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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1923

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The Show That Should Be the Greatest

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 13 January 1923 · page 4

The Newcastle Show will be with us in less than seven weeks. Outside of the Sydney Royal Show it has no equal in the State, although it has only recently attained its majority. Therefore, it appeals to a wider field than those shows which have made the name of districts in the…

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Netherlands Fair

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 15 January 1923 · page 5

Mr. Charles A. Earn. C.B.E.. Vice-Consul for the Neterlands, at Newcastle, has been notified that the Fourth Netherlands Indian Industrial Fair will be held' at…

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Ocean Beach Fancy Fair

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 15 January 1923 · page 6

This entertainment will be continued this evening, as advertised. The winner of the bank note hunt on Saturday night was Mr. J. O'Donnell. Patrick-street…

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Boxing Poor Exhibition "Contest" Stopped

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 15 January 1923 · page 2

Referee Sol Marsden did not surprise anyone when he stopped between Waiter Chung (or Chun) and Jack Owens — to crown the former —…

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Ocean Beach Fancy Fair

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 16 January 1923 · page 6

The heavy southerly weather which prevailed last evening prevented operations being continued on the ocean beach. The committee wisely decided to make…

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Beach Carnival Rent Reduced

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 16 January 1923 · page 8

A letter from Mr. A. MacArthur was read at last night's meeting of the Newcastle City Council, in which it was asked that the rental charged for the…

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Ocean Beach Fancy Fair

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 17 January 1923 · page 8

The mild weather prevailing last evening induced a large crowd to assemble on the promenade, where the various shows did excellent business. The chance to…

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Ocean Beach Fancy Fair

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 18 January 1923 · page 6

At the bench fair last night the distribution of hank notes was the feature of the entertainment, the successful parties being Miss Mena Schmitz…

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Hospital Carnival

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 19 January 1923 · page 6

Sergeant Haddon presided at a well-attended meeting of the Hospital and Art Union and Carnival Committee in the school of arts, West Maitland, last…

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Ocean Beach Fancy Fair

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 19 January 1923 · page 6

There was a crowded attendance at the charity fair last night. The baby competition was largely patronised, and by public voting the prize was awarded to Baby…

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Police Hospital Carnival

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 19 January 1923 · page 5

Further details in connection with the forthcoming Police Hospital Carnival were completed last night. Sergeant N. Haddon presided over a largely attended…

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Bar Beach Carnival

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 19 January 1923 · page 2

To-morrow the champion life-saving carnival will be held at the Bar Beach. All district clubs will take part. A great feature of surf…

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Dough Nutt Goes to Come-by-chance The Yarding of Mull Berry's Great Flier Training a High Jumper for Newcastle Show Come-by-chance

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 19 January 1923 · page 6

Out beyond Sundown on the Come-by-Chance-road You will find 'mid the gumtrees the Berrys' abode…

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Ocean Beach Fancy Fair

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 20 January 1923 · page 6

The Surf Girl Competition on the promenade was one of the most popular events over staged on the ocean front. Surfing is evidently the sport of the…

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Bar Beach Carnival

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 20 January 1923 · page 6

To-day's big aquatic attraction will be the ocean carnival at the Bar Beach, for which a fine programme has been arranged. The first event is timed for 2.15…

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Country Tennis Carnival. Dubbo Wins Final. Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 20 January 1923 · page 6

Several hundred people attended the White City courts to-day, when the country tennis carnival was continued. The main attraction was the final of…

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Needlework for Men Banker's Hobby Burlington Exhibition LONDON

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 20 January 1923 · page 1

"This delicate pet[?]t-point place of tapestry is the work of my husband," said Lady Geraldine Hoare at the Burlington House exhibition of…

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Belmont Fair

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 22 January 1923 · page 4

The nett amount realised at a recent bazaar in aid of the funds of the Church of England, Belmont, was over £49…

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Ocean Beach Fancy Fair

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 22 January 1923 · page 6

There was a large attendance at the Ocean Beach Fair on Saturday night. Owing to arrangements in connection with the "fancy dress" competition not being…

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Siki in London Ring Exhibition LONDON

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 22 January 1923 · page 1

"The Daily Mail" announces that Siki will give an exhibition in the ring in London on February 3…

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