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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1924

1,056 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 38 of 53

Should Be Continued Wembley Exhibition Value LONDON

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 20 September 1924 · page 4

Mr. Fenwick, of Dunedin, who is going home on the M?]lo[?], Joins the ranks of those endeavoring to persuade tho Government to continue to…

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The Moving Picture Show Jock's Revolution

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 20 September 1924 · page 4

"What was the noise down under the [?]g-trees" inquired the Count [?] Main. "That was Jock Garden's…

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Floral Fair Boolaroo Presbyterians

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 22 September 1924 · page 3

Boolaroo Presbyterians held their annual floral fair last Friday and Saturday. Mrs. Flockhart, who opened the…

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Queen of the Carnival Sister Perrett Chosen

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 22 September 1924 · page 5

The Queen competition one of the several big efforts connected with the Commercial Travellers' Hospital Carnival, yielded £2468 2s 1d, and resulted in the…

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The Moving Picture Show Scaring Settlers

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 22 September 1924 · page 4

The film that is meant to advertise Australia, says Sir Joseph Carrothers, featured a mushy love story. How the deuc[?], as Sir Joseph says,…

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Show Mishap Woman Rider Hurt MELBOURNE

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 22 September 1924 · page 3

During the musical chairs competition at the Royal show on Saturday. Mrs. A. A. Laidlaw, one of the best- known women riders in Victoria,…

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The Moving Picture Show Leading the Way

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 23 September 1924 · page 4

Mr. Charlton, addressing a large peace demonstration in Geneva, declared that if Labor were returned to power in Australia at the next election. One of its…

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Wembley Exhibition

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 24 September 1924 · page 6

It is now announced as regards the attitude of the British Cabinet to wards the Wembley Exhibition that it will only consent to its…

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Wembley Exhibition

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 24 September 1924 · page 7

It is understood that the Cabinet has deferred consideration of the question of continuing the Empire Exhibition at Wembley in 1925 until the…

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Charlestown Presbyterian Fair

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 24 September 1924 · page 4

The annual fair of Charlestown Presbyterian Church was held on Saturday, in the grounds of Charlestown House, the residence of Mr. and Mrs. M'Geachie. The…

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Hospital Carnival

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 24 September 1924 · page 7

The crowning of Sister Perrett, who was selected queen of the Commercial Travellers' Hospital Carnival, will take place in King Edward Park to-night…

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St. Andrew's Wattle Fair

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 24 September 1924 · page 6

The Wattle Fair arranged by the ladies of St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church will be opened in the School Hall this afternoon at 3 o'clock by Mrs. A. Goninan…

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School Exhibition Singleton

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 24 September 1924 · page 3

An educational show, extending over three days, was opened at the Singleton show ground. It is a school of method and exhibition…

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The Moving Picture Show War By Instalments

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 24 September 1924 · page 4

The C[?] war goes on slowly. Last week it was suspended on account of [?]. Yesterday there was another today. u[?]d, but…

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Still in Doubt Future of Wembley No Winter Show London

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 24 September 1924 · page 1

The "Daily News" says that whatever the decision of the Cabinet committee. consisting of Messrs. Snowden. Thomas, Webb and Lunn,…

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St. Andrew's Church Wattle Fair

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 25 September 1924 · page 6

The Wattle Fair, promoted by the women's guild of St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Newcastle, in aid of the funds of the church, was opened…

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District News. Hamilton. St. Peter's Church Fair

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 25 September 1924 · page 6

St. Peter's Church fair was opened yesterday afternoon in the parish hall by Mrs. Varley, senior, who congratulated the ladies on their excellent…

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Travellers' Carnival Crowning of Queen Addresses by Radio

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 25 September 1924 · page 5

The natural amphitheatre in King Edward Park, under a plentiful supply of electric light, provided a delightful setting for last night's ceremony of…

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The Moving Picture Show Fraser's Lease

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 25 September 1924 · page 4

When Peter read that the Railway Commissioners have contr[?] of practically all the level land at McMahon's Point under a 999 years' lease, he…

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Maitland Show

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 26 September 1924 · page 5

The ladies sectional committee of the H.R.A. and H. Association met yesterday afternoon to discuss matters in connection with the…

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