Turf Boy "Just Fair"
MELBOURNE, Friday.—The trainer M. McGrath, said to-day that the condition of Turf Boy was "just fair." Turf Boy did not work on the tracks this…
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Shows & fairs, 1940
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Surf Carnival Excited Arabs Gaza
The people of the ancient city of Gaza saw Australian surf life-saving teams in action for the first time yesterday afternoon…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Nazis Trying to Trap for Britain "No Invasion" Propaganda Hitler's Old Trick Won't Work Again Feverish Preparations Show True Intentions London
Hitler's propaganda organs appear to be trying to set a trap for Britons by suggesting that his plans for invasion have been dropped. Serious observers are warning the public not to be deceived by such tactics. "Because Hitler seems to be devoting his attention to the 'New Europe' some…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Baby Show Held at Wallsend
A baby show in aid of the Wallsend Hospital was held at St. Luke's Parish Hall. Wallsend. yesterday. The organisers were the Wallsend…
Continued on Trove, page 12 →Baby Show at Islington
A baby show was held in the Islington Parish Hall yesterday afternoon by the St. Mark's Church of England Women's Guild. Proceeds were for St. Mark's candidate in…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Two-point Dog Show
A two-point championship dog show will be conducted by the Northern Advisory Committee at the Newcastle Speedway coursing ground on July 28. Entries…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →ROYAL Laurel And Hardy And Stage Show
HAL ROACH presents Laurel and Hardy in their latest screen comedy, adventure, "Saps at Sea." A United Artiste release, the picture…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Vanity Fair Good Grooming Excels Glamour
Tribute to women who are well groomed is paid more often than to women who are beautiful. Smartness is difficult to achieve, but cleanliness, good ds achieving favourable comgloves can go a long way towargrooming, carriage, shoes, and…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Hamilton Fair To-morrow
Stallholders reported progress in preparations for the miniature fair to be held in the Wesley Church Hall, Hamilton, to-morrow, at the meeting of the…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Boys' High Annual Sports Carnival
The 34th annual sports meeting of the Newcastle Bovs' High School was continued this afternoon at Waratah Oval, when preliminary heats and…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Miniature Fair at Hamilton To-day
The Methodist Hall, Hamilton, was decorated with flowers, greenery and emblems of the Red Cross when the miniature fair arranged by the…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Miniature Fair Hamilton Red Cross
The Mayor (Ald. J. E. Wiggins) presided at the afternoon session of the miniature fair held yesterday at the Hamilton Wesley Church Hall by the…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Maitland Comforts Fund Carnival
The Treasurer (Mr. R. Browne) reported to a meeting of the Maitland Comforts Fund Appeals Committee at the West. Maitland Town Hall, last…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →West Maitland "Memorable Show"
Moving the adoption of the report at the 80th annual meeting of the Hunter River Agricultural and Horticultural Association last night, the President (Mr…
Continued on Trove, page 11 →Bright Show at the Royal
"Dancing Co-Ed," now being screened at the Theatre Royal, is a particularly bright show. It moves at a fast pace, mixing comedy, music, dancing…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Hamilton Red Cross Miniature Fair
The Hamilton branch of the Red Cross Society held a meeting in the Hamilton Council Chambers yesterday. Mrs. D. Watkins presided. The final…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Fair Deal for Women
Sir,—A band of women known as the "2KO—40 Gann" has been holding concerts for patriotic funds. It bans cost these women a lot for two changes of…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Mayfield West School Fair
Interest is being taken in the patriotic fair at Mayfield West Public School on Saturday afternoon. The Mayor (Ald. J. E. Wiggis) will perform the official…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Cessnock Cycling Carnival
Cessnock League Cycling Club will conduct a cycling carnival at the old Soccer Ground Cessnock, on Sunday. The carnival will mark the finish of the point-score for a pair of…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →Fair Rents Court (Before Mr. R. Solling, S.M.) Rent Increased
On the application of the Rural Bank, weekly rental for a house occupied by Marjorie James in Little Edward Street, Merewether, was…
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