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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1918

326 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 10 of 17

Hamilton. St. Peter's Church Fair

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 30 May 1918 · page 5

A sale of work, in aid of the fund for the renovation of the east wing of St. Peter's Church of England, was commenced yesterday afternoon in the…

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Motor Carnival

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 31 May 1918 · page 2

"I would like to amplify the review of Saturday's motoring carnival which appeared in "The Newcastle Sun on Tuesday." writes a correspondent who supplies the following:…

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Big Show at Victoria Theatre. Field Force Fund

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 31 May 1918 · page 6

Owing to the heavy bookings at Paling's it has been decided to have two performances of the musical comedy revue and big cabaret at the Victoria Theater on…

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Victoria Theatre, To-morrow. Field Force Fund's Big Show

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 4 June 1918 · page 6

The booking for the revue, "His Runaway Wife," and cabaret a la carte, to be given at the Victoria Theatre to-morrow afternoon and night, promises to be the…

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Ireland's Chance Appeal for Recruits Offer by Lord French Fair Play to All London, Tuesday Night

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 5 June 1918 · page 1

The following official proclamation was issued to-night by Viscount French:— "In pursuance of our promise, we now make an offer which, if successful, will…

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Timber Collections Governor-General's Show

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 6 June 1918 · page 2

One of the matters of national importance in which the Governor General (Sir Ronald Munro Ferguson) has shown a deep interest is the desirability of making a…

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Kurri Show Opening To-Morrow

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 6 June 1918 · page 2

Kurri Kurri's annual show, embracing poultry, pigeons, canaries, cage birds, dogs, horticulture, garden produce, fine arts, food and cookery, needlework, with an attractive…

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Kurri Show

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 7 June 1918 · page 6

The annual show of the Kurri Kurri Horticultural, Bird, Dog, and Fine Arts Society will be opened to-day at the drill hall, and, with the fine array of exhibits assured, it…

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The Passing Show

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 10 June 1918 · page 2

The Kaiser thinks the Paris stunt a cinch, And talks of taking London at a pinch: Meanwhile the French and British bar the door. And every time they're slathered ask for more!…

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Maitland District. Kurri Kurri Show. a Great Success

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 10 June 1918 · page 6

The Kurri Kurri Show was continued on Saturday in favourable weather, and the attendance, in consequence, was very large. The ring events were well carried…

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Ryan's Thousand Impressive Speech at Show BRISBANE

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 13 June 1918 · page 5

In spite of tile recent anti-recruiting resolutions of the Brisbane Industrial Council, the Minister for Lands, Mr. Coyne, made a stirring appeal for recruits at the…

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Village Fair

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 14 June 1918 · page 4

The village fair promoted by the Coo-ee Girls and committee of Broadmeadow, to raise funds to provide Christmas cheer for the boys at the front, was opened yesterday…

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Broadmeadow. Patriotic Fair

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 14 June 1918 · page 6

A fair to provide christmas cheer for the soldiers at the front was opened yesterday afternoon to the Broadway Picture Palace, Broadmeadow. It was promoted by the…

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Lord Mayor's Carnival West Wallsend Prepares

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 15 June 1918 · page 3

A carnival in connection with the Lord Mayor's Fund will be held in the West Wallsend Park on Saturday next, when the committee hopes to create a record in…

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Y.m.c.a. Jumble Fair

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 18 June 1918 · page 6

It has been decided to shortly hold a jumble fair in aid of the Newcastle Y.M.C.A. building fund. The space for the holding of the fair has been placed…

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"Dry" Show Melbourne Royal

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 19 June 1918 · page 5

A motion excluding all intoxicating liquor from the official luncheon table, and from the judges' and stewards' rooms at the next Royal Show in Melbourne, and prohibiting…

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"Westy's" Carnival Rival Queens Busy

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 20 June 1918 · page 3

Under the auspices of the Co-operative Society of Went Maitland, a fancy dress frolic was held in Federal Hall on Tuesday evening. The object was to raise funds…

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What Is a Fair Price for Meat?

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 21 June 1918 · page 4

The crux of the whole meat price problem is in the question which Mr. Watt proposed to growers yesterday in Melbourne, and the answer that they may furnish. "Why is it an unfair thing," the Acting Prime Minister asked, "to compel you to sell to the Australian people at the same relative price as that at which you voluntarily…

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"Westy's" Big Day To-morrow's Carnival

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 21 June 1918 · page 5

The West Wallsend and District Lord Mayor's carnival, to be held tomorrow at "Westy" Park, is establishing a record for enthusiasm and organisation. Apart from…

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District News. West Wallsend. Lord Mayor's Fund Carnival

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 24 June 1918 · page 4

West Wallsend was on fete on Saturday last, when the carnival and sports meeting was held in connection with the West Wallsend and district effort to assist the…

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