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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1920

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Newcastle Show Special Attractions

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 4 February 1920 · page 2

Arrangements are well advanced for the Newcastle Show, which will be held at the end of this month. The secretary, Mr. Dann. reports that the…

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Swimming Carnival Notes

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 6 February 1920 · page 4

February promises to be full of interest from a natation point of [?]lew in this district, inasmuch as two of the principal surf and swimming carnivals…

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Here and There Junction Carnival

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 9 February 1920 · page 3

An open air fete in aid of the Junction Methodist Church Kindergarten piano fund was held in Federal Park, Junction, on Saturday. The fair was…

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Here and There Monster Carnival

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 10 February 1920 · page 1

The annual carnival of the Newcastle Surf Club is expected to be one of the largest carnivals held in this State. Over 300 competitors are…

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Peace Exhibition To Advertise the State

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 11 February 1920 · page 3

It is probable that an international exhibition to celebrate peace will be held in Sydney in two or three years' time…

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SWIMMING Carnival Notes

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 13 February 1920 · page 2

There is every indication of the Newcastle Surf Club putting on the biggest surf and beach gala ever held there. Upwards of 250 visiting…

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Newcastle Show

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 14 February 1920 · page 6

Record entries have been received for the trotting events to be decided at the Newcastle show on February 25, 26, 27, and 28. In the hunting and high…

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Merewether Gala To-day's Carnival

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 14 February 1920 · page 5

The gala day promoted by the Merewether General Roll of Honor Fund was held at Mitchell Park this afternoon. It was very well attended…

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To-day's Carnival Pictures for the Strand

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 14 February 1920 · page 1

The management of the Strand Theatre announce that they have made special arrangement to take many pictures of to-day's surf carnival…

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British Exhibition

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 16 February 1920 · page 5

The Department for Overseas Trade is arranging for the exhibition of British manufactures to begin its tour of the Dominions in June…

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Show Holiday

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 16 February 1920 · page 4

The secretary of the Newcastle A.H. and I. Association hus been advised that Thursday, February 26. has been gazetted a public holiday for…

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Surf Carnival. a Great Gathering

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 16 February 1920 · page 4

The carnival held on the Newcastle beach on Saturday afternoon, under the auspices of the Newcastle Surf Club and Life-saving Brigade, was in every respect…

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Newcastle Show

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 18 February 1920 · page 5

The secretary of the A.H. and I. Association has received a telegram from Mr. P. Board, Director of Education, advising that permission has been granted…

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Big Ring Events Newcastle Show Features Jumping and Trotting

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 18 February 1920 · page 2

Matters in connection with the Newcastle Show are developing fast and favorably, said Mr. Dann, secretary of the A., H., and I. Association to-day…

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School Work Show Demonstrations

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 19 February 1920 · page 5

The public schools of the district wil make a fine non-competitive display at Newcastle Show next week. The A.H. and I. Association gives a…

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Maitland Show £50 High Jump

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 19 February 1920 · page 4

Mr. E. Fountain, secretary of the Hunter River Agricultural and Horticultural Association, stated this morning that the sports committee of…

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West End Announcements Newcastle Show Ring Attractions

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 19 February 1920 · page 2

The programme of ring events for the Newcastle Show, which will commence next Wednesday, is sufficiently attractive and varied to provide…

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Newcastle Show

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 20 February 1920 · page 6

The entries for, the Newcastle Show to be held on the 26th, 27th, and 28th of this month, establish a record in the history of the society, exceeding, by 20…

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Millinery Models Scott's Autumn Show

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 20 February 1920 · page 3

The display of autumn millinery models on the screen yesterday at the Strand and Union Picture theatres for Scott's Ltd., excited unusual interest…

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Swimming. To-day's Carnival

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 21 February 1920 · page 3

Mr. R. Thomas, secretary to the Premier Club, reports that complete arrangements have been made for the carnival to be held at the Ocean Baths this…

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