District Clubs Prepare For Surf Carnival
District surf clubs will carry out final preparations to-morrow for events at the first district surf carnival at Catherine Hill Bay on…
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Shows & fairs, 1947
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Wistaria Fair At Georgetown
In a setting of spreading trees provided by Mr. and Mrs. C. Byron Baser's Old World garden, on portion of which the building stands. St…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Family Man- Fair Go!
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Continued on Trove, page 7 →Work Exhibition at Waratah Infants
More than 200 mothers visited Waratah Infants' School's exhibition of work, which reflected much credit on the teachers…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Mechanical Tiger in Art Show
This mechanical tiger was presented by the French to the Sultan Pipir in the 18th century. A masterpiece of Indian craftsmanship, the tiger is operated by a handle on its left shoulder. It is a showpiece at the Indian Art Exhibition just opened in London. The display includes priceless examples of the fine arts from India, Pakistan and from the Royal collection in Britain…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Sydney Batsmen Show Form
SYDNEY (By E. E. Christensen). —As a result of their form against the combined country team yesterday, four metropolitan batsmen…
Continued on Trove, page 11 →Newbiggin To Swim At Surf Carnival
The Australian Surf Champion, Bob Newbiggin, will take part in events at Nobbys surf carnival on December 27…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →Waratah Art Show
The Women's Auxiliary reported to Waratah Parents and Citizens' Association that an art exhibition and display of projects and hobbies was…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Show Schedules Ready Soon
Schedules for Newcastle's 1948 Show would be mailed to exhibitors before Christmas, the Secretary of the Newcastle Show Association (Mr. P. G…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →£50,000 Stakes For Randwick Autumn Carnival
SYDNEY, Tuesday.—Prize-money for Randwick autumn carnival next year will be £50,000 and a gold cup worth £250…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →District Junior Surfers Show Promise
Junior surf events at district carnivals this season should be keenly contested. There are many outstanding juniors…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →O.k. Show Card Day for B.h.p. Unions
Unions with members employed at the B.H.P. Steel Works are proceeding with plans for the "O.K. Show Card Day" to be held at the works…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Swimming Carnival Postponed
The Combined Hunter Valley primary schools' swimming carnival, to have been held to-morrow at the Ocean Baths, would be postponed until next…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →Holiday Carnival at Warner's Bay
Warner's Bay Progress Association decided to hold a holiday carnival on the waterfront on Boxing Day and New Year's Day…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →"Fossicker" in Film Finds Show of Gold
Gold has been found at the foot of Mount Dangar, above the replica village of the old Ballarat built near Singleton, for the film…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Stars At Swimming Carnival
Bruce Bourke, who broke the Australian 400-metre backstroke record by 11½sec, at the Northern District Amateur Swimming Association…
Continued on Trove, page 12 →Surf Carnival At C.H. Bay Beach
The first Newcastle district surf carnival this season will be held at Catherine Hill Bay beach to-morrow. It will be Catherine Hill Bay's first…
Continued on Trove, page 12 →Newcastle Greyhound Show To-morrow
Newcastle Greyhound Owners and Trainers' Association will hold its first greyhound show at Newcastle Show-ground to-morrow, commencing at 1…
Continued on Trove, page 11 →Barometer Read "Fair" As Roof Leaked
CANBERRA, Monday.—At the height of a storm over Canberra to-day attendants had to place tubs and buckets in King's Hall,…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Show Holiday Granted
The Chief Secretary's Department has advised the Newcastle Show Association that Thursday, February 26, has been proclaimed a public holiday…
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