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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1918

326 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 16 of 17

Kennel Notes About the Show

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 1 November 1918 · page 6

The Newcastle and Northern District Kennel Club's third annual show, on the showground at Broadmeadow, last Saturday, brought out some have workers. The…

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Cup Carnival Derby Day Melbourne, Friday. "Iroquois" telegraphs:—

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 1 November 1918 · page 5

The fifty-seventh Melbourne Cup meeting will begin at Flemington to-morrow and despite the effects of four years of war and the stringency of the…

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Late Sporting. the Cup Carnival. Latest Gossip. Melbourne

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 5 November 1918 · page 6

Melbourne is crowded with visitors for the big Cup carnival and it is expectede that there will be a record attendance to witness the contest for the great…

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Schools and the Show

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 7 November 1918 · page 3

The advanced schools schedule in connection with the annual show of the Newcastle A.H. and I. Society will be issued next week. The schedule…

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The Cup Carnival

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 9 November 1918 · page 7

At the time of writing, the Cup Carnival overshadows even the peace prospect. Derby Day was a popular success, equalin[?] anything of the kind in farmer years…

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Swimming Carnival

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 11 November 1918 · page 6

The postponed swimming carnival, In aid of Jack's Day, is to take place at the ocean baths tonight. A good programme has been arranged, and as all the events…

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Jack's Day. Aquatic Carnival

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 12 November 1918 · page 4

The night events of the aquatic carnival promoted by the combined surf and swimming clubs of the Newcastle district in aid of Jack's Day, which were postponed…

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Keep Calm Carnival Conduct Ends SYDNEY

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 14 November 1918 · page 5

The inspector General of Police Mr. Mitchell, made the following official announcement this morning: "Front to-day inclusive the law in…

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The Race Carnival

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 16 November 1918 · page 10

The Race Carnival just concluded has been unique in the history of Melbourne. The Cup race was overshadowed by events outside. With a colossal victory…

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Waratah. Flower Show

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 18 November 1918 · page 7

A flower show and floral fete promoted by the Soldiers' Welcome Home Committee which was held on Saturday at the Parish Hall, Mayfield, proved very…

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The Baby Show

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 30 November 1918 · page 7

While the number of babies entered for the competition at the Victoria Theatre in the afternoon came pretty well up to expectations, the attendance of the public…

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Congregational Church Fair

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 3 December 1918 · page 6

An excellent entertainment was given in the grounds of the Congregational Church, Brown-street, Newcastle, on Saturday night, on behalf of the new manse fund…

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Stockton Soldiers Carnival Sports

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 6 December 1918 · page 6

The secretary (Alderman C. Cody) of the Stockton Soldiers' General Roll of Honor Fund announces that a sports carnival is to be held on the…

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A Scientific Products Exhibition

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 7 December 1918 · page 5

One of the most valuable and importan[?] of the many so-called war exhibitions which have been held in London was opened at King's College, Strand. This…

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Show Prospects Liberal Donations Interest in the Schools

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 7 December 1918 · page 3

The secretary of the Newcastle A., H., and P. Association, Mr. Dann, this morning, reviewed the prospects for the show to be held during the last…

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Our London Letter. No Peace by Negotiation.—the Services of the British Soldier.—problems of the Future.—a Scientific Products Exhibition. London, September 21

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 7 December 1918 · page 5

There can be no doubt whatever that Lord Hugh Cecil, in the letter which he has written to the Dean of Christ Church, expresses the opinion of the…

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Wilson's Policy "Cheap Jack" Deputies Laws of Fair Play London, Monday Night

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 10 December 1918 · page 1

"The Times" says that Cheap Jack correspondents are attempting to speak for President Wilson. "The Times" admits that the Hun…

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Stockton Sports Carnival

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 11 December 1918 · page 6

An excellent programme has been drawn up for the sports carnival to the held at Stockton on Saturday in aid of the roll of honour fund. Prizes are offered…

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Newcastle Show a Handsome Donation

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 12 December 1918 · page 5

An important addition for the forthcoming show has been promised to the secretary by Mr. W. W. C. Scott, managing director of Way's, Ltd., in the…

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Stockton Carnival

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 13 December 1918 · page 4

A riverside sports carnival will be held at Stockton on December 14. Arrangements are well in hand. Alderman Griffiths (president). Mr. J. J. Williams…

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