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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1917

347 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 9 of 18

Maitland Show. People's Day

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 20 April 1917 · page 4

A record attendance was expected at the Maitland Show yesterday, but the weather proved an uncertain jade by intervening with a heavy shower at about…

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Maitland Show. A Rainy Quiet Day

Northern Times · Friday 20 April 1917 · page 5

The Maitland Show was continued today, but was very quiet. Rain fell between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m., stopping all ring events between those hours…

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"Fair and Warmer."

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 21 April 1917 · page 6

Next Saturday J. C. Williamson's new English Comedy Company will open for a season of three nights at the Victoria Theatre, in "Fair and Warmer," which is…

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Dungog Show

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 21 April 1917 · page 6

The thirticte annual show is to be held at Dungog on May 2 and 3. Numerous entries have been received, and indications point to a successful exhibition. A…

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Maitland Show

Northern Times · Saturday 21 April 1917 · page 5

Mattland has been very unfortunate in striking wet weather for its annual carnival, and to-day's ring events were held under difficulties…

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The Show To-day

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 21 April 1917 · page 2

The show will be continued to-day, and the three main pavilions will be intact by special arrangement with exhibitors. The sports programme will comprise:—…

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Maitland Show. a Wet Day

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 21 April 1917 · page 2

The weather yesterday could hardly have been more unfavourable for show purposes. The morning broke dull and threatening, and drizzling showers setting…

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Fair and Warmer

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 23 April 1917 · page 6

Next Saturday, at the Victoria Theatre, the J. C. Williamson farce-comedy, "Fair and Warmer," will be presented. It is described as a most original comedy. Its…

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"Fair and Warmer."

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 24 April 1917 · page 6

The box plans will be opened at Paling's this morning, for the season of farce comedy, when Avery Hopwood's Fair and Warmer" will receive its initial…

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Fair and Warmer

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 25 April 1917 · page 8

The farce comedy, "Fair and Warmer," which, will be produced at the Victoria Theatre on Saturday, by the J. C. Williamson management, comes to Newcastle…

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Proposed Picture Show. Stockton Council's Opposition

Northern Times · Wednesday 25 April 1917 · page 1

At last night's meeting of the Stockton Council a letter was received from the Chief Secretary's Office, Sydney, stating that an application had been lodged there…

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Java Exhibition Postponed

Northern Times · Thursday 26 April 1917 · page 3

Mr. Charles A. Earp. Vice-Consul for the Netherlands at Newcastle, has received advice from the Secretary of the Department of Agriculture…

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"Fair and Warmer" Season

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 27 April 1917 · page 6

The three nights' season of comedy at the Victoria Theatre, commencing to-morrow evening, promises to create quite an unique interest with local theatre-goers…

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Cessneck Japanese Fair. School of Arts Benefit. Opening Ceremony

Northern Times · Friday 27 April 1917 · page 5

A Japanese fair, organised by a committee of ladies. In aid of the Cessnock School of Arts funds. was opened yesterday afternoon, at the…

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A Fair Thing

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 28 April 1917 · page 12

We are profiting by what our forefathers have done. Let us take care that our children shall profit by what we are doing to-day…

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"Fair and Warmer."

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 28 April 1917 · page 6

The farce-comedy "Fair and Warmer," under the auspices of the J. C. Williamson firm, will be staged for the first time at the Victoria Theatre to-night. In…

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Dungog Show

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 28 April 1917 · page 6

The thirtieth annual show is to be held at Dungog on May 2 and 3. Numerous entries have been received, and indications point to a successful exhibition. A…

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Newcastle Show Entries

Northern Times · Saturday 28 April 1917 · page 2

Exhibitors are reminded that entries for the Newcastle Poultry Club Show will close with the secretary Mr. E. Le Cornu, Merewether, on…

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Fair and Warmer

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 30 April 1917 · page 6

"Fair and Warmer," aptly described as a force comedy of temperature and temperament, delighted a large audience at the Victoria Theatre on Saturday evening…

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Last Night of "Fair and Warmer."

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 1 May 1917 · page 6

The "Fair and Warmer" season at the Victoria Theatre will conclude to-night. The new artists, particularly Mr. Thomas A. Braiden and Miss Daisy…

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