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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1897

183 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 6 of 10

The Latest Exhibition Novelty

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 17 July 1897 · page 12

THE last Paris Exposition had its Eiffel Tower, Chicago had its Ferris Wheel, Nashville has its giant see-saw. The department of concessions of the Omaha…

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Flower Show

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 21 July 1897 · page 8

A meeting of the ladies and gentlemen interested in the management of the flower show to be held in aid of the West Maitland School of Arts, was held at that institution…

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Mr. Reid in Paris. Interview with M. Hanotaux. the Colony and the Paris Exhibition

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 23 July 1897 · page 4

LONDON, Thursday.—M. Hanotaux, the French Minister for Foreign Affairs, sent for Mr. Reid, and had a cordial interview through an…

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Queensland National Show

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 24 July 1897 · page 12

Entries close to-day (Saturday) for the annual show of the Queensland National Association; late entries will be received up till Monday's post…

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Proposed Catholic School Fair

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 2 August 1897 · page 8

SINCE settling down to the work of his diocese, the newly-appointed Coadjutor-Bishop of Maitland has been considering the best means to adopt for wiping out or reducing…

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Flower Show

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 6 August 1897 · page 8

A meeting of ladies and gentlemen interested in the flowed show to be held in aid of the School of Arts, was held at that institution yesterday afternoon. Mr. W. T…

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Hamilton. Scientific Exhibition

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 7 August 1897 · page 6

The committee of the Mechanics' Institute, at a meeting held on Thursday evening last, unanimously decided to act upon the idea of their Vice-president, Mr. J. J. Callaghan, by…

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Exhibition of Art Sewing

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 9 August 1897 · page 5

COMPETITION in the manufacture of sewing machines has resulted in the modern machines being brought to a standard of perfection perhaps never anticipated in years…

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Queensland. Brisbane, Tuesday. the Agricultural Exhibition

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 11 August 1897 · page 5

To-day was judging day at the exhibition, which will be formally opened by the Governor to-morrow. The show is expected to be highly successful. The quality of the…

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Maitland District. Hunter River A. AND H. ASSOCIATION

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 17 August 1897 · page 8

A MEETING of the committee of the Hunter River Agricultural and Horticultural Association was held in the Town Hall yesterday day afternoon. Mr. Samuel Clift, president,…

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The Royal Visit to Ireland Opening of an Exhibition

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 21 August 1897 · page 5

LONDON, Thursday.—The Duke and Duchess of York, who are at present in Dublin, opened a textile exhibition in that city yesterday…

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Hamilton. Scientific Exhibition

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 27 August 1897 · page 8

The committee of the Mechanics Institute have their preparations well advanced for the forthcoming scientific exhibition during the centenary week, and which will form one of…

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Hamilton. Scientific Exhibition

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 28 August 1897 · page 8

The committee of the local Mechanics' Institute propose to celebrate the centenary by holding a scientific exhibition. Electricity, microscopy, and astronomy will form its…

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The Singleton Show

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 28 August 1897 · page 5

THE Northern Agricultural Association's' show promises to be more than usually successful this year. Very complete arrangements are being made by the committee for…

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Charity Carnival. Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 30 August 1897 · page 5

THE Diamond Jubilee Charity Carnival took place on the Agricultural Society's Grounds, Moore Park, this afternoon, in the presence of about 20,000 spectators. In proportion…

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The French in East Africa. an Exhibition Dispatched. Its Objects

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 31 August 1897 · page 5

LONDON, Monday.—M. Bounalot, commander of the French East African expedition, has left on an expedition in command of the Marquis…

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Singleton Show. the Opening Day. Synopsis of Awards

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 2 September 1897 · page 7

THE 29th annual show of the Northern Agricultural Association was commenced at Singleton yesterday. The weather was fine, but a strong and…

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A Miniature Fair

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 3 September 1897 · page 5

THE children attending Christ Church Cathedral Sunday School yesterday opened a miniature fair in the schoolroom, the proceeds of which are to replace the mission funds stolen…

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Singleton Show. the People's Day

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 3 September 1897 · page 6

ThE fates were certainly propitious to the Northern Agricultural Association yesterday. There was but one essential condition to ensure a successful…

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District News. Hamilton. Fair

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 4 September 1897 · page 8

THE sale of work in aid of the St. Peter's Church fund was continued last evening, and was fairly well patronised. During the evening a vocal and instrumental select…

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