Frank And Startling V.D. Display For Industrial Fair
The Newcastle Sun · Friday 15 August 1947 · page 4
An unusually frank and startling section of the Health Department's exhibit at the 150th Celebrations Industrial Fair would warn the public against the ravages of venereal disease, the Medical Officer for Health (Dr. Shannon) said…
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Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 15 August 1947 · page 2
A health exhibit, which would be the most comprehensive shown in Australia, would be staged as part of the 150th…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Gunmen Warned by Judges: "Show You No Mercy"
The Newcastle Sun · Friday 15 August 1947 · page 2
SYDNEY: Three judges in the Court of Criminal Appeal today said that no mercy would be shown to criminals who used firearms to prevent arrest. THE COURT refused to reduce a…
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Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 16 August 1947 · page 7
The Mayoress of Newcastle (Mrs. Quinlan) opened the fourth annual spring fair of Stockton Mothers' Club held at the Masonic Hall, which was…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Fair Raises £96 For Missions
Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 16 August 1947 · page 7
A fair at Tyrrell Hall yesterday afternoon raised £96 for the Australian Board of Missions. The fair was organised by the…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Children's Art Show Pictures Are Nearing Completion
The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 16 August 1947 · page 2
Enthusiasm is mounting among schoolchildren entering pictures for "The Newcastle Sun" Art Show…
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Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 19 August 1947 · page 10
HOBART, Monday.—South Australia and Victoria, which tied for the title at the Australian Women's Basketball Carnival in Brisbane last…
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Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 19 August 1947 · page 5
A pyramid by 12 members (two obscured) of the N. S. W. Police, supported on one motor-cycle. The men average 14 stone, and add up to more than a ton. The tableau will form part of the Police Carnival at Newcastle Showground on September 8 and 9…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Financial Aid Sought For 150th Tennis Carnival
Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 19 August 1947 · page 10
Newcastle Tennis Association Board of Control will ask the 150th anniversary celebrations committee for financial aid to fulfill its part of the…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →"The Newcastle Sun" Art Show
The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 19 August 1947 · page 1
"THAT'S A FINE PICTURE," says seven-year-old Peter Kime as he admires painting done by his classmate, Jeanette Giles, at Hamilton South Infants' School. Jeanette and Peter will both enter pictures for "The Newcastle Sun" Children's Art Show. Entries close on Friday…
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The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 19 August 1947 · page 7
At left: Newcastle Public Service candidate in the "Miss Australia" Quest, Joy Butler…
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The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 19 August 1947 · page 4
Thousands of school children in the Hunter Valley are busy this week attaching entry form stickers to their…
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Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 20 August 1947 · page 6
GOSFORD, Tuesday.—Gosford Agricultural and Citrus Association's show on September 19 and 20 will consist of 370 sections, including…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Pit Horse Derby For Industrial Fair
Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 20 August 1947 · page 4
Pit horses from the Cessnock district, as well as from the lower coalfields area, will race in the Greater Newcastle and Hunter Valley Pit…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Australia Fair To Jews, Says Mr. Calwell
Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 20 August 1947 · page 3
NEW YORK, Aug. 19. A.A.P.—In restricting the Jewish quota of immigrants travelling in British ships to 25 per cent of the total passenger…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Big Entry For Next Month's Bowls Carnival Week
The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 20 August 1947 · page 15
A total of 116 entries has been received by the N.D.B.A. in connection with Newcastle's 150th celebrations. The bowls will occupy the week commencing on Monday, September 8, and entries include 55 fours, together with 60…
Continued on Trove, page 15 →Wickham Baby Show For Red Cross
The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 20 August 1947 · page 7
Judith Stephens was judged the champion baby at the baby show organised by Wickham Red Cross yesterday. Mesdames H. Sharp…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →"Miss Australia" Quest Baby Show Aids Candidate
The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 20 August 1947 · page 4
BELVA EASTERBROOK, the Victoria Theatre's candidate for the "Miss Australia Quest," said she had "the time of her life"…
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Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 21 August 1947 · page 12
HOBART, Wednesday.—In the Australian Basketball carnival at Hobart to-day, Victoria defeated South Australia by 35 goals to 26…
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Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 21 August 1947 · page 8
The Mayoress of Greater New castle (Mrs. Quinlan) yesterday opened the annual fair of St. Stephen's Presbyterian Women's Guild at…
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