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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1923

712 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 8 of 36

Maitland Carnival

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 23 February 1923 · page 7

To-morrow the Maltland amateur swimming club is conducting a carnival in aid of the Maitland hospital. All the Newcastle and Northern. River clubs…

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District News. Merewether. Methodist Fair

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 23 February 1923 · page 7

A fair in connection with the Merewether Methodist circuit was opened yesterday afternoon by the Mayoress, Mrs. D. Haddow, who wished the…

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Empire Exhibition Disturbing Reports South Africa May Retire LONDON

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 23 February 1923 · page 1

"The Times" Capetown correspondent learns on the highest autherity that the Union Government is deeply disturbed regarding the chaos which…

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Show Preparations Bust Workmen Greater Public Interest

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 23 February 1923 · page 5

The Newcastle Show Secretary reports that all the arrangements are well in hand for next week's carnival. The fact that there are 1600…

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Newcastle Surf Carnival

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 24 February 1923 · page 1

This is the song of the surfers and the mermaids on the roof as they danced for joy, and cheered each boy who gave of his bravery proof; But the waves were wild and boisterous, and Neptune mighty rude, as he tossed their boat till it wouldn't float, and said I'm not in the mood…

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Newcastle Show

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 24 February 1923 · page 6

The Newcastle Show will open next Tuesday, when arts, photography, needlework, and school work will be judged. On Wednesday there will be…

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Maitland District. Maitland Show

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 24 February 1923 · page 6

The work of filing the entries for Maitland land Show has not permitted the officials to make any estimate of the total number received, but the indications are that…

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Reforms None Too Soon Tact and Energy Exhibition Management LONDON

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 24 February 1923 · page 1

"The Times" says in a leader that the executive's action should end an awkward period in the history of the preparation for the Empire…

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Wyong Show

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 26 February 1923 · page 4

The following local poultry fanciers were successful at Wyong Show, held on Friday and Saturday last:—C. A. Clarke. Merewether: White Leghorn, first cock,…

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Show Samples

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 26 February 1923 · page 4
Also in The Newcastle Sun

of Oakleaf Jams, Sauces, Pickles, etc., are available at the Stanmore Company's stand. Enter the £75 competition—costs you nothing…

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Newcastle Show

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 26 February 1923 · page 5

To-morrow will be the first day of the Newcastle Show, when the judging of school work, arts and other sections, will be carried out. On Wednesday there…

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Tea Stall at Show

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 26 February 1923 · page 11

The proprietors of King Tea will again make a splendid display at the forthcoming show. For a small charge, sample cups of King Tea will be available at…

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The Show Starts To-morrow

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 26 February 1923 · page 4

Don't forget to visit the Statement Company's stand for Oak of samples; and ask for a Competition leaflet while you're there. £75 in prizes…

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Feathers Preened for Show Newcastle's Shop Window Preparations and Prospects Army of Bustlers at Broadmeadow

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 26 February 1923 · page 7

Newcastle has preened its feathers, made itself beautiful, and is ready for its annual display in the shop window at Broadmeadow. The big showground was a busy scene to-day. An army of…

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Dough Nutt Esq. Revives the Days of Noah Greatest Show Animals From Sunset Plains Thousands of Exhibits

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 26 February 1923 · page 1

BARNUM WAS OUT-RIVALLED TO-DAY WHEN DOUGH NUTT ESQ. CAME TO TOWN WITH THE GREATEST SHOW…

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British Industries Fair

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 27 February 1923 · page 5

Business at the British Industries Fair is exceptionally good, and the sales for the first week exceeded those of the whole fortnight in 1922…

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Newcastle Show

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 27 February 1923 · page 1
Also in Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate

Dough Nutt, Esq., visited the Snowbound to-day, and was welcomed by the president, who conferred the freedom of the Showground upon him. The committee's greeting was at once spontaneous and original. Instead of raising their hats, they threw them in the air, crying to the great potentate of Whoop Whoop, "Welcome! Thrice welcome!" The police had to be requisitioned to keep back the…

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Salty Creek Carnival Plans

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 27 February 1923 · page 7

"The people of the district the just beginning to find out that we have such a place as Salty Creek," remarked Mr. G. Williams, chairman of the swimming…

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