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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Shows & fairs
609 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 7 of 31
Each year an outstanding feature of the Newcastle Show is the attractive rural display staged in the Agricultural Pavilion by the Central Coast and Tablelands Districts Exhibit Association…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Since the 150th anniversary celebrations, which were a stepping off stone toward new industrial expansion, Newcastle has become more widely known than at any other time in its…
Continued on Trove, page 13 →This gesture marked the record jump of 7ft. by the 13.2 pony, Hector, who, in 1925, added to the formidable show ring record of the Payne's, of Lambton, by clearing 7ft. 1¼in. at Newcastle, and setting a world record for his size. Born at Lydney Park, near…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →There was a high first-day attendance at Newcastle Show yesterday, despite showers. The Show Secretary (Mr. Legoe) said last night the…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Smart equestriennes at the Show yesterday were Miss Emily Roach (left) and Mrs. F. Middlemiss, photographed watching other competitors leaving the ring for the function adjournment. Both are front Sydney…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →An overall increase of almost 25 per cent. in entries for the Maitland Show next week was reported yesterday, following a check of…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →WATER, WATER, EVERYWHERE!—With nearly an inch and a half of rain up to 3 p.m. many of the Showground roadways were under water. Picture shows one of the "bridges" constructed by one sideshow proprietor to provide access to his tent. Officials said the rain was the worst experienced for 15 years…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →An inter-club exhibit for junior farmer clubs for the Coombes Shield was won at Newcastle Show by Raymond Terrace Club (296…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →White and black studies at the Show in between equestrian events yesterday.—Left: Silver Queen, an intelligent…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Probably the most attractive and original collection of handicrafts and fine arts seen in Newcastle will he exhibited in the City hall on March 16 and 17. Largely the work of women—…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →The whole of the manufacturing of the great New Zealand dairying industry was cooperative and this cooperation was needed in social and commercial life today, the High Commissioner for New…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Heavy rain today gave Newcastle Show organisers the most serious setback they have experienced for many years; attendances during the morning and early afternoon were only a fraction of those of previous…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Stockton Club's surf carnival at Stockton Beach on Saturday will be the last in the district this season. It will be used by district…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →Exhibitors selling sample bags did as well as could be expected in view of the attendance at Newcastle Show yesterday, but there weren't…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Hotel accommodation for 120 visitors had been booked for players and officials attending the Hunter Valley Polo Association's…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →SYDNEY, Thursday.—Rain to-day caused the postponement of play in the elimination rounds of the singles and pairs bowls…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →Top left: Mrs. Du Val's "Abbey Angelus," first and second prize winner in poodle class at Newcastle Show. Top right: Bill, eight years old, Don (10), and Tom Wilson (9), of New Lambton, "just a bit worried" by the weather at the Show. Centre left: Much admired in the dog section were Mrs. Pugh's "Bancroft Chin" and "Bancroft Wimpy." Bottom left: Mr. L. Keys, Commonwealth…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Showgoers met their Waterloo when they reached this spot on the eastern side of the arena yesterday. The water was four…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →The show opening went on according to schedule, despite teeming rain yesterday afternoon. Wearing his raincoat, the High…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Rain yesterday and last night caused Newcastle Show interests a loss of more than £20,000 in turnover and perishable goods unsold…
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