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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1923

712 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 14 of 36

"Callous and Inhuman" Miners Want Magistrate Removed Scheme to Equalise Work "Fair Play" Wanted in Compensation

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 28 March 1923 · page 5

Questions of vast importance to miners were discussed at the stop-work aggregate meetings all over the Newcastle and Maitland coalfields to-day. Three resolutions were offered, one protesting against the…

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Beach Fair

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 29 March 1923 · page 5

The fancy fair in aid of the distressed returned soldiers continues to attract big crowds to the leach each night. The fair will continue until Saturday night…

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Late Sporting A.j.c. Carnival

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 29 March 1923 · page 6

Fieuriste was well backed for the Don-caster Handicap to-day, punters accepting a short price for fairly big parcels of money. Although there was no…

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Empire Exhibition Big Pavilion Australia's Three Acres LONDON

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 29 March 1923 · page 1

Mr. Oakshott states that contracts will be called after Easter for the excavation and foundations for the Australian exhibition pavilion,…

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The Royal Show Prime Minister's Speech. Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 29 March 1923 · page 5

There was a large gathering at the official banquet of the Royal Agricultural Society to-day, including a large number of members from the Federal and State…

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Empire Exhibition Scholarships

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 30 March 1923 · page 4

Both the shire and municipal council have received particulars regarding the British Empire Exhibition Scholarships promoted by the young Australia…

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Empire Exhibition. Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 30 March 1923 · page 5

Mr. Farrar, the Minister for Labour and Industry, and Chairman of the State Commission for the British Empire Exhibition, addressed a gathering…

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Sydney Show. Ring Event Results. Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 30 March 1923 · page 5

A large crowd attended the Royal Show to-night, when a number of interesting ring events were decided. Results:—…

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Empire Exhibition. Australian Pavilion. Sir G. Fuller's Movements (Australian Cable Association.) LONDON

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 30 March 1923 · page 5

Sir George Fuller yesterday said farewell to Mr. Fisk, who is returning to Australia, and conferred with him concerning wireless telegraphy between…

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Stockton Carnival Keen Interest

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 31 March 1923 · page 5

Stockton beach presented a gay scene this afternoon, when the members of the Surf Club held their annual carnival. All things were in favor of the event. The…

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Fancy Frolic Cook's Hill Carnival

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 31 March 1923 · page 8

A children's fancy dress frolic promoted by Mrs. Nickolo was held in Honeysuckle Hall, Laman-street, Cook's Hill, on Friday night…

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Peach Carnival For Mater Misericordiae

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 31 March 1923 · page 4

There will be plenty of fun soon on the Newcastle beach. A special carnival fair has been arranged by the Mater Misericordiae Hospital carnival…

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The Royal Show. Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 31 March 1923 · page 7

The extremely hot weather did not prevent a huge crowd attending the Royal Show to-day. It is estimated that about 100,000 people wore present, but…

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Prize Bull at Sydney Show

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 31 March 1923 · page 6

Twyfold Here, bred by executors of F. Reynolds, scored for his size. His hindquarters were perfectly square from every aspect. He has a long, flat back, feeling like velvet; and no judge could get most him…

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"Sun's" Pictures at Sydney Show

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 31 March 1923 · page 3

[?]KER BULL, THIS 'UN.—Theo Grey's man from Kiama reckons this is about the best bull on the station. Can't you see him saying it. GRACE AND YOUTH.—Riders awaiting their turn in the ring events. They don't look nervy. They're just as much at…

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Sir George Pleased Busy Premier Visits Exhibition Site LONDON

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 31 March 1923 · page 1

Prior to Mr. Fisk's departure to-day. Sir George Fuller had an important interview regarding the development of direct wireless between…

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First Over the Sticks Newcastle horse wins high jump at Sydney Show

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 31 March 1923 · page 1

Rainbow, owned by Mr. A. L. Payne, of New Lambton, who won the Vice-Regal High Jump, the prize for which is £50, at the Sydney Show yesterday, clearing 7ft. 3in. Rainbow's sire is Radium…

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Beach Carnival

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 2 April 1923 · page 6

A carnival is aid of the funds of Mater Misericordiae Hospital, Waratah, will be conducted on the Newcastle beach to-day from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. The promters,…

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The Royal Show Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 2 April 1923 · page 5

The attendance at the Royal Show on Good Friday was 105,000, but this number was exceeded by 600 on Saturday. The cooler weather was no doubt responsible…

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Breaking Records Show Crowds May Reach Half-million SYDNEY

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 2 April 1923 · page 4

When the total attendance at the show touched a quarter of a million [?] 1909, It was considered a wonderful record. Already 323,000 persons…

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