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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1924

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Merewether Carnival

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 12 January 1924 · page 3

The surf carnival on the Merewether Beach this afternoon has attracted a large entry, and an excellent programme of competitions will be gone through…

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Cycling Carnival

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 12 January 1924 · page 4

Messrs. Campbell and Du Frocq's cycling carnival on the Maitland Showground should draw a large attendance. Twenty Sydney riders will compete, as…

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Belmont Fair Presbyterian Effort

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 12 January 1924 · page 5

A village fair, in old of Belmont Presbyterian charge, was held in the Memorial Hall yesterday. The interior presented a fine decorative effect by the…

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Newcastle Show

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 12 January 1924 · page 6

Schedules for the Newcastle Show, which commences on February 26, are now available from the secretary. Entries close on February 10, but will be…

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Cessnock Vintage Fair Yield Expected

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 12 January 1924 · page 8

The vintage of the Cessnock district grape crop will be in full swing in about three weeks, and a fair season for both quantity and quality is…

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District News Belmont Presbyterian Fair

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 12 January 1924 · page 3

A village fair, promoted by the Women's Guild of the Belmont Presbyterian Church, in aid of the church funds, was opened by Mrs. J. Breckenridge, in…

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Empire Exhibition

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 14 January 1924 · page 5

Australians visiting the Empire Exhibition are advised to arrange for accommodation in advance. Arrangements have been made where…

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Lessons From Motor Exhibition

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 14 January 1924 · page 5

This great motor exhibition, perhaps the most wonderful yet held, has taught us many lessons. Firstly, the position of the motor trade of our Homeland…

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British Politics Fair Play to Labour Labour's Policy (Australian Cable Association.) LONDON

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 14 January 1924 · page 5

The recent widespread agitation in favour of broadcasting the King's speech at the opening of, Parliament has failed to obtain the approval of the Cabinet,…

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Cricketers May Strike Interval Without Drinks Collins Has to Show Cause Effect on Victorian Match SYDNEY

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 15 January 1924 · page 5

There is serious trouble between the Now South Wales Cricket Association and tho team that represented the State against South Australia in the Sheffield Shield match that finished yesterday, as the result of a brush between H. L. Collins, the captain, and E. A…

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Maitland District Cycling Carnival

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 16 January 1924 · page 8

Messrs. Campbell and Du Frocq announce another attractive cycling programme for their carnival on Maitland Showground on Saturday evening, under…

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Empire's Export Ports Liverpool and the Exhibition

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 17 January 1924 · page 6

For the first time there is to be held in London next year a British Empire Exhibition where, for about six months, the resources and opportunities of the…

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Prayers and Fair Trial Labor Needs Bishop Of London's View LONDON

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 17 January 1924 · page 1

The Bishop of London, Right Rev. Dr. Winnington Ingrain, sees no reason to despair at the advent of a Labor Government…

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Merewether Carnival

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 18 January 1924 · page 3

Owing to the rough weather last Saturday the Merewether Surf Club had to postpone all water events. At a meeting of the Northern District…

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Newcastle Show

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 19 January 1924 · page 6

Preparations are well in hand for the Newcastle Show, which will extend over five days, commencing on February 26. The schedules can be obtained from the…

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Griffo at Carnival Exhibition in New York

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 21 January 1924 · page 2

"Our old Griffo did a boxing stunt of three one-minute rounds at a charity carnival held in New York." This information has been forwarded by…

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Show Trotting

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 21 January 1924 · page 5

By advertisement the secretary for Newcastle Show notices the owners of trotting horses that No. 2 champion mile, which was formerly only open to stud…

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Maitland District Cycling Carnival

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 21 January 1924 · page 6

There was a large attendance on Maitland Showground on Saturday evening for Messrs. Campbell and Du Frocq's electric light cycling carnival,…

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Empire Exhibition Openings for Enterprise. Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 21 January 1924 · page 4

Commenting on the Empire Exhibition to be held in London this year. Mr. Chaffey, the Minister for Agriculture, who is also chairman of the State Commission,…

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On the Wheel Cycling Races Maitland Carnival

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 21 January 1924 · page 5

The large crowd that attended the cycling carnival on Saturday night at the Maitland Showground witnessed at excellent programme. The manager,…

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