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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1951

562 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 19 of 29

U.K. Out For Fair Oil Pact

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 9 August 1951 · page 1

TEHERAN, Aug. 8. A.A.P.—There was every sign that "reasonable people" in Persia wanted an agreement on oil, Mr. Stokes said to-day…

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Increased Entries For Art Show

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 9 August 1951 · page 3

Entries for "The Newcastle Sun" eighth annual children's Art Show closed yesterday afternoon with a considerably…

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Fair Opponent Alexander Praises Kesselring

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 10 August 1951 · page 3

BONN, August 9. A.A.P.—Field-Marshal Viscount Alexander has written a surprise letter to the German…

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Book Week Poster Show

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 10 August 1951 · page 1

The library at Newcastle Girls' High School was busier than usual today when the school held a poster and dust cover display in connection with the N.S.W. Book Week for Schools. From left to right: Susan Marjoribanks, Janet Foster, Barbara Redfern, Valerie Foster and Jeannette Lane admiring the detailed and expressive work of fellow students…

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Grammar Fair

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 13 August 1951 · page 4

Newcastle Church of England Girls' Grammar School annual fair, in the Cathedral Hall on Saturday, was opened by Miss Rose…

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Greyhound Show

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 13 August 1951 · page 8

Programmes were issued at the week-end for the fifth annual greyhound show on Sunday, September 16. The show, which is organised by…

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Judges Select Pictures For "Newcastle Sun" Art Show

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 13 August 1951 · page 3

A selection of pictures for "The Newcastle Sun" 1951 Children's Art Show was made by a panel of nine judges at the City Hall today. The judges—Mesdames D. E. Draffin, B. M. Shearman, Misses…

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Flowers Highlight Silver Exhibition

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 15 August 1951 · page 8

A display of beautifully-arranged flowers highlights the impressive collection of antique silver being exhibited at the Y.W.C.A. social hall in King-st. At a special preview this…

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Pictures Being Catalogued For Art Show

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 15 August 1951 · page 6

Pictures chosen by the judges in "The Newcastle Sun" 1951 Children's Art Show are being sorted and catalogued…

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Catalogues Soon For Art Show

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 17 August 1951 · page 4

Catalogues for "The Newcastle Sun" 1951 Children's Art Show will be printed next week in preparation for the opening…

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Buyers Happy At Fair

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 18 August 1951 · page 1

Patricia Malcomson, 10, and Anne Blow, 8, of Church England Grammar School, looked happy and satisfied as they ate toffee at the Diocesan Fair at Tyrrell Hall yesterday…

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Boys' Athletic Carnival

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 18 August 1951 · page 5

Additional results of the third-year boys' school athletic Carnival at Newcastle Sports Ground yesterday:…

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Doll Show At Junction

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 18 August 1951 · page 1

DOLL SHOW PRIZE-WINNERS.—Girls at Junction School yesterday held a doll show and miniature garden competition. Among the prize-winners were: Margaret Greenwood (left), for the prettiest doll, and Margaret Jones, who gained the award for the peg doll section…

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Bulldog Show At Broadmeadow

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 20 August 1951 · page 2

Judges chose Goolwa Chief as the outstanding competitor at the 12th bi-annual two-point show held by the Northern…

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Dog Show Red Cross

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 20 August 1951 · page 5

[?] 1. Mrs. C. Thompson with her bulldog Yarinna Susan at the 12th bi-annual championship show of the Bulldog Club of N.S.W. at Newcastle Showground. [?] 2. Mr. G. Folpp's prize-winning litter at the bulldog show. [?] 3. Newcastle V.A. detachment which attended a church parade at St. Andrew's, Laman St., to commemorate Red Cross Sunday yesterday. [?] 4. Chairman of Newcastle Jockey Club (Mr. J. McLaughlin) presenting the Cup trophy to owners of Ben Hero, Messrs. W. H…

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Race, Dog Meetings Show £3324 Profit

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 20 August 1951 · page 6

GOSFORD, Sunday.—At the annual meeting to-morrow night of the Gosford Agricultural and Citrus Association, which controls…

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Stockton Carnival Proposed

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 21 August 1951 · page 3

A public meeting, called by Stockton Chamber of Commerce last night, elected a committee to examine a proposal to stage a week's…

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Women's Basketball Carnival

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 21 August 1951 · page 6

ADELAIDE, Monday.—South Australia, 25, beat New South Wales, 9, and Victoria, 31, beat Queensland, 5 at the women's…

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On With The Show

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 21 August 1951 · page 1

MARQUIS, star of "Tourist Trade's" chimpanzee troupe, was back on stage at the Victoria Theatre last night…

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14 Countries Represented At Art Show

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 21 August 1951 · page 4

More than 300 children's pictures from 14 countries will be exhibited at the War Memorial Cultural Centre Hut from Aug…

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