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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1919

334 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 11 of 17

Spring Show Maitland Fixture

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 12 August 1919 · page 5

The Hunter River Agricultural and Horticultural Association met last evening and discussed the proposal to hold a spring show this year. The…

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Lyons Fair Australian Exhibits LONDON, Wednesday Night

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 14 August 1919 · page 1

The Commonwealth Government has decided to exhibit at the Lyons Commercial Fair in October…

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Y.m.c.a. Plans Local Exhibition

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 21 August 1919 · page 5

In connection with the competitive designs received for the new building of the Newcastle Y.M.C.A. the results of which were published in "The…

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Spring Racing Carnival. New Zealand Horses

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 22 August 1919 · page 3

"Phaeton," writing in the New Zealand "Herald," of recent date, says:— The teams owned respectively by Messrs W. G. Stead and W. Richmond are now…

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Hun Treachery Secret Armies Forming Undermining the Treaty Noske's Show Down London, Monday Night

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 26 August 1919 · page 1

"The Times" Berlin correspondent states: While Herr Noske (Minister for War) declares that the German army…

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"A Fair Deal"

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 28 August 1919 · page 1

Some months ago Hamilton Council granted permission to Mr. H. M. Bohle, of Lawson street, to put down a footpath in front of his promises,…

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Y.M.C.A. BUILDING Exhibition of Designs

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 29 August 1919 · page 4

In any city of any consequence throughout Australia, there is a Y.M.C.A. building, worthy of that in situation and because it responses…

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Singleton Show

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 3 September 1919 · page 6

Singleton Jubilee Show will be held on 10th, 11bh, and 12th instant. The entries are the largest in the history of the society. A special cheap train will leave…

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Captain Holden's Fliight Thrilling Exhibition

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 3 September 1919 · page 5

Captain Holden, who was accompanied by Sergeant Murray, gave a brilliant exhibition of flying over Newcastle at noon yesterday…

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Show Finances Government Help Wanted

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 4 September 1919 · page 5

The committee of the Newcastle Agricultural Horticultural and industrial Association met last night. The principal business was a close…

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Death of Mr. Hills Veteran Show Worker

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 4 September 1919 · page 4

Mr. H. C. Hills, of Cook's Hill, an old resident of the Newcastle district, died in the Lewisham Hospital, Sydney, yesterday. His health had been…

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Japanese Fair

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 8 September 1919 · page 6

A Japanese Fair will be held in St. Philip's Hall, Watt-street, on Wednesday, 24th instant and two following days, in aid of Hospital and Benevolent…

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Conspiracy Charge Railway and Coal Men "To Show Favor" Sydney

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 8 September 1919 · page 4

At the Central Police Court to-day Harold Lake Stead, coal mine manager, and John [?]ndleigh, railway inspector, were charged with having…

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Singleton Show Early Awards

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 10 September 1919 · page 5

The following Hot of early awards at Singleton Show was made available this morning: HORSES…

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SINGLETON'S 50th Show Excellent Cattle Results Drought Affects Horse Classes Jackson, V.C., an Exhibitor

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 10 September 1919 · page 3

The Jubilee Show of the Northern Agricultural Association was opened at Singieton to-day, and will be concluded on Friday. A ball in honor…

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Singleton Show

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 11 September 1919 · page 6

The Jubilee show of the Northern Agricultural Association was opened yesterday, fine weather prevailing despite the threatening conditions of the previous…

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Spring at Fogg's Their First Show

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 11 September 1919 · page 4

Spring-time at Fogg's, the Honeysuckle drupers, was welcomed to-day by the opening of their first spring show. Novelties for the warmer…

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Spring Carnival

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 12 September 1919 · page 2

The Spring racing carnival, which provides the greatest series of events' in the Australian racing year, begins in earnest in Sydney to-morrow, when…

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Singleton Jubilee Show. a Great Success

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 12 September 1919 · page 6

With the long drought at an end the farmers and settlers of the Singleton district can afford to spend a day in enjoyment, and with nature responding with…

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Prizes for Rabbits First Singleton Show

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 13 September 1919 · page 2

Are we to-day encouraging at our agricultural or horticultural shows anything that is going to be a curse to Australia fifty years hence? The…

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