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Shows & fairs, 1911

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Newcastle Carnival

Singleton Argus · Thursday 5 January 1911 · page 4

A week's carnival will be held in Newcastle, from 16th to 23rd January. Amongst the attractions will be surf carnival, a fancy dress cricket match,…

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Newcastle Carnival

Singleton Argus · Thursday 12 January 1911 · page 4

The gala and shopping fail which commences in Newcastle on Saturday next, promises to eclipse all previous attompts of the kind iii (his State. A…

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Newcastle Carnival

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 13 January 1911 · page 4

The gala and shopping fair, which takes place in Newcastle from the 14th to the 23rd of this month, promises to c[?] all previous attempts of the kind in the State. All great programme of…

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Dunoon Show

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 14 January 1911 · page 4

The Dungog Show this year has been postponed until Wednesday and Thursday May 10 and 11 by which time, perhaps, the railway will be opened to Dungog, and if so it should…

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Newcastle Shopping Carnival Week. Successful Beginning. Newcastle

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 14 January 1911 · page 5

The shopping carnival week originated by the Mayor (Alderman Reid) and carried out by a strong citizens' committee, was successfully opened this afternoon, with a fire brigades'…

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Newcastle Carnival

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 17 January 1911 · page 2

The Newcastle Carnival, which has been referred to from time to time, opened on Saturday. One of the features of the day was the…

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Singleton Show

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 17 January 1911 · page 4

The secretary of the Northern Agricultural Association (MR. F. A. Bennett) informs us that the dates fixed for the next annual show at Singleton are September 6,7, and 8…

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The King's Coronation. The Olympic Horse Show. (By Cable). London

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 17 January 1911 · page 2

It is stated that Russia will be strongly represented at the Olympic Horse Show in Coronation week. The Government of that country will send a number…

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Newcastle Carnival

Singleton Argus · Thursday 19 January 1911 · page 2

Among the attraction at the Newcastle carnival,the window dressing competition was a striking feature. Mr H. W.Snelling Ford, of Lassetter and…

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Be Fair to the Child

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 20 January 1911 · page 6

At the present moment when science in all its branches in uppermost in the minds of the public, it is opportune to remark on the attitude of the Chief Inspector of Schools in…

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Carnival at Newcastle. a Complete Frost. Newcastle

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 20 January 1911 · page 5

The shopping week carnival continues to freeze, and nothing can prevent its being a complete frost. This afternoon's programme was a failure. The procession through the…

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Our Sydney Letter. the Passing Show

The Scone Advocate · Friday 20 January 1911 · page 2

THERE is no lack of stirring events to engage attention. The legality of the Federal Land Tax has at last been challenged before the High Court, and the friends…

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Newcastle Carnival

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Saturday 21 January 1911 · page 1

Among the attractions at the New castle carnival, the window dressing competition was a striking feature. Mr H. W. Snelling Ford, of Lasseter…

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"Panama" World's Fair

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 23 January 1911 · page 5

The committee of the United States House of Representatives has reported in favour of New Orleans as the site of the great World's Fair in 1915 to celebrate the opening of the…

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Beecroft's Novelty Show

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 24 January 1911 · page 4

Beccroft's gigantic novelty show is coming to Maitland by special train from South Australia and will open in the paddock all the rear of the Exchange Hotel on…

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Norwich Royal Show. Invitation to the Colonies. London, Jan 26

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 27 January 1911 · page 5

The King, waiting to the Hon. Ailwyn Fellowes, of Norwich, formerly President of the Board of Agriculture, calls attention to the invitation to overseas Ministers of…

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A Fair Challenge

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Saturday 28 January 1911 · page 6

The burly prisoner stood unabashed before the judge. "Prisoner at the bar," asked the clerk of arraigns, "do you wish to challenge…

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Weston's Picture Show

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 28 January 1911 · page 4

Mr. C. E. Weston, who has great hopes of East Maitland for a picture show venture has been compelled to postpone the opening of same until the engine just…

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Newcastle Annual Show

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 28 January 1911 · page 4

The tenth annual exhibition of the Newcastle A. H. and T. Association is to be held on March 23,21, and 25 next. The secretary (Mr. C. W. Donnelly) announces…

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The Royal Show

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 3 February 1911 · page 4

The Royal Show in Sydney, which will be held from April 11 to 19, promises to eclipse all the splendid exhibition which have proceded it. The Royal Agricultural Society has…

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