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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1921

601 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 23 of 31

Balloon Fair Merewether Salvation Army

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 12 October 1921 · page 8

A balloon fair In connection with the Merewether Salvation Army selfdenial effort was held Iin the Merewether School of Arts yesterday. The…

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Maitland Hospital Carnival Boxing Tournament

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 12 October 1921 · page 6

The amateur boxing tournament in conjunction with the Maitland hospital carnival, which opens tonight at the Maitland Stadium, should be a great…

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£2000 in Sight Show Pavilion Newcastle Success

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 12 October 1921 · page 6

The vigor of the Newcastle show movement and the confidence of members in its future, is amply demonstrated by the success of…

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Balloon Fair

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 13 October 1921 · page 8

The balloon fair in connection with the Merewether Salvation Army corp's self-denial fund, was concluded last night. The Merewether Choral…

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Boxing Carnival

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 13 October 1921 · page 6

The Maitland Hospital carnival boxing tournament, organised by Mr. J. S. Hoskins, was opened to a packed house in the Maitland Stadium last evening, and is an…

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"Our Undeveloped Estate" Prince Supports Exhibition Solution of Unemployment Stocktaking of Empire's Assets London

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 13 October 1921 · page 1

A strong appeal for support of the British Empire Exhibition at Wembley, in 1923, was made by the Prime of Wales, presiding at a meeting at Mansion House to-day for the furtherance of the project…

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Merewether. Salvation Army Fair

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 14 October 1921 · page 5

A fair in connection with the Salvation Army self-denial appeal was held in the Merewether School of Arts on Tuesday and Wednesday. Alderman J. Dixon…

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Wallsend Fair Juvenile Competitions

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 14 October 1921 · page 7

"Tho Presbyterian Church fair at Wallsend Mechanics' Institute was concluded last night, with musical and elocutionary competitions for the…

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United Charities' Carnival

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 14 October 1921 · page 6

The street carnival in aid of the United Charities' Fund will take place to-day, when stalls will be located in Hunter-street…

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Empire Exhibition Is It Opportune? Question of Finances LONDON

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 14 October 1921 · page 1

"The Times" in a leader warmly commends the Prince of Wales's appeal on behalf of the Empire Exhibition, which, if it is to be of real…

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Cathedral Operatic Fair

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 15 October 1921 · page 6

A big effort is being organised by the parishioners of Newcastle Cathedral to pay for the extensive damage done to the parish hall some months ago, when the…

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Marcus Clark's Exhibition

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 15 October 1921 · page 6

The exhibition of works of Australian artists, in the showroom of Messrs. Marcus Clark and Company's emporium, at Hunter-street West, will close to-day…

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United Charities' Carnival

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 15 October 1921 · page 5

Yesterday saw the inception in Newcastle of Rose Day, which has been adopted by the committee of the United Charities' Fund as the occasion for…

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Beauty Show

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 15 October 1921 · page 12

In Melbourne we have been treated to a Children's Beauty Show, which attracted no fewer 600 entries. Intense interest was displayed not only by the…

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Rainbow Fair Wickham Church Effort

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 15 October 1921 · page 4

A rainbow fair in aid of the building fund of St. James's Church. Wickham, was opened yesterday afternoon by Miss Parnell. The function, which…

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Wyong Flower Show Wyong

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 15 October 1921 · page 7

The fourth annual flower show was opened at Wyong yesterday by the Mayor of Newcastle. Mr. W. Bennell, M.L.A., also took part in the ceremony…

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The Amateur Gardener Carnations for Show Table How the Experts Handle Them

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 15 October 1921 · page 3

A few days since I met a friend who wanted to know something about growing quality carnations. "There are a lot of people…

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Cathedral Operatic Fair

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 17 October 1921 · page 5

The Cathedral operatic fair will be opened in the parish hall, Church-street, to-morrow afternoon. The operatic programmes for the various services have…

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Salvation Fair Lambton Function

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 17 October 1921 · page 5

Lambton Salvationists successfully opened their annual self-denial fair on Saturday afternoon. The official ceremany was performed by the Mayor…

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District News. Lambton Salvation Army Fair

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 17 October 1921 · page 5

A jubilee fair in aid of the Salvation Army self-denial fund was opened in the army barracks, Lambton, on Saturday afternoon, in the presence of a large…

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