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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1919

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

District News. Lambton. Presbyterian Church Fair

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 24 November 1919 · page 6

A bazaar and sale of work in aid of the building fund of the Lambton Presbyterian Church was opened in Tiplady's Hall on Saturday afternoon in the presence of…

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The Coming Show Striking Features

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 24 November 1919 · page 1

The executive of the A., H., and I. Association has struck the strong note in its postwar propaganda. The slogan is Newcastle, New South…

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Maitland Show Next Year's Preparations

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 25 November 1919 · page 5

The monthly committee meeting of the Hunter River Agricultural and Horticultural Association was held last evening, when the financial…

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Fair Rents Court. Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 26 November 1919 · page 5

A statement, showing the operations of the Fair Rents Court from its inception on March 13, 1916, to November 20, 1919, was laid upon the table of the…

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SWIMMING First Surf Carnival

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 28 November 1919 · page 3

To-morrow's programme, Occan Baths:— Premier amateurs, 75 yards, "Pearce" Trophy Handicap…

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Hamilton Red Cross National Fair Opened

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 3 December 1919 · page 5

Over five years ago the Hamilton branch of the Red Cross Society was formed for the purpose of raising funds to assist the soldiers who had…

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Hospital Carnival

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 4 December 1919 · page 6

Arrangements are well in head for the continuation and conclusion of Mrs. Cutler's Hospital Carnival in Shortland Park on Saturday. The great gold rush…

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Swimming Carnival

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 4 December 1919 · page 6

The High School swimming championships of the State will be decided at the Ocean Paths. Newcastle, to-morrow. The carnival a exciting considerable interest…

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Hamilton Red Cross National Fair Awards

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 4 December 1919 · page 3

The national fair, arranged by the Hamilton Red Cress Society, was continued last night, with a large audience. Most of the evening was taken…

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District News. Hamilton. Red Cross Fair

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 4 December 1919 · page 6

A national fair, promoted by the Hamilton Branch of the Red Cross Society, was opened in the mechanics' institute yesterday afternoon by Mrs. W…

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Hamilton. Red Cross Fair

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 5 December 1919 · page 6

The Hamilton Red Cross Society's National Fair was brought to a conclusion last night. The afternoon was devoted to sales and to the preliminary tests in…

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Combined Schools' Carnival

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 5 December 1919 · page 6

The combined schools' sports and display carnival will take place at the Newcastle Showground to-day. An attractive programme has been arranged, and as…

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Hamilton Red Cross Successful Fair

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 5 December 1919 · page 6

There was a large attendance at the Hamilton Red Cross National Fair last night. when the function was concluded. The two days' effort…

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Maryville Fair Presbyterian Effort

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 6 December 1919 · page 1

A more fair was held yesterday at the Maryville presbyterian Church to raise funds to improve the church buildings Roses and flags were…

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Schools' Carnival. Successful Function

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 6 December 1919 · page 8

The combined schools' sports and carnival, held on the Newcastle Show Ground, Broadmeadow, yesterday, was largely attended…

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Here and There Y.M.C.A. Fair

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 6 December 1919 · page 5

The full programmes of the Y.M.C.A. Christmas Fair to be opened by Mrs. Stephen (of Dishop's Court), on Tuesday afternoon next. will be advertised…

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Y.m.c.a. Fair

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 8 December 1919 · page 4

The Y.M.C.A. Christmas fair, in aid of the building fund, will be opened to-morrow afternoon, at three o'clock, in St. Andrew's hall, Laman-street, by…

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Australian Wines Exhibition Successes LONDON, Saturday Night

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 8 December 1919 · page 1

In the colonial wines competitions at the brewers' exhibition, Penfold's were awarded 11 firsts and three seconds, Lindeman's five firsts and six…

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Toronto Village Fair

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 9 December 1919 · page 6

A Victory Village Fair will be held at Toronto on Saturday, January 24, under the auspices of the Toronto, Awaba, Fasifern, and Fennell's Bay Honour Roll…

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Y.m.c.a. Building Fund Fair

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 9 December 1919 · page 6

This afternoon, in St. Andrew's Hall, Laman-street, the Christmas Fair arranged by the ladies of the Y.M.C.A. building committee will be opened at 3…

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