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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1904

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Newcastle Show. Views of the President

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 22 March 1904 · page 6

Dr. J. L. Beeston, the president of the Newcastle Agricultural Association, interviewed, by a representative of the "Newcastle, Morning Herald," said the…

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Muswellbrook Show

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 24 March 1904 · page 6

The twenty-second annual show of the Upper Hunter Pastoral and Agricultural Association was opened yesterday, at Muswellbrook, under favourable weather…

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The Newcastle Show

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 25 March 1904 · page 3

Sir.—"Well Wisher," in his letter of last Tuesday claims to have held a multiplicity of positions in connection with "shows." If this be true, then he ought to…

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Muswellbrook Show. Muswellbrook

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 25 March 1904 · page 5

The Upper Hunter Pastoral and Agricultural Association's Show was continued to-day, when there was a large attendance, including many visitors from Newcastle,…

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Yarra Sculptors' Exhibition

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 26 March 1904 · page 2

An association of artists, known as the Yarra Sculptors, have just opened an exhibition at the Independent Hall, Russell-Hall, in Russell-street. On the walls are…

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Pen-notes and Pencillings. "The Terrible Submarine." the Protector on a "Bottom," the Depth of Which Is Not Too Great for Her Divers to Go Out and Explore. the "Hole" in Her Side Is Designed to Show Her Internals

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 26 March 1904 · page 5

The naval battle a hundred years from now will probably be fought on the water, over the water, and under the water. Perhaps in time to come it will be…

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Agricultural Society

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 31 March 1904 · page 6

At a meeting the Newcastle Agricultural Society, held at the Chamber of Commerce last evening, there were present: The president (Dr. J. L. Beston),…

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Royal Society's Show. Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 31 March 1904 · page 5

The Royal Agricultural Society's fourth Commonwealth Show, was unofficially opened this forenoon, As is usual on the first day of such exhibitions the attendance…

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Royal Society's Show. Speech by Mr. Wise. Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 1 April 1904 · page 6

The Royal Agricultural Society's Show Grounds presented an animated appearance. There was a large attendance of country visitors, who found ample…

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Exhibition of Pictures

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 2 April 1904 · page 3

There is now on exhibition at Glen's musical establishment in Collins-street, a number of pictures, both oil-painting and watercolours, of more than usual interest…

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Royal Society's Show. Jumping Contests. Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 5 April 1904 · page 5

The Royal Agricultural Society's annual show was continued to-day at Moore Park, when there was an enormous attendance of the public, attracted by the line…

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Royal Society's Show. a Poor Attendance. Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 6 April 1904 · page 5

The Royal Agricultural Association's show at Moore Park was continued to-day under unfavourable conditions. Rain fell steadily, and consequently interfered…

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Maitland District the Maitland Show

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 7 April 1904 · page 6

The date for receiving entries for the competitive sections at the Maitland Show has been extended to the 9th inst., but entries of extra or non-competitive…

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Maitland District Maitland Show

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 9 April 1904 · page 6

Mr. James H. Burnker disposed of the privileges in connection with the forthcoming show on the Show Ground yesterday. Prior to the sale Mr. Brunker…

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The Agricultural Society

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 14 April 1904 · page 4

The Council of Management of the Newcastle Agricultural Society in their decision last night to pay the prize money awarded at the recent…

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The Maitland Show

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 14 April 1904 · page 6

The 44th annual exhibition of the Hunter River Agricultural and Horticultural Association will be opened on Tuesday, the 19th instant, and will remain open for four…

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Newcastle Show. Prize Money to Be Paid

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 14 April 1904 · page 5

A meeting of the Newcastle Show committee was held at the Chamber of Commerce last night, Dr. J. L. Beeston in the chair…

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Maitland Agricultural Show. Record Display of Exhibits the Opening Day

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 20 April 1904 · page 3

With a record number of entries for near 44th annual show, and favoured with the weather, the committee of the Hunter River Agricultural and Horticultural…

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An Imperial Exhibition

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 21 April 1904 · page 4

One of the best schemes for promoting Imperial unity and making the British race acquainted with the wonderful self-sustaining powers of the…

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Maitland Show. Sports Day

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 22 April 1904 · page 6

The Hunter River Agriculture and Horticultural Association was favoured yesterday with glorious weather for the sports and the attendance was large. During…

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