Record Likely In Show Sideshows
With more than 110 showmen, representing about 250 sideshows, already seeking space at the 1949 Newcastle Show, the number of sideshows this, year will probably be a record…
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Shows & fairs, 1949
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New Exhibitors From Four State Areas for Show
Four State districts will exhibit for the first time at Newcastle Show, next month. They are: South Coast, poultry,…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Six-rounders Stole Show
A six-round boxing bout between Sid Grimes and Les Murphy stole the show at Newcastle Stadium on Saturday night…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Spring Fashion Show Opens In London
LONDON, Mon. (O.S.R.).—With London buyers and Press keyed up for a big week of fashion shows starting today, when 11 members of the Incorporated Society of Fashion Designers will show…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Show Jam Jar Sizes "Not Limited"
Jars of any size, could be used for entries in the jams and jellies section of Newcastle Show, the Secretary (Mr. P. Legoe) said…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →£148 Gifts From Flower Show
The financial statement of Newcastle Horticultural Council showed that proceeds of the 1948 spring flower show were donated to…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Suburban and District Carnival Profit At Warner's Bay
The Christmas-New Year carnival on the waterfront at Warner's Bay showed a profit of £101/19/7, and the bank balance at December…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →O.K. Show Card Campaign Plan
Executive members and shop delegates of the Metal Trades Federation are meeting today to discuss plans for the O.K…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Entires For Newcastle show Set Record: Three Days To Go
With only three days before entries close for the 1949 Newcastle Show the number of entries received at the Show Committee's office has exceeded the figures of previous years…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Swimming Carnival Draws Record Entry
The State country swimming championships at the Ocean Baths during the week-end will be the biggest swimming event ever held…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Shark Repellent For Use At Surf Carnival
Newcastle Surf Club again will use shark repellent tablets for the protection of competitors at its annual…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Tennis Exhibition on February 7
The Australian Lawn Tennis Association has approved of the exhibition by John Bromwich, Geoff Brown, Bill Sidwell and George…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Entries for Show Close To-day
Although most entries for Newcastle Show close to-day, entries mailed to-day will be accepted on Tuesday, the Show Secretary (Mr…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Special Ring Events At Show This Year
Special attention has been given to improving the standard and variety of special ring attractions at the 1949 Newcastle Show. The secretary of the show committee (Mr. P. Legoe) said…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →C.w.a. to Help at Show
Members of Newcastle Country Women's Association and Younger Set will again look after the centre for lost children at Newcastle Show…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →New Orleans Is In Its Carnival Dress
DON IDDON'S U.S. DIARY—Part 1. NEW YORK, Thursday—The old, sinful city of New Orleans has become a bustling, modern mechanised town…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Art Show Pictures For Exhibition In America
When the International Children's Art Exhibition opens in Philadelphia, U.S.A., in May this year, 80 pictures from "The Newcastle Sun" Art Show will be included in the exhibition. Permission must be received…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Girl, 18, to Box Exhibition
LONDON, Feb. 4. A.A.P.—Barbara Buttrick, of Cottingham, Yorkshire, 7st., 18-year-old blonde typist, is booked to box in her first…
Continued on Trove, page 12 →3 Surf Clubs For Tuncurry Carnival
About 45 members of Stockton, Nobbys and Newcastle surf clubs will compete at Tuncurry surf carnival to-day…
Continued on Trove, page 12 →Cubist Art at Rayon Show
Rayon filaments and plastic glass combine to make this striking cubist design—one of the unusual exhibits which attracted thousands…
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