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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1945

432 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 19 of 22

Brides "Didn't Give U.S. Conditions Fair Trial"

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 29 October 1945 · page 2

NEW YORK, Sunday: Australian brides who became disgusted with the United States and returned home should have stack it out, according to Australian girls in Chicago. "AMERICA may not be a land of…

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Rocket Bomb Was Show Piece

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 30 October 1945 · page 1

This V-2 rocket, set up in Trafalgar Square, London, was a big attraction to Londoners during Thanksgiving Week. The rocket, which was 49ft. high and weighted more than three tons, was captured during the Allied advance in France…

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Demand Fair for Fish

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 31 October 1945 · page 6

Demand was fair for fish at Newcastle Fish Market yesterday Twenty bases arrived from Darn Creek. Swansea and Nelson's Bay Prices—Mullet…

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Carnival For War Veterans Appeal

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 31 October 1945 · page 8

Newcastle Police Committee for the War Veterans' Appeal has arranged a varied programme ol entertainment for their carnival to be held at…

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Famous Beret a Show Piece "Herald" Service

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 31 October 1945 · page 1

LONDON, Oct. 30.0—Field-Marshal Montgomerv has presented his famous original black beret to the Royal Tank Regiment…

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Christmas Fair for Red Cross

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 2 November 1945 · page 8

New Lambton branch of the Red Cross Society will hold a Christmas fair in the New Lambton Parish Hall on November 17…

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Swim Carnival at Maitland

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 2 November 1945 · page 15

The State diving troupe has been Invited by the Maltland Amateur Swimming Club to attend its carnival in aid of the Maitland Ambulance…

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Wallsend Doll and Pet Show

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 3 November 1945 · page 6

A successful effort by St. Luke's Anglican Sunday School for the church funds was marked by a doll and pet show…

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Mayor Opens Mayfield Fair

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 5 November 1945 · page 8

When opening St. John's Presbyterian Pair at Mayfield on Saturday, the Mayor of Newcastle (Ald. R. Norris) said the fine display of wares…

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Victory Fair at Mayfield Church

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 5 November 1945 · page 3

There were large attendances at afternoon and night sessions of a Victory fair held at St. John's Presbyterian School Hall. Mayfield, on Saturday. The…

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Presbyterian Fair At New Lambton

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 5 November 1945 · page 6

A fair held by the women's committee of New Lambton Presbyterian Church on Saturday was opened by Mrs. G. Eddie. Mesdames…

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Wallsend Carnival Next

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 5 November 1945 · page 4

Champion axemen will be seen in action at Wallsend next Sunday at a carnival sponsored by the Wallsend R.S.L. for the Lake Macquarie…

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New Lambton Church Fair

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 6 November 1945 · page 5

Mrs. G. Eddie opened the annual fair of the Women's Guild of New Lambton Presbyterian Church. Competition winners were—Mesdames…

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Bold Policy For 1946 Show; Bigger Schedules

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 6 November 1945 · page 4

Resuming after an enforced holiday of six years, the Newcastle Show Committee have decided on a bold policy. The 1946 show will be in many respects more ambitious than previous ones…

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Mink, Jewels at Command Show "Herald" Service

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 7 November 1945 · page 5

LONDON, Nov. 5.—Peacetime evening dress, mink and jewels returned to theatreland when the King and Queen attended the first Royal…

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Miniature Fair

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 8 November 1945 · page 8

The Cathedral Women's Guild will hold a "Miniature Fair" at "Stafford," High-street, The Hill, on Saturday, at 3 p.m. Stalls will be stocked and…

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Wallsend Carnival Insured for £300

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 8 November 1945 · page 6

The Wallsend carnival at the Crystal Palace Soccer Ground on Sunday has been insured for £300 against 10 points of rain…

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New Lambton Infants' Doll Show

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 8 November 1945 · page 6

A doll and toy show organised by the Mothers' Club of the New Lambton Infants' School will be held in the school grounds (Payne's…

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Newcastle Bantam Club Show

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 9 November 1945 · page 5

At the annual meeting of the Bantam Club of Newcastle, the following officers were elected:— Patrons: Dr. U. Bourke. Messrs. H. Maude…

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Left-handed Trots at Police Carnival

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 9 November 1945 · page 10

Left handed trotting will be introduced at Newcastle Showground for the first time at the police carnival on November 23 and 24…

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