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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1903

184 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 6 of 10

Sydney Poultry Show. Newcastle Winners

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 22 May 1903 · page 6

Among the awards made in connection with the New South Wales Poultry, Pigeon, Canary, and Dog Society's Show, opened on the 20th inst., were some…

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Hamilton. the Fair

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 23 May 1903 · page 5

The fair in connection with the Sacred Heart Church was again well patronised last night, when a good all-round business was done. The chief attraction at…

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Hamilton. the Fair

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 25 May 1903 · page 5

There was a good attendance at the Fancy Fair at the Sacred Heart School-room on Saturday night. The various stalls having been replenished. It has…

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A Sydney Letter. That Preferential Tariff!—the Figures That Show the Position of England.—what Australia Is Asked to Part With.—a Little Object Lesson on How Wages Go Down.—a Bank Officer with a Fifty Years' Record.—the Royal Assent and the Governor's Assent. Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 26 May 1903 · page 7

"The talk of the town," ship is the suggested preferential tariff. Many support the idea, because of their imperialism, Many again support it because of some foolish…

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Hamilton. the Fair

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 29 May 1903 · page 6

The attendance at the sale of fancy work In the Sacred Heart School-room last night was one of the largest during this past week. The musical entertainment was…

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Hamilton. Fancy Fair

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 30 May 1903 · page 6

The entertainment at the Sacred Heart Schoolroom last night was diversified and amusing. "Caught in his own trap" was cleverly performed by the young folk…

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Hamilton. Fancy Fair

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 2 June 1903 · page 6

The programme announced in connection with the Sacred Heart sale of fancy work last night was postponed till this evening, the boisterous weather…

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Hamilton. Last Night of the Fair

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 3 June 1903 · page 5

After a successful run of three weeks, the sales of fancy work at the Sacred Heart schoolroom will be brought to a close this evenig, when all goods will be…

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Agricultural Society. Annual Meeting

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 5 June 1903 · page 5

The annual general meeting of members of the Newcastle and District Agricultural, Horticultural, and Industrial Association, was held at the Chamber of…

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Wallsend. Agricultural Society

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 8 June 1903 · page 6

Mr. Thomas R. Davies, secretary to the Agricultural Society, has been notified by Mr. Nurray, district tramway superintendent, that a truck for the conveyance…

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Sydney Canary Show. Local Competitors Succeed

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 12 June 1903 · page 3

At the inter-State Show of canaries held on 5th and 6th insts., at the Queen Victoria Markets, in Sydney, Newcastle fanciers were well to the fore. Mr. R…

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Wallsend Show. Pigeons and Poultry

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 13 June 1903 · page 3

The Wallsend and Plattsburg Agricultural Society's Midwinter Show was opened in the Agricultural Hall at Wallsend yesterday afternoon by the Mayor…

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Agricultural Society

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 17 June 1903 · page 6

The first meeting of the new committee of the Newcastle Agricultural Society was held at the Chamber of Commerce last evening, the president (Dr. J. L…

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The Sheep Show. Official Opening. Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 4 July 1903 · page 5

The annual sheep show was opened by the State Governor, Sir Harry Rawson, to-day, in the presence of a large gathering. His Excellency was received by the…

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Agricultural Society

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 9 July 1903 · page 6

A meeting of the Newcastle Agricultural Society was held in the Chamber of Commerce last night. There were present:—Dr. J. L. Beeston (chairman). and…

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West Wallsend District. New Presbyterian Church. Opening of a Fair

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 10 July 1903 · page 6

The Presbyterian Church at West Wallsend requires so many extensions to afford comfortable accommodation for this section of worshippers, that it was…

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District News. Hamilton. a Successful Fair

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 13 July 1903 · page 6

The parishioners of the Sacred Heart Church assembled in the schoolroom after the last mass yesterday and heard a statement by the Very Rev. J. O'Donohue as to…

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West Wallsend. Scotch Fair

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 14 July 1903 · page 3

The fair was in full swing again an Friday evening at the School of Arts Hall, the building being overcrowded during the greater portion of the time. An…

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Hamilton. Fancy Fair

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 22 July 1903 · page 6

A fancy fair, in aid of St. Peter's Church, will be opened in the Mechanics' institute this afternoon by the Mayoress of Newcastle, Mrs. Cann. A variety of…

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Missionary Loan Exhibition

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 23 July 1903 · page 6

Bishop Stretch, of Newcastle, opened the Missionary Loan Exhibition in St. Mary's Parish Hall yesterday afternoon, when there was a fair attendance. Stalls…

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