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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1918

326 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 5 of 17

Sydney Horses Score V.R.C. CARNIVAL £10.000 Comes to N.S.W. SYDNEY

Northern Times · Tuesday 12 March 1918 · page 5

The prize money distributed at the V.R.C. Autumn meeting totalled £22,241, and of that sum Sydney trained horses drew over £10,000…

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Surf Carnival

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 13 March 1918 · page 6

Many attractions are announced in connection with the patriotic surf carnival, which is to be held on Newcastle beach on Saturday. Large entries have been…

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Surf Carnival

Northern Times · Friday 15 March 1918 · page 5

The Newcastle beach promises to be a scene of colour and movement to-morrow afternoon, as the Newcastle Surf Clubs portion carnival will…

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Show Stock Exhibits at Maitland

Northern Times · Friday 15 March 1918 · page 5

It is expected that the Durham cattle that will be exhibited at the Mainland Show this year will be equal to anything shown in Sydney. the…

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Sports Carnival

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 16 March 1918 · page 7

A sports carnival, in aid of the Carrington Southern Cross League, is to be held on Saturday next. March 23rd at the Newcastle Sports Ground. Events include bicycle…

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Swimming. To-day's Carnival

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 16 March 1918 · page 5

Surfers will be in great force on the beach this afternoon taking part in the Newcastle Surf Club and Life-saving Brigade's annual patriotic carnival. Members of Bondi Bronte,…

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Adamstown Bazaar a Successful Fair

Northern Times · Monday 18 March 1918 · page 3

The bazaar which was opened on Thursday afternoon in aid of the Adamstown Catholic School building fund, was brought to a conclusion on Saturday in the…

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Local Invention a Show Award

Northern Times · Tuesday 19 March 1918 · page 5

Among the awards made at the recent Newcastle Show was one of a first-class certificate and gold medal to Mr. E. Lange, of Mayfield, for his clever invention, styled…

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Sports Carnival

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 20 March 1918 · page 6

The Carrington Southern Cross League will hold a motor, cycling and sports carnival on the Newcastle Sports Ground on Saturday afternoon. The Stockton Band will be…

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Broadmeadow. Coo-ee Girls' Fair

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 21 March 1918 · page 5

A paddy's market, promoted by the Coo-ee Girls' Patriotic League, in ald of the Soldiers' Comforts Fund, was opened yesterday afternoon by Alderman Wilson,…

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The Surf Carnival

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 22 March 1918 · page 6

Sir,—As an official of a visiting surf club to your town for the purpose of competing in the surf carnival on Saturday last, I wish to acquaint the public…

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Maitland Show Arrangements Well in Hand Courtesy to Newcastle Committee

Northern Times · Friday 22 March 1918 · page 3

A meeting of the committee the Hunter River P. and A. Committee was held yesterday, Mr. E. Bowden (vice-president) presiding over a good attendance…

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Cycling Carnival

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 23 March 1918 · page 8

A motor, cycling and sports carnival, in aid of the Carrington Southern Cross Girls' League is to be held on the Newcastle Sports Ground this afternoon. The…

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The Surf Carnival

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 23 March 1918 · page 8

Sir,—In reply to the captain of North Wollongong Surf Club's complaint that his team was unfairly treated in the march past. I would like to state the facts, so far as are…

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Fair and Warmer

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 25 March 1918 · page 5

The forecast for the Newcastle district issued at 9 a.m. to-day read:—Fair and warmer. North-east winds during the afternoon…

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The Surf Carnival

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 25 March 1918 · page 6

Sir,—I think it is up to the Surf Bathing Association to make inquiry into the manner in which the judge's award for the grand parade was altered, after…

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To Eclipse Records Royal Show Prospects Sydney

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 25 March 1918 · page 5

Given has weather during the next 11 days and nine nights, the Royal Agricultural Show, which will open at the Agricultural Ground to-morrow should easily break all…

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Our Sydney Letter. Applicants and Subscribers.—things in Relation.—the New Recruiting Proposals.—anxiety Over Cockatoo.—those Extraordinary Defence Reports.—sparing Paper in the G.p.o.—our Easier Exhibition.—old Actors and Old Times. Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 25 March 1918 · page 4

The Sixth War Loan has gripped the people with an interest that is as splendid as it is inspiring. All the more reason why our leaders should drop this…

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The Surf Carnival

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 26 March 1918 · page 7

Sir,—As the Judge of the grand parade championship, I wish to acquaint the public of Newcastle with the true facts concerning my decision, in order to…

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Poultry for Profit New Feature at the Show

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 26 March 1918 · page 5

A new feature in the Government exhibition in the Agricultural Hall, is the section devoted to poultry-farming. This is the first time that the department her…

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