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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1921

601 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 18 of 31

Water Rates Fair All Round

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 6 September 1921 · page 4

As the Newcastle Council representative on the Water and Sewerage Board, Alderman Gibson informed the council last night of the board's intentions…

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A Fair Exchange Husbands Swop Wives

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 6 September 1921 · page 7

Mr. William Muncy, of Anderson, Indiana, having fallen in love with his Leighbor's wile, Mrs. Huffman, and Mr. Huffman having fallen in love with…

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Brookfield Memorial Carnival To-morrow Labor College Programme

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 7 September 1921 · page 5

Extensive preparations for the Brookfield memorial carnival, which opens to-morrow night, have been made by the committee appointed to…

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Exhibition Tennis

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 8 September 1921 · page 5

A New York telegram states that in an exhibition match Washburn and Williams defeated Anderson and Todd, 6-3, 6-3, 6-2. The Australians played smoothly…

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Brookfield Carnival

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 8 September 1921 · page 6

The Brookfield memorial carnival will be opened at half-past seven o'clock this evening on the railway reserve adjoining Cottage Creek, Newcastle West. There…

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Brookfield Memorial Carnival

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 9 September 1921 · page 6

The Brookfield Memorial Carnival was inaugurated last evening on the Railway Commissioner's land adjoining Cottage Creek, Hunter-street West. The…

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Maitland Hospital Carnival Arrangements Furthered

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 9 September 1921 · page 6

A largely attended nicotine or the Chamber of Commerce and citizens was held on Thursday night (8th) in the Town Hall, for the purpose of…

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Brookfield Memorial Carnival

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 10 September 1921 · page 6

The Brookfield memorial carnival, which attracted another large crowd last night, will be open again to-night, with its big it of attractions, on the Railway…

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Carnival Fun Brookfield Memorial Joy for Juveniles

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 10 September 1921 · page 7

At the Brookfield memorial carnival, which was opened on Thursday night, all kinds of enjoyment were provided. You could get about a…

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The Kennel Show Special Prizes

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 10 September 1921 · page 7

The following special prizes will be competed for at the Newcastle and N.D. Kennel Club sixth championship dog show to be held on Saturday. October 1:…

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Brookfield Memorial Carnival

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 12 September 1921 · page 6

There was another big crowd in attendance on Saturday night at the Brookfield Memorial Carnival, which is being held on the Cottage Creek Reserve, Hunter-street…

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Hamilton Flower Show

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 13 September 1921 · page 6

The full schedule of the first annual wild flower show and industrial exhibition, to be opened on September 30th, in connection with the Church of England…

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Sunday Night Picture Show

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 13 September 1921 · page 6

The fine film illustrating the Prince of Wales' tour last year will be shown at the Lyrie Theatre. Newcastle, and Herbert's Theatre. Broadmeadow and…

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Scotch Fair in Aid of Church At Presbyterian Hall

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 14 September 1921 · page 5

St. Philip's Presbyterian school hall, a Watt-street, Newcastle, was a pretty scene this afternoon, when a three lays' Scotch fair, to swell the funds of…

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Baby Show Carnival Doings Poultry and Groceries

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 15 September 1921 · page 5

A new departure for Newcastle in carnival attractions has been arranged by the committee of the Brookfield…

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Church Fair Waratah Presbyterians

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 15 September 1921 · page 6

Waratah Presbyterians had a happy gathering yesterday upon the opening of the church bazaar at the School of Aria. Stalls containing…

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St. Philip's Church Fair

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 15 September 1921 · page 6

A Scottish fair, was opened yesterday afternoon in the school hall of St. Philip's Church, Watt-street, by Mrs. A. Goninan, who was subsequently presented…

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Carrington Concert Funds for Methodist Fair

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 15 September 1921 · page 3

Last night a concert was promoted by the Ladies' Church Ald at Carrington Methodist Church, held in the K[?] There was a good attendance,…

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Photo Studio Is It a Show? Alleged Award Breach

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 15 September 1921 · page 6

Is a photographic studio a retail shop? That is a question which was asked in the Chief Industrial Magistrate's…

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Singleton Show Record Display March of Progress First Day's Awards Singleton

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 15 September 1921 · page 5

Singleton's 52nd annual show commenced to-day. Rain fell in heavy showers last night, and the weather was not too promising this morning…

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