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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1923

712 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 15 of 36

Beach Carnival

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 3 April 1923 · page 1

The Mater Misericordia?e carnival at the beach enjoyed great success last night. The carnival will be continued all this week…

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Ocean Beach Carnival

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 3 April 1923 · page 5

A carnival and fancy fair, in aid of the Mater Misericordiae Hospital, Was held on the ocean beach yesterday. The aeroplanes, merry-go-rounds, razzle-dazzle,…

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The Royal Show. Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 3 April 1923 · page 4

Another huge crowd attended the Royal Show to-day, and those who witnessed the ring events were given plenty of excitement…

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"Sun's" Pictures at Sydney Show

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 3 April 1923 · page 3

OVER THE FENCE. — White horses are prominent at the Show — you see them everywhere, especially among the hunters. THE SMILERS. — G. Hokin's grand champion bull-terrier seems to realise he is a grand champion…

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Ocean Beach Carnival

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 4 April 1923 · page 6

The change in the, weather had its affect on the attendance at the Mater Misericordiae fair last night. Given fine weather this evening the friends…

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Did Not Show Licence

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 4 April 1923 · page 4

Theodore Co[?]herger failed to produce a Newcastle City Council's bus licence when driving a bus and he was fined 10s aith 4s costs at the…

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The Royal Show Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 4 April 1923 · page 4

The holidays being over, there was not such a large crowd at the Royal Show to-day, but, nevertheless, the attendance was good. W. J. Weir's Bloom created a…

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Record Show Concludes in Fine Weather SYDNEY

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 4 April 1923 · page 5

The Sydney show was brought to close to-day. Right through the officials were favoured with splendid weather and it proved a year of records…

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The Ocean Beach Fair

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 5 April 1923 · page 6

The Ocean Beach fair in aid of the funds of the Mater Misericordiae Hospital was largely attended last night, and the various attractions were well…

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Kurri Show

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 5 April 1923 · page 6

Entries for the Kurri Kurri show close on Saturday with the secretary, Mr. J. Cooper. There are 114 classes in the poultry section, which are expected to…

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The Royal Show. a Great Success. Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 5 April 1923 · page 4

The Royal Show, which closed to-day proved a great success, over 500,000 people having attended the exhibition during the nine days and five nights it was open. The…

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Mater Misericordiae Carnival

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

The attendance at the ocean bench last night was large. Contingents from the various suburbs patronised the stalls, and business proceeded briskly up to closing…

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Exhibition Ship Orontes Sale Completed SYDNEY

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 6 April 1923 · page 2

After delays lasting for about twelve months, the sale is reported to have been completed of the former Orient liner Orontes, for use as an exhibition ship…

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Mission and Show Crowded Grafton Accommodation Problem GRAFTON

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 6 April 1923 · page 6

Mr. W. M. Hickson's visit to Grafton falls in the same week as the Grafton show, and, as thousands will attend the show, and 500 sick people,…

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Mater Misericordiae Fair

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 7 April 1923 · page 6

The fancy fair on the beach, near the Ocean Baths, will be continued this afternoon and evening. Immediately after lunch the amusements for juveuiles will…

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Kurri Show

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 7 April 1923 · page 7

Kurri Kurri District H., B., D. and F.A. Society's show will be held at the drill-hall grounds on April 19, 20 and 21. There will be a number of dancing and novelty…

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Kennel Club Show

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 7 April 1923 · page 2

At the meeting of the Newcastle and Northern District Kennel Club last Thursday night Mr. G. Thomas was elected to judge, all breeds at the…

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Kurri. the Show

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 7 April 1923 · page 6

Entries for all exhibits at Kurri Kurri how close to-night with the secretary, Mr. J. Cowner, and the show will be hold on April 19, 20, and 21. The officers…

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BOWLS Armidale Carnival

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 9 April 1923 · page 1

Messrs. Job Hudson, W. A. Howard, F. G. Thomas, and C. Manson left Newcastle by car on Wednesday morning, 28th ultimo, intending to compete in the…

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Ocean Beach Carnival

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 10 April 1923 · page 6

The committee of management having decided to continue the fair in aid of the Mater Misericordiac Hospital during the current week, commenced operations last…

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