Poultry Show
The Newcastle and District Poultry Society has decided to hold its annual show on May 24 and 25. Preliminary arrangements are in the hands of the…
Continued on Trove, page 18 →Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Shows & fairs
Shows & fairs, 1940
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Sydney Players Tennis Exhibition on April 18
V. McGrath and Miss J. Hartigan, two of the leading tennis players in Australia will give an exhibition at Newcastle on April 18…
Continued on Trove, page 16 →May Day Carnival
At a meeting of the Newcastle May Day Committee on Saturday, progress reports were received from the various sub-committees, showing that the arrangements…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Vanity Fair Herbal Aids to Beauty
Of the many varieties of skin treatments, herbal ones are he least known. Herbal lotions, can be purchased ready for use, through it is possible to buy the flowers and make your own concoctions…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Victoria League Sea Exhibition
The Newcastle Victoria League depot, which is making a special effort, for comforts for the R.A.N. and the mine-sweepers and trawlers on…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Cycling Carnival at Cessnock
A cycling carnival will be held next Sunday afternoon on the 220 yards banked track at Cessnock, when handicaps and scratch races will be…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →War Affects N.Z. Exhibition Wellington (N.z.)
Because of the war the Centennial Exhibition has not been a financial success. The Chairman of Directors and Mayor of Wellington (Ald. Hislop) said import…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →Nazis Show Their Dirty Hand World Aghast at Invasion London
Relief that the Nazis have at last unmistakably shown their hand, was the predominant reaction in Britain to the latest…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Mr. Barker to Mr. Flegg "Must Be Fair-minded Men"
"I am not a bit concerned with what Mr. Flegg says or does," said the Secretary of the Newcastle Rugby League (Mr. F. Barker), when asked to…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →"Show Boat"
Irene Dunne and Helen Westley, now at the Victoria…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Victoria "Show Boat" Has Revival
"SHOW BOAT" began a revival season at the Victoria Theatre to-day. "Show Boat" is unique among film versions of stage…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Good Entries at North Coast Show Taree
There were over 4000 entries at the 26th annual show of the Wallamba District A. and H. Association. Winners of cups were—Dairy section:…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →Fashion Show in Y.W.C.A. Plans
The Board of Directors of the Young Women's Christian Association met on Thursday to make final arrangements for the fashion show to be held on…
Continued on Trove, page 13 →Vanity Fair For the Woman with Grey Hair
Elderly women to-day realise the advantage of having those first few white hairs tinted. Sometimes this has been forced upon them through competition in business with younger women. Business calls for youth, and when grey hairs are hidden at…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Song and Comedy "Show Boat" at Victoria
A little mellowed by the years that have passed since its first release, "Show Boat," at the Victoria, is,…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →"Cobber" Kain to Marry Actress Proposed After Seeing Show "Very Thrilled," Says Fiancee (Australian Associated Press.) LONDON, April 14
Flight-Lieutenant "Cobber" Kain, the New Zealand sir ace, has become affianced to Miss Joyce Phillips. 23, an actress. Miss Phillips is appearing with…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →Tennis Exhibition Will Be Keen
Interest is being created by the fact that F. Forward is to play V. McGrath tomorrow night at District Park. Forward has been doing overtime in practice, and…
Continued on Trove, page 15 →"Andrea" at Fashion Show
"Andrea" (at left) entertained the large crowd which attended the mannequin parade held by the Young Women's Christian Association yesterday with bright comments about the new season's styles…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →VIV. McGRATH Miss Hartigan Exhibition Tennis At District Park
V. McGrath and Miss Joan Hartigan will be seen in exhibition matches at District Park courts to-morrow night. Miss…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Bright Commentary at Y.W.C.A. Fashion Show
EXPERTLY and with a sparkling commentary. "Andrea," the well-known journalist, made a valuable contribution to the success of the fashion show held…
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