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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1922

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Kurri Poultry Show

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 1 July 1922 · page 5

Mr. R. Avery was elected president of the Kurri Poultry Show Committee at the annual meeting last night. [?] lien of Mr. H. J. Draper, who…

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The Kennel Show Arrangements

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 1 July 1922 · page 4

A meeting will be held next Thursday night at the Newcastle A. H. and I. Association rooms. The business will include the choosing of a date for the…

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Dog and Bird Show Kurri Committee

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 1 July 1922 · page 5

At the annual meeting of the Kurri Dog, Bird and Fine Art Society's committee it was reported that the income for the past year was about…

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Boxing Clever Exhibition Yates Beats Watson

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 3 July 1922 · page 2

In a brilliant exhibition of boxing at the Imperial Stadium on Saturday night Billy Yates, 8.2 (Newcastle) outpointed Eddie Watson, 7.12…

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Newcastle Show Selecting a Committee

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 4 July 1922 · page 4

The ballot for the selection of tho committee for the Newcastle show vill prove a record one. Every mail brings in large bunches of ballot…

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Maitland Show Committee Strenuous Year Ahead

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 4 July 1922 · page 5

Up to date 65 nominations have been received for the 41 seats on the committee of the Hunter River A. and H. Association. Two of the old committeemen have…

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Woman's Realm Just Fancy! Carnival Costumes

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 5 July 1922 · page 7

A dancing season would be incomplete were it allowed to pass without at least one or two dress parties. There is a wondrous fascination about a fancy…

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Newcastle Show. Annual Association Meeting

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 6 July 1922 · page 4

Mr. H. M. Cohen pres[?]ed at the annual meeting of the Newcastle Agricultural, Horticultural, and Industrial Association held at the Newcastle Council Chambers…

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Dirty and Petty Show Deadheads Outspoken President

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 6 July 1922 · page 3

He could not understand how members of the association should be so despicable and so low as to resort to dirty, petty…

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Ins and Outs Show Committee Thanks and Otherwise

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 6 July 1922 · page 5

A number of members elected to the committee of the Newcastle A.H. and I. Association last night expressed their pleasure at the honor, while…

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Hopes and Fears Pogress of the Show Better Position Than Ever

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 6 July 1922 · page 3

The important part which the Newcastle Show plays in the life of this district was stressed at the annual meeting of the A.H. and I…

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Church Protest Show on Good

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 7 July 1922 · page 6

Church people are urged by the Newcastle Anglican Synod not to go to the Royal Agricultural Show on Good Friday…

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Belmont Fair

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 8 July 1922 · page 4

At a meeting of the women's guild of the Belmont Presbyterian Church, among other business transacted was the allotment of stalls in connection…

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Rugby Show Ground Draw Central v. West

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 8 July 1922 · page 5

The game of the season should be witnessed at the show ground this afternoon. Special trams will leave Parnell-place at 1.43, 2.10 and 2.43…

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Frankfort Book Fair

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 12 July 1922 · page 8

The ancient Frankfort book fair has recently been revived, furnishing the occasion for a history of it in its glory, from 1462 to 1792. The story takes us back…

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Scott's Famous Fair

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 12 July 1922 · page 5

Famous because of its genuine character and great money-saving opportunities for thousands of people from the Newcastle and Maitland districts,…

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Show Committee

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 12 July 1922 · page 5

At to-night's meeting of the Newcastle A.H. and I. committee, five vice presidents and 12 members of the council will be elected, and the…

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Maitland Shop Window Hunter River Show. A. & H. Association Report

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 12 July 1922 · page 2

The 62nd annual report of the Hunter River Agriculture and Horticultural Association indicates that the shop window of Maitland is a popular feature of…

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Australia House Belgian Memorial Exhibition of Products LONDON

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 13 July 1922 · page 6

Mr. McWhae has been informed that the Belgians have decided to erect a building in the grounds of the Agricultural School, "in…

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Skating Carnival Kurri Success Newcastle Winners

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 20 July 1922 · page 6

The Royal Skating Rink, Kurri, was a scene of gaiety and color on Tuesday night, when 90 to 95 couples were on the floor, and over 500 spectators…

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