Says Show Gates Locked Again
A Newcastle Ambulance officer, who was called to Newcastle Showground last night, found the main gates in Brown-street locked, said the…
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Shows & fairs, 1947
817 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 9 of 41
Driver Thrown Through Show Fence
[?]rse (Bay Rang) and driver (W. Law) escaped with minor injuries after this smash in a trotting [?]ent at Newcastle Show yesterday. The driver is seen getting up after being thrown through a fence while an attendant quietens the horse…
Continued on Trove, page 12 →Show Attendance Just Under 1946 Record
The attendance at the second day of Newcastle Show yesterday was 49,197—1084 under the record of 50,281 established in 1946. The record previous to 1946 was 18,000 in 1940. With bigger crowds last night and on the opening day, the attendance…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Two Men Arrested Over Fight at Show
Two men were involved in a heated argument over a suitcase at the Showground last night, a fight occurred, and both were arrested, it was…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →At Newcastle Show...lost Children...ring Events
Upper left: Jack Martin on Hymond lands safely after a jump. Upper left centre: Two lost children play while a third is nursed in the C.W.A. rooms. Windows allow seeking parents to see their lost children. Upper right centre: Joyce Aggett and her horse watch ring events. Upper right: Though disabled, this rider, can still manage horses. Lower left: A young horsewoman a wooden horse. Lower centre: Leone Carkeek and Ruth Glover attack toffee apples. Lower right: Robert and Bruce…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Trotting At Newcastle Show Was Full Of Thrills
FIRST TIME ROUND in the second heat of the Stead's Tyre Service trot at the Newcastle Show yesterday…
Continued on Trove, page 12 →Many Complaints Of High Prices Charged At Show
Many visitors to the Newcastle Show have expressed amazement at the high prices being charged by some proprietors of sideshows and stalls. Several women complained today…
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Brilliant sunshine and a cool breeze attracted a better than average crowd to the Newcastle Show today and some officials are hopeful that last night's huge attendance will be nearly equalled tonight…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Helped to Make Show Success
After four years as President, Mr. Albert Smith was elected patron two years ago. He has been a member of the Show…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Shearing Sheep for Show Crowd
Mr. W. H. Lye, of Tamworth, giving a shearing demonstration at Newcastle Show yesterday. Mr. Lye has been on the land for 38 years, and is a veteran member of Tamworth Show Committee. He attends 10 shows each year to judge and arrange exhibits…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Prize Dogs at Newcastle Show
These two dogs had cause to look pleased. They came to Newcastle Show and won awards. Left is Gay Girl, a prize winning wire-haired terrier, and, right, a sheep dog, Johnny, who, though unable to boast blue-blood, holds the Duke of Gloucester sash. He gave an exhibition of sheep herding yesterday. He was trained by Mr. A. P. Butler, of Moree…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Show Record for Three Days
The 1947 Newcastle Show established a new attendance record for three days of 73,179 people, compared with 65,786 in 1946. Gate takings yesterday were £1461/19/, an increase of £358/11/. The attendance of 21,247 exceeded the 1946 figure…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Mr. Rosevear to Open Cessnock Show
Mr. R. James, M.H.R., informed the secretary of Cessnock Agricultural Association (Mr. W. Brown) that the Speaker of the Houses of…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Gun, Police, Crowd in Show Mix-up
A GUN was produced and people fought when police tried to arrest two men on a minor charge at Newcastle…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Complaints From Stall Attendants In Show Pavilion
A number of men and girl attendants at stalls in the Wallsend pavilion at the Newcastle Show complained today that they were forced to work under distressing conditions. The pavilion Is constructed of tin…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Crowds Turned Out In Force For Final Day Of Show
Despite the unpleasantly hot conditions, crowds turned out in force today for the final sessions of Newcastle's 1947 Show. Trams and buses were willed…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Woman Show Secretary
Miss McArthur, Secretary of Armidale and New England District Show Society, motored from Armidale to attend Newcastle…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →All Records Go at Show
So great was the crowd at the final session, on Saturday night, of Newcastle's record Show that officials considered closing the gates for safety purposes. This became unnecessary when the number…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Judging at Maitland Show Tomorrow
Judging will being at the Maitland when Showground tomorrow afternoon when practically all indoor awards will he made…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →"Cheer Squads" For Schools Swim Carnival Ar Maitland
The 300 competitors at the combined Northern High Schools swimming carnival at Maitland on Wednesday will have seven "cheer squads" of 144 each…
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