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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1912

184 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 7 of 10

Maitland District. H.R.A. and H. ASSOCIATION

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 20 September 1912 · page 6

The monthly meeting of the committee of management of the Hunter River Agricultural and Horticultural Association was held on the show ground…

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Mitcham Fair

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 21 September 1912 · page 7

Mitcham Fair, one of the survivals of old London, was opened on Monday with soleman ceremonies. The fair has lasted for 340 years. Mitcham is one of those…

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Spring Sports Carnival

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 21 September 1912 · page 6

Entries close on Saturday next for all events in connection with the above carnival on October 5, on the local show ground. Big entries are forehadowed,…

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London News. London, August 16. a Cold Summer.—safety at Sea.— a London Charity. — Great Floating Dock.—mitcham Fair. a Cold Summer

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 21 September 1912 · page 7

August in England continues to resemble a combination of all the worst qualities of November and March. Day Succeeds day, and the result is always…

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Newcastle Spring Carnival

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 26 September 1912 · page 6

The spring carnival, promoted by the Newcastle Agricultural, Horticultural, and Industrial Association will take place on the Show ground, Broadmeadow, on…

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District News. Tighe's Hill. Salvation Army Fair

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 26 September 1912 · page 6

The annual sale of work of Tighe's Hill branch of the Salvation Army was held yesterday in the local barracks, under the style of "The Lilly Fair," and…

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At the Motor Show

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 26 September 1912 · page 3

One of the most interesting an instructive displays of the forthcoming meter show in Sydney will be Bonnett and Wood's exhibit of motor acessories…

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Spring Sports Carnival

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 28 September 1912 · page 6

The attractive programme, which the Newcastle A. H. and I. Association has issued for its sports carnival next Saturday, is receiving encouraging support…

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Spring Sports Carnival

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 1 October 1912 · page 6

Most satisfactory entries have been received for the various events scheduled for the spring sports carnival, which the Newcastle A., H. and I. Association…

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Tug-of-war Carnival. Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 1 October 1912 · page 6

The international tug-of-war carnival was continued at the Stadium to-night. Results:— International Thousand: Holland beat…

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Agricultural Association. Spring Carnival

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 2 October 1912 · page 4

The Spring carnival promoted by the Newcastle Agricultural and Horitcultrual Society, and which will he held an the Showground, at Broadmeadow, on…

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Tug-of-war Carnival. Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 2 October 1912 · page 6

The first round in the tug-of-war carnival was concluded at the Stadium to-night, in the presence of about 5000 people. Lord Denman, the Governor-General, was…

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Sinking of the Comboyne. Mate to Show Cause. Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 3 October 1912 · page 5

The foundering of the steamer Comboyne off Port Kembla on September 8th was the subject of an Inquiry In the Marine Court to-day before Judge…

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Spring Carnival Programme

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 4 October 1912 · page 6

The Spring Carnival of the Newcastle Agricultural Association will be held on the Broadmeadow Showground, tomorrow. "The programme includes a number of…

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Tug-of-war Carnival. Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 4 October 1912 · page 6

The jug of war championship carnival was advanced another stage at the Stadium to-night. In the international, Finland defeated…

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Spring Carnival

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 5 October 1912 · page 6

The Newcastle Agricultural Society's Spring Show is to be held on the Show Ground, Broadmeadow, this afternoon, and if favoured with fine weather, it is…

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Tug-of-war Carnival. Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 5 October 1912 · page 5

The international tug-of-war was continued at the Stadium to-night. In the International Thousand, Italy, beat Sweden by five feet, and Russia…

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Tug-of-war Carnival. Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 7 October 1912 · page 5

The tug-of-war carnival was continued at the Stadium last night, Results:— International Content.—Australia defeated Holland by 6 feet…

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The Spring Show. a Poor Attendance

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 7 October 1912 · page 5

After Saturday's experience it is quite evident the Newcastle people do not want a String show. On three previous occasions the committee of the Newcastle…

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Tug-of-war Carnival. Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 8 October 1912 · page 6

The tug-of-war carnival was continued at the Stadium to-night. The results were as follows:— International Contest: Australia beat…

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