Lambton. to Show Cause
In pursuance of the rule nisi granted by the Supreme Court on Tuesday on the application of the solicitors of the Commercial Bank of Australia, Aldermen J. Middlemas, S…
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Shows & fairs, 1899
265 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 9 of 14
Singleton Show. First Day (Wednesday.) a Successful Opening
Although the weather wore a threatening aspect, there was no rain at Singleton yesterday when the Northern Agricultural Association's annual show was opened. The…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →St. Mary's R.c. Novelty Fair
St. Mary's R.C. Novelty Fair drew a good attendance to the Masonic Hall last night despite all the bo[?]erous weather. A large amount of interest was manifested in the…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Singleton Show. a Wet Day. Additional Awards
There was a considerable falling off in the attendance at the Singleton Show yesterday as compared with the "popular day" last year. This was due to the inclement state…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →A Sydney Letter. Once More at the Fair.—people Who Are Much in Evidence.—the Necessity of Mentioning a Delicate Matter.—a Plea for "A Fair Go" in Parliament.—the Kerb-stone Florist.—hard Swearing in the Sydney Courts.—every Witness Should Fetch His Own Bible. Sydney
The Queen Victoria Consumptives Home Fair is progressing like a house afire. Noting the crowds attending and their anxiety to get rid of whatever superfluous cash…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →District News. Hamilton. Village Fair
The ladies' committee are still making progress toward making the fair to be held here next month, in aid of the Benevolent institution, unique in attraction, and with the…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →The Carnival in Spain
It was quite by accident that I dropped upon the Carnival at Malaga. One would no more do it by design than arrive in London in the midst of a Bank Holiday…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →St. Mary's R. C. Novelty Fair
The promoters of the St. Mary's R.G. Novelty Fair were delighted to see the large attendance at the Masonic Hall last night. The stallholders did a roaring…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →The Singleton Show. Third Day. the Total Takings. Singleton
Despite the unfavourable weather conditions there was an excellent attendance at the show to-day, the gate receipts amounting to £92 16s 7d, as against £85 11s 6d for the…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Art Exhibition. Sydney
The annual exhibition of the Society of Artists was opened at noon to-day by his Excellency the Governor, who was attended by Captain Wilfred Smith, A.D.C., There…
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The business done during the first week of St. Mary's Novelty Carnival has given much satisfaction to the energetic promoters. Notwithstanding the inclement state…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →St. Mary's Novelty Fair
Yet again the weather did not interfere to any noticeable extent with the attendance at the Masonic Hall last night, in aid of the funds of St. Mary's R.C. Schools…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →A Sydney Letter. the Australian Squadron.—a Sea-going Fleet Needed.—the Fair Spinning Jennies.—charity a La Mode.—government House Call Book.—an Aged Couple.—the Ultimo Tragedy. Sydney
The condemnation of the Australian Squadron by a prominent English paper has come not a moment too soon. Naval men have long recognised that for any but purely…
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It is now established, beyond doubt, that the Novelty Fair in aid of St. Mary's R.C. schools will prove a big financial success, the receipts to date, notwithstanding the almost…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Stockton. the Progressive Village Fair
The preparations for this entertainment, which is to be opened to-morrow afternoon, in aid of the funds of the Newcastle and Northumberland Benevolent Society, are…
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Sir,—It is in no carping spirit that I wish to point out that the statement that all the poultry at the Singleton show was of superior quality Is not Justified by facts. Many…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →The Wallsend Show
Sir,—I notice the committee of the Wallsend show for the year is elected, and mar now be supposed to be busy preparing the schedule of prizes. During the dozen…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →R. C. Novelty Carnival
The weather last night being more favourbale there was a large attendance at the Novelty Carnival in aid of St. Mary's schools. The Masonic Hall presented a busy and…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →A Great Exhibition
The reply of the Premier to a question in the Assembly on Wednesday as to the probability of a great exhibition being held in Sydney in 1901 is a matter of some…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →St. Mary's Novelty Fair
The fine weather on Saturday night, together with the additional attractions provided, succeeded in drawing a large number of visitors to the Novelty Fair in the Masonic…
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