Front, seated, left to right: Mr Murray, M L C, the Prime Minister (Mr Lyons), the President of the Show Association (Mr C A K Cohen), secretary of the Show (Mr Legoe), and the Mayor of Hamilton (Ald Jenner), 24 February 1933. Sun Newspapers Archive. https://livinghistories.newcastle.edu.au/nodes/view/3931
The Newcastle Show 28 February 1982 Ken Kirk of Kurri 300mm Standin Block Woodchop Event. Photographer: Ken Robson
The Newcastle Show, Laughing Clowns Sideshow, 23 February 1983. Photo: John Herrett
The Newcastle Show. Sizzler Ride. 23 February 1983. Photographer: John Herrett
The Newcastle Show. “Mayer’s Maniacs” Tug-o-War team on losing end of rope. 24 February 1983. Photographer: Ken Robson.
The Newcastle Show. Tug-o-War. 24 February 1983. Photographer: Ken Robson
The Newcastle Show. Mrs Jill Buckham judging the puddings. 21 February 1984. Photographer: David Johns
The Newcastle Show. Emma from Maryland rides the oldest Merry-Go-Round with Dad. 23 February 1984. Photographer: Quentin Jones.
The Newcastle Show. Notice On The Ghostbuster Ride. 28 February 1985. Photographer: Stefan Moore.
The Newcastle Show. Young Talent Time Show with Crowds. 3 March 1985. Photographer: Sandy McIntosh.
The Newcastle Show. Wesley Brinkley with Laughing Clowns. 26 February 1986. Photographer: Quentin Jones
The Newcastle Show. 1986 Showgirl Michelle Granter being Crowned by 1985 winner Amanda Wilson. 27 February 1986. Photogrpaher: Quentin Jones.
The Newcastle Show. Bev of Bev’s Hot Chips still enjoying her product after 41 years. 2 March 1986. Photographer: Bob Fenney
The Newcastle Show. Gordon German from Gloucester with Jersey Cow “Julie”, 26 February 1987. Photographer: John Herrett
The Newcastle Show. Car Racing and Stunts. 27 February 1987. Photographer: Stephan Moore
The Newcastle Show. 27 February 1987. Graham Blandini Skyhigh Comedy Show. Photographer: Stefan Moore.
The Newcastle Show. 1st March 1987. Ferris Wheels. Photographer: John Herrett
The Newcastle Show. 16 February 1989. Bill “Chippy” Madison Steel Rigger. Photographer: Andrew Maclean
The Newcastle Show. 24 February 1989. Rex Waite and Melissa Waite on the Chipmunk Dipper Ride. Photographer: Peter Stoop
The Newcastle Show. 25 February 1989. Crowds. Photographer: Andrew Taylor.
The Newcastle Show. 25 February 1989. Rollercoaster. Photographer: Andrew Taylor
The Newcastle Show. 24 February 1990. Parade of Goat Prize Winners. Photographer: Dean Osland
The Newcastle Show. 24 February 1990. The Turbo Ride. Photographer: Dean Osland
The Newcastle Show. 15 February 1991. Phil Durkin and his Python Loop. Photographer: John Herrett
The Newcastle Show. 28 February 1991. Richard and Thomas Paddon of Wallsend With Showbags. Photographer: Ken Robson
The Newcastle Show. 2 March 1991. Bog The Magnificent Meets Sarah Cameron of Adamstown. Photographer: John Appleyard
The Newcastle Show. 25 February 1992. Environmental Artwork Horticulture Pavilion with Herbert Heinrich, John Deacon, Ann Young. Photographer: John Appleyard
The Newcastle Show. 26 February 1992. Sandy Miller of Greta Grabbed by Stretch Mark 1 Theatre Creature. Photographer: John Appleyard
The Newcastle Show. 28 February 1992. Aerial of Show. Photographer: AV Baibus
The Newcastle Show. 28 February 1992. Elvis Presley a.k.a. Chris Kelly with Aimee Bertoli of Kotara South.
Mrs Mary and Mr Larry Beeston creating the Hunter Tapestry at the University of Newcastle, Australia – 1988
Gionni Di Gravio OAM
University Archivist & Chair, Hunter Living Histories.
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