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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1919

334 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 14 of 17

Street Carnival

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 18 October 1919 · page 8

The Newcastle West and cook's Hill Welcome Home committee will hold a carnival in Hunter-street West on Friday. November 14, to raise funds to continue…

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A Dry Show Lismore and the Booth

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 18 October 1919 · page 7

Some interesting comments were contained in the correspondence read at the meeting of the committee of Lismore A. and I. Society recently in…

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Labour Carnival

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 20 October 1919 · page 6

There was a record attendance at the Labour Carnival on West End Park on Saturday night, and the takings exceeded the expectations of the promoters. All…

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Labour Carnival

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 21 October 1919 · page 6

There was a very large crowd at the Spring Labour Carnival in the West End Park last night, and it is evidently as popular as on the opening night. The…

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Labour Carnival

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 22 October 1919 · page 6

The Labour carnival was continued at the West End Park last evening, when there was another good attendance. The various attractions, such as giggleville,…

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Victory Fair Methodist Mission Effort

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 22 October 1919 · page 5

The Peace Victory Fair in aid of the C.M.M. Seamen's Mission and social work was successfully launched this afternoon. The official opening…

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Church Buildings Discussion in Synod 'Not for Picture Show"

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 22 October 1919 · page 2

In Synod this morning, the registrar (Mr. Brown) moved the second reading of an ordinance to authorise the purchase of certain land for diocesan…

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Labour Carnival

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 23 October 1919 · page 6

The Labour carnival on West End Park was continued last night in the presence of one of the largest gatherings since its opening. The principal feature…

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Mannequin Show

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 23 October 1919 · page 5

About 1200 people attended the Mannequin Show in Scott's Ltd., this afternoon. Naval Training Suspended…

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Methodist Mission. Peace Victory Fair

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 23 October 1919 · page 5

The Peace Victory Fair in connection with the Central Methodist Mission was opened yesterday afternoon in the presence of a large gathering. The fair is…

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Two-day Carnival Hospital-Benevolent Effort

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 23 October 1919 · page 5

To-morrow and Saturday will be the two street days of the Hospital and Benevolent Carnival the main object of which is to wipe out the…

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Maitland Show Spring Exhibition

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 24 October 1919 · page 5

It is a number of years since Maitland attempted anything in the way of a Spring Show—as far back as 1909…

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Labour Carnival

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 24 October 1919 · page 6

The Labour carnival was successfully continued on West End Park last night. The various side-shows were freely patronised, and the attendance was in all…

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Benevolent Day Carnival

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 24 October 1919 · page 5

The annual carnival in connection with Hospital and Benevolent Day will open in Newcastle to-day. Committees have been at work for many weeks organising…

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Street Carnival Hospital Appeal Fine Opening Day

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 24 October 1919 · page 5

"And another little drink Won't do us any barm!" Strolling up Bolton-street to-day one was cheeringly confronted with…

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The Amateur Gardener Favorites Among Carnations Show Notes and Recommendations

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 24 October 1919 · page 6

Carnations were shown in quantity on Wednesday at Sydney Town Hall Never before have so many high-class fringy-edged champions appeared…

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Street Carnival

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 25 October 1919 · page 8

The Newcastle West and Cook's Hill Welcome Home Committee will hold a carnival in Hunter-street Test on Friday. November 14, to raise funds to…

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The Labour Carnival

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 25 October 1919 · page 8

The Labour carnival on the west End Park attracted another large crowd last evening, and all the side-shows were well ratronised. The carnival will he…

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Hospital Carnival To-day's Activities Stall Decorations

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 25 October 1919 · page 1

With wind and rain, today opened less favorably than yesterday for the Hospital and Benevolent street carnival. Collectors have been busy with…

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Hospital Carnival £1483 Already Banked the Queen Poll

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 27 October 1919 · page 5

Up to 2 p.m. today, £1483 2s of the proceeds of the Hospital and Benevolent Carnival had been banked Many sums from stalls and other…

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