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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1923

712 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 28 of 36

Auction Carnival To-day

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 10 October 1923 · page 7

All roads lead to the Victoria Theatre to-day, when Mr. J. Rogan's auctioneering effort will be made to obtain funds for the victims of the…

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District News Hamilton Methodist Fair

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 11 October 1923 · page 3

The annual fair of the Maitland-road Methodist Church was opened in the school hall yesterday afternoon. Alderman J. Myers, the Mayor of Hamilton,…

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Chrysanthemum Fair Maryville Church Presbyterian Effort

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 11 October 1923 · page 5

A chrysanthemum fair was opened this Maryville Presbyterian church. There was a large attendance, and the church…

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Baby Ship Fair Quartermaster Adventurous Voyage

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 11 October 1923 · page 3

The Salome, a 14-ton ketch, sailed away from Sydney, on September 28 on a veyago of adventure to Rabaul. The skipper-owner of the little…

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Bellbird Auction Carnival a Huge Success

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 11 October 1923 · page 5

A large assortment of goods was displayed on the stage of the Victoria Theatre yesterday as the result of the appeal by Mr. J. Hogan for articles to…

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Hamilton Methodists Maitland-road Fair Renovation Of Church

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 11 October 1923 · page 4

The Rev. E. Kessell, speaking at the opening of the annual fair of the Maitland-road (Hamilton) Methodist Church yesterday afternoon, told the…

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The Empire Exhibition

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 12 October 1923 · page 7

The Empire Exhibition authorities propose to abandon competitive awards and issue instead a commemorative medal to all exhibitors…

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District News. Islington. Baptist Church Fair

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 12 October 1923 · page 4

The annual fair of the Islington Baptist Church was opened yesterday afternoon by Mrs. W. R., Alexander, of Hamilton, in the presence of a large…

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Empire Exhibition Award Problems Non-competitive Basis LONDON

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 12 October 1923 · page 3

The Empire Exhibition authorities are consulting exhibitors regarding the issue of awards. The authorities prefer to issue a commemorative…

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To Show Cause Offending 'Bus Driver Council Prosecution

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 12 October 1923 · page 8

The Mayor of Merewether stated last night that one of the motor 'buses running from the municipality to Newcastle was caught running…

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Sun Peeps Through the Window of the World Art Exhibition Silk Hats in a Scrum Crowd of Society Leaders Rush to See Lindsay Pictures LONDON

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 12 October 1923 · page 1

Many distinguished silk-hatted visitors at the Australian art exhibition were forced to remain covered during the Duke of Connaught's opening speech, because removed of a hat in such a crush meant its certain destruction. The 6ft 2in Robert Jack…

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Maryville Fair

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 13 October 1923 · page 1

Mr. A. Ryder presided at the concert programme at the Maryville Presbyterian fair last night, Items were given by Mr. Jock Luroeden, Mr. and Mrs. Lamour…

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Auction Carnival

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 13 October 1923 · page 5

The auction promoted by Mr. J. Hogan, in aid of the Bellbird Relief Fund, and which was to have been concluded at the Victoria Theatre last…

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The Kennel Canine Fanciers Show

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 13 October 1923 · page 2

Newcastle canine fanciers' club championship show to be held on November 3, promises to eclipse all previous shows held by the club. Quite a rush has set…

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Australian Art Exhibition Opened Candid Criticism. (Australian Cable Association.) LONDON

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 13 October 1923 · page 5

The opening of the first exhibition or Australian art in London, which took place at the Royal Academy, was performed by the Duke of Connaught, who…

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Lambton. Baptist Church Fair

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

A fancy lair and sale of work promoted by the ladies church aid was opened in the Baptist Church on Saturday afternoon in the presence of a large…

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Church Fair £150 Raised At Maryville

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 15 October 1923 · page 7

The third day of the chrysanthamum fair on Saturday, held under the auspices of the Maryville Presbyterian Church, was a complete success. The church will…

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Lindsay Boom Anxious Purchasers Art Exhibition Rush LONDON

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 16 October 1923 · page 1

Over 2000 pEople visited the Ausralian Art Exhibition to-day. Similar exhibitions have never received such a continuance of public…

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Hamilton. Presbyterian Church Fair

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 17 October 1923 · page 9

The sale of work in aid of the funds of the Presbyterian Church was commenced yesterday afternoon, in the school hall, which was beautifully…

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Presbyterian Fair Hamilton Effort Visit Of Moderator

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 17 October 1923 · page 8

There was a large Blithering in the Presbyterian Hall, Hamilton, yesterday afternoon for the opening of the annual sale of work in aid of the…

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