Methodist Fair at Tighe's Hill
A Red, White and Blue Fair to raise funds for the church was opened yesterday at Tighe's Hill Methodist Church. It will continue to-day…
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Shows & fairs, 1940
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Stage Show for Newcastle
Three members of the cast of "Charley's Aunt," the stage production commencing at the Victoria Theatre to-morrow night as the first of a series of "flesh and blood" shows to be presented to Newcastle audiences. The photograph show (from left) Bruce Carroll, Elsa Stenning and John O'Malley in informal…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Anti-parachute Patrol Newcastle's Floral Exhibition
This motor-cycle platoon of the King's Own Scottish Borderers keeps constant vigil for invasion of Britain by parachutists…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →"Canoe Derby" in Throsby Canal Carnival Planned for Spitfire Fund
A "Venetian Carnival" in aid of the Spitfire Fund will be held in Throsby Canal, between Tighe's Hill Bridge and Maryville, on a Saturday early in January…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Belmont Dutch Fair
Belmont Methodist Church's "Dutch Fair" was opened on Thursday afternoon by the Mayoress (Mrs. Wiggins). Greetings were extended from Revs. W…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Street Carnival
Cooper-street, as recommended by the Municipal Council, will be used for a street carnival on November 12, being organised by the Police, Rotary Club, and sporting…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →"Charley's Aunt" Is A Bright Show At the Victoria
If you are a bit down in the dumps and feel the need of a tonic a visit "Charley's Aunt." now being staged at the Victoria Theatre should start…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Cathedral Fair
UNDER the direction of Mr. T. H. Massey excerpts from well-known operas will be presented at the Cathodral Fair, which will be held from…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Swansea Methodist Fair
Mrs. T. Armstrong of Newcastle, officially opened a bazaar held in Swansea Methodist Church by the Ladies Ald. The President is Mrs. Smith, the Secretary Mrs. White…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Methodist Fair at Swansea
A red white and blue fair was opened at Swansea by Mrs T. Armstrong, of Newcastle, on Saturday afternoon at the Methodist Church…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Adamstown Methodist Rainbow Fair
The Adamstown Methodist Church concluded its annual Rainbow Fair on Saturday night, when Mr. Arthur Griffiths presided…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Cessnock Tennis Carnival
For one game at Cessnock lost night, tennis veteran George Ryder gave a display of the old-time brilliant play that, made him the district's No. 1…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Westbury's Exhibition at Birmingham Gardens
Alan Westbury welterweight champion, and Billy Dooley, a former champion, provided a three-round boxing exhibition in Heaton-Birmingham Gardens Community Hall at the…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Over £300 From Carnival at Muswellbrook
MUSWELLBROOK, Sunday.—The carnival organised by Muswellbrook and District Patriotic Fund Committee on Friday night was a success. The Town…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Taree Raises £1000 at Patriotic Carnival
TAREE Sunday.—A three-day carnival in aid of Taree patriotic and air-raid victims funds realised more than £1000. The popular girl competition…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →New York World Fair Closes New York
The New York World Fair closes to-night, and demolition of the Australian pavilion will begin to-morrow. The Australian wool display will be…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Victoria League Exhibition
The arts and crafts exhibition arrauged by the Victoria League will be opened at the Shortland Hall tomorrow by Mrs. Hubert Fairfax. The exhibition, which…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Suburban and District Belmont Doll and Pet Show
Sunday School teachers of All saints' Church of England, Belmont, conducted a doll and pet show In the rectory grounds. The organisers were the Superintendent (Mr…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Cessnock Carnival
A charge of £15 will be made for the use of the Cessnock baths for holding of a carnival on November 24 by Cessnock Amateur Swimming…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →To-day's Fair at Waratah
The red white and blue fair of the Waratah Methodist Church was opened in the school hall to-day by the Mayoress (Mrs. J. E. Wiggins)…
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