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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1941

680 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 9 of 34

Greek Day Carnival Colorful March in City

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 1 March 1941 · page 6

Attracted by the colorful procession along Hunter-street, thousands of people poured into King Edward Park this…

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Scout Fair at Hamilton North

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 3 March 1941 · page 5

The first annual fair of the 3rd Hamilton group of boy Scouts was held in St. Aidan's Hall, Hamilton North, on Saturday…

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Stallholders Were Busy at Greek Carnival

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 3 March 1941 · page 2

Though many women workers for the Greek Day appeal were tired after selling buttons all day on Friday, they cheerfully spent a busy day on Saturday…

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New Lambton Carnival

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 5 March 1941 · page 2

The New Lambton combined Red Cross and Send-Off Carnival Committee has completed arrangements for the carnival on New Lambton Oval on…

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Police Carnival Race

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 5 March 1941 · page 9

An official check of the result of the 100 yards race for police and sons-of police at the Newcastle police carnival on February 22 has established that the winner…

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Upper Hunter Show Arrangements Muswellbrook

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 5 March 1941 · page 4

Mr. J. P. Abbott, M.H.R., is to be invited to officially open the Upper Hunter P. and A. Show, on the principal day of the exhibition…

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Progress Association Replies to Aldermen's "Wild-charges" Claim "We Have a Right to Fair Return for Rates"

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 5 March 1941 · page 4

Progress Associations in the Newcastle district are not letting pass unchallenged the claims of aldermen of the Greater Newcastle Council that the associations are making "wild statements" in criticism of the council…

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Upper Hunter Show

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 6 March 1941 · page 4

MUSWELLBROOK, Wednesday.—Mr. J. P. Abbott, M. H. R. is to be asked to open Muswellbrook Show on March 27. No special trains will run from Singleton…

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Swimming Carnival in Sydney Sydney

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 6 March 1941 · page 14

Almost 700 boys from 23 schools competed in the tenth annual swimming carnival of the combined intermediate high, junior high and central…

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Baby Show at New Lambton

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 6 March 1941 · page 6

A baby show arranged by the New Lambton Happiness Club was held in the New Lambton Scout Hall yesterday…

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Cessnock Show Opens To-morrow

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 6 March 1941 · page 2

With entries more than 300 in excess of last year's figure. Cessnock Show Association will to-morrow launch its 1941 exhibition with…

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Carnival Begins at Carrington

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 7 March 1941 · page 4

The Carnival in aid of the Carrington Welcome Home and Send-off Committee had a successful beginning at Graham Park last night. A crowd in excess of expectations…

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Cessnock Show Opens To-day

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 7 March 1941 · page 11

Entries for Cessnock Show, which will open to-day, are 500 more than last year. The increase is spread over nearly all sections…

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Judging Day at Cessnock Show Pavilion Displays Centre of Interest

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 7 March 1941 · page 2

To-day was judging day at the Cessnock Show. Popularised by the declaration of a school holiday, the show attracted a good crowd during the afternoon. Pavilion displays became the centre of early interest. With…

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Dahlia Exhibition To-day

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 8 March 1941 · page 4

The 10th annual exhibition of the Newcastle and District Dahlia Society will be held in the supper room of the City Hall to-day. Entries closed yesterday…

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Cessnock Show Official Opening By Mr. A. Richardson

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 8 March 1941 · page 5

Menacing clouds which threatened rain this afternoon failed to deter Cessnock Show crowds. To-day provided the popular sessions…

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£3690 to Show He Meant What He Said Wellington (N.z.)

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 8 March 1941 · page 3

A station hand, who left New Zealand 40 years ago to try his luck in the Klondike, and whose voyage costs of £50 were met by his employer, has…

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Autumn Fair

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 10 March 1941 · page 2

Teralba Women's Auxiliary decided to hold an autumn fair on May 10. Sales at the street stall realised £7/13/3. A card party for the funds will he held at Mrs…

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Carnival for May Day

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 10 March 1941 · page 2

Plans are under way for the annual May Day carnival. The appearance of Newcastle Police Boys' Club members will be a feature,…

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Cessnock Show Accidents

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 10 March 1941 · page 7

Cessnock Ambulance attended to 17 accident cases at Cessnock Show on Saturday. All except one were minor. Sidney Verity, 21, of Hamilton, fell during a…

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