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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1902

142 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 6 of 8

Lambton. Naval Fair

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 21 October 1902 · page 6

The naval fair attracted a large gathering last night, and the attendance and the sales were satisfactory. The stalls are replenished daily, and present as gay an…

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District News. Lambton. Naval Fair

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 22 October 1902 · page 6

The Naval Fair, promoted in aid of the Roman Catholic Church, is still attracting a large number of visitors, and the committee has decided, in view of the…

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Eight-hour Day Labour's Big Carnival. an Effective Display. Speeches and Sports

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 23 October 1902 · page 7

Yesterday Labour celebrated in be[?]tting fashion the anniversary of the concession of the principle of eight hours work, and the function was, in its general aspect,…

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Lambton. Naval Fair

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 24 October 1902 · page 6

The sales at the Naval Fair continue satisfactory, and good business was done on Wednesday and last nights. The musical programme proved…

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Lambton. Naval Fair

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 25 October 1902 · page 6

A brisk business was done last night at the naval fairs held in Bell's Hall, in aid of the Roman Catholic Church, and some good bargains were secured. A large…

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Lambton. Naval Fair

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 27 October 1902 · page 6

There was a large attendance at the Naval Fair on Saturday night, when the stall-holders did a brisk business. The art union drawing was conducted by…

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Australian Church. Fancy Fair

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 31 October 1902 · page 5

The Fancy Fair and Floral In connection with the Australian Church, was continued at the King's Hall last night when, not withstanding the frequent showers,…

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Wallsend. Agricultural Society's Show

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 1 November 1902 · page 6

A telegram was received last night by Mr. T. R. Davies, secretary, from Mr. Walkins, M.H.R., intimating that the General commanding had given permission…

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A Very Different Exhibition

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 1 November 1902 · page 2

I you are fond of a gruesome exhibition obtain an order from Superintendent Sharpe, at Russell-street Barracks, to view the police museum. This contains…

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Wallsend Show. the Prize List

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 1 November 1902 · page 3

Though there were some heavy showers during the morning, the afternoon kept fine for the opening of the sixteenth annual show, under the auspices of the…

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Wallsend Show. the Last Day

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 3 November 1902 · page 5

The annual exhibition in connection with the Agricultural Society was concluded on Saturday. The weather was fine, and the show was well patronised,…

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Private Exhibition by Sandow

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 5 November 1902 · page 3

At the invitation of Mr. J. C. Leele, manager for Mr. Harry Rickards, a number of citizens, including several members of the medical profession, assembled at…

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The Methodist Fair

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 6 November 1902 · page 6

A meeting of the promoters of the recent fair conducted in the Town Hall, in aid of the Methodist Church, was held in the Wesleyan Church on Tuesday evening…

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St. Mark's, Islington. Annual Fair

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 6 November 1902 · page 3

A congregation has outgrown the church, but one which includes many hard-working enthusiasts, is to be found at St. Mark's.' Islington, where a…

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Bazaar and Flower Show

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 6 November 1902 · page 6

A bazaar and flower show, promoted by the members of the Women's Guild of St. Peter's, was opened in the Mechanics' Institute, East Maitland, yesterday…

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Lambton. Naval Fair

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 8 November 1902 · page 6

The members of the ladies committee who promoted the Naval Fair in aid of the R.C. Church, held a meeting on Thursday night. A statement was submitted…

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Islington. St. Mark's Fair

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 8 November 1902 · page 6

The bazaar and fair in connection with St. Mark's 'Church drew another large attendance in the Islington Mechanics Institute last evening, and at the close of…

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Islington. St. Mark's Fair

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 10 November 1902 · page 6

The fair and bazaar in connection with St. Mark's Church was brought to a conclusion on Saturday evening, when, despite unfavourable weather…

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Lord Mayor's Show

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 12 November 1902 · page 5

LONDON, Tuesday.—The Lord Mayor's Show, held yesterday, was unusually elaborate form a spectacular point of view, Mr. Balfour, the…

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Agricultural Society

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 13 November 1902 · page 6

A meeting of the committee of the Agricultural Society was held at the Chamber of Commerce last night. Dr. J. L. Bcosion presided. There were also…

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