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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1901

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

Wesleyan Circuit Fair

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 12 December 1901 · page 7

At the Mechanics' Institute, Hamilton, yesterday afternoon a "Wesleyan Christmas Festival" was opened by Mr. W. Winn. The object of the fair…

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The Australian Church Fair. "Fra Diavolo."

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 13 December 1901 · page 6

In the Lyceum Hall last evening the Operatic Carnival and Fancy Fair, in aid of the Australian Church, was continued. There was a large attendance, the hall…

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Merewether. Village Fair

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 14 December 1901 · page 5

The above fair was a source of attraction last night, and a fair amount of business was done. A nail-driving competition, won by Mrs. Lewis, and a sawing competition,…

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Operatic Carnival

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 14 December 1901 · page 5

Last evening, in the Lyceum Hall, the Australian Church Operatic Carnival and Fancy Fair was brought to a close. The stalls were cleared, and a substantial…

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Show Your Hands

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

An Australian Mayor runs no greater risk than that of being Knighted. An Amerian Mayor may be forced to hold his hands up in the fashion of the sketch. The…

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Fair Field for Seamen

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 27 December 1901 · page 5

For many a year it has been possible for a deserving soldier to reach the highest commissioned ranks. Sir Hector Macdonald is an example…

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