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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1922

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Schoolboys' Science Hamilton Exhibition

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 23 February 1922 · page 8

An idea of the work done in the science classes at the Newcastle High schools was given at the showground this afternoon. in the schools' pavilion…

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Maitland Show

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 23 February 1922 · page 6

Entries for the forthcoming show at Maitland, commencing on March 22, close for the fine arts sections on March 1, and for all other sections on March 7, with…

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Swimming. To-night's Carnival

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 23 February 1922 · page 3

The combined Cook's Hill and Premier Amateur Clubs will conduct an aquatic carnival at the Ocean Baths to-night, when Frank Beaurepaire, the Australian…

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For Unemployed Warriors Carnival and Concert

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 23 February 1922 · page 8

The secretary of the Warriors' Friend Campaign. reports that the number of returned soldiers registered for work to date on the books at the unemployment…

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Show Workers Judges and Stewards

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 23 February 1922 · page 3

The people who are making momentous decisions, and those who are attending to the proper display of exhibits at the show are : —…

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Official Openers of the Show

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 23 February 1922 · page 1

THE HON. J. T. LANG, State Treasurer…

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Blaze of Color Flower Exhibition To-day's Fine Display

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 23 February 1922 · page 7

To-day was flower day at the show. Early this morning carefully handled flowers were set out…

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Charm of "Eats" Cookery at Show

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 23 February 1922 · page 8

Interest always surrounds the cooking competitions, and to-duy proved no exception to the rulo. There may be many reasons for the large…

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The Royal Secretary Sydney Show Official

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 23 February 1922 · page 7

VISIT TO NEWCASTLE Among the interested visitors at the Newcastle show to-day is Mr. Monty Somers, the secretary of the Sydney Royal Show. He spent some time…

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At the Show Trade Exhibits Elliott Brothers

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 23 February 1922 · page 4

Taking advantage of the stoppape of the supply of -eau-de-Cologne through the war, Messrs. Elliott Bros., the old established manufacturing…

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Trade Exhibits Displays at Show Scott's, Limited

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 23 February 1922 · page 8

Costumes and articles of ladies' wear suitable for autumn and winter are a prominent feature of Scott's Limited's, exhibit, which is tastefully…

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Lost at the Show Tears and Ice-cream

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 23 February 1922 · page 8

No show is complete without several lost children. One mite wearing a "where is mother" look on his face wandered…

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To Attend the Show Time, But No Pay

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 23 February 1922 · page 4

Waratah Council definitely refused to grant its staff of 22 men leave of absence on full pay to attend Newcastle Show on Thursday afternoon…

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Babies at the Show Y.W.C.A. Nursery

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 23 February 1922 · page 8

One at the novelties at the show on Friday will be a nursery, attended and arranged by the Y.W.C.A., whoso members hope that mothers may…

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Oils and Water Pretty Paintings Fine Arts at the Show

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 23 February 1922 · page 9

In the fine arts section the display and competition are unusually large. Many of the picture are the work of young and promising Newcastle…

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Officially Opened The Show in Sunshine Speeches and Sporting Events Second Day Success

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 23 February 1922 · page 7

In opening the new members stand at the Newcastle Show to-day, Sir Denison Miller, Governor of the Commonwealth Bank, congratulated Newcastle on maintaining its position as the second city of the State. An overcast sky and a spatter of rain frightened show officials this morning, but the skies soon…

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Trotters on Strike "Don't Run Your Horses" Show Races Barred "No Vindictive Spirit"

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 23 February 1922 · page 2

Members of the Newcastle and District Trotting Club will not race their horses at Newcastle show…

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Presents for the Princess Ring and Jewels from Australians Exhibition at the Palace Profusion of Sapphires and Diamonds London

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 23 February 1922 · page 1

Princess Mary will receive Lady Cook at Buckingham Palace on Friday accompanied by Lady McBridge (Victoria), Lady Connolly (Victoria),…

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Maitland Show

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 24 February 1922 · page 4

Although there has been nothing definitely decided with reference to the installation of electric light on the showground. It is generally understood that…

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Stop-press Show Ring Events

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 24 February 1922 · page 3

Davies and Canningten Ladies' Hunt: A. Judd's Sunrise. 147 points, 1: W. J. Weir's Dariel, 145 points, 2,…

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