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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1901

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The Singleton Show. Opening Day. a Fairly Good Exhibition. Synopsis of the Awards

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 29 August 1901 · page 7

It rained at Intervals on the way up to Singleton yesterday, but when the Newcastle train drew up at the local station, shortly after 9 o'clock, the sky was blue,…

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The Singleton Show. a Big Gathering of Visitors. Heavy Railway Traffic. Jumping and Other Contests

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 30 August 1901 · page 6

A bright and pleasant morning (except for the strong westerly wind) induced a large number of people to visit Singleton yesterday, and the "popular day" of the…

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Spielers at the Show

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 3 September 1901 · page 5

The Singleton Show last week attracted the usual crowd of spiciers and montemen men from the metropolis, but they did not have many opportunities of getting to…

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Pen-notes and Pencillings. the Temple of Music, Pan-american Exhibition

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 11 September 1901 · page 5

The accompanying sketch of the Temple of Music is from a photo by Mr. Arnold, Othcial Photographer to the Exhibition. It shows the design of the building to…

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Melbourne Gossip. September 9. the Show Week

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 14 September 1901 · page 7

A marvellous occurrence, Show week has been one continued stretch of fine weather. It is true we have had a few strong northerly blasts, to remind us that…

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Newcastle Agricultural Society

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 20 September 1901 · page 7

Sir,—I venture to make a few suggestions in behalf of the Agricultural Society in this district. I have been a close observer to the movements of the general…

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Hamilton. St. Peter's Fair

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 20 September 1901 · page 8

The Rev. T. W. Ramm banked yesterday the sum of £51 11s 4d as the result of the opening day's receipts in connection with the above Fair. The Mechanics' institate…

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Australasian Exhibition. in London in 1903

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 21 September 1901 · page 5

LONDON, Friday.—An Australian and New Zealand exhibition, under the auspices of the Chambers of Commerce, is projected to be held at Earls'…

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Cycling Carnival Accident

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 23 September 1901 · page 5

O. E. Bell, one of the competitors in the final heat of the President's Handicap at the cycling sports on Saturday had a nasty fall, and received somewhat severe…

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Cycling Carnival. Five Miles' Championship. Won by Denny

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 23 September 1901 · page 6

The cycling carnival promoted by the Federal Bicycle Club in aid of the City Band Contest Fund was held on the Rugby Union Ground on Saturday afternoon. The…

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Hunter River A. and H. Association

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 24 September 1901 · page 8

The forty-second annual meeting of the Hunter River Agricultural and Horticultural Association was held at the Town Hall last evening. Mr. R. F. Graham…

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Newcastle Agricultural Society. the Question of a Show

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 26 September 1901 · page 4

A special meeting of the Newcastle Agricultural Society was held at the Chamber of Commerce last night, for the purpose of considering on what date the…

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Plattsburg. Hospital Fancy Fair

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 27 September 1901 · page 8

A meeting of the committee of the hospital was held at the Mechanics' Institute on Wednesday evening. There were present: Messrs. Moran (chairman),…

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Exhibition of School Work. London and Local Exhibits

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 1 October 1901 · page 3

Some of the exhibits sent to New South Wales by Earl Beauchamp, for the purpose of representing the daily work done at the London Board Primary Schools, from the…

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Glasgow Exhibition. Colonial Exhibits

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

LONDON, Friday.—The Agents-General and a representative company of bankers and merchants have petitioned the London Common Council to…

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Maitland District Hunter River A. and H. Association

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 8 October 1901 · page 8

The first quarterly meaning of the committee of the Hunter [?] Agricultural and Horticultural Association was held at the Town Hall yesterday afternoon. Mr…

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Salvation Army Federal Fair

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 8 October 1901 · page 8

A "Federal Fair," in aid of the Salvation Army's Self Denial Fund was opened at the Auckland-street Barracks last night by the Mayoress (Mrs. W. J. Ellie). Streamers…

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St. Mary's Fair

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 18 October 1901 · page 6

The ladies of St. Mary's, parish have for come time past been preparing for the annual fair in aid of parish funds, and the results of their labours as displayed in the…

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Newcastle School of Arts Exhibition of Pictures

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 23 October 1901 · page 6

Last evening, in the School of Arts lecture hall, the president of the institution, Dr. J. L. Beeston, formally opened the first exhibition of pictures shown in…

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R.c. Fair Picnic

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 24 October 1901 · page 6

An excursion to Raymond Terrace was made in aid of the 4th Regiment Stall in connection with the forthcoming R.C Military Fair. The picnic was among the…

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