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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1943

268 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 4 of 14

Carnival at Nobbys

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 12 March 1943 · page 6

Newcastle District Surf Lifesaving Association will conduct a carnival at Nobbys Beach to-morrow at 2.30 p.m. for the A.C.P. cigarette fund. The…

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12 Killed in Brazil Carnival

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 12 March 1943 · page 1

RIO DE JANIERO, March 11.—Twelve persons have been killed and 100 injured in the past four days of the Carioea Carnival. Street…

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Surf Carnival To-day

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 13 March 1943 · page 6

Prominent district swimmers will compete at Newcastle Life-saving Association's carnival at Nobbys Beach this afternoon in aid of the…

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No Big Show of Food

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 15 March 1943 · page 2

MADRID.—Madrid restaurant owners must not stimulate the population's appetite by displaying too much food in their win…

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Surf Carnival Raised £40 for Soldiers' Smokes

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 16 March 1943 · page 4

As the result of a surf carnival at Nobbys on Saturday, the cigarettes-for-soldiers drive of the Newcastle ACF will benefit to the…

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West Wallsend Carnival

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 17 March 1943 · page 4

An appeal by the West Wallsend Patriotic League for funds was met when a committee was formed, with the following officers: President. Mr…

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Dog Show for Nes on April 4

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 19 March 1943 · page 2

A two-point championship dog show will be held at Hamilton Speedway Ground on Sunday. April 4, at 1 p.m. for NES funds. The show will be…

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Hospital Carnival Helper Fined

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 20 March 1943 · page 4

"It is deplorable that registered public hospitals have to depend upon carnivals for finance," said Mr. B. A. Helmore (Messrs. Sparke and…

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Maitland Dog Show

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 20 March 1943 · page 4

Maitland Kennel Club will conduct a championship dog show at East Maitland on April 3 in aid of the East and West Maitland sub-branches of…

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Show for Merchant Seamen

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 20 March 1943 · page 4

The appeal by the Chairman of the Australian Merchant Seamen's Relief Fund (Mr. W. Hancock) for subscribers to buy seats for the benefit…

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Attempt on Cycling Record at Broadmeadow Carnival

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 20 March 1943 · page 6

Sid Ayerst, who broke the world's record for cycling on rollers by covering 21.4 miles in 60 minutes, will attempt to improve on this to-night…

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Surf Carnival for Women Only

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 23 March 1943 · page 6

GOSFORD — A surf carnival for women competitors only will be held Terrigal on Sunday. There will be an R and [?] march…

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NE.S. Dog Show

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 24 March 1943 · page 6

Entries close next Saturday for a dog show conducted by Newcastle Toy and All Breed Dog Club on Sunday were in aid of Newcastle N.E.S. appeal…

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Official Figures Show V.D. Decrease

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 24 March 1943 · page 2

A gradual decrease in venereal disease has been reported from the Greater Newcastle area in the past five years…

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Vanity Fair in Smart Half Mile

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 25 March 1943 · page 6

Vanity Fair was the smartest half mile galloper at Broadmeadow this morning running the distance in 51 1/4…

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Bowls Carnival For Red Cross Baby

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 26 March 1943 · page 4

£20 as a result of the carnival. A progressive fours competition was held and resulted in a win for J. Mills. Mrs. Mackay. Mrs. Bissett and J. Welis…

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90 Entries for Mayfield Sports Carnival

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 26 March 1943 · page 2

More than 90 entries have been received for athletics events at the amateur sporting carnival to be conducted in Dangar Park on April [?]…

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Sunday Carnival Cancelled by Chief Secretary

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 26 March 1943 · page 3

SYDNEY.—A patriotic snorts carnival. to have been held at Henson Park. Marrickville. on Sunday. has been cancelled by…

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Benefit Show for Merchant Navy

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 26 March 1943 · page 2

Funds of the Newcastle branch of the Australian Merchant Seaman's Relief fund will profit by about £230 as a result of a benefit performance given…

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Mr. Baddeley Stopped Sunday Carnival

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 27 March 1943 · page 4

SYDNEY, Friday.—Because of opposition by the Council of Churches, the Chief Secretary (Mr. Baddeley) has cancelled a patriotic…

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