 13

More than 100 works of art will be shown at the annual exhibition of the Newcastle Art Society at Scott's Ltd. shortly. A special meeting for…

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"We Must Show Calmness and Energy" Situation Grave, But Not Hopeless, Says Mr. Menzies Great Activity at Canberra Mr. Curtin Asks What Prime Minister Told Mr. Chamberlain CANBERRA

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 25 August 1939 · page 11

"We will contribute best to clearing the atmosphere by a combination of calmness and energy—two things Britons have always been able to exhibit side by side," said Mr. Menzies at Canberra to-night…

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The Kennel Fine Exhibits at Toy Dog Show

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 26 August 1939 · page 6

Newcastle Toy and All Breeds Dog Club hold its second two point championship show for the 1939 season. The officials wore Mr. P. J. Sheppare…

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Musical Show at Herbert's

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 28 August 1939 · page 4

Popular players and elaborate production with a musical background give attraction to "Rose of Washington Square," screening to-night and…

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Baby Show Wallsend Presbyterian Guild

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 28 August 1939 · page 2

In support of the arrangements for its "Royal Spring Fair," the Wallsend Presbyterian Guild, of which Mrs. J. Robb is president, Mrs. W. Herd vice-president,…

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Woman's Realm Vanity Fair Good Health . . . The Foundation of Beauty

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 28 August 1939 · page 3

Being popular is not so much a matter of beauty, although, of course, beauty helps. You will notice some very plain girls who are always sought after, and who never seem to have an idle moment…

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Card Party For Cathedral Fair

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 31 August 1939 · page 2

Mesdames S. J. Holgate, J. J. Williams. A. R. Raschke, and Miss L. Nicholson were hostesses yesterday at a card party arranged to augment the funds of…

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N.Z. Fears Loss on Exhibition Cost £3,000,000; Crisis Upset Wellington (N.z.)

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 31 August 1939 · page 9

The war scare, succeeded New Zealand's severe import restrictions, and a period of difficulties for manufacturers, may ruin the chances of the…

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Gold Rod and Mildura Show Speed Royal Chief's Smart Three Furlongs Reading Defeats Tel Asur At Victoria Park Great Trial by Adios Sydney

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 31 August 1939 · page 17

Fastest times by Spring horses at Randwick to-day were registered on the tan track, which provided greater opportunities. Gold Rod. Mildura, Royal Chief, Moorsotis, Adios and Beau Repaire showed to greatest advantage…

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Newcastle Boys Show Out Australian Rules Carnival HOBART

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 1 September 1939 · page 16

Western Australia anti Victoria won their matches in the Australian primary schools' Australian Rules football carnival which was continued to-day, and are…

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Baby Show Held at Waratah

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 1 September 1939 · page 4

AT the baby show held at Waratah School of Arts prizes were won by— Boy and girl, under six months:…

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War Won't Affect N.Z. Exhibition Wellington

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 1 September 1939 · page 9

Cabinet Ministers and the promoters of the New Zealand Centennial Exhibition have decided that the exhibition will take place at the end…

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N.Z. Will Hold Exhibition Wellington (N.z.)

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 2 September 1939 · page 10

The Government has decided that the Centennial Exhibition will be held at the end of the year, even if the Empire is at war. Should war eventuate, the Boy…

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NAPOLEON Show Business

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 4 September 1939 · page 4

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Woman's Realm Vanity Fair Ugly Legs And Feet

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 4 September 1939 · page 3

When travelling, or otherwise mixing with our fellow men, how apt we are at criticising their shortcomings. But do we always, stop to ask ourselves if we offend in like manner? Notice the hideous legs and feet we are often forced to gaze…

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Call to the Militia Kennel Show

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 4 September 1939 · page 5

Members of the 2nd Battalion, among militiamen ordered to report. Below: Unorthodox but effective…

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West Wallsend Fair

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 5 September 1939 · page 3

The West Wallsend Salvation Army concluded its "Floral Fern Fair" in the Salvation Army Hall last night. The fair was officially opened by Mrs…

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Colour in Winn's Spring Show

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 5 September 1939 · page 3

THERE IS HARMONY even in the names of the colours released at Winn's spring show. The green, Queen blue, valley rose, japonica and chartreuse…

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Dogs and Dolls in Show at Belmont

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 5 September 1939 · page 3

A dog and doll show was held in the Presbyterian Hall, Belmont, in aid of church funds. A musical programme, arranged by Miss…

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