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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1923

712 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 30 of 36

Showground Carnival

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 24 October 1923 · page 8

The double programme provided for Saturday afternoon and night by the Maitland show Committee has attracted splendid entries, all events filling…

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Poppy Fair Salvationists' Function

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 24 October 1923 · page 8

A Poppy Fair in connection with the Newcastle Citadel Corps of the Salvation Army, in aid of the Annual Self-Denial, was opened yesterday by…

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Exhibition Details Senator Wilson's Job 10,000 Cases Of Wins LONDON, Tuesday Night

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 24 October 1923 · page 1

Senator Wilson is settling questions arising out of Australian representation at Wembley Exhibition, including the catering contract for the…

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Army Fair

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 25 October 1923 · page 2

There was another large attendance at the Self-Denial Fair in the Army Citadel, Hunter-street, last night, when good business was done…

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Aerial Carnival

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 25 October 1923 · page 6

The Steel Works Band Committee have left very little undone to ensure the success of the aerial carnival, which takes place on Saturday, on the Newcastle…

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Roman Catholic Fancy Fair

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 25 October 1923 · page 6

The fancy fair, in aid of the Roman Catholic building fund, was opened last night by the Rev. Father Hannigan in the school hall, which was…

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Stockton St. Paul's Church Fair

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 25 October 1923 · page 6

An "All Nations' Fair" arranged by members of the Women's Guild of St. Paul's Church of England, was opened yesterday afternoon. Rev. A…

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British Dairy Show

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 25 October 1923 · page 5

At the dairy show, in the colonial butter competitions, salted class, there were 74 entries, Casino was first; with 95 points; Finlayson, of Balaklava (South…

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District News Tighe's Hill. Methodist Church Fair

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 25 October 1923 · page 6

The annual fair in connection with the Tighe's Hill Methodist Church was opened in the kindergarten hall yesterday afternoon. The Interior of the…

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Tighe's Hill Catholics Fancy Fair Opens To Assist Building Fund

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 25 October 1923 · page 4

In the presence of a large gathering, a well-arranged fair, in aid of the Tighe's Hill Catholic Church building fund, was opened in the school hall, Bryant-street,…

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Between Two. Victorian Derby Shrapnel And King Carnival MELBOURNE

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 25 October 1923 · page 6

While there is no general betting on the Derby, the chances of candidates are being keenly discussed. The most popular idea is that the race…

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Saturday's Carnival

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 26 October 1923 · page 6

Considerable interest is being taken in the aerial carnival and sports meeting to be held at the showground to-morrow, when Mr. Albert Eastwood, a parachutist of much…

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Aerial Carnival

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 26 October 1923 · page 2

Great attractions will be provided at the aerial carni[?] to be held on the Showground to-morrow afternoon, what is described as a great and most…

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Mayfield. St. Andrew's Carnival

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 26 October 1923 · page 6

A carnival was opened on Wednesday afternoon in aid of the building fund of Sit. Andrew's' Church by Mrs. S. Hewson. Rev. W. F. James, rector of Islington, Rev…

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"Not a Fair Go" Murray's Protest Objection To Remands MELBOURNE

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 26 October 1923 · page 5

Angus Murray spain appeared as the City Court to-day, charged with escaping from custody, robbing and wounding T. D. Derriman at…

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Jumble Fair

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 27 October 1923 · page 6

A Jumble fair, arranged by the Women's Guild of St. James's Church of England, was held in the parish hall, Wickham, this afternoon, and…

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Hexham. Methodist Church Fair

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 27 October 1923 · page 7

The opening of the annual spring fair of the Hexham Methodist Church, which took place yesterday, attracted a large gathering to the church, visitors being…

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Boolaroo Fair Methodist Effort

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 27 October 1923 · page 6

Boolaroo Methodist fair was opened by [?] G. Hardy, who congratulated the on their good work. She was presented, with a bouquet, tied with pink…

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Maitland Carnival School Sports

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 27 October 1923 · page 5

A monster carnival was opened on the Maitland Showground this afternoon in beautiful weather. The main attraction was 19 championship events for school…

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Sports Carnival at Showground Flying and Cycling

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 27 October 1923 · page 5

A large crowd gathered at the Newcastle Showground this afternoon to witness a combined aerial carnival and sports programme, promoted by Mr…

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