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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1947

817 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 31 of 41

Punch and Judy Show for Children

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 13 September 1947 · page 7

This happy picture was taken in the grounds of St. James Palace when a number of children, attending a garden party in aid of the Dockland Settlements Nursery Schools, saw a Punch and Judy show. The party was attended by the Duchess of Gloucester…

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Call For Aid During Truman Neptune Show "Herald" Service

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 13 September 1947 · page 1

NEW YORK, September 12.— dramatic call for help from an American merchant ship 165 miles away interrupted the Crossing the Line…

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Took £10,400; Fair Gates, Rentals

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 15 September 1947 · page 2

The total gate takings and space rentals at the Industrial Fair, which ended on Saturday night, amounted to about £10,400, said the Fair Liaison Officer (Mr. S. A. Dalton)…

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Bowlers Wind Up Carnival Week

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 15 September 1947 · page 12

The bow[?] carnival in connection with the 150th [?]versary Celebrations was brought [?] close on Saturday with a game between the Newcastle executive and…

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Labor College Art Show: Youth Parade

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 16 September 1947 · page 7

INDIAN, DUTCH AND SLAVONIC DANCERS, Barbara Levido, Pat Stoddard, Kathleen Woodward and Irene Schmnacher, appearing in the "Cavalcade of Youth" at the City Hall. KEEN INTEREST is being shown in the Realist Art Show at Newcastle Labor College…

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"Advance Australia Fair"

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 17 September 1947 · page 2

SOME of the girls who took part in the 150th Anniversary Pageant at the Sports Ground today singing "Advance Australia Fair." More than 8000 children took part in the impressive display…

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"Newcastle Sun" Art Show

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 17 September 1947 · page 9

Debutantes to be presented at the Dudley Soccer Club Ball on…

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Children's Art Show Opens On Monday: Record Is Predicted

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 17 September 1947 · page 5

Preparations are well under way for the fourth "Newcastle Sun" Children's Art Show, which opens at the City Hall next Monday. THE task of selecting the best from…

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Cheerio Club Fair

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 19 September 1947 · page 8

The Cheerio Club's annual fair will be held at the Empire Palais, Hunter-street West, this afternoon. Home-made articles will be on sale,…

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Show Equestriennes

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 19 September 1947 · page 1

Singleton Show attracted a large crowd yesterday. Top: Among the junior equestriennes who competed were: Lilian Horley, 5,…

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Games Afternoon to Aid Teralba Fair

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 19 September 1947 · page 5

Teralba Church of England Women's Guild held a games afternoon in Teralba Scout Hall to assist funds for the annual fair in the School…

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Lunch Time at Singleton Show

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 19 September 1947 · page 4

The weather was the best for Singleton Show yesterday. Enjoying lunch at the show are, from left; Misses W. Sylvester,…

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"Mr. X," Barrister To Show Cause

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 19 September 1947 · page 6

SYDNEY, Thursday.—The State Full Court to-day ordered a barrister to show cause why he should not he removed from the Bar, or be…

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Art Show Eager for Opening on

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 19 September 1947 · page 3

Thousands of young artists in the Newcastle and Hunter Valley districts are eagerly awaiting the opening of "The Newcastle Sun"…

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Joined Singleton Show Parade

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 20 September 1947 · page 14

These young riders were photographed during the grand parade at Singlet Show yesterday. Light horse entries were a record…

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"The Newcastle Sun" Children's Art Show

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 20 September 1947 · page 3

TWO EXHIBITS from a group of more than 2000 which will be displayed at "The Newcastle Sun" Children's Art Show opening at the City Hall on Monday for oue week. (Above) "SAILING AT LAKE MACQUARIE," an entry from Sibyl Hewett of Bridge Street, Waratah…

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"Newcastle Sun" Children's Art Show Opens Today

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 22 September 1947 · page 3

"The Newcastle Sun" Children's Art Show will be officially opened by the Mayor of Greater Newcastle (Alderman H. D. Quinlan) at 3 p.m. today. Ald. Quinlan who has organised…

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Amateur Cyclists' Carnival

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 23 September 1947 · page 11

Sporting functions associated with Newcastle's 150th Anniversary Celebrations will reach a fitting climax on Saturday night next, when Newcastle Amateur Cycling Club…

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Art Show Officials Entertained

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 23 September 1947 · page 7

ART SHOW LUNCHEON. Prior to the official opening yesterday afternoon of "The Newcastle Sun" Children's Art Show, officials were entertained at luncheon at the Great Northern Hotel. Shown in the top group are: Mr. p. J. Ometlci, Eev. Bro. Leonard and Messrs. A. W. Muir and H. A. Williams. In the lower group are: Mrs. K. Corrigan, Mr. L. A. Hill, Miss B. Roper and Mrs. V. Ninrics…

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Crowds View Art Show

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 23 September 1947 · page 3

More than 800 people, including many young exhibitors, visited "The Newcastle Sun" Children's Art Show at the City Hall yesterday and last night. THE show will be open to the public daily from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m…

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