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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1923

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Giantess at Show

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 27 February 1923 · page 6

The "American Giantess," who weighs, it is said. 33st 9lb, comes to Australia after three successful seasons with Ringling Bros. and Barnum and Bailey's…

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Wyong Show Merewether Champion Bird

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 27 February 1923 · page 11

Wyong agricultural show, which was continued on Saturday, was officially opened by Mr. J. C. L. Fitzpatrick. Ministers for Local Government. Other…

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People We Know Head of the Show Mr. H. Morris Cohen

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 27 February 1923 · page 6

President of the show since 1915, vice-president in the two previous years, and one or the oldest members, few men take greater interest…

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The Shop Window Dressed Displays at the Show First Day's Exhibitions Fine Weather Judging Some of the Pavilion Exhibits

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 27 February 1923 · page 7

The finishing touches were given to-day to Newcastle's shop window display. One after another the best products of the district occupied their positions at the showground, in order of size and merit…

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The British Exhibition

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 28 February 1923 · page 7

Mr. Darbishire inquired in the House of Commons whether Sir Joynson Hicks would consider the abandonment of the British Empire Exhibition, with a view to…

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British Empire Exhibition

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 28 February 1923 · page 9

The State Government has appointed a commission to superintend the work of preparing exhibits from New South Wales to the British Empire Exhibition. The…

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Show Samples

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 28 February 1923 · page 6

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

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Stop-press Show Awards

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 28 February 1923 · page 8

The champion bird was an Indian Runner drake, exhibited by J. O'Hearn, of West Maitland. Jersey Cattle.—Bull (three…

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Newcastle Industries Fine Show Displays Varied Exhibits

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 28 February 1923 · page 9

There are few parts of the show which can vie with the trade exhibits section in artistic arrangement and comprehensiveness. The displays…

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Newcastle Show First Judging Day Record Entries

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 28 February 1923 · page 2

The Newcastle Agricultural, Horticultural and Industrial Society's annual show was opened yesterday at Broadmeadow. The show this year will occupy…

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Parade of Animals Second Day of Show Fine Display of Sporting Horses Poultry Eclipses All Records

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 28 February 1923 · page 7

To-day is animals' day at the show. The horse paraded in lordly fashion, while the cow for towed in humbler mood. Animal lovers sat around the judging ring, admiring and criticising. The second day sees the real opening of the show. The work…

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Beach Carnival

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 1 March 1923 · page 1

Newcastle City Council meeting considered an application from the carnival committee of the Mater Miscricord[?] hospital, Waratah, for the right to use the…

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The Empire Exhibition

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 1 March 1923 · page 5

Sir Philip Lloyd Graeme, questioned in the House of Commons, said he hoped and believed that the steps taken to give effect to Sir Joynson Hicks'…

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Newcastle Show

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 1 March 1923 · page 4

Since the Newcastle Agricultural, Horticultural, and Industrial Association was established, nearly a quarter of a century ago, there…

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Maitland Show

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 1 March 1923 · page 6

Maitland Show will be held next week, and Judging by the interest evinced by organised bodies in the farming areas there should be record attendances, apart…

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Children at Show

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 1 March 1923 · page 1

The Y.M.C.A. tent at tho show where "mall children may be lot to play. is appreciated by parents Sister Gearwood (who is in charge)…

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Pretty Pictures at the Show

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 1 March 1923 · page 1

Bulldogs and horses and cattle and sheep and men from away outback, merry-go-rounds and the big fat girl and blokes that give you a crack. Produce of a thousand farms where they tickle the earth with a hoe, the work-a-day world has a shop window display when they open the…

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Newcastle Show. Siren Soap Poster Competition

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 1 March 1923 · page 7

The Poster Colouring Competition, advertised in the ADVANCE SCHEDULE of the Newcastle Show, attracted much attention, and from the large…

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Trade Displays at the Show Many Motors

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 1 March 1923 · page 4

In addition to the firms mentioned in yesterday's "Sun" there are other fine displays of motor cars on the Showground, and the managers and agents…

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Newcastle Show Second Day Many Fine Exhibits

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 1 March 1923 · page 7

The second day of the Newcastle Show passed off successfully yesterday, in pleasant weather. The gathering was exceptionally good for a…

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