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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1923

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Effect of Drought Agricultural Exhibits on Show Displays

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 1 March 1923 · page 15

The effect of the hot dry weather of the last few months is evident in the agricultural exhibits at the show. The fruit, particularly, is small and…

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Day for the People Newcastle's Show Holiday Spectacular Ring Events Start Thousands Flock to Broadmeadow

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 1 March 1923 · page 5

It was the people's day at the Newcastle show to-day, The main judging finished, and the grounds looking spick and span, and chocked full of things to see, the show was ready to be viewed…

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Pictures of the Newcastle Show, the Official Opening of Which Took Place To-day There Are Over Five Thousand Exhibits

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 1 March 1923 · page 3

BILLY.—A constant visitor to the Newcastle Show from 1899 till 1923. Billy was a prize winn or at the first show 24 years ago. and has been a consistent winner right up to the present time and has never missed either a first or second prize in any…

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Fancy Fair

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 2 March 1923 · page 8

It is anticipated that the fancy fair, the Ocean baths, will attract a record crowd this week-end. Country visitors will find the same pleasure there as…

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Ocean Beach Fancy Fair

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 2 March 1923 · page 6

A list of shows which have been secured for the benefits of patrons at the ocean beach carnival is advertised. Peleng's aero flying, machine will be in…

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Show Samples

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 2 March 1923 · page 4

—of Oakleaf Jams, Sauces, Pickles, etc., are available at the Stanmore Company's stand. Enter the £75 competition—costs you nothing…

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Maitland Show £6000 Worth of Stock

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 2 March 1923 · page 7

The farmers in the back country have commenced their trek to Maitland show. The sweltering heat or last week did not prevent them from making a start…

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Newcastle Show the Third Day. a Great Gathering

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 2 March 1923 · page 2

With a big crowd round the ring enclosure, packed spectators in the members and grand stands, and throngs in the pavilions and booths, the Newcastle…

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Newcastle Unlimited Public Provedors Our Shop Window Display Round the Ground at the Newcastle Show

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 2 March 1923 · page 5

No. 1: Mr. Anthony Hordern's fawn and white Guernsey, Milton Prince, 1st prize. No. 2: The rulers of the Show, reading from left to right—Mr. L. D. Dixon, treasurer; Mr. H. M. Cohen, president; Mr. E. J. Dann, secretary. No. 3 Mr. A. Hordern's fawn and white Guernsey cow, Guinevere, 1st prize winner in its section. No. 4: Mr. A. Hordern's Sarah, fawn and white Guernsey cow, also first in its section. No.5: Exhibit by the Newcastle Abattoirs, showing numerous products. No. 6: Mr. A. Hordern's grey stallion, Greylight, 3 years old, by…

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Day of the Children Their Holidays the Show Judging the District's Best Dogs Pandemonium at Broadmeadow

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 2 March 1923 · page 7

To-day is children's day at the Newcastle Show, and the ground is overrun by thousands of them. The public schools have a holiday, and apparently every child from every school is at the show…

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Macleay Show

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 3 March 1923 · page 6

The annual show of the Macleay Agricultural, Horticultural, and Industrial Association will be held at Kempsey on March 14, 15, and 16. In addition to…

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Newcastle Show Children's Day

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 3 March 1923 · page 3

Yesterday was the Children's Day at the Newcastle Show. With the special holiday for the schools there were several thousands of juveniles on the ground, and…

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In Show Ring Attempt at Record Jump

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 3 March 1923 · page 5

An attempt to break the record high Jump of 7ft [?] was made by Miss Roache on W. J. Weir's Musician at the show late yesterday afternoon…

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Wealth of Australia Timbers at thte Show

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 3 March 1923 · page 8

The forestry pavilion is to the country visitor one of the most interesting portions of the show. Bush axe handles are shown exemplifying the…

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Coalfields News and Concerns Hopeful Reports Empire Exhibition British Firms' Support LONDON

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 3 March 1923 · page 8

The Empire Exhibition's executive officer states that applications for space from British manufacturers are on a considerable scale, going far to…

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Boxing Punching the Bag Fairhall's Exhibition

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 5 March 1923 · page 2

Nutty Fairhall, 9.93 (formerly of Cessnock, now of Port Kembla), outpointed Fernand Quendreux, 10.0 (France) in a 20-round contest at the…

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Newcastle Show. Successful Conclusion

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 5 March 1923 · page 4

The Newcastle Show was brought to a conclusion on Saturday with the largest attendance of the live days of this year's fixture. The takings for the day…

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Life-saving Carnival. Success of Newcastle. Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 5 March 1923 · page 5

There was a large attendance at Manly yesterday afternoon, when twelve clubs were represented in the grand parade and march past. This resulted in a win for…

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Oh, Listen to the Band! Where's the Music that is half so sweet. [?]tara-rata! Ta-tara-rata! Ta! Ra! Ra! School Bands at the Show Adjudicators Well-Pleased With Performances

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 5 March 1923 · page 7

In presenting their summary and remarks on the school bands' competition at the Newcastle show, the adjudicators, Messrs. T. H. Massey and Robert Dawson, make the following general comment:—…

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Motor Car Show Melbourne Proposal

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 6 March 1923 · page 8

A motor car show is mooted in Melbourne for July next. The proposal emanated from outside the leading motor traders, who have…

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