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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Shows & fairs
326 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 9 of 17
The night was clear and cold, with a full moon rising high in the sky across the remote passionless stars. Hardly a sound broke the stillness, gave when now and…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →A fair, promoted by the Hamilton Y.M.C.A. committee, in aid of the Newcastle Y.M.C.A. Building Fund, was opened yesterday afternoon in the…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →The Federal Treasurer's final figures for the Sixth War Loan have been reviewed in the same way. Though the amount realised and contracted for has been…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →A special meeting of the society was held during the week at the clubrooms, when a large number was present and Mr. A. H. Adams was in the chair…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →The Maitland and District Poultry, Pigeon and Cage-bird Society is holding its first show to-day. A programme of sporting events is on attraction. The whole of the net…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Dumbiedyke, a canny Scot, who was very forceful in his phrasings, as well as greatly enamored of the business of horticulturist, is credited with having given good advice to…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Sir.—I wish to explain the reason that the Cessnock Band did not take part in the street celebrations at Cessnock one Friday night. The members of the band…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →The Wallsend Hospital, situated in the centre of a large mining district, where accidents are unavoidable, has constant calls, not only on its accommodation, but also in…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →At a meeting of the Hunter River Show committee, it was mentioned that horses owned by A. Judd competed at Orange show (a week after Maitland), in the name of…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →It is not permissible to reflect on the financial stability of the Commonwealth, and rightly so. At the same time, if the patriotic reviewer is to be debarred…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →"High Rent": The Fair Rents Court consists of a stipendiary or police magistrate appointed by the Governor upon the recommendation of the Public Service Board…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Seeing the great amount of ridicule and abuse that the show hen is being subjected to by various writers, it is pointed out that they would try to make you believe that…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →First-class Sergeant Stove has been awarded the prize for the biggest collection made during the Police and Firemen's Carnival. This is an entree dish valued at £4…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →At the Wallsend racecourse this afternoon, a motor cycling carnival, promoted by the Newcastle Motor Cycle Club, was held in aid of the Wallsend Hospital. The course…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Yesterday was observed as Returned Soldiers' Carnival Day in Newcastle, when a special effort was made on their behalf…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →A large number of bird fanciers was present at the smoke concert of the Newcastle and District Poultry, Pigeon and Cage-Bird Society, which was held in the Fine Arts…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Although the complete success of the Red Cross carnival was somewhat affected by the cold conditions and occasional showers, a great result was achieved, and…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →A motor cycle carnival, promoted by the Newcastle Motor Cycle Club, in aid of the Wallsend Hospital, was held at the Wallsend racecourse on Saturday…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →These enthusiasts who attended the motorcycling sports on Wallsend racecourse on Saturday afternoon were provided with some really excellent sport, equalling anything yet seen in…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Possibly one of the most delightful entertainments yet seen in Newcastle is to be presented by Messrs. Dix and Baker, with the assistance of over a…
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