Ironworkers' Strike Affects Show Space
A STRIKE by ironworkers at Bradford Insultations Pty. Ltd. is preventing the removal of slag wool from a building needed…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Shows & fairs
Shows & fairs, 1950
718 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 8 of 36
Committeemen of Newcastle Show Society
Members of Newcastle Show Committee, photographed at the last meeting. Front row, from left: Messrs. L. E. Thompson, R. V. Murphy, L. G. Perrett, W. G. Cannington, J. Firth, A. W. Gardiner, F. J. Cane (President). R. J. Shepherd, G. C. Ellis, J. H. Bond, J. H. Stevens, Dr. L. J. Spence, Mr. R. E. Wood…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Police Station at the Show
A temporary police station is located next to the secretary's office for the duration of the Show…
Continued on Trove, page 13 →Show Thrills Make Work Worthwhile
Show time is a serious time for equestriennes. For weeks, may be months, they have been preparing, some to uphold…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →"Turned" Blocks For Show Woodchop
Blocks for woodchopping events at Newcastle Show will be lathe-turned to ensure accuracy of diameters. The events will be the first in…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →Judging Programme At The Show
Dogs, horticulture, canaries and cage birds will be judged at the Show tomorrow. Mr. M. Bennett-Burke (Victoria)…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →New Features In Show Displays
Almost all the features of this year's Newcastle Show will be seen in Newcastle for the first time. There are nine main features,…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →There's Something About A Show
It is a common saying, "If you see one show you're seen the lot." But have you? The philosophy is all wrong. People resort year after year not in search of something different but…
Continued on Trove, page 12 →Health Office at the Show
A health and food inspector's office has been established at the Showground. The Department of Health,…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Me. Newcastle at the Show
THE BEST HACK AT THE SHOW…
Continued on Trove, page 15 →Show Likely to Be "Best Ever"
Indications were that the Show would be the "best ever," the President of the Show Association (Ald. F. J…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Show Finds Place For Sports Clubs
Newcastle and district Life Saving Clubs and local sports clubs will stage a spectacular March Past display at the Show tonight for the first time in its history. The Newcastle Scottish Pipe Band will take…
Continued on Trove, page 12 →"Best Show Ever" If Weather Fine
THE Newcastle Show Secretary (Mr. Legoe) said last night: "Provided we have fine weather, I am confident we will break all…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Come-back for Some Show Judges
Included among the judges who are officiating at this year's show are several who have judged at Newcastle previously and are well-known here. MRS. K. T. O. WALKER, of…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Show Preparations for Opening To-day
Top Left: Mr. J. Hutchison and Mrs. E. [?] working on a display working on a display of fruit. Top right: Home Science High School girls arrange an exhibit. Lower left: Mr. G. Gibb, of Maitland, [?] turn-out. Lower right: Misses F. Bond, L. Burdon, B. Burdon and B. Bond with vegetables…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Big Crowds At Newcastle Show Opening
Favored by bright sunshine and blue skies, 5000 people attended the opening of Newcastle Show today. As usual on a first day the…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Show Displays Reveal New Trend In Education
Whole-hearted cooperation among the schools, the pupils, the teachers and the parents has made possible the fine exhibit by Newcastle schools at the Show. A healthy urge to display work worthy of itself and the doer has been the stimulus…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Show Entries Were 25 p.c. Higher
Entries for this year's Show created a new record. The average increase was 25 per cent, in every section. Entries have been received from South Australia, Victoria and Queensland…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Show Highlight Is:- Display By New Australians
One of the highlights of the Show this year is the non-competitive display by migrants from Greta Camp No. 2. The work is of an exceptionally high standard, embracing needlework, knitting, paintings, photography and woodwork…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →£5/15/0 To See Welsh Show
Maybe patrons of Newcastle Show will be convinced they get good value for their money when they know what it costs to attend similar events overseas. Former Deputy Lord Mayor of Newcastle, Mr. Ewart Lewis…
Continued on Trove, page 11 →