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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1954

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Carnival Capers

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 20 January 1954 · page 19

WHERE ART THOU? This time it's Romeo who gives the call from the balcony while Juliet does the…

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U.S. Breeder As Show Judge

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 20 January 1954 · page 5

SYDNEY. — Prominent U.S. cattle breeder John E. Rice, of Sheridan (Wyoming) has been appointed a…

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3-Day Show Of Flowers

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 21 January 1954 · page 5

A three-day flower show would be held at the Newcastle Show next month, the Secretary of the Show Association…

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Duke At Mannequin Show With Queen

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 21 January 1954 · page 1

CHRISTCHURCH, Jan. 20.—The Duke of Edinburgh attended a mannequin show with the Queen to-day. They saw girls modelling swimsuits, dresses and…

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More Seating For Show At Cessnock

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 21 January 1954 · page 25

There would be an additional 300 ringside seats at this year's Cessnock Show on March 12 and 13…

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R.A.S. Man Asked To Open Show

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 21 January 1954 · page 4

Mr. S. Hordern, jun., a councillor and ringmaster of the Royal Show, will be invited to officially open the Cessnock…

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T.v. Atom Show

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 22 January 1954 · page 8

LONDON, Jan. 20. A.A.P. —The B.B.C. will show pictures of the atomic explosions at Woomera in a television…

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Show To Carry Rain Risk

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 22 January 1954 · page 5

Maitland Show Committee will not insure its exhibition next month against rain. Last night it adopted…

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U.K. Imports Show Rise

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 22 January 1954 · page 3

LONDON, Jan. 21. A.A.P. —Britain imported a far greater volume of goods last year at much lower cost than in…

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Swim Carnival Area Cramped

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 23 January 1954 · page 4

The small area of the Ocean Baths allotted for the Royal visit swimming carnival was inadequate. Mr. W. L. Franks said last night…

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Record in Entries for Show

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 26 January 1954 · page 3

General entries for Newcastle Show were a record, the Secretary of the Show Association (Miss E. S. Towler) said…

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Surf Show For Queen Rehearsed

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 26 January 1954 · page 3

Representatives of Newcastle and District Surf Clubs last night rehearsed the pageant which the Queen will…

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County Chief In Radio Show

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 27 January 1954 · page 7

The President of the Northumberland County Council (Mr. J. V. Kennedy) will appear on a radio quiz…

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Policy Speeches in Berlin Show Split

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 27 January 1954 · page 3

BERLIN, Jan. 26. A.A.P.—Mr. Bidault, Mr. Eden and Mr. Molotov revealed their policies in speeches at the four-Power talks in Berlin yesterday. Britian and France thought German unity was the…

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Surf Carnival Officials

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 28 January 1954 · page 28

The third and final heat Of the Northern District R. and R. championship will be decided at 10.30 o'clock…

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Bull Runs Wild At N.Z. Show

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 28 January 1954 · page 5

WELLINGTON, Jan. 27. A.A.P.-Reuter.—Royal Show arrangements were being carried out quietly at the…

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'Floating Fair's' Marco Polo Trip

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 29 January 1954 · page 10

MILAN, Fri. (A.A.P.). —An Italian ship fitted as a "floating fair" will leave Venice next…

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Woman Horse Show Judge

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 29 January 1954 · page 15

SYDNEY. — A woman, for the first time will judge stud horses at the Royal Show, which begins on…

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Many Seeking Sideshow Room At Show

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 30 January 1954 · page 4

Many new applications had been received for sideshow space at Newcastle Show next month, the Secretary of the…

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Work Stepped Up As Show Gets Near

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 30 January 1954 · page 7

The tempo of work rises at Newcastle Show office as the show approaches. From left: Mrs. J. Richards, the…

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