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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1945

432 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 11 of 22

Sought Show Honours for Dolls

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 20 July 1945 · page 3

Tricked out in all their finery, these dolls were exhibited proudly by their young owners at the doll show held at Cook's Hill school yesterday in conjunction with a pet show…

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Big Dog, Tiny Dog—Pet Show Stars

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 20 July 1945 · page 8

"Chippy," the tiny dog displayed by its owner. Connie Degelder, and "Prince," the Alsatian, shown by John Duggan, are fair…

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Exhibition of Handicrafts

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 23 July 1945 · page 6

Outstanding among the many interesting curios and specimens of handicraft displayed at the Newcastle Sunshine Club's exhibition at the…

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Arts: Crafts Show At Hamilton

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 23 July 1945 · page 2

Described by Mr. R. P. London, who judged the pictures, as "a further illustration of the tremendous interest being shown by young…

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Children's Art Show Commended By Education Minister

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 23 July 1945 · page 5

The Minister for Education (Mr. R. J. Heffron), in a message to the organising committee, commends "The Newcastle Art Show" for 1945 as an important stimulant to cultural education in this district…

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New Lambton Church Fair

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 24 July 1945 · page 5

Welcomed by the Rector (Rey. M. W. Williams). Mrs. K. S. Single, wife of the Rector of Hamilton, opened the annual fair of All Saints' Church of England,…

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"Planes Good, Pilots Fair" Air Ace Tells of Jap Deficiences

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 25 July 1945 · page 2

SYDNEY, Tuesday.— The Japanese had very good planes and fairly good pilots, but very poor control from the top, Major C. F. Homer,…

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"Command of the Seas" Exhibition

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 26 July 1945 · page 2

Greater Newcastle Council last night agreed to the exhibition of 120 photographic enlargements, with several other display panels, at Nesea…

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Record Entry For Cage Bird Show

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 26 July 1945 · page 4

A total of 1265 exhibits, probably a record debut for any Australian society, has been received by the Hunter District Canary and Cage…

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TAXED £25 ON £6 PROFIT Maitland Show Council Indignant

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 27 July 1945 · page 2

The action of the Acting Deputy Commissioner for Taxation in pressing for the payment of £25/6/9 tax for a sports meeting held on May…

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P.S.A.A.A. Hunter Valley Carnival

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 28 July 1945 · page 10

Nine-hundred bread rolls, 600 bottles of milk and soft drinks, 900 pieces of cake and a similar number of pieces of fruit will be required…

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Carnival at Newcastle Hunter Bowls Plan

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 30 July 1945 · page 5

Important decisions affecting the future of country bowlers may emanate from resolutions carried at the annual meeting of the Hunter River…

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N.z. Volcanoes Show Activity

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 30 July 1945 · page 5

AUCKLAND: For the first time in many years, the three largest volcanoes in the north island of New Zealand, Mounts Ruapehu,…

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Metal Unions' Show Card Drive

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 31 July 1945 · page 3

The next O.K. Show Card drive to be conducted by Newcastle Metal Trades Group in local industries will begin next…

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N.Z. Volcanoes Show Signs of Activity

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 31 July 1945 · page 3

AUCKLAND, Monday.—Three of the North Island's biggest volcanoes, after years of inactivity, are simultaneously showing signs of liveliness…

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Picture Show to Attract Parents

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 1 August 1945 · page 2

As part of a plan to attract members, Newcastle Technical High School Parents and Citizens' Association will present a programme of…

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Gay Monarch Backed As First Leg In Carnival Double

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 1 August 1945 · page 12

There was solid doubles backing yesterday for Gay Monarch for the N.J.C. Cameron Handicap. He was coupled with several prominent Newcastle Cup candidates for about £8000 Man O'War is now outright fav-…

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Newcastle Show Vote To-night

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 3 August 1945 · page 2

Newcastle A.H. and I. Association will decide to-night whether to hold a Newcastle Show in February, 1946. If a show is held it will be the…

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Ready for "Newcastle Sun" Art Show

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 3 August 1945 · page 3

Children from Newcastle and district schools are busy preparing exhibits for "The Newcastle Sun" Art Show, which will be held in the City Hall from September 3 to 8. Entries may be taken to the City Hall on August 21, 22 or 23 between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m…

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Newcastle Show in February

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 4 August 1945 · page 2

There will be a Newcastle Show next February. If practicable it will run for four days and two nights. This decision was made last night…

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