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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1919

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Newcastle Show "Cricketer" writes

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 12 February 1919 · page 3

I notice in the schedule of the agricultural show that the committee intends to hold a cattle-drafting competition. Has the committee…

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Newcastle Show Rumors Denied No Cause For Panic (To tho Editor)

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 13 February 1919 · page 5

Sir.—It is rumored that some official request has been made to my executive for postponement or abandonment of our annual show. [?]sten to…

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Our Sydney Letter. the Mask.—once More the Weather Side.—that Case in Culcairn.—the Next Few Days Should Show.—state Versus Commonwealth.—a Little Table.—the Workless Are Growing.—chemists and Dentists.—the Churches and Picture Shows. Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 13 February 1919 · page 4

The mask is in everyone's mouth, and over as many as must. The murmurings are widespread and deep, and the deflance considerable. For one who is…

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Repatriation Carnival

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 14 February 1919 · page 5

A further meeting was held this morning of representatives of the Repatriation Carnival Committee, the Soldiers' Welcome Home Committee,…

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Swimming Carnival

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 14 February 1919 · page 5

The championship carnival, to be held at the ocean b[?]ths to-morrow afternoon, under the auspices of the Premier Amateur Swimming Club, promises to provide…

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BEAUMONT-STREET "Fair Play" write

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 15 February 1919 · page 3

The consideration of the Hamilton Council should be given to the adjustment of vehicular and pedestrian traffic in Beaument-street on Friday,…

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Swimming. To-day's Carnival

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 15 February 1919 · page 5

The Premier Club's championship carnival, set down for this afternoon, at the Ocean Baths, has been the topic of conversation in swimming circles for some…

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Swimming To-day's Carnival Walmsley Champion

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 15 February 1919 · page 5

The carnival promoted by the Premier Swimming Club, and one of the most popular swimming fixtures of Newcastle, took place this afternoon…

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Glen Innes Show Glen Innes

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 15 February 1919 · page 4

The police located the supposed escapees from the Argyllshire. It turned out that although they had just arrived from Sydney they were in no…

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Show Postponed Minister's "Suggestion" Really a Cabinet Mandate SYDNEY

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 15 February 1919 · page 5

To-day the secretary of the Newcastle A.H. and L. Association. Mr. E. J. [?]anu, interviewed the Minister for Public [?]iealth, Mr. Fitzgerald, in…

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The Newcastle Show

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 17 February 1919 · page 4

It seems rather a drastic action that the Government should have brought about the postponement of the Newcastle and other country shows. The decision was, no doubt, due to the policy of preventing large congregations of people. Admitting the necessity of this in Sydney,…

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Swimming Carnival. Walmsley Wins Championship

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 17 February 1919 · page 3

The Premier Swimming Club's annual carnival was held in the ocean baths on Saturday afternoon. There was a fairly large attendance, and a good programme…

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Carnival in May Show and Races New Dates Fixed

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 18 February 1919 · page 4

At a meeting of the executive of the Newcastle, A.H. and I. Association, yesterday afternoon, a proposal was made to hold the Show immediately…

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Gallery Reopened War-time Exhibition

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 18 February 1919 · page 3

Dominion troops owe a debt of gratitude to the director of our National Gallery, who has maintained an exhibition all through the war (says a…

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Newcastle Show

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 19 February 1919 · page 5

The executive committee of the Newcastle Agricultural, Horticultural, and Industrial Association held a meeting to consider the position which arose in…

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Fair Competition? Motors and Trams

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 20 February 1919 · page 3

Discussion arose at Wickham Council meeting last night about the regulation of motor bus time-tables. A Mayfield proprietor applied for…

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Kurri Show

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 21 February 1919 · page 6

The Kurri Kurri Show dates have been put back until the first pay Friday and Saturday in June. The fixture was originally listed for May 9…

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Repatriation Carnival

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 26 February 1919 · page 1

Members of the executive of the repatriation carnival will probably be called together to-morrow to decide upon the date when the…

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Best Peace Carnival Ministering to the Needy

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 26 February 1919 · page 6

Stockton Council last night had before it particulars of the programme for the peace celebrations. But the aldermen seemed equally interested in…

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Repatriation Carnival New Dates Fixed Let Us Finish Well

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 27 February 1919 · page 5

The Question of holding repatriation carnival week, which was postponed on account of the influenza epidemic, was considered by the carnival…

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