Carnival Bowls at Wickham
Play on Saturday was confined mostly to social games, but some clubs engaged in their own competitions. The…
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Shows & fairs, 1940
867 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 1 of 44
King's Cross Gaiety 30,000 Jam Streets Carnival Spirit Sweeps Sydney Sydney, Monday morning
A crowd of 30,000 people danced, waved flags, blow trumpets, and sang in the streets of King's Cross when the New Year was ushered…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →1940 Buicks on Show Numerous New Refinements
The 1940 Buick models are on display in Newcastle. Like their predecessors they are creating quite a lot of interest. Two models are again available. Both have straight eight engines of the valve-in-head type, and both embody new…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Women's Swimming Carnival
The Women's Swimming Association has decided to hold the northern district championships in the Merewether baths on…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Country Week Tennis Carnival
Missed that one! Miss T. Price, of Newcastle was wide of the mark as the tried to return this ball in the Country Week Tennis Carnival, at Rushcutters Bay yesterday. [?] A Pivor, from Nyngan, smashes a ball in his match yesterday at…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Newcastle Teams Again Do Well Successes at Country Week Tennis Carnival in Sydney
The main Newcastle teams continued to play in good form during the second day of the Country Week tennis carnival in Sydney yesterday. The first teams in each section won their matches with a…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →For Newcastle Show Attractions from N.Z. Exhibition
Applications for side-show space at the Newcastle Show to be held next month were more numerous than before, the Secretary (Mr. P. G. Legoe) said…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Country Tennis Carnival
Mrs. N. Peel, of Nepean District, found the umbrella a useful protection from the hot sun while umpiring in the Country Tennis Carnival at the White City. The player is Mrs. S. Shaw, also of Nepean. R. Holmes pulls Macartney to the leg boundary in the match between members…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →Aust. Exhibit at World's Fair Canberra
Australia has been invited by a New York World's Fair authority to continue its representation at the Fall during 1940…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Street Display at Easter Show How N.E.S. Would Function
A mass demonstration, in which men and women will take part under simulated war conditions, at a central point in the city, is planned by the Chief Warden…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Maitland, Cessnock, Kurri West Maitland Threat to Scratch Dogs Hunter Owners Have Grievance Show Council Criticised
Because the Show Council has refused to meet a deputation from the Maitland and Hunter District Owners, Trainers, and Breeders' Association to discuss…
Continued on Trove, page 11 →No Grandstand Muswellbrook Swimming Carnival MUSWELLBROOK
When the decision to hold the country swimming championships at Muswellbrook was made known, the local council decided to build a new grandstand at the…
Continued on Trove, page 14 →Woman's Realm Vanity Fair Will Your "Perm" Stay In? Keep It Tidy With Careful Grooming
Naturally we all want to get the very best result from our permanent wave, but there are very few women who have the knack of handling their own hair at home. They visit the hairdresser, have their hair set into beautiful…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →Baby Show at Wickham
Every mother thinks her baby is the "best in the world." Many proud mothers are expected at the baby show to be held in the Wickham Parish Hall…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Women's Swimming Carnival at Merewether Baths
Entries for the championship swimming carnival at, Merewether Baths close to-night. The Northern District Women's…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Australia's Best Publicity Exhibit at World's Fair CANBERRA
Precautions have been taken by the Department of Commerce to protect the Australian exhibit at the New York World's Fair against the, rigors of the…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →More Entries in Some Sections New Exhibitors for Show
Increased entries for the Newcastle Show this year have already been received in some sections. Inquiries are being made at the show office from people of…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Women Swimmers at Merewether Championship Carnival
The Northern District Women's Swimming Association will hold a carnival at Merewether Baths on Saturday afternoon. Entries closed last night…
Continued on Trove, page 14 →Newcastle Show In Six Weeks
With judging day for the Newcastle Show Association's 1940 annual show only six weeks away, the secretary (Mr. P. G. Legoe) and his assistant…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Baby Show Effort for Victoria League
There were about 250 entries in the baby show arranged by Mrs. M. Barrow, with the help of friends, at the Parish Hall at Wickham yesterday…
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