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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1947

817 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 38 of 41

Family Man- -Fair Go!

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 20 November 1947 · page 9

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Lady Mayoress Opens Fair At Blackall House

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 20 November 1947 · page 4

A large picture of Princess Elizabeth and abundance of red, white and blue lilies were prominent on the stage of the recreation room at…

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Deaf and Dumb Fair

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 21 November 1947 · page 8

Red, white and blue lilies decorated the stage at Blackall House, where the Adult Deaf and Dumb Society held its annual fair. Also on the stage were…

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Hunter Cricket Team For Sydney Carnival

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 21 November 1947 · page 11

The team selected to represent the Hunter Valley Cricket Council in the Country Week carnival, Sydney, from December 1 to 5, is.—…

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Annual Industrial Fair Idea Agreed To But Not Who Should Run It

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 21 November 1947 · page 11

"We agree that the industrial fair should become an annual event in Newcastle," said the Lord Mayor (Aid. H. D. Quinlan) today, "but tHe feeling of the present council is that it should be run by the A.H. & I. Association…

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Methodists at West Wallsend Hold Fair

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 22 November 1947 · page 4

The annual fair of West Wallsend Methodist Church was held in the Masonic Hall. Miss Grisdale, of Newcastle, opened…

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Kennel Show To Aid Crippled Children

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 22 November 1947 · page 6

The Northern All Breeds Kennel Club" will hold a championship dog show at Broadmeadow Showground to-morrow…

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Showed Setters at Dog Show

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 24 November 1947 · page 3

At the dog show at Newcastle Show Ground yesterday—Miss Mary Cotton, with her Gordon and English setters…

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Merchant Navy Fair

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 25 November 1947 · page 6

The Lady Mayoress (Mrs. Quinlan) will open the Merchant Navy Fair at the Flying Angel Club for Seamen. Hannell-street, Wickham, on…

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Flower Show

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 25 November 1947 · page 5

The one-flower point score competition conducted by Cessnock Horticultural and Agricultural Bureau was continued last night…

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Carnival Spirit At Dance For Red Cross

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 25 November 1947 · page 6

Streamers, flowers, sideshows, chocolate wheels and the fancy dress of some dancers lent a carnival air to Newcastle Red Cross branch's continental…

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Kindergarten Fair At Mayfield

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 26 November 1947 · page 6

A fancy stall, with Christmas gifts and coupon-free children's clothing, will be a feature of the garden fair at the home of Mr. and Mrs. C…

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120 At Hamilton Christmas Fair

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 26 November 1947 · page 6

One hundred and twenty women attended Hamilton Red Cross branch's Christmas Fair and musicale in Hamilton Council Chambers yesterday…

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Teachers Say English Paper "Fair"

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 26 November 1947 · page 2

The Intermediate English examination paper was "fair" and should have been well handled by students, said teachers…

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Kindergarten Union Fair At Mayfield

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 26 November 1947 · page 5

Cigarettes as prizes for guessing competitions and stalls selling Christmas gifts and coupon-free clothing will be attractions at a garden fair…

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Nobbys Club Refused Boxing Day Carnival

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 26 November 1947 · page 2

Greater Newcastle Council refused last night to adopt a recommendation by the Beaches Liaison Committee that Nobbys Surf Club be permitted to hold…

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Show Association Wants More Space

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 26 November 1947 · page 2

The inclusion of portion of Australia-road, Broadmeadow, in the Show Ground area would assist in the development of the ground, Newcastle…

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Street Jam At Royal Command Film Show

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 26 November 1947 · page 3

LONDON, Wed. (A.A.R) : Huge crowds choked the approaches to the Leicester Square Theater and pressed against the steel crush barriers at the Royal Command film, show last night. Many fainted and had to be res…

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Princes Steal The Show In Royal Wedding Film

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 26 November 1947 · page 2

LONDON, Wed. (A.A.P.): Young Princes William of Gloucester (6) and Michael of Kent (4) nearly steal the show in the magnificent colov film of the Royal wedding. The film, which cost £64,000 to make and runs for 30 minutes, was…

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BLONDIE— Fair Play

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 27 November 1947 · page 9

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