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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1898

168 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 7 of 9

Adamstown. the Show

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 22 October 1898 · page 8

Unfavourable weather has unfortunately prevailed during the show, but nevertheless it has been fairly well patronised by the public, and the committee anticipate they…

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Lambton. Fancy Fair

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 24 October 1898 · page 3

The Fancy Fair held in the Music Hall in aid of the trust funds of the Primitive Methodist Church was liberally patronised by the public on Saturday afternoon and night…

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An Exhibition for Newcastle

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 24 October 1898 · page 4

In another column a correspondent suggests that the people of Newcastle should make a united effort to have an exhibition for the city and district…

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Adamstown. the Show

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 24 October 1898 · page 3

The Adamstown A. and H. Society brought their show to a close on Saturday night with a social, which proved a most successful gathering, both financially and in other…

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"Give Us a Show."

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 24 October 1898 · page 3

Sir,—I could not help thinking, while reading your report of Mr. Hannell's presentation in Monday morning's paper, that if that best of…

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Cycling in Newcastle. the League's Carnival. Chapman Wins the Championship

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 24 October 1898 · page 6

The championship cycling carnival promoted by the local branch of the league took place on Saturday afternoon in the presence of about 500…

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Newcastle Exhibition

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 25 October 1898 · page 3

Sir,—With reference to your leader and the letter from C.J.P.H. in to-day's issue, we certainly hope that this matter will be taken up, and carried to a favourable issue,…

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The Proposed Newcastle Exhibition

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 26 October 1898 · page 7

Sir,—I am pleased to see that the project of instituting an annual exhibition in Newcastle is again mooted. I have, for years past, advocated such…

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Arnott Holme. Garden Fair and Fete. Opening Ceremony

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 28 October 1898 · page 3

A garden fair, promoted by the ladies of the Mayfield Wesleyan Church, was opened at "Arnott Holme," the residence of Mr. William Arnott, Mayfield, yesterday…

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THE Public Schools' Carnival Interfered with by Rain. a Great Success Nevertheless Official Reception of the Minister

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 28 October 1898 · page 6

Though not regarded as a general holiday, there can be no question that the annual carnival promoted by that very useful body, the Newcastle…

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Arnott Holme Garden Fair

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 29 October 1898 · page 5

The garden fair was continued yesterday at Arnott Holme, Mayfield, in aid of the Wesleyan Sunday-school fund, and notwithstanding the boisterous weather there was a…

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Mayfield. Garden Fair

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 31 October 1898 · page 3

The third day of the Garden Fair at Arnott Holme in aid of the Wesleyan Sunday school building fund was again ushered in with stormy weather, the high wind causing…

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Garden Fair. Arnott Holme, Mayfield

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 1 November 1898 · page 5

In consequence of the inclement weather last week marring the prospects of the garden fair at Mayfield, in aid of the Wesleyan Sunday-school, the committee decided to…

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Garden Fair. Arnott Holme, Mayfield

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 2 November 1898 · page 5

The Garden Fair, held for the past few days at Arnott Holme, Mayfield, concluded yesterday, and the attendance quite came up to the expectations of the committee. The…

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The Public Schools' Carnival

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 4 November 1898 · page 8

An advertisement in another column draws attention to the inaugural sports meeting of the recently-formed Maitland District Public Schools' Amateur Athletic…

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Novelty Fair at Tighe's Hill. the Opening

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 4 November 1898 · page 5

A Novelty Fair was opened in the Rosedale Hall, Tighe's Hill, yesterday afternoon in the presence of a moderate attendance The spacious hall was tastefully festooned…

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The Cup Carnival. Symmetry Wins the Oaks. Flemington

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 4 November 1898 · page 5

The third (the Oaks) day of the V.R.C. meeting was noticeable for another gallant victory for The Grafter, who beat the great Bobadil in the Flying Stakes after a desperate…

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Coolgardie Exhibition

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 5 November 1898 · page 4

LONDON, Thursday.—The British representatives of the Coolgardie Exhibition have invited foreign countries to support the exhibition. Mr…

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Tighe's Hill. Novelty Fair

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 5 November 1898 · page 7

The novelty fair in aid of the Tighe's Hill School of Arts, was continued in the Rosedale Hall last night. The attendance was large, and the interior of the building…

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Maitland District the Public Schools' Carnival

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 5 November 1898 · page 7

The inaugural meeting of the Maitland District Public Schools' Amateur Athletic Association was favoured with glorious weather, and so far as success was…

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