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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1917

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Skating Carnival

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 12 November 1917 · page 6

To-night, at the Rink de Luxe, the Steel Works Band are holding a skating carnival. Good prizes are given for the events, which include two-step, waltzing…

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Kurri Items. Methodist Fair

Northern Times · Monday 12 November 1917 · page 4

A spring fair in connection with he Methodist Church at Kurri Kurri was held in the church grounds last week. Mr. A. Cooke performed…

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Skating Carnival

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 13 November 1917 · page 6

The skating carnival, held at the Royal Rink de Luxe last evening, in aid of the Steel Works Band Contest Fund, was fairly well attended. The interior of…

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Cardiff Soldiers' Committee. Flower Show Mooted

Northern Times · Wednesday 14 November 1917 · page 3

The Cardiff Soldiers' Send-off and Reception Committee met in the School of Arts last night, .Mr. E. Rowe presiding. Final amusements were…

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Stockton Carnival

Northern Times · Friday 16 November 1917 · page 1

With a desire to raise funds for the benefit of the Stockton Catholic Church. a committee of well-wishers have promoted a carnival for…

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Maitland Show. An Advertising Discussion. Clash of Dates

Northern Times · Friday 16 November 1917 · page 3

The committee of the Hunter River P. and A. Society met at West Maitland last night. The president (Mr. W. H. Mackay). occupied the chair…

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The Cup Carnival

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 19 November 1917 · page 6

Though I have seen many Melbourne Cups I had not been to one for several years till last Tuesday. It was certainly a beautiful day, and no stranger would…

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Toronto. Agricultural Bureau Show

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 19 November 1917 · page 6

The Toronto branch of the Agricultural Bureau has reason to be gratified with the success of its first flower, fruit and vegetable show, held in the Public School…

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Queen of the Carnival

Northern Times · Thursday 22 November 1917 · page 3

The Queen of the Carnival competition, in aid of the Newcastle Hospital and Benevolem Day Fund, is gettinquite exciting, according to reports…

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Lambton Sports. Wallsend Hospital Carnival

Northern Times · Thursday 22 November 1917 · page 2

A meeting of the Lambton Committee of the Wallsend Hospital Sports was held in the Council Chambers on Wednesday evening, the Mayor…

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Merewether. Sunshine League Fair

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 23 November 1917 · page 6

A fair promoted by the Merewether Sunshine League, in aid of the Young Men's Christian Association Building Fund, was opened by Mrs. D. Fisher, in the Merewether…

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Newcastle Show. Splendid Prospects

Northern Times · Friday 23 November 1917 · page 5

Mr. E. J. Dann. secretary of the Newcastle Agricultural and Horticultural Society, stated to-day that despite adverse conditions, at no period…

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Queen of the Carnival. (To the Editor.)

Northern Times · Friday 23 November 1917 · page 4

Sir.—Voting for the above seems to be creating a good deal of excitement. All the candidates have their friends chasing round for voles, leaving no…

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Carnival at Toronto

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 24 November 1917 · page 8

A carnival in aid of the War Chest, and the local school of arts, is to be held in the Toronto Hotel Grounds on Saturday, December 1. The programme is of a varied…

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Queen of the Carnival

Northern Times · Saturday 24 November 1917 · page 5

Miss Conn, the candidate for the retail section in the Hospital and Benevolent Day Queen of the Carnival competition, is receiving large support,…

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Mayfield. Flower Show

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 26 November 1917 · page 6

A flower show and floral fete, promoted by the Waratah and Mayfield Welcome Home and Send-off Committee, was held in the Parish Hall on Saturday afternoon…

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Queen of the Carnival. (To the Editor.)

Northern Times · Monday 26 November 1917 · page 5

Sir,—In reply to Mr. Sydney Cohen's letter re Mrs. Conrad's chances in the Queen of the Carnival ballot, as one of the oilier side, i must…

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Show Ground Vandalism. Children's Court Case

Northern Times · Tuesday 27 November 1917 · page 5

Serious damage has from time to time, been caused at the Show Ground at Broadmeadow by the Sunday incursions of boys and men, attended,…

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Wallsend Methodists. Jumble Fair

Northern Times · Wednesday 28 November 1917 · page 3

The Masonic Hall at Wallsend presented a very pleasing appearance yesterday, the occasion being a jumble fair arranged by the Wallsend…

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Hamilton Girl's League. Proposed Cycling Carnival

Northern Times · Wednesday 28 November 1917 · page 4

A meeting of the Hamilton Girl's Patriotic League was held in the Council chambers last evening. Mrs. Brien (the Mayoress) presided over…

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