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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1924

1,056 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 11 of 53

Not Playing Fair

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 4 March 1924 · page 6

Really, Dobble and Elsie were the politest children in the world. Their man[?]rens were be-eautiful! One day they were told that they…

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Fire Brigades' Carnival

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 4 March 1924 · page 5

As a winding up to the fire brigades' appeal for the hospitals of the district, a fancy carnival was opened on the Newcastle Beach last night. The…

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BUCKJUMPING Show At Wallsend

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 4 March 1924 · page 8

Mr. Lance Skuthorp, and his mercy men, with all the buckjampers, have to gone Wallsend, where they will show to-night and to-morrow night. The…

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Motor Notes Cessnock Mc. Club a Live Body Ready for Big Carnival

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 4 March 1924 · page 8

The recently formed Cessnock Motor Cycle Club bids fair to be one of the strongest in the northern district notwithstanding the fact that it…

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Cessnock Show Bright Prospects

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 5 March 1924 · page 5

The committee of the Cessnock show met at the Soildiers Memorial Hall last night Mr. J. Y. Tullock (president) was in the chair…

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When Bridge Is Built Exhibition In Sydney SYDNEY

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 5 March 1924 · page 7

There is a possibility that a British Empire Exhibition will be held in Sydney on the completion of the harbor Brdge in 1930 according to Sir…

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Fat Cattle Show Competition Winners Of Prizes

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 5 March 1924 · page 4

The bullock and cow at the weightestimating competition at the Newcastle Show was killed at the Abattoris on Monday in the presence of…

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Newcastle Beach Carnival

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 6 March 1924 · page 6

The carnival on Newcastle Beach, in aid of the fire brigades' appeal for Newcastle Hospital, will be continued this evening. It presents many attractions…

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On the Wheel Night Carnival Saturday's Programme

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 6 March 1924 · page 2

For next Saturday nighty carnival a very intersting programme has been arranged There will be two motor paced races three handicaps and a scratch race…

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More Men of Moment at the Show

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 6 March 1924 · page 1

Pigs and sheep and cattle and things that farmers grow, Make a tine exhibit but do not make the show. Men who guide the business, judge arid "stewards and so, Help to keep the things alive and make the programme go…

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Marvellous Maitland Coming Show Products Of Rich District

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 6 March 1924 · page 4

[?] test of an institution is in tis wearing quantities Many companies make a very fine showing with the shareholders money during the first few months…

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Newcastle Beach Carnival

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 7 March 1924 · page 6

The carnival on the Newcastle Beach in aid of the Newcastle Hospital, promoted by the Fire Brigades' Hospital Committee, was continued last night…

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Champions at Newcastle Show

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 7 March 1924 · page 1

THE GOVERNOR AND THE BULL.—The Governor-General, Lord Forster, was so taken with the cattle at the Newcastle Show, that at the request of the "Sun" he posed for his photograph alongside the champion bull, owned by Martin Brothers, of Lessore…

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The Empire Exhibition

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 8 March 1924 · page 5

The Legislative Council of Bombay has adopted a motion for the rejection of the grant of 43,305 rupees for the Empire Exhibition by 46 votes to 42…

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Newcastle Beach Carnival

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 8 March 1924 · page 6

The attractive carnival which is being conducted by the Fire Brigades, in their effort for the Newcastle Hospital, will be continued this afternoon and to-night,…

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Maitland District Maitland Show

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 8 March 1924 · page 6

The Maitland Show will be opened on Wednesday, and will be continued for four days, during which attractive sports programmes will be carried out…

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The Kennel Coming Cessnock Show

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 8 March 1924 · page 6

The usual monthly meeting of the Newcastle and N.D. Kennel Club was held last Thursday night. There was a fair attendance…

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To-night's Cycling Sports Ground Carnival Champions Competing

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 8 March 1924 · page 6

To-night, at the Sports Ground, all the champions will be seen in action, and should provide a heap of thrills for patrons…

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Young Idea School Notes Show Prize Winners

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 8 March 1924 · page 6

Owing to an error in the catalogue of the Newcastle show, many of the names of students of the Newcastle High School appeared under the heading of Maitland…

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Horses and Cattle at the Newcastle Show

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 8 March 1924 · page 1

The Governor-General and the Champion cow. Thumbs Up, winner of the High Jump at the…

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