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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1922

670 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 23 of 34

Central Mission Fair

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 30 August 1922 · page 6

The Rose Fair in aid of the social work of the Central Methodist Mission will be opened on Wednesday, September 6, by Mr. M. Cromarty, M.P. There…

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Australian Pavilions Empire Exhibition LONDON

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 30 August 1922 · page 5

Sir Joseph Cook and the Agents General visited Wembley this afternoon to inspect the ground and choose the site of the Australian pavilions at…

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Newcastle Eyes Take a View of Queensland Show Experts Return

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 30 August 1922 · page 3

That the Newcastle show committee is alive to its duties is evident. The committee of the association deputed Messrs. W. E. Brambie, junior, W. L…

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Newcastle Show Preparation for 1923 Busy Time Ahead

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 31 August 1922 · page 5

It is often assumed that the annual Newcastle show is a matter requiring an active burst of preparation, a hectic flurry, culminating in a great success,…

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Our Agricultural Show

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 2 September 1922 · page 13

Within three weeks or so the Royal Agricultural Show will be in full swing in Melbourne. An unusually large number of entries has been received, and it…

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Central Mission Fair

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 6 September 1922 · page 8

The annual fair in aid of the Central Methodist Mission will be opened this afternoon by My. Jt. Cromarty, M.P. The fair will he continued this evening when…

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Rose Fair Mission Effort Opening Function

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 6 September 1922 · page 6

The Rose Fair in connection with the Central Methodist Mission was opened by Mr. Magnus Cromarty, M.L.A. amid a large gathering this…

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Central Mission Fair

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 7 September 1922 · page 5

The Rose Fair was opened in the Central Methodist Mission yesterday, in the presence of a large gathering. The interior of the building was attractively…

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Singleton Show

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 8 September 1922 · page 5

The morning broke dull and threatening yesterday for the opening day of the Singleton Show, but on the hours passed the sunshine appeared, and pleasant…

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Singleton Show Cattle and Horses Further Awards Singleton

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 8 September 1922 · page 5

The following are additional awards at the Singleton show:— Draft Horses: Stallion, first and champion, W. H. Upton's Diamond Kins;…

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Singleton Show. a Successful Exhibition

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 9 September 1922 · page 5

A total prize money of £1000, the greatest amount yet offered by the association, is being distributed at the 53rd annual exhibition of the Northern…

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Killingworth Fair

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 9 September 1922 · page 3

The ladies' committee of St. Peter's Church of England. Killingworth, being bound to raise a certain amount yearly for the Morepeth Boys' Home,…

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Show Badges Misused by Members

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 9 September 1922 · page 2

The show committee discussed the Question of the misuse of members badges at their last meeting. The secretary reported that two badges…

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Singleton Show Trotting Matches Singleton

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 11 September 1922 · page 5

One of the most successful shows ever held in Singleton closed on Saturday. Competition was keen, both in exhibits and sports…

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Carnival Tenders Time Extended

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 12 September 1922 · page 5

It has been decided by the Newcastle City Council that the time for receiving tenders for beach carnivals be extended to Monday next…

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Singleton Show Guessing Competitions

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 12 September 1922 · page 6

In the weight-guessing competition at the show, Mr. H. Smith, of Singleton, guessed the exact weight of the bullock (10791b). Six others divide the second prize…

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NEWCASTLE M.C. CLUB Preparing for Carnival

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 12 September 1922 · page 8

At the usual monthly meeting at the secretary's office to-morrow evening, details in connection with the forthcoming Charities' Carnival will be…

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Fair Rents Court

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 13 September 1922 · page 6

John Ure was the applicant and Alec Oakley Kimbrey the respondent in an application to the Fair Rents Court Newcastle, this morning…

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Wild Flower Show

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 13 September 1922 · page 6

A display of wild flowers from the Gosford district will be made in front of Scott's, Limited, in Hunter-street, on Thursday and following days. The majority…

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Photograph Show Newcastle Society

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 13 September 1922 · page 5

Arrangements have been made for summarising the first quarter's activities of the Newcastle Photographic Society, by holding a meeting for the…

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