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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1921

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Show Awards Judges' Busy Day Among the Exhibits Parades in the Ring (Continued on Pages 4, 5, and 8.)

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 23 February 1921 · page 7

Though showers fell during the early morning the weather cleared before business started at the Showground to-day. Judging was carried on…

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Macleay Show

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 24 February 1921 · page 5

The Macleay Show will commence on March 17, and continue for three days. Entries close on March 12…

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Newcastle Show. Judging Day. Many Fine Exhibits

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 24 February 1921 · page 5

The annual Show of the Newcastle Agricultural, Horticultural, and Industrial Association opened yesterday, under conditions which augur well for…

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To the Show Ground Motor 'Bus Traffic

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 24 February 1921 · page 7

A lively discussion took place at Hamilton Council meeting last night on a recommendation from Inspector Cobbett that, should motor buses be…

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The Gentle Grafter Crooks at the Show Watch Your Pockets!

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 24 February 1921 · page 5

"A mug is born every minute." is the theory of the underworld, the denizens of which interpret this as an act of Providence to provide a living for…

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Record Crowd Big Day at the Show Viewing the Exhibits Official Opening by Mr. Estell

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 24 February 1921 · page 7

All roads lead to Broadmeadow to-day. It is the big day of the show and even during the early morning hours the attendance gave hope of a…

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Show Exhibits

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 25 February 1921 · page 8

McArthur's Motor Lorries. Scott's Ltd.'s Dress Display Young and Green's Section of the Motor Exhibits Leyland Motor Tracks J. Ireland, Ltd.'s, Manufacturing Display…

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Leylands at the Show

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 25 February 1921 · page 6

One of the most attractive and interesting stands at the Show is that on which Leyland Motors Ltd., of London Bank Chambers, martin-place, Sydney, exhibit…

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Maitland Show Record Entries

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 25 February 1921 · page 3

While it is not yet possible to state the actual number of entries received for Maitland Show to be held next week, Mr. E. H. Fountain,, the…

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Official at Newcastle's Record Show

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 25 February 1921 · page 1

Top (from Left to Right): Messrs. E. Stuart and J.J. McGrath, Mr. E. J. Denn (secretary), Mr. R. M. Cohen, Messrs. J. Robert and H. R. Murray Bottom: Messrs. J. Roberts, J. Cannington, V. Davies, W. Bramble, jun., and H. Atkinson; Messrs. C. W. Mackell, C. Gallagher, R. A. [?] and F. J. Madden…

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Newcastle Show. Second Day. Very Large Attendance

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 25 February 1921 · page 5

There was a very large attendance at the Newcastle Show yesterday. All round the ring people stood three and four deep. The grandstand was crowded, and there…

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Motor Cars at Show Some New Models

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 25 February 1921 · page 7

Among the motor cars at the show which are attracting special attention is a handsome touring model of the Eclar-Six, shown by Messrs. Brown…

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School's Day Children at the Show Attractive Ring Programme More About the Exhibits

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 25 February 1921 · page 7

This is Kiddies Day at the show. The schools have a holiday, so that the scholars night attend. From an carly hour Young Australia, full of…

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Show Exhibits

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 26 February 1921 · page 3

Motters Ltd.'s Stoves Marcus Clark and Co. Ltd.'s Furniture Showroom An Interior Scene of the Home for "Stetson Hats," The City Hattor 249 Pitt-st, Sydney…

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Newcastle Show. Children's Day

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 26 February 1921 · page 7

Yesterday was children's day at the Newcastle Show. The schools in the Newcastle district were closed, and juveniles formed a big section of the large…

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Princely Display Gifts From Dominions Public Exhibition London, Friday Night

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 26 February 1921 · page 1

The Prince of Wales has arranged for his Dominion presents and addresses to be exhibited at the Imperial Institute, to which the…

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Maitland Doings Show Records Big Ring Entries

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 26 February 1921 · page 7

At the Maitland Show in 1919 a new Australasian high Jump record was credited by Messrs. Perry and Sole's "Lone Star" when this 14 hands…

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Last Day of Show Looking for More Records Splendid Ring Conditions

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 26 February 1921 · page 5

With a first-rate ring programme, fine weather, and no counter attraction the Newcastle Show officials looked forward to a bumper crowd…

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Show Exhibits

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 28 February 1921 · page 3

Tex[?] Industrial Lo[?]. Wim's Dress Exhibit. [?] Tea [?]ooth Exhibit of Bournville Cocox and Cadbury's Chocolate. Pick [?] Up Condiments…

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Maitland District. Maitland Show

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 28 February 1921 · page 6

Given fine weather, there should be a record Maitland Show this week. All other conditions are favourable, and members of the committee are engaged in the…

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