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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1944

426 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 10 of 22

Poultry Show at Maitland

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 1 July 1944 · page 6

When he completed judging at the ninth show of Maitland Poultry and Pigeon Society yesterday, Mr. Athol Giles, of Mt. Druitt, commended…

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Bright Follies Show

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 5 July 1944 · page 6

A highlight in the change of programme at Barton's Follies is the prison scene from the opera, "Il Trovatore," featuring Peter Brooks…

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Non-school Entries For Art Show

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 5 July 1944 · page 2

Non-school entries will be allowed for the "Newcastle Sun" Children's Art Show and will be exhibited in the,…

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Mr. Curtin at American Independence Day Show

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 5 July 1944 · page 3

CABNBERRA, Tuesday.—The Prime Minister (Mr. Curtin) called at the United States Legation this morning on the occasion of Independence…

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Mayfield Carnival Arrangements

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 6 July 1944 · page 2

A composite committee of women representing the Mayfield East. Mayfield West. Tighe's Hill, and Islington schools has been formed…

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"Market Is Fair" But Fish Too Dear, Says Mr. Meddows

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 6 July 1944 · page 4

The Chief Health inspector (Mr. Meddows) feels from his association with the management that operations at Newcastle Fish Market are…

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Two New Rules for Art Show

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 7 July 1944 · page 4

Attention of intending entrants for "The Newcastle Sun" Art Show is directed to two new regulations, one…

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Prisoners Staged Their Own Show At Maitland Gaol

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 10 July 1944 · page 2

Without props or footlights. 12 prisoners at Maitland Gaol yesterday put over Maitland's most novel concert…

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Children's Art Show Saturday Morning Club Formed Junction Children Paint Pink Tigers

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 10 July 1944 · page 2

"I," said eight-year-old Christopher Higgins, at the Junction Kiddies' Art Club last Saturday morning, "am going to draw a pink tiger with green spots." And no one tried to pass on to…

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"Wildflower" Is Bright Show

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 11 July 1944 · page 2

Bright music, effective solo and chorus work, and spectacular bailets woven into a picturesque setting made an entertaining show of…

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Child Art Show Selectors

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 11 July 1944 · page 2

Five well-known artists and art authorities have accepted nomination as the selection committee of the…

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Kurri Wants Art Show

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 12 July 1944 · page 2

Coalfields interest in "The Newcastle Sun" Children's Art Show continues to grow. Kurri is the second town to…

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Exhibition of Water Colours

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 13 July 1944 · page 4

Miss M. James admiring one of the water colours by Hal Sergeant on exhibitions at Scott's…

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Mayfield School's Sports Carnival

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 13 July 1944 · page 2

Final arrangements for a school sporting carnival at Dangar Park on August 12 will be made next Wednesday at a…

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Unk White Commends Art Show

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 14 July 1944 · page 2

"Any plan to foster art among children has my enthusiastic endorsement and I commend "The Newcastle…

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V.D.C. Men Show Horsemanship

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 17 July 1944 · page 3

In sections of four, V.D.C. men of the mounted unit gave an impressive display at Raymond Terrace…

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New Tivoli Show

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 18 July 1944 · page 5

The new Tivoli show is strengthened by the appearance of comedian Stan Foley. In clever skits he is ably supported by Jean Parsons and…

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Unionists Support Art Show

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 18 July 1944 · page 2

Because the trade union movement believes "art is a fundamental right and necessity for the whole of the…

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Tivoli's New Show Gay And Bright

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 18 July 1944 · page 4

The Newcastle Tivoli Revels last night presented a bright and breezy show when the programme was chanced to introduce several…

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Ballotting Seems Certain at N.j.c. Cup Carnival

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 19 July 1944 · page 4

Judged by the number of horses being prepared for the NJC Cup carnival at Broadmeadow, it seems certain that ballots will have to be conducted for some of the races…

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