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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1903

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Newcastle Agricultural Show

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 28 February 1903 · page 4

Great progress is being made for the Agricultural Show which takes place in Newcastle next month. The new pavilion is nearly complete, and will provide a…

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Swimming Carnival. a New World's Record

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 3 March 1903 · page 6

The swimming carnival promoted by the Pirate Club took place in the Corporation Baths last evening, in the presence of a good attendance. The interior of the…

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Newcastle Show

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 5 March 1903 · page 4

A meeting of the committee of the Newcastle and District A., H. and I. Association was held last evening at the Chamber of Commerce, for the purpose of…

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Booth at the Show

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 5 March 1903 · page 5

An adjourned meeting of ladies, under the presidency of the Mayoress, Mrs. Cann, was held at the council chambers last evening, for the purpose of receiving…

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The Cycling Carnival. Sydney, Wednesday Night

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 5 March 1903 · page 6

A commencement was to have been made with the League's cycling carnival to-night, but on account of the wet weather the sport had to be postponed…

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Lambton. Fete and Fancy Fair

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 7 March 1903 · page 5

There was a large attendance of visitors at the floral fete, held in Bell's Hall last night in aid of the Congregational Church, and a good volume of business was…

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Cycling Carnival Postponed. Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 7 March 1903 · page 6

The "Sydney Thousand " cycling carnival, which was down for decision tonight, had again to be postponed on account of the weather. The racing will…

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Cycling in Sydney. the League's Carnival. Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 9 March 1903 · page 3

The New South Wales League's Carnival was opened to-day on the Cricket Ground, in the presence of a large attendance. Six heats in the "Sydney…

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Swimming Carnival

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 11 March 1903 · page 6

The Perseverance Swimming Club's carnival is down for decision at the Corporation Baths this evening, when, among other events to take place, is the 440yds…

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Wallsend Agricultural Society

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 12 March 1903 · page 3

A well-attended meeting of members of the Agricultural Society was held at the Agricultural Hall on Monday evening. The vice-president. Mr. H. Tildesley,…

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Swimming Carnival. Canning Wins the Quarter

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 12 March 1903 · page 6

The Perseerance (Tighe's Hill) Club's swimming carnival took place in the Corporation Baths last evening, but was very poorly patronised. The sport provided was…

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Newcastle Show. Meeting of Committee

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 12 March 1903 · page 5

A meeting of the Newcastle Agricultural Association was held at the Chamber of Commerce last night. Dr. J. L. Beeston, president, was in the chair, and there was…

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Newcastle Show Ground. Recent Improvements

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 13 March 1903 · page 6

The committee of the Newcastle Agricultural Show are rapidly pushing forward the necessary work in preparation for the forthcoming show, which opens…

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Newcastle Show

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 14 March 1903 · page 6

The second annual show in connection with the Newcastle Agricultural, Horticultural, and Industrial Association will be opened on Thursday next by the…

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Cycling. the Newcastle Carnival

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 14 March 1903 · page 7

The indications for a revival in cycle racing in this district are bright, and it is possible that the cycling carnival on the Rugby Ground on the 4th April will be the…

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Special for the Show. 6 Handsome Model Costumes

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 16 March 1903 · page 5

[?] in the new Donegal Tweeds, will be altered to fit, free of charge. Exquisite Jackets and Choice Millinery, and prices the lowest in the trade…

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Newcastle Show. Final Arrangements

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 17 March 1903 · page 5

A special meeting to make final arrangements for the forthcoming Newcastle Show was held at the Chamber of Commerce last night. Dr. J. L. Beeston…

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The Cycling Carnival. Great Ride by Taylor. Sydney, Monday Night

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 17 March 1903 · page 5

The cycling carnival was continued to-night in the presence of about 8000 spectators. The weather was fine and cool. The principal events were three semi-finals in…

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Newcastle Show

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 18 March 1903 · page 4

It is satisfactory to learn that there is now every indication that the second show of the Newcastle Agricultural Society, which opens…

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Newcastle Show

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 18 March 1903 · page 5

Active preparations are being made for the Newcastle Show, which opens tomorrow. For the convenience of exhibitors it is announced that the secretary. Mr…

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