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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1924

1,056 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 6 of 53

Goods at the Show

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 12 February 1924 · page 7

Sir,—Now that the Newcastle Show is approaching, I would like to ask if the manufacturers who advertise their goods at the show are once more going to make…

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Lorries at Per Yard Six Wheel Vogue Peep at London Show London, November 29, 1923

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 12 February 1924 · page 7

Some years ago, in Sydney, I saw the first commercial vehicle that had been manufactured in England "specially to meet Australian requirements." It had…

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Buckjumping Show

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 13 February 1924 · page 8

At the buckjumping show, Newcastle, West, to-night, Mitchell will ride Fire-fly, and it is announced that a special outlaw is to be brought in to test the…

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Swimming. Newcastle Surf Carnival

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 13 February 1924 · page 4

The parade of life saving clubs at the Newcastle Surf Carnival on Saturday next, should be a fine spectacle. In addition to the northern district and south…

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Competition Fair Concert At Cardiff

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 14 February 1924 · page 5

A successful competition fair and concert was opened by Mrs. Skelton in the Oddfellows' Hall, Cardiff, on Saturday. Rev. J. Calvert acted…

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District News. Broadmeadow. Methodist Church Fair

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 14 February 1924 · page 5

The annual Rose Fair in connection with the Broadmeadow Methodist Church was opened yesterday afternoon by Mrs. H. J. Connell in the presence of a large…

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Holiday for Show

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 15 February 1924 · page 4

Carrington Council employees have been granted a holiday on show day. February 28. Hamilton concerns are written about in…

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Show Prospects Nearly 6000 Entries Famous Horses Coming

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 15 February 1924 · page 4

Mr. Dann, the secretary of the Newcastle A.H. and I. Association states that a staff of eight is busy numbering the entries, which he…

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Newcastle Surf Carnival

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 16 February 1924 · page 6

The Newcastle Surf Club's carnival will be held on the Newcastle Beach this afternoon. In addition to northern district and South Coast clubs, the following…

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Newcastle Show

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 16 February 1924 · page 6

Judging by the entries which have been received for the Newcastle Show, which commences on Tuesday, February 26, the attractions will be of a character to make…

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Well-fed Beggars Exhibition Harvest Magistrate's Objection LONDON

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 16 February 1924 · page 1

The Chief Metropolitan Magistrate, Sir Chartres Biron, in sentencing a number of professional beggars at Bondstreet Court, said…

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Apolloes of Surf Competing at Newcastle Big Carnival on Beach

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 16 February 1924 · page 5

Newcastle beach was a scene of exceptional activity to-day, when the Newcastle Surf Life-saving Club held its annual surf carnival. Intense interest was created in the gala as evidenced by the large crowds. The weather when the carnival…

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Maitland District Cycling Carnival

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 18 February 1924 · page 6

Excellent sport was provided at the bicycle and motor cycling carnival promoted by Messrs. Campbell and Du Frocq on the Maitland Show Ground on…

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Newcastle Surf Club. Successful Carnival

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 18 February 1924 · page 5

The annual carnival of the Newcastle Surf Life-saving Club, one of the biggest functions of its kind in the State, attracted a huge crowd to the water…

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Exhibition Plans Police Get Ready Trains And 1000 'Buses LONDON

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 18 February 1924 · page 7

Scotland Yard is prepared for an influx of criminals at the Exhibition, and is establishing a special department at Wombley, with numerous…

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Model City Exhibition In Newcastle

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 19 February 1924 · page 7

Located near the site of the old A.A. Company's bridge there is a large tent which contains one of the most interesting performances that has been before…

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Schools Day Newcastle Show Wednesday This Year

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 19 February 1924 · page 4

Several years ago it was recognired by the Newcastle show committee that special concessions should be made to school children on at least one day…

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Newcastle Show More Space Needed £2000 in Improvements

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 19 February 1924 · page 5

All the space for industrial exhibits at Newcastle show next week inside and outside, has been let, and to cap the climax…

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Newcastle Show

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 20 February 1924 · page 8

Newcastle Show will be held next week. On Monday school, needlework, and art exhibits will be received on the ground ready for judging the…

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On the Wheel Wallsend Club Carnival and Races

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 20 February 1924 · page 2

The annual meeting of the Wallsend Amateur Cycling Club was held in Mr. T. Maddison's refreshment rooms last night. Mr. S. Cohen presided…

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