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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1947

817 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 39 of 41

To Show Growth of Anglican Church

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 27 November 1947 · page 8

By rapidly succeeding scenes, the growth of the Church of England from the time of the early Druids will be shown at the Anglican Pageant in the…

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Terrigal Surf Carnival

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 28 November 1947 · page 11

Many members of Newcastle surf clubs will compete at Terrlgars carnival next Sunday. It will give them a chance to strike early form for the…

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Kramer Beats Pails in Exhibition

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 28 November 1947 · page 11

REDLANDS (California), Nov. 27. A.A.P.—Jack Kramer defeated Dinny Pails in an exhibition tennis match to-day, 6-4, 6-1, as the two…

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Move To Rescind Surf Carnival Ban

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 28 November 1947 · page 11

The Chairman of the saches Liaison Committee (Ald. Nors) last night signified his intention o moving to rescind the decision of reater…

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Ray Land Unable To Swim At Surf Carnival

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 29 November 1947 · page 12

Due to illness, Ray Land, prominent swimmer for Cook's Hill Surf Club, has withdrawn from events at Terrigal surf carnival, to be held on Sunday…

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Protest On Surf Carnival Decision

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 1 December 1947 · page 2

Nobbys Surf Club will protest to Greater Newcastle Council against its decision to refuse to allow the club to hold its annual carnival on Boxing…

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Kurri Dressmaking Exhibition Attracts Big Crowd

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 2 December 1947 · page 9

An exhibition of dressmaking by students of Kurri Kurri Technical College attracted a large crowd to the college to view the work…

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Doll Show Raised £13 At Lambton

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 2 December 1947 · page 7

A doll show, organised by the children as part of the fete and display of school work at Lambton infants school, raised £13/3/4…

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Wood Cut Title At Newcastle Show

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 2 December 1947 · page 4

The Australian championship for the 15in. underhand wood cut has been allocated to Newcastle Show in 1948 by the Axemen's Association…

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Council Confirms Surf Carnival Attitude

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 3 December 1947 · page 6

AFTER an hour's discussion last night, Greater Newcastle Council rejected a move to rescind its decision not to permit Nobbys Surf Club to…

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Nobbys Carnival On December 27

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 3 December 1947 · page 16

Nobbys surf carnival is to be held on Saturday, Dec. 27. The club's application to. hold it on Boxing Day was rejected again by Greater…

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Council Funds Show Deficit

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 3 December 1947 · page 13

Greater Newcastle Council's accounts showed a deficit of £4734 during the past year. This was caused mainly by…

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Little Play In Country Cricket Carnival Matches

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 3 December 1947 · page 10

SYDNEY, Tuesday.—With one exception, matches in the Country Week Cricket carnival series in Sydney to-day were abandoned. Only one match…

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Combined Primary Schools Swimming Carnival

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 4 December 1947 · page 15

The annual combined swimming carnival arranged by the Newcastle District P.S.A.A.A. for primary schools of the Newcastle district was held at the Newcastle Ocean Baths today. Schools taking part were: Adamstown…

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Solicitor To Show Cause Over Divorce

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 4 December 1947 · page 3

SYDNEY: Allegations that a solicitor, referred to as Mr. X, drew up an agreement for a man to divorce his wife with…

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£700 Prize Money for Show Trots

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 4 December 1947 · page 12

More than £700 in prizemoney was being offered by Newcastle Show Society for trotting events at the show in February, the Secretary (Mr. P. G…

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Against Road Being Given To Show Body

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 4 December 1947 · page 2

Hamilton North Progress Association will protest to Greater Newcastle Council against Australia-road, Broadmeadow, being given to Newcastle…

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Competed In Primary Carnival

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 5 December 1947 · page 11

Seen at the Combined Northern District Primary Schools' swimming carnival at the Occan Baths yesterday. The under 13 champion, A…

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Record Entries By Men For Swim Carnival

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 5 December 1947 · page 12

Record entries have been received for the men's events at the Northern District Amateur Swimming Association's carnival at the Ocean Baths next…

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Solicitor To Show Cause On Divorce Issue

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 5 December 1947 · page 3

SYDNEY, Thursday.—A solicitor who was alleged to have arranged for a husband to divorce his wife with her consent was ordered by the State Full…

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