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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1917

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Surf Carnival

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 9 March 1917 · page 3

There is likely to be a large attendance on the Newcastle beach to-morrow afternoon, when the carnival promoted by the surf clubs of the Newcastle…

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Surf Carnival

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 10 March 1917 · page 6

Given fine weather this afternoon a record attendance can be expected at the Newcastle beach to view the surf carnival and beach sports, arranged by the Newcastle…

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Maitland Show. Meeting of Association

Northern Times · Saturday 10 March 1917 · page 2

The committee of the Hunter River Agricultural and Agricultural Association met at West Maitland on Thursday night…

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School Show Display. Trade Commissioner's Appreciation

Northern Times · Saturday 10 March 1917 · page 6

As a result of a visit to the school pavilion at the Newcastle Show, Mr. G. T. Milne, H.M. Trade Commissioner in Australia, the following letter has…

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Surf Carnival. Unfavourable Conditions

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 12 March 1917 · page 7

Conditions in the water were not at all favourable for the carnival which was held on Saturday on the Newcastle Beach by the Newcastle, Cook's Hill, and Stockton,…

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Surf Club's Carnival. Large Amount Raised

Northern Times · Monday 12 March 1917 · page 1

It is expected that the efforts of the combined Surf Club's Carnival, on Saturday afternoon, will result in a benefit of some £175 to the Benevolent…

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Maitland Show

Northern Times · Saturday 17 March 1917 · page 4

The Maitland Show, on April 18 and three following days, bids fair to be a most successful re-union. Particulars as to closing of entries…

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A Flea Show

Northern Times · Saturday 17 March 1917 · page 5

It floated in as follows:— The Office Boy. Northern times H[?]seen by yure paper as own yure…

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Cessnock School of Arts. Japanese Fair Arranged

Northern Times · Saturday 17 March 1917 · page 6

Arrangements to hold a Japanese fair in aid of the Cessnock School of Arts were made at a meeting of the ladies' committee, held at the…

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Kurri Show. Schedule Adopted

Northern Times · Saturday 17 March 1917 · page 4

The committee of the Kurri Kurri H.E.D. and F.A. Society met on Sunday morning. A number of additional [?]nations were received. The…

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St. Patrick's Day Carnival. West Maitland Success

Northern Times · Saturday 17 March 1917 · page 5

The annual St. Patrick's Day celebration took place at West Maitland to-day, and was a great success. The rain overnight was ominous, but this…

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Farm and Produce. Show Ring Anomalies

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 17 March 1917 · page 13

"To my mind," writes Mr. Donald H. Potts, of Waihou, in the "New Zealand Farmer," the champion dairy cow is an absolutely useless class. It gives no…

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Next Saturday's Carnival

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 19 March 1917 · page 7

The Newcastle Surf Swimming Club will hold a carnival in the ocean baths on Saturday next. A good programme has been arranged. Miss Fanny Durack, the…

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Islington. Y.m.c.a. Fair

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

The continental, which was to have been held in the Islington Park on Saturday, was postponed until Tuesday, owing to be inclemency of the weather. The young…

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Swimming Carnival

Northern Times · Tuesday 20 March 1917 · page 3

Announcement is made of big attractions at the third annual carnival of the Newcastle Surf Amateur Swimming Club to be held at the Ocean…

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Our Sydney Letter. From the Ice.—the Coming Show. —Election Signs.—the Returned Soldiers.—what Is "Sterling?"—how Wealth Comes Down.—lines That Do Not Pay. —The Post-office Sorters. Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 20 March 1917 · page 5

Sir Ernest Shackieton has entertained us to some purpose. He has told a sensational story very ably, and shown us some very thrilling pictures. Better than…

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Swimming. Next Saturday's Carnival

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 21 March 1917 · page 4

Followers of natation will be well provided with good sport at the Surf Swimming Club's carnival next Saturday afternoon. The star attraction will be Miss…

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Maryville Fair

Northern Times · Thursday 22 March 1917 · page 5

A jumble fair is to be held at Northumberland Street, Maryville, on Saturday afternoon. March 24, commencing at two o'colck…

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Swimming;. Surf Swimming Club's Carnival

Northern Times · Friday 23 March 1917 · page 7

The apperance of Miss Fanny Durack (World's lady champton swimmer) in Newcastle is always a big draw and a record uti[?] at the Ocean bath on…

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Show of Wonders. Victoria Theatre

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

Commencing at the matinee to-morrow Messrs. Dix and Baker will present an entirely different show at the Victoria Theatre. The entertainment will consist…

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