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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1901

165 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 2 of 9

A Sydney Letter. Current Accounts and First Deposits.—the Big Happening Just Now in Sydney.—wife and Maid for Years.—a Barrister's "Mare's Nest."—lady Mary and Old Recollections.—the Show and Good Friday.—that Free Railway Pass. Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 15 March 1901 · page 3

Before the case against a man named Bigge, "trading" under the name of Starkey, it was currently believed that a man when he wanted to open a current account…

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Lambton. Mechanics' Institute Jumble Fair

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 18 March 1901 · page 7

The arrangements for the opening of this function are completed, and the promoters and ladies' committee expect a very successful result. A violin, gold bangle,…

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Lambton. Jumble Fair

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 20 March 1901 · page 7

Elaborate preparations have been made in connection with this fair. The Music Hall will represent a perfect "fairyland." Attractive programmes of entertainment…

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Y.m.c.a. New Century Fair

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 20 March 1901 · page 4

In the Masonic Hall on Friday next the Hon. J. L. Fegan, M.P. will open the New Century Fair and Art Exhibition in connection with the Newcastle Young Men's…

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Jumble Fair at Lambton

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 21 March 1901 · page 5

A jumble fair in aid of the local Mechanics' Institute was opened in the Music Hall yesterday afternoon in the presence of a large audience. The room was…

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Lambton. Jumble Fair

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 22 March 1901 · page 8

The fair in aid of the Mechanics' Institute attracted a large number of visitors again last night, and the ladies in charge of the various, stalls disposed of a fair Parcel…

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Amusements. Y.m.c.a. New Century Fair

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 22 March 1901 · page 4

In the Masonic Hall, at 3 o'clock this afternoon, the Hon. J. L. Fegan, M.P., will open the New Century Fair and Art Exhibition in connection with the Newcastle…

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Lambton. "Summer Fair."

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 23 March 1901 · page 5

This [?] was continued last night is the Mu[?]e Hall, when a musical programme was submitted. Mr. Wm. Corke, a baritone. from Wallsend opened the proceedings by…

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The Maitland Show

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 23 March 1901 · page 8

The annual exhibition of the Hunter River Agricultural and Horticultural Association is announced by advertisement in this issue to be held on the 17th, 18th, and…

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Y.m.c.a. New Century Fair

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 23 March 1901 · page 3

In the presence of a large audience in the Masonic Hall yesterday afternoon the sale in connection with the Young Men's Christian Association's…

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The New Century Fair. (Continued from Page 8.)

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 23 March 1901 · page 5

The Young Men's Christian Association's New Century Fair, which was opened yesterday afternoon, was continued last evening in the Masonic Hall. There was a large…

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Singleton. the Upper Hunter Show

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 23 March 1901 · page 7

The success of the Upper Hunter Show to be held on Wednesday and Thursday next is now assured, as the entries in number total those of the most flourishing years of…

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Y.m.c.a. New Century Fair

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 25 March 1901 · page 5

The above was continued on Saturday afternoon, when there was a moderate attendance. The principal event was the spelling bee for children up to 14 years of…

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Y.m.c.a. Century Fair

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 26 March 1901 · page 4

Despite exceptionally strong counter attractions the Y.M.C.A. Century Fair last evening was well patronised, and those who attended were highly pleased with the…

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Y.m.c.a. Century Fair

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 27 March 1901 · page 5

The fourth night of the Y.M.C.A. Century Fair attracted a large gathering at the Masonic Hall last evening. The interior of the building…

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A Heart's Idol. CHAPTER I. "Fair Stranger, Let Thy Heart Forget."

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 27 March 1901 · page 2

One by one the notes of the organ died away in musical pulsations, and one by one the few worshippers at the Monday evening service went out…

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Y.m.c.a. Century Fair

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 28 March 1901 · page 5

The Y.M.C.A. Century Fair was continued at the Masonic Hall last night. There was a good attendance, notwithstanding the various counter attractions, and…

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Y.m.c.a. Century Fair

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 29 March 1901 · page 5

The Y.M.C.A. Century Fair was continued at the Masonic Hall last night, when a large attendance enjoyed the excellent programme provided. The…

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Royalties at Gibraltar. Great Water Carnival

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 29 March 1901 · page 5

LONDON, Thursday.—The Duke and Duchess of York were greatly interested in the trial of the Brennan torpedo at the mouth of Gibraltar…

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A Floating Exhibition

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 30 March 1901 · page 10

What appears to be an excellent though not altogether new, idea for extending foreign trade is that adopted by Austro-Hungarian…

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