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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1920

342 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 12 of 18

To Show Cause Sydney Harbor Collision SYDNEY

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 30 August 1920 · page 5

After an inquiry into the collision on Sydney Harbor on July 24, between the steamer Jap and the ferry steamer Kiamalas the marine Court to-day…

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Dog Show

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 4 September 1920 · page 8

For the Newcastle and Northern District Kennel Club's championship show, to be held at Broadmeadow Showground on September 25, entries will close on…

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Show Ground Booth

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 7 September 1920 · page 5

Thomas Dalton, of the Commonwealth Hotel, Cook's Hill, was granted a booth licence for the show Ground on Saturday next…

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Shortland Carnival

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 8 September 1920 · page 6
Also in The Newcastle Sun

The preliminary examinations in connection with the musical festival will commence at 2.30 p.m. sharp on Thursday, and will be followed at 7.45 by the…

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Shortland Carnival

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 9 September 1920 · page 5

This afternoon the first session of the musical and educational competition in connection with the anniversary of the discovery of Port Hunter will commence…

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Big Minstrel Show

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 9 September 1920 · page 6

Commencing at the Victoria Theatre on Saturday, Messrs. Dix and Baker will present their minstrel show, "Come on Down to Minstrel Town." An entirely new…

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Racing Carnival the Godbys' Team The Ethics of Plunging SYDNEY

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 9 September 1920 · page 4

On performances the team which C. T. Godby is bringing to Sydney is worthy of great respect. Waarewin, Elkin, Flaviol, Demonto and…

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Big Minstrel Show

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 10 September 1920 · page 4

Commencing to-morrow at the matinee Messrs. Dix and Baker will present their new minstrel company come on Down to Minstrel Town…

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Amusements. Big Minstrel Show

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 11 September 1920 · page 8

Commencing at the matinee this afternoon at the Victoria Theatre, Messrs. Dix and Baker will present their big minstrel show, "Come on Down to…

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AMUSEMENTS Big Minstrel Show

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 11 September 1920 · page 8

This afternoon at tho Victoria Theatre Messers, Dix and Baker presented their big minstrel show, "Come on down to Minstrel Town." Clever…

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Aquatics. Brisbane Carnival

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 13 September 1920 · page 7

The sculling carnival on the Brisbane River was opened on Saturday. Three heats were contested, the course being from Queensport to a point east of the…

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New World Disease. "Carnival of Social Ills."

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 13 September 1920 · page 6

"A carnival of social disease has swept over Europe since the armistice, crossed the Atlantic, and invaded America." This new form of epidemic is vividly described…

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Riot of Fashion Scott's Spring Show

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 14 September 1920 · page 5

A great week is ahead of Newcastle, and one which will live long in the hearts of women, for Scott's, Ltd., with great enterprise, have obtained the…

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Singleton Show

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 16 September 1920 · page 6

Light showers fell yesterday morning, and the afternoon was dull and cloudy for the opening of the Singleton Show. The weather conditions generally, the green…

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Soldiers' Memorial Hall Carnival to Clear Debt

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 16 September 1920 · page 6

A meeting was held at the Newcastle Council Chambers last night, convened by Alderman Gibson, the Mayor, at the request of the committee of the sailors and…

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Singleton Show Record Entries Increase of 500 Exhibits

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 16 September 1920 · page 1

The 51st annual show of the Northern Agricultural Association was opened at Singleton yesterday in dull weather. The secretary, Mr, J. T. McMahon,…

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Maitland District. Singleton Show

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 17 September 1920 · page 6

The day broke dull and cloudy for the Singleton Show yesterday after a night of steady rain. During the morning intermittent showers were falling, and tended…

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School Fair Maitland Effort

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 18 September 1920 · page 5

A village fair, conducted by the teachers from the West Maitland superior public school, and the members of the Parents and Citizens'…

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Victorian Royal Show. Melbourne

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 21 September 1920 · page 5

The Royal Agricultural Show was opened to-day. The weather is fine at present, but a change is approaching. Hotels and boardinghouses are crowded with visitors…

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