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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1924

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

The Moving Picture Show On the Hill

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 23 December 1924 · page 4

"It beats me!" said Weary Willie, blinking glassy eyes in an effort to keep awake, "it beats me wet people sees in cricket. Now, there's a cove…

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Beach Carnival

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 24 December 1924 · page 8

The carnival which is being conducted on Newcastle beach in aid of the District Sailors and Soldiers' Memorial Institute will be in full swing to-night, when there…

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The Moving Picture Show Willie's Stocking

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 24 December 1924 · page 4

"I likes Christmas," said Willie, and wot's more, I believe in Santy Claws, too, don't your, Count?" "Well, you haven't long to wait…

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Beach Carnival

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

There was a good attendance last night at the carnival which is being conducted on the Newcastle Beach under the auspices of the Newcastle District…

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Hamilton. Christmas Eve Carnival

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

The Christmas Eve shopping carnival organised by the Hamilton Storekeepers' Association last night was a distinct success. Thousands of people thronged the…

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BOWLS Wickham Carnival First Rounds

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 26 December 1924 · page 2

Wickham Bowling Club commenced its Christmas bowling carnival yesterday afternoon in beautiful weather The greenkeeper, Mr. J. Lamb,…

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The Moving Picture Show Tolls for the Bridge

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 26 December 1924 · page 4

It is to be hoped that the toll keeper at the Spit bridge in Sydney in Sydney is a certificated ornithologist. The toll for a horse or a cow is 2d per…

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Night Cycling New Year's Carnival

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 27 December 1924 · page 5

A cycling carnival will be held on Newcastle Sports Ground on New Year's night. Motor paced handicaps, scratch, and match races will be…

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The Lord Mayor's Show

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 27 December 1924 · page 10

The Londoner dearly loves a show and the greatest spectacle at the normal year is the procession held in honour of the new Lord Mayor. Time was when…

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The Moving Picture Show Art and Politics

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 27 December 1924 · page 4

Augustus John, the famous artist, has joined the Labor Party. He is painting a portrait of Mr. Ramsay Macdonald. Pater is afraid that friend Augustus…

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Wallsend First Day Books Show a Loss Big Crowd

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 27 December 1924 · page 6

The first of the two-days' meeting held by the Wallsend Club attracted a large attendance yesterday. It was one of the largest attendances on this…

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The Moving Picture Show Periods in History

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 29 December 1924 · page 4

From the records of the Mid-African Anthropological Research Society, A.D. 2926:— "A discovery of extreme interest to…

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CYCLING Newcastle Carnival

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 30 December 1924 · page 2

Ray Norris and Eric Toohey will meet in a special match race in the opening of the night cycling carnival on New year's night at the Sports…

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The Moving Picture Show Ernie's Presence of Mind

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 30 December 1924 · page 4

The man then called, "Ernie! Ernie!" and another man rushed from a back room and fired a revolver. The first burglar then released his hold on Mr…

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CYCLING New Year Carnival

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 31 December 1924 · page 5

The opening carnival of the night cycling and motor-paced racing will be held at the Newcastle Sports Ground to-morrow. The programme…

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Mr. W. Scott's Tour Historic Centres Visited Wembley Exhibition

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 31 December 1924 · page 9

Mr. W. Scott, governing director of Messrs. Scott's, Limited, and Miss Scott received a hearty welcome by a large circle of friends on their arrival in…

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The Moving Picture Show Milder Than Mussolini

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 31 December 1924 · page 4

Cliff, I've a little job for you," said Sir George Fuller. "Shut the door." Mr. Hay Uptoed across the carpet,…

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