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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1921

601 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 9 of 31

Swimming. Ocean Baths Carnival

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 19 March 1921 · page 9

This afternoon there should be a record attendance at the Ocean Baths, when the world-famous Hawallan champions, Ludy Langer and Pun Kealoha, will be seen in…

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Fair Rents Court Its Growing Popularity Rush of Business

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 19 March 1921 · page 7

Fair Rents Day is Tuesday. That is to say, it is Tuesday when the atmosphere of the City Coroner's Court in Geroge-street North undergoes a…

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Schools Swimming Wallsend Carnival

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 21 March 1921 · page 2

The first combined swimming carnival of the West Wallsend, Plattsburg, Wallsend. Young Wallsend, Killingworth, Barnsley and Miami schools…

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Show Town Awakes Opening of the Royal Judges at Work Blue Ribbons Predominant SYDNEY

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 21 March 1921 · page 5

The Royal Agricultural Society's exhibition at Moore Park opened to-day with the judging of pedigree cattle. In less than an hour after judging…

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Sydney Show. Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 22 March 1921 · page 4

The thirty-third annual Sydney Show opened to-day in fine and warm weather. There are record entries in many sections, and the display of primary…

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Cattle Toilets at the Royal Show

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 22 March 1921 · page 1

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Horses' Big Day 1100 COMPETITORS Royal Show Features SYDNEY

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 22 March 1921 · page 6

A dull grey morning for the second day of the Royal Agricultural Society's Show took nothing out of the [?]oolor scheme, which has now…

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Newcastle Swimming Carnival

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 23 March 1921 · page 1

W. MACRONALD, Winner of the Northern District 100 yds Championship at the Ocean Batha last Saturday…

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"Rainbow Fair" Hostel for Girls

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 23 March 1921 · page 8

An effort is being made at Hamilton to raise funds for the proposed "Hostel for Girls" in Newcastle. The Girls' Club of St. Peter's Church has…

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Sydney Show. Judging the Horses. Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 23 March 1921 · page 6

The Sydney Show was continued to-day in dull and threatening weather. The cattle were disposed of yesterday, leaving the horses, the agricultural and dairy…

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Gates Wide Open Crowds at Show North Coast Agriculture SYDNEY

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 23 March 1921 · page 5

The Royal show opened in real earnest this morning. The Judges are on trial. Having done their work, the people have come to see how well they…

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Swimming and Surfing Carnival Review

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 24 March 1921 · page 3

Last Saturday's swimming championship carnival was not the financial success that such a splendid programme warranted. The "gate"…

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Sydney Swimming Carnival. Sydney

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

At the Domain baths to-night, a combined swimming carnival was held, when Miss Ethel Bleibtrey, Ludy Langer, and Pua Kealoha made their final…

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Sydney Show. Official Luncheon. Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 24 March 1921 · page 4

The Sydney Show was officially opened to-day by Lord Forster, the Governor-General Replying to an address of welcome…

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Fair Rents Court. (Before Mr. W. Le Brun Brown, S.M.)

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 24 March 1921 · page 3

Determination of the fair rent of promises situated at 36 Robert-street, Wickham, was asked by the tenant, Harold John Francis, a labourer, who was represented…

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Show Attractions Lecture Hall Filled Lady Riders Popular SYDNEY

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 24 March 1921 · page 8

Up till noon to-day 100,000 people had visited the Royal Show. The lecture hall, which is now known as the University, is filled to overflowing…

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A.j.c. Autumn Carnival

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 26 March 1921 · page 3

The A.J.C. Autumn carnival will be begun to-day, with every indication of there being a record attendance. Interest will centre principally in the…

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Show Champions Under the Camera

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 26 March 1921 · page 6

1. H. W. Jordan's Trotting Staillion Master Bells. 2. T. Dwyer's champion Harness Horse Royal Statesman. 3.The Champion Thoroughored Stallion Gigandra Entering a Protest. 4. S. Hordern's Champion Hackney Pony Stailion Traverller's Joy. 5. Miss Evle Morton's Difficult Seat off her own horse Comrade…

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Sydney Show. the Ring Events. Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 26 March 1921 · page 6

The Royal Agricultural Society's exhibition was continued at Moore Park to-day. Despite the vigorous protest entered against the opening by the head of the…

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Show Showers 100,000 People Yesterday Champion Horsewomen

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 26 March 1921 · page 5

A sudden sharp shower swept over the Showground shortly after the gates were opened this morning, but it did not stop the thousands of visitors…

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