Many Additions Preparing for Newcastle Show Trotting Track Improved
Many improvements have been made at Newcastle Showground since March. It was reported to the monthly meeting of Newcastle Show Committee that…
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Shows & fairs, 1939
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Methodist Fair at Lambton
Mrs. E. Scott, who opened the Lambton Methodist Fair yesterday, admiring the fancy work. In the group are Mrs. W. H. Butter and Misses Mavis Usher and Majorie Falkner. The first customer at the sweet stall at the Lambton Methodist Fair yesterday…
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MRS. E. SCOTT opened the Lambton Methodist Church fair yesterday afternoon in the Methodist Church…
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The annual fair arranged by the Waratah Infants Mothers' Club was held yesterday afternoon in the Waratah School of Arts. November and arum lilies…
Continued on Trove, page 13 →N. Von Nida in Newcastle Golf Exhibition To-day at Shortland
The professional golf champion of Australia. Norman Von Nida, will play an exhibition match against well-known Newcastle players at the Shortland links…
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It is the intention of the Newcastle Agricultural, Horticultural and Industrial Association to hold a camp for girl members of Junior farmers'…
Continued on Trove, page 13 →Benburb's Dashing Five Furlongs Denis and Glorious Show Their Speed Sydney
Benburb, with a sensational five furlongs in one minute, was the outstanding galloper at Randwick this morning. He was lightly shod and used the rails section of the grass track, where the going was very fast. Stablemates Denis and Glorious…
Continued on Trove, page 17 →Show to Go on Troops' Presence Discussed
Maitland Show Council decided last night to carry on the 1940 show as usual. Moving that the duration of the show be four days and three nights, Mr. C. G…
Continued on Trove, page 15 →Von Nida Plays at Shortland Four Over Par in Fine Exhibition
The professional golf champion of Australia, Norman Von Nida, gave a delightful exhibition at the Steel Works Club's course at Shortland yesterday…
Continued on Trove, page 20 →Girl Farmers for Next Show Will Take Place of Boys
Junior boy farmers from Northern district clubs, who have attended camps at Newcastle Shows for the past four or fire years, will stay at home this year…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Struck by Revolving Chair Accident at Mayfield Fair
While at a fair at Mayfield last night a 12-year-old boy was struck on the head by a chair attached to a whirlgig. He was John Brown, 12, of Frith-street,…
Continued on Trove, page 11 →Two Revivals Good Show at Victoria
"Manhattan Melodrama" and "Fra Diavolo," two revivals of films shown some time ago, make an excellent…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Woman's Realm Vanity Fair Beauty Makeshifts Borrow From The Kitchen Cupboard
Nothing is more annoying then to find some remedy for a beauty blemish is not available when away for a week-end or when preparing for a dance. The following makeshifts from the kitchen cupboard will be useful at such times…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Surf Carnival for Visitors Newcastle Club Will Hold Four Events to Invite District Teams
The Newcastle Surf Club has decided to conduct an unofficial carnival next Sunday afternoon, as a means of adding to the entertainment at those people…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →N.Z. Opens Gates to Wonder Show a Century's Achievement WELLINGTON (New Zealand)
As a colorful, inspiring review of all that New Zealand has accomplished in a century, supported by attractive contributions from Australia, Britain, Canada and the South Seas, the Centennial Exhibition is the greatest achievement of its Kind…
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Members of swimming clubs in camp at Rutherford have been invited by Cessnock Swimming Club to compete in a carnival at the Cessnock Baths…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →Fair Rents Act in N. S. W. SYDNEY
The Fair Rents Act is to become effective in New South Wales from December 1. Courts of Petty Sessions will be…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →Will Be Held Next Year Arrangements For Newcastle Show
The Secretary of the Newcastle Show Association (Mr. Legoe) said to-day that many people were under the impression that…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Sunflower Fair Mayfield East Methodist Church
Hundreds of bright sunflowers decorated the stall at the annual fair arranged by the Ladies' Church Aid at Mayfield Methodist Church yesterday afternoon. On…
Continued on Trove, page 13 →Fair at Dora Creek Oranges and Lemons
The Mayoress (Mrs. G. W. Jenner) opened the Orange and Lemon Fair held by the Dora Creek branch of the Newcastle Hospital Women's Auxiliary at Dora…
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