Hitting the Picture Show
More than one Labour member has voiced strong indignation at the Government proposals for putting a tax on threepenny and sixpeny picture tickets. This form of "high…
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Shows & fairs, 1918
326 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 15 of 17
Allies' Fair
The Allies' Fair was opened in the Salvation Army Citadel, Newcastle, on Saturday afternoon in the presence of a large gathering. The hall decorations reflected…
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A sale of work was opened in the Salvation Army Citadel, Newcastle, on Saturday afternoon, in the presence of a large gathering. The hall had been lavishly…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →The Hospital Carnival. a Successful Pageant
The Maitland District Commercial Travellers' Association has a very line record to its credit in work of a patriotic and philanthropic nature, but all of its…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →"Show More Respect" Coroner to Witness Winter's Bridge Tragedy
Mr. Hibble resumed the inquest at Newcastle Courthouse this morning concerning the death of Mrs. Quinlan by the fall of a motor car at Winter's bridge, on…
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The fair was continued in the Salvation Army Citadel, Newcastle, last night. A programme arranged by Mr. Argust was highly appreciated, each item being well received…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →The Racing Carnival
Neither war, battle, nor sudden death can take away the attention of a good half of Melbourne from the racing carnival now in full blast. The Caulfield Cup to be run this…
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The only semblance of a political fight so far has been over the new picture tax proposals. The idea of compulsory loans has rather shocked the "Argus" and its…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →Wickham Carnival Help for Jack's Day
Although fine weather favored the opening of the Wickham carnival this afternoon, the conditions were not ideal owing to a keen wind. There was a large attendance…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Our Sydney Letter. the Miracle of £24,000,000.—A Puzzling Position.—jack's Day.—a Wrong View.—the Recruiting Ballot Answered.—tanks.—returned Soldiers Who Want Work.—the Racing Carnival.—six O'clock or 11? SYDNEY
As everyone knows, the date of closing for the Seventh War Loan has been extended. The difference at stake on the original date was, of course, 3,000,000…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Fair Rents Court Effect On Building SYDNEY
J. F. Cox, estate agent, told Mr. A. B. Piddington, Interstate Commissioner, to-day that the Fair Rents Court had not improved the housing…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Cup Carnival Court Jester's Chances MELBOURNE, Wednesday. "Iroonois" telegraphs"—
Court Jester who was the subject of a big commission for the Melbourne Cup on Monday is now in E. A. Connolly's stabled at Caulfield. That…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →"Jack's Day" Police Carnival
An attractive programme has been arranged by the police and waterside workers for their aquatic carnival to be held on the harbor to-morrow, in…
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The annual show of the Newcastle District Kennel Club, is to be held on the Newcastle Showground to-day. Numerous entries have been received in the…
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The police and waterside workers of Newcastle have ever been forward in rendering aid to a cause with the true appeal to patriotism or charity…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Jack's Day. Aquatic Carnival
The Newcastle police, in conjunction with the naval services and waterside workers, held an acquatic carnival on Saturday in aid of Jack's Day. There were…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Cup Carnival Semi-final Gallops Melbourne
Some of the best gallops of the season were accomplished this morning, when the semi-final trials for the V.R.C. spring meeting took place. The grass at…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Supporting the Show Donations Coming In
As the annual show of the Newcastle A. H. and I. Association is always of a character that brings credit to the district and provides an…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Cup Carnival King Offa's Work MELBOURNE
Though he has not been given any particularly serious work since the Caulfield Cup, King Offa has never been a day idle. As he does not…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Cup Carnival King Offa Favorite Melbourne
In to-day's discussion over the Melbourne Cup, King Offa is the best backed and is now favorite in most places. Arch Marella and Finmark…
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