Women Stars for Athletic Carnival
Arriving yesterday in Newcastle for the International Athletic Jubilee Carnival at No. 1 Sports Ground to-night were (left to…
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Shows & fairs, 1951
562 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 2 of 29
Water Jump To Be Held At Show
For the first time in 20 years, a water jump event will be held at this year's Newcastle Show. The decision to hold the water jump was made at a…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Party Replaced Carnival For Athletes
Athletes who came from New Zealand, Western Australia and other parts of the State for the washed-out athletic carnival at…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Stockton Pool Opening; March, Carnival
Authority for the Stockton wavetrap area to be cleaned up and temporary dressing-room accommodation provided for the…
Continued on Trove, page 12 →Unorthodox Cyclist For Track Carnival
L. Hammond, of Sydney, who has been widely criticised because of his unorthodox racing habits, will race at the all-professional…
Continued on Trove, page 12 →Maitland Move For Exhibition Of Night Tennis
The Secretary of Maitland Tennis Association (Mr. D. McIlwain, jun.) said last night it was hoped to have a night exhibition match by…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Victorian Dog Entry For Newcastle Show
The announcement that a judge of international reputation would be judging dogs at this year's Newcastle Show had attracted the Show's first entry from Victoria, Mr. P. G…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Cycling Carnival Postponed
The all-professional track cycling carnival to have been held at Mitchell Park, Merewether, last night, was postponed till next Wednesday…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Japanese Killings "Public Show"
LOS NEGROS, Thurs. (O.S.R.): Cars and trucks brought scores of Japanese spectators to witness the beheading of 24 Australian and Allied P.O.W.'s in Dutch Timor in 1942, it was alleged in…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Treasures Show For Jubilee
The Jubilee Celebrations Committee decided yesterday to hold a historical, philatelic and art trcasures exhibition in Tyrrell Hall…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Prices Check at Maitland Show
It was intended to police prices charged at Maitland Show, the District Acting Prices Officer (Mr. H. J. Babbage) advised Hunter River Show Council last night…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Getting Ribbons Ready For Show
The brothers made the ribbons for Newcastle Show Society in their Hunter-street workrooms, using 2000 yards of fine-texture felt and 400…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Sulphur Bomb Found In Carnival Tent
SYDNEY, Sunday.—Police cleared the amusement pier at Manly wharf to-night when white fumes billowed from the "ghost train" tent…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Water Events Cancelled At Surf Carnival
All water events were abandoned because of dangerous surf at Redhead surf carnival yesterday. The club had to erect its…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Big Wheat Entry for Show
Record wheat entries had been received for Newcastle Show despite a bad season, said the Secretary of the Show Association (Mr. P. G…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Poultry, Pigeon Show Entries
Entries in the poultry and pigeon sections of this year's Newcastle Show, which were to have closed last Saturday, will…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Rain Stops Cycling Carnival
Rain prevented the Newcastle amateur cycling carnival at Mitchell Park last night. This group of cyclists discussed race prospects while decision to cancel the match was being made. Left to right, at rear: A. Fisher, K. Perks. Centre row: M. Pritchard, C. Wild, G. Wilson, J. Johns, M. Horder. Front row: D. Brown, H. Hollier, K. Scotman and F. Williams…
Continued on Trove, page 12 →Coat For Show Pavilion
Messrs. R. Williams and R. McCormack enjoy their job of paint-in a pavilion at Newcastle Showground…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Carnival Raises £200 For School Of Arts
More than £200 was raised at a recent carnival to help build Dora Creek School of Arts, the School of Arts Committee…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Attractive Displays For Show
One of the most attractive displays at Newcastle Show would be in the horticultural pavilion, the Secretary of Newcastle Show Society…
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