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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1920

342 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 9 of 18

Hamilton Carnival Last Night's Programme

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 30 April 1920 · page 4

There was a mach larger attendance at the carnival in aid of the Hamilton Soldiers' Monument Fund last night than on the previous…

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Our Sydney Letter. the Speakership and Parties.—what Does the Prince Say?—a Strike Item.—also a Shipping One.—a Fair One's Clothes.—the Japanese English Secretary.—chinese English.—the Tote. Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 30 April 1920 · page 4

Rarely has a published letter by a politician inspired so much comment; rarely has a Speaker been elected with more exhibited bitterness. It has been a…

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Hamilton Memorial Carnival

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 1 May 1920 · page 8

Rain was responsible for a postponement of the carnival session last evening in aid of the Hamilton Soldiers' Monument Fund. The carnival will be continued…

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Hamilton Carnival To-Day's Programme

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 1 May 1920 · page 5

White the unfavorable weather last night upset the arrangements of the Hamilton Soldiers' Monument Carnival, and caused disappointment to the…

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The Amateur Gardener Single and Show Chrysanthemums Old Favorites Return

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 1 May 1920 · page 3

Ch[?] anth[?]mums have been very extensively grown this season, both by suburban and back-country gardeners. The long dry spell suited the plant…

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District News. Hamilton. Soldiers' Memorial Carnival

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 3 May 1920 · page 5

The carnival in aid of the Hamilton Soldiers' Monument Fund was concluded at the Broadmeadow Showground on Saturday. There was a large attendance in the…

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Empire Exhibition

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 7 May 1920 · page 5

Sir Robert Horne, the President of the Board of Trade, will shortly ask for Parliamentary authority to contribute £100,000 to the guarantee fund for the…

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Newcastle Show

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 8 May 1920 · page 1

The dates for the next Newcastle Annual Show are fixed as follows: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Feb. 23, 24, 25 and 26, 1921…

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Queen of the Carnival

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 10 May 1920 · page 6
Also in The Newcastle Sun

The Queen of the Carnival Competition in connection with the carnival on behalf of the Newcastle Soldiers and, Sailors' Memorial Fund closed on Saturday…

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May Dog Show Additional Awards

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 17 May 1920 · page 1

THe following additional awards were made at the May Dog Show at the Showground on Saturday last:— Fox erriors, Smooth: Novice bitch,…

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"A Fair Show" Will Help the Government Urgent Claims

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 19 May 1920 · page 1

"We are [?] to help you," said Mr. A. Gonlnan, a former president of the Chamber of Manufactures, in submitting the toast of "Parliament." "We…

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How to Relieve Catarrhal Deafness or Head Noises. the Kennel Show Review

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 21 May 1920 · page 6

If you have catarrh, catarrhal, deafness or head noises caused by catarrh, or if phlegm drops in your throat and has caused catarrh of the stomach or bowels, The dog show held by the Newcastle and N.D. Kennel Club passed off very successfully last Saturday, seeing that it was not a championship show. The…

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Show Ground Passes

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 27 May 1920 · page 3

One of the privileges of membership of the Agricultural Association is the right to attend any function held on the ground free a charge. A timely…

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Our Sydney Letter. and Still Prices Go Up.—cornering Fodder.—the Screen Picture Reveals.—preparing for the Prince.—accommodation.—slumps. — Illuminated Addresses.—an Interesting Exhibition. Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 27 May 1920 · page 5

Still prices, and ever so! For every week seems to harden one or more by something, or to increase one or more by enough to compel the distracted…

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An Off Day Prince Visits Show Elite of the Birds MELBOURNE

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 29 May 1920 · page 5

There was no official engagement on the Prince's heavy programme to secure his attention this morning. It was officially announced that he had…

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The Prince of Wales at the Royal Show. Welcomed by Journalists. the Lord Mayor's Ball. Melbourne

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 31 May 1920 · page 5

After spending a quiet morning, the Prince of Wales visited the grounds of the Royal Agricultural Society at Flemington, where a special show had been prepared…

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Country Carnival. Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 4 June 1920 · page 3

The League football country week carnival was continued to-day. The two teams victorious on Tuesday, namely, Newcastle and Southern, provided a fast…

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May Dog Show

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 5 June 1920 · page 1

A. J. Wilson, secretary writes that the management committee of the Newcastle and Maitland District Canine Fanciers' Club desires to bring…

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Show Ground Game North Sydney v. Newcastle

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 5 June 1920 · page 5

The North Sydney team, which opposed Newcastle's second best thirteen at the Showground this afternoon, arrived last night in full strength, with…

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