Portable Show Ring Fence
A portable inside ring fence at Newcastle Showground would make trotting events more spectacular than at any previous show, the Secretary…
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Shows & fairs, 1947
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Girl Teams For Newcastle Surf Carnival
Following the success of surf girls in march past teams at Manly carnival last Saturday, when 12 teams participated, arrangements are now being completed for a similar display at Newcastle beach on Saturday week, February 8…
Continued on Trove, page 12 →Preparing For Newcastle Show—Guard's Last Trip
WORKMEN ARE BUSY AT NEWCASTLE SHOWGROUND this week preparing for the opening of the A.H. and I. Association Show next month. New stands have been erected, the lighting had been greatly improved and many additions have been made to existing fixtures. Pictures show: Carpenters, Bryan Steel and Ralph Skafte, placing the wooden…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →1000 New Bird Coops for Show
More than 1000 new coops will be provided to enable poultry, cage birds and pigeons to be exhibited to best advantage at Greater Newcastle's…
Continued on Trove, page 13 →Radio Actor Told To Improve Show
PERTH, Friday.—The radio actor, Arundel Nixon has been warned by the Postmaster-General's Department that his daily radio session may be…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →"Show Me The Way To Go Home" Jumpers
IF a small French child gets lost, it is 10 to one you can guide him home by means of the pattern on his jumper…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Many Displays For "Chelsea Show"
Displays in the form of a Chelsea Show will be arranged in Civic Park by Newcastle Horticultural Council as its contribution to the 150th…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Preparing for Show
Mr. R. Price drives his horse-drawn grass cutter around Newcastle Showground, where preparation are being made for the 1947 Show. Work is proceeding on the new grandstands, ticket office and other new buildings…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Queen Mary at Legion Show
Queen Mary still takes an active part in the life of London. She is seen inspecting models of ex-servicemen's homes on show at the British Legion Exhibition at the Central Hall, Westminster…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Judges for Show Cooking and Needlework
The needlework section at this month's Newcastle Show is likely to attract record entries. Beautiful examples of handicraft are arriving…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →More Variety in Show Wood-chop
The wood-chopping programme at Greater Newcastle's 1947 Show would cover a wider variety of events than previously, said the Secretary (Mr…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Show Entries
First closing date for entries for Maitland Show, to be held on February 26 27 and 28 and March 1, will be next Monday. This will be the final day…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Governor to Open Show
The Governor (Lieut.-General Northcott) will officially open Greater Newcastle's 1947 Show on Thursday, February 20…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Cricket Averages Show Decline: Rain Interference
Five batsmen in the first grade ranks have scored over 300 runs in premiership matches this season. Interference by rain on four occasions has made this figure far below that of the past six seasons…
Continued on Trove, page 12 →£500 Prize Money For Show Trots
Prize money totalling £500 has been allotted for trotting events at the Newcastle Show which commences on February 19. This is the…
Continued on Trove, page 11 →Half-day for Shops on Show Day
Newcastle branch of the Retail Traders' Association has recommended that members close their businesses from noon on Show Day,…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →C.W.A. "Lost Child" Depot For Show
NEWCASTLE Country Women's Association branch has completed arrangements for the child-minding and lost…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Frolic, Fair for Children
Newcastle branch of the Kindergarten Union will hold a children's frolic in the City Hall on March 14. It will also conduct a children's fair…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →B.h.p. Swimming Carnival
The B.H.P. Office Employees' Sporting Club will hold its annual swimming carnival at Ocean Bathe to-night. There will be a programme…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →80 Boats Likely for Lake Carnival
Eighty boats are expected to compete at the Northern District V.J. Sailing Association's Lake Macquarie championship at Croudace Bay at the…
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