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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1942

314 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 14 of 16

Art Exhibition at Scott's

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 6 November 1942 · page 2

About 70 exhibits by local artists are included in the show by the Newcastle Art Society, which will be opened at Scott's Ltd. at 3 p.m…

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Newcastle Art Show

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 7 November 1942 · page 6

The Mayor (Ald. Young) officially opened the exhibition by Newcastle Art Society at Scott's yesterday afternoon…

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Wallsend Baby Show

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 9 November 1942 · page 4

Vickie Fitzshnmons won the championship at a baby show conducted by women of the Wallsend Farewell and Welcome Home Committee in Wallsend…

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Doll and Pet Show

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 9 November 1942 · page 4

A doll and pet show arranged by the Women's Auxiliary of the Newcastle Western Suburbs Hospital was castle Western Suburbs Hospital was held in the East Lambton Progress Hall…

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Adamstown Baby Show

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 12 November 1942 · page 5

The Women's Auxiliary of the Waratah-Mayfield su-branch of the Returned Soldiers' League held a successful baby show in the Waratah Town Hall…

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Charlestown Flower Show

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 14 November 1942 · page 6

A concert and flower show, arranged by the teachers of Charlestown Public School, were held on Thursday afternoon for the four candidates in the…

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Travellers Must Show Cards

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 14 November 1942 · page 2

MELBOURNE, Friday.—The Minister of Transport (Mr. Lawson) to-day issued an, order to deter persons making interstate journeys…

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Rose Show Next

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 14 November 1942 · page 3

A rose show to coincide with the opening of the film. "Mrs. Miniver," in Newcastle and to help Red Cross funds will be held next…

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Wallsend Hostel Carnival

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 16 November 1942 · page 5

The Federal Park carnival at Wallsend organised to assist Wallsend and District Servicemen's A.C.F. Hostel Committee, had big night attendances at the…

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Minmi Carnival Results

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 16 November 1942 · page 5

The Minmi Centenary Cup, the main horse race at the sports carnival, had a field of six. In a close finish. Similar won. The rider was J. Smith,…

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Popeye the Sailorman Fair Excuse

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 16 November 1942 · page 4

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"Mrs. Miniver" Rose Show

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 16 November 1942 · page 2

For the most perfect exhibition rose a "Mrs. Miniver" championship cup will be awarded next Thursday. In addition the…

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Spectacular Displays Industries Show A.R.P. Skill

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 16 November 1942 · page 2

Probably the most comprehensive A.R.P. display undertaken by industrial concerns was given by the heavy industries of Newcastle in a field day…

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West Wallsend Carnival

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 17 November 1942 · page 5

The Red Cross carnival for the Miss Red Cross competition was opened by Mr. G. Pearce. It will be continued each Friday, Saturday and Tuesday…

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St. Mark's Baby Show

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 17 November 1942 · page 4

The Women's Guild of [?] Mark's Church of England. Islington, conducted a successful [?] show in the Parish Hall to assist church funds…

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"Mrs. Miniver" Rose Show

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 17 November 1942 · page 4

Rosers from district parks will be displayed at the "Mrs. Mi[?] Rose Show" on Thursday. They will not be entered for the competition, but as an exhibit…

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Railway Roses For Mrs. Miniver' Show

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 18 November 1942 · page 4

Roses from tach railway station between Newcastle and Maitland and Newcastle and Gosford will be entreed to-morrow for the "Mrs. Miniver Rose…

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Show Identity Cards at Border Stations

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 18 November 1942 · page 3

CANBERRA, Tuesday.—Regulations aimed at stamping out vail priority evasions by "border hopping" were formally guzetted…

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Rose Exhibition

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 20 November 1942 · page 4

A Pink rose, exhibited by Mr. G. Taylor, of Lambton, was awarded the "Mrs. Miniver" championship cup yesterday at the rose show held at John's…

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N.E.S. to Conduct Carnival Part Of Campaign To Raise Funds

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 24 November 1942 · page 2

Deciding that funds were urgently needed and a public appeal necessary a meeting of divisional wardens and other N.E.S. personnel decided at the…

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