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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1924

1,056 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 46 of 53

The Moving Picture Show Why We Box

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 11 November 1924 · page 4

"I see," said the Count do Main, "that the Council of State of France supports the Mayor of Chalons-sur-Marne in forbidding boxing because it…

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Wembley Exhibition

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 12 November 1924 · page 7

Following the Premier's announcement in regard to the exhibiton, Lord Stevenson states: "It is up to the trade and the country to play up to the Government's…

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Cathedral Operatic Fair

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 12 November 1924 · page 8

Mr. T. H. Massey, the cathedral organist, and Mr. Keith Wood will direct the productions in connection with the Cathedral Operatic Fair, which will open in the…

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Hospital Carnival

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 12 November 1924 · page 8

The closing of the art union for the Newcastle Hospital, promoted by Tattersall's Club, as their effort to raise money for the hospital, to assist the commercial…

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Toronto Centenary Carnival Programme Big Parade

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 12 November 1924 · page 6

The Toronto centenary procession on November 22 will start from the monument near the entrance to the railway station in Victory-avenue, to…

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The Moving Picture Show Starving Bishops

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 12 November 1924 · page 4

The Bishop of Carlisle, giving evidence before the Anglican Church Assembly, said that his salary of £[?]00 Aid not cover expenses. He had to…

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To Show Cause ? Mr. O'Donnell Withdraws

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 12 November 1924 · page 5

"Mr. O'Donnell, I call upon you to how cause why you should not be committed for contempt of court," said Mr. Perry, S.M., in the…

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Wembley Exhibition

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 13 November 1924 · page 7

The Prince of Wales has sent a letter to the Duke of Devonshire on the close of the "1924 session" of the Empire Exhibition, thanking all who assisted in…

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For Hospital Maitland Preparations Coming Carnival

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 13 November 1924 · page 5

If weather conditions are favorable, High-street, West Maitland, will present a splendid scene to-morrow night, when the great procession of…

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Mattland Show Proposed Coal Arch

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 13 November 1924 · page 8

For the forthcoming Maitland Show Mr. Hoskins, the secretary, is endeavoring to induce the mining companies of the district to contribute samples…

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The Moving Picture Show The Pony Strike

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 13 November 1924 · page 4

A correspondent suggests a strike of the race-going public as a means of cleaning-up pony racing and inducing more efficient management…

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Lambton. Methodist Fair

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 14 November 1924 · page 9

A fair and sale of work in aid of the Methodist Church kindergarten building fund was opened in the Coronation Hall, Lambton. Yesterday afternoon by Mrs…

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Adamstown Show

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 14 November 1924 · page 8

The second annual show, under the auspices of Adamstown branch of the Agricultural Bureau of New South Wales, will be opened to-day in the…

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Street Stalls Maitland Carnival

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 14 November 1924 · page 5

Proceedings in connection with the Maitland Hospital Carnival were commenced to-day, when several stalls were erected at various centres in the…

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Going to the Fair Minister off the Track

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 14 November 1924 · page 6

The Rev. J. Calvert, in Mayfield Methodist circuit, at a Lambton fair yesterday afternoon, explained his experiences in gutting there…

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Show Visitor Queensland President Newcastle Preparations

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 14 November 1924 · page 4

A distinguished visitor, Mr. Ernest Baynes. president of the Royal Society of Queensland, has contented to act at one of the ring judges at the…

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The Moving Picture Show. Wonders of the Cosmos

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 14 November 1924 · page 4

"I see." said Wearle Willie, "that the Amercian scientists have found out that the day on Mars is like a bright, cool day on carf—about 40 to…

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Wembley Exhibition

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 15 November 1924 · page 5

Lord Strathspey was the guest of the Australian Natives' Association at a luncheon to-day at which he expressed the opinion that the Australian was the…

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Cathedral Operatic Fair

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 15 November 1924 · page 6

Newcastle Cathedral Operatic Fair will be opened by Mrs. John Kirkland in the Parish Hall on Tuesday afternoon. The fair will be on the same complete scale…

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Maitland Show

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 15 November 1924 · page 6

The success of the district wine displays at the recent Cessnock spring show has resulted in the Maitland show committee taking up a proposal to restore…

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