What Is a Fair Day's Cycling?
What constitutes a fair day's work on the bicycle? Most riders probably know from experience. Yet experience is not altogether to be trusted, and in fact it leads many…
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Shows & fairs, 1899
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Newcastle Agricultural Association. the First Show Fixed for March
A meeting of the committee of the Newcastle Agricultural Association was held at the Chamber of Commerce last night. The president, Dr. J. L. Beeston, being…
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The charity fair and bazaar in aid of the funds of the Deaf and Dumb Institution proved quite an attractive event yesterday, a large number of visitors from all parts…
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The fair and sale of work bold in aid of the founds of the Deaf and Dumb Institution, Waratah, is proving a highly satisfactory feature, the proceeds being about £30 for the…
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There was again a good attendance at the Charity. Fair on Saturday evening, and the several stall-holders were able to report satisfactory sales. The promoters have…
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The annual exhibition of the above Agricultural Society was commenced yesterday afternoon, under auspices of a most flatering and encouraging character. The…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Maitland District Fair and Sale of Work
A fair and sale of work was opened in the Town Hall yesterday, in aid of the funds of St. Mary's Church, in the presence of a good attendance of spectators. The hall…
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The Newcastle Agricultural and Industrial Association applied for a special lease of 17a 2r 15p on the Pasturage Reserve for a site for a show ground…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Young Wallsend. Our Children's Success at the Show
As in 1898, so this year, the local school has upheld its reputation by scoring heavily amongst the competing schools at the recent Wallsend Show. Only two main…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Proposed Athletic Carnival. St. Patrick's Day to Be Celebrated
A meeting was held at the A.H.C. Guild Hall, Church-street, last evening, under the presidency of the Rev. F. O'Gorman, to consider the advisableness of holding a…
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The show under the auspices of the Adamstown and District A. and H. and Fine Art Society promises to be a great success. The entry is the largest yet received, and…
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Last night the show was largely attends The phonographic entertainment given by Alderman J. Kenny was most entertaining, A. lengthy and varied programne of songs…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →The Adamstown Spring Show. Opened by the Hon. J. L. FEGAN
In connection with the opening of the Adamstown and District Agricultural and Horticultural Society's Spring Show yesterday afternoon, a banquet, or luncheon,…
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We do not believe that the taxpayers will bitterly bewail the result of the recent division in the Assembly regarding the proposal to hold an international exhibition in…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Work at the Collieries. Fair Prospects for the Next Fortnight
Full time for the fortnight which ended on Saturday was ten days, on account of the holiday. Ten collieries were kept going the whole of the working days, and the…
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The monthly meeting of the committee of the Hunter River Agricultural and Horticultural Association was held at the Town Hall, last, evening. Present: Mr. R…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →A Sydney Letter. the Coming Back of the Lancers.—a "Boer" Riot in the Domain.—the Australian Eleven.—mr. Lyne and an Exhibition.—lady Randolph Churchill's Application for Funds.—"australia Looking Towards the Dawn."—expensive Variety Actors.—the Samoan Deal. Sydney
The coming back of thirty Lancers leaves an unpleasant taste in the mouth. It is argued by the Premier that some are under age, some are unable to obtain leave,…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Grand Federal Fair at Morpeth
The grand federal fair which was organised by the Very Rev. P. T. Corcoran and the ladies of St. Bede's parish, Morpeth, in ald of the church funds, was formally…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →St. James' Novelty Fair. (Continued from page 6)
At last evening's session of the Novelty Fair being held in connection with St. James' Church, Wickham, a bright and stirring cantata was produced entitled "Bab[?]s in the…
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The attendance at the Novelty Fair on Saturday must have been very gratifying to the promoters and workers. Long before 8 p.m. the house was filled, and the…
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