First Step Taken in Prosecutions Compulsory Trainees to "Show Cause"
The first step towards prosecution of young men liable to compulsory military training who have not fulfilled their…
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Shows & fairs, 1940
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Methodist Fair Opened
Flower-decorated stalls made a brilliant display at the Central Methodist Fair, which was opened by Mrs. E. C. Summerlad this afternoon…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Spring Fair at Wallsend
Wallsend Mosonlo Hall was Rally decorated for the Devon-street Methodist Church annual spring fair. The effort was organised by the…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →Patriotic Carnival at Muswellbrook
MUSWELLBROOK, Wednesday.—The committee of Muswellbrook and District Patriotic Fund will hold a carnival on October 25. The profit will go to the…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →O.e.s. Chapter's Fair at Hamilton
The Mayoress, (Mrs. Wiggins) declared the home-made afternoon arranged by Hamilton Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star open yesterday. The fair was held in St…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Hexham Methodist Spring Fair
Red, white and blue formed an attractive decorative scheme for the annual spring fair arranged by the Hexham Methodist Ladies' Church Aid. The…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →"Fair Go" for Rev. R. Finigan
Sir,—On Saturday night [?] noticed a number of people gathered at Scott's corner in Hunter-street. It was the usual Saturday evening meeting conducted…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →West Wallsend Presbyterian Fair
The annual fair of the West Wallasend Presbyterian Church was held in the school of Arts Hall. Rev. M. A. Barr presided and Mrs. May, of Wallsend, officially opened the…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Exhibition by Boys' Club
The first public demonstration since the establishment of the Newcastle Police Boys' Club in April will be given by members at the club-rooms…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Methodist Fair at Dudley
The annual fair for Dudley Methodist Church trust, funds was held in Dudley School of Arts, Decorations were in red, white and blue. Stallholders were—Drapery,…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Junior Farmers' Show
The second "annual show and fled day of the junior farmers' clubs of the Newcastle district will be held at Wallsend on October 5. The President of the…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Big Entry for Motor-cycle Carnival
Arrangements are complete for the patriotic motor-cycle and cycle carnival Mt Mitchell Pork on Saturday. An excellent entry has been received, headed by Tony McAlpine, of…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →"Personality" Girl Contest for Red Cross Carnival
Before long, Newcastle will have a "personality" girl, She will be given the title at a carnival to be staged at king Edward Park on November 30…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Carnival for King Edward Park City Red Cross Younger Set Plans
The carnival to be held in King Edward Park in November, the tea shop to be opened this month, to be known as the Red Cross Younger Set…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Reading's Dash at Moorefield Improvement By Beau Vite Stars Show Speed Sydney
Reading supplied the answer to his critics by running a sparkling six furlongs at Moorefield to-day. Mildura, High Caste, Early Bird, Trueness and Rex Felt recorded fast times along the rails section on the A grass track…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →St. Andrew's Fair Opened
Mrs. H. L. Wheeler opened St. Andrew's (Laman Street) Jubilee Fair this afternoon. She was received by Rev. A. Simms and Mrs. Simms…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Lambton Carnival Plans Progressing
The President of the Lambton Soldiers' Welfare and Patriotic Committee. (Mr. F. J. Edwards) is confident that, with a fine day, the carnival on October 5 and the…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Ice Show for Newcastle
P[?] Taylor, famous trick skating champion, who is the star of the Switzerland Ice Show and Ice Ballet, which will open at the Victoria Theatre on Friday…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Fashion Show for Hospital Funds
THE City Hall was packed yesterday when "Spring Walks In" was presented on behalf of the Newcastle Hospital Women's Auxiliary, in conjunction…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →British Show Italians Real Meaning of Guerrilla War
As the sun rose yesterday a red haze covered the biggest field of dead Egyptian soil has known for half a century. This was the British Army's night's work when harassing patrols darted all night over the moonlit desert…
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