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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1944

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Anglican Mission Exhibition

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 21 March 1944 · page 2

Colorful examples of the work of aborigines, natives of the Pacific Islands and Chinese are among the big collection at the Church…

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Show Epic War Films

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 21 March 1944 · page 2

CANBERRA, Monday.—The Prime Minister (Mr. Curtin) said he would ask the Minister for information (Mr. Calwell) whether facilities could…

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At Missionary Exhibition

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 22 March 1944 · page 4

From Left: Bishop of Newcastle (Right Rev. F. de Witt Batty), the Archbishop of Sydney (Most Rev. H. W. K. Mowll), Mrs. L. H. King, and the Chairman of the Australian Board of Missions (Right Rev. G. H. Cranswick),…

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Baby Show At Adamstown

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 23 March 1944 · page 2

Lois Cheetham was judged the champion girl an Billy Dent the champion boy at a baby show organised by the Women's Alxiliary of the Adamstown…

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Champions at A.c.f. Swimming Carnival

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 23 March 1944 · page 6

Four N.S.W. champions, a former Victorian State champion, an Olympic representative, and army champions will contest Northern district services'…

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Swimming Stars at Carnival in Baths To-morrow

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 24 March 1944 · page 6

Four NSW champions, an ex-Victorian star, an Olympic representative and Army title-holders will be seen, in action at a swimming carnival…

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Photos Show Damage to Berlin Factories

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 24 March 1944 · page 1

LONDON, March 23. A.A.P.—The number of factories destroyed or damaged in air attacks against Berlin between…

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Premier Club's Carnival

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 25 March 1944 · page 4

The Newcastle Premier Swimming Club held in carnival in aid of the Newcastle ACF under difficult conditions at the Newcastle Bath to-day…

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Ajc Carnival Attracts Few Local Horses

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 29 March 1944 · page 8

Newcastle will have few representatives at the AJC Autumn carnival which begins on Saturday week — Doncaster Day. Present indications are that…

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£400 For ACF From Show At Cessnock

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 29 March 1944 · page 2

Cessnock Comforts Fund will pain £400 3s 8d from the Cessnock Show on March 11. The money represents half the…

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"Advance, Australia Fair"

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 30 March 1944 · page 3

Sir,—Why is "Advance Australia Fair" played at certain suburban theatres, but not in the city? Why does a large proportion of the…

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Mayfield Sports Carnival

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 30 March 1944 · page 7

Final arrangements for Mayfield East Amateur Sports Club's annual carnival will be made at the weekend, the president…

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Cessnock Show Profit £800

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 30 March 1944 · page 2

The one-day show held by the Cessnock Agricultural Association on March 11 was the most outstanding financial success in its history…

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Animal Exhibition for Ywca Funds

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 4 April 1944 · page 4

An exhibition of realistic model animals in typical Australian bush settings will be held at Winn's Shortland Hall from Monday,…

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Baby Show at Hamilton

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 5 April 1944 · page 2

Vanna Vaughan was judged as the champion baby at the baby show [?] by the Women's Auxiliary of the Hamliton sub-branch of the Returned…

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Entries Sought For Carnival

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 6 April 1944 · page 8

The programme of athletic events far Mayfield East Amateur Sporting Club's annual carnival, to be held In Dangar Park…

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Three Clubs Stage Bowls Carnival

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 6 April 1944 · page 8

Mayfield, B.H.P., and Islington bowling clubs will hold a combined patriotic carnival on Easter Saturday and Monday. Mayfield and East Maitland rinks…

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Terrigal Surf Carnival

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 8 April 1944 · page 4

SYDNEY. — Many prominent Sydney swimmers will take part in Torrigal surf carnival tomorrow. Ten Metropolitan and…

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"Student Prince" Is Bright Show

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

Despite last-minute changes in the cast, caused by the disappearance of Keith Ingle, who had an important role, the performance of "The…

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Troops Wait For Picture Show

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 12 April 1944 · page 6

Australian troops who arrive early for the picture show held every night, including Sundays, in Dutch New Guinea generally…

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