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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1921

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Newcastle Surf Carnival

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 12 February 1921 · page 5

One of the big features of the Newcastle Surf Club's annual surf carnival, to be held on the Newcastle Beach this afternoon, will be the march-past, in…

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Thrills in the Surf Newcastle Carnival Brilliant March Past North Bondi Win with Boats

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 12 February 1921 · page 6

Bright sunshine, cool sea breezes, and the prospect of seeing something unusual in the way of surf carnivals. attracted a record crowd to the…

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Growth of a Show Small Beginnings at Maitland When Medals were Appreciated Society Attains Its Jubilee

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 12 February 1921 · page 1

In 1842 there came into existence at Maitland a body called the Hunter River Society, its objects being to develop the resources of the Hunter…

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Fair Rents Court

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 14 February 1921 · page 6

Sir,—The question of fixing fair rentals is a very important one, and vitally concerns large numbers in our district. I am writing to ask that you will publish the…

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Newcastle Show

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 14 February 1921 · page 5

The Newcastle Show, which commences on Wednesday of next week and concludes on the following Saturday, promises to be the mast successful in the…

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"Honest and Fair" Labor's Policy

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 14 February 1921 · page 3

Mr. O'Hearn, M.L.A., declared at public meeting at West Maitland, that he had seen boxes of tomatoes sold at the Singleton fruit markets for…

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Maitland District. Military Carnival

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 14 February 1921 · page 6

The East Maitland Citizens' Cadet Welfare Committee arranged last year to hold a carnival in December to assist the cadet area officer in providing…

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Newcastle Surf Carnival Enormous Attendance

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 14 February 1921 · page 4

Unprecedented success attended the annual carnival of the Newcastle Surf club and Life Saving Brigade, held on Saturday, and, as a result of the fixture, a…

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Fair Rents Court

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 15 February 1921 · page 6

Sir,—I have read Mr. Connell's letter on this subject. The Act has its advantages and disadvantages. According to Mr. Connell's exposition, "the…

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Newcastle Show. Bright Prospects

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 17 February 1921 · page 4

Record entries have been received for the Newcastle Show, which opens on Wednesday next, with the judging day, and from every aspect the big annual…

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Maitland Show Worthy of the Jubilee

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 17 February 1921 · page 3

Yesterday was the lost day for the, receipt of entries for Maitland show, which is to be held on March 2, 3, 4. and 5. The show is expected to…

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Show Week Some of the Exhibits Preparing for the Public

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 17 February 1921 · page 1

Mr. Dann, secretary of the Newcastle Agricultural Society, has a great story of progress to tell. Next week is show week—from Wednesday to…

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Newcastle Show

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 18 February 1921 · page 6

Sir,—Please allow me space to enter a strong protest against the charges which are to be made in connection with the show next week. In the first place all…

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Swimming. To-morrow's Carnival

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 18 February 1921 · page 3

The present week has been one of the busiest seen at the Ocean Baths this season. All the cracks as well as the juniors have been busy training for the…

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Swimming and Surfing Premier's Carnival

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 18 February 1921 · page 6

An unqualified success was the general remark of the many thousands who witnessed the Newcastle surf carnival last Saturday. Favored with…

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Delhi Fire Motor Show Destroyed DELHI, Thursday Night

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 18 February 1921 · page 1

The Delhi Motor Show was destroyed by fire to-day. Many splendid cars were burned, and the damage is heavy. Petrol apparently caused the fire…

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Fair Rents Court

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 19 February 1921 · page 5

Sir,—In Tuesday's issue appeared a letter in reply to mine on the above subject from Mr. William Forbes. He states that the Act has its advantages and…

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Newcastle Show

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 19 February 1921 · page 6

Everything points to the Newcastle Show, which opens on Wednesday next, being the most successful in the history of the society, and arrangements for…

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Swimming. To-day's Championship Carnival

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 19 February 1921 · page 5

The programme for to-day's carnival at the Ocean Baths comprises 18 events, including four championships, ladies' race, interclub events, diving, and novelty…

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Maitland District. Maitland Show

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 19 February 1921 · page 8

Mr. Fountain, secretary to the Maitland show, reports that entries for all sections in the show are very satisfactory, the dairy cattle classes attracting entries from…

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