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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1925

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Maitland Show Busy Preparations

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 26 February 1925 · page 3

"There is a wonderful entry in all classes," said the secretary of the Maitland Show (Mr. Hoskins) to-day, "and it looks as though our best…

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The Moving Picture Show Artist Guides

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 26 February 1925 · page 6

The trustees of the Victorian Public Library and Nattonal Gallery have received a gift of money sufficient to secure the services of artists to deliver…

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Newcastle Show. Second Day. a Good Attendance

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 26 February 1925 · page 4

Newcastle Show was carried successfully over its second day yesterday in good weather, and with a large gathering. Being "Children's Day," and a…

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The Lesson That a Record Show Teaches

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 26 February 1925 · page 6

TO-DAY, Newcastle, as the result of the energles of the Show Committee, is a focus upon which the interest of the north and northwest and surrounding districts is concentrated. Special trains have brought crowds of visitors, to whom the annual show is a magnet. It is…

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"Touching Wood" Show Committee's Charm Weather Worries

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 26 February 1925 · page 6

The Newcastle Show in early years was a certain occasion of wot weather. There was a common jest that as the Show was coming there was bound…

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Carnival Spirit Reigns for the Official Opening Day of the Big Show Huge Crowd Gathers Prime Minister Says Newcastle has an Excellent Show Big Ring Programme Judges Have Another Busy Day Among the Poultry and Garden Exhibits

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 26 February 1925 · page 7

"Fine, very fine indeed. I regard it as excellent", was bow Mr. Bruce, the Prime minister of Australia, characterised the Newcastle Show to-day. "Very fine indeed", added the Prime Minister, as be stopped for a moment to cbat witb a group of pressmen, when making an inspection of the industrial pavilions…

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"Who Will Buy?" New Aladdin Version Show Snapshots

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 26 February 1925 · page 7

"Who will buy? Who'll buy?" Right Cown through the years, ever since. In fact, Aladdin so carelessly misplaced his confidence in his wife…

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Waiting for Doors to Open Incident at Newcastle Show

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 26 February 1925 · page 9

"What a Wonderful Show" could be heard from those emerging from the large murquee, where the Wonder Boy Glass -Bower was giving his unique…

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Industrial Halls Business and Trade Displays at the Show Many Fine Exhibits

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 26 February 1925 · page 12

The industrial and Wallsend pavilions contain a fine display of goods on the retail trade and other commercial exhibits. All had their full measure of appreciative inspection by the crowds of show visitors. Newcastle Gas Co…

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Cars for All Unique Display at the Show Ground New Season's Models

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 26 February 1925 · page 5

This is the automobile age. Judging by the curious crowds in the motor car pavilion at the show, and the numerous inquiries the car agents should have some record sales figures…

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Sharman's Boxing Show

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 27 February 1925 · page 8

So well and favorably known are Jimmy Sharman and his big troupe of athletes that they are now looked union as part of the Newcastle show…

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Maitland Show Bright Prospects

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 27 February 1925 · page 10

Entries for all classes at the Maitland Show, except sporting events, closed yesterday. Actual figures are not available yet, but it is…

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Show Patron Prime Minister Accepts

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 27 February 1925 · page 7

Invited to become an honorary patron of the Newcastle Show, in conjunction with the Governor-General, the Prime Minister, Mr. S. M. Bruce…

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Champion Cattle at the Show

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 27 February 1925 · page 5

A. HUMPHRIES' Red Cow LOVELY OF BRUSHGROVE, Champion Durham Cow in Milk. E. P. M. SHEEDY's Red Cow STATELY II. OF GREYLEIGH, Champion Illawarra Milking Shorthorn. MARTIN BROS.' Champion Durham Bull, LAD OF PYREE…

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The Moving Picture Show a Fishy Case

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 27 February 1925 · page 6

"I have a job for you, Watson," said Persnurlock Holmes. "A very fishy business, too. You'll need a lot of Florida water in your disguise."…

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Newcastle Show. Third Day. a Record Achieved

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 27 February 1925 · page 2

The Newcastle Show established a record Yesterday, the takings at the gates amounting to £1278 6s 2d. The previous record was on Thursday of last year's…

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The Exhibition British Guarantee Materially Increased (Australian Cable Association.) LONDON

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 27 February 1925 · page 7

Views on the Empire Exhibition reorganisation were fully ventilated in the House of Commons yesterday on the occasion of a resolution which…

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The Flower of Australia's Equestriennes Were a Feature at the Show

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 27 February 1925 · page 1

One of the features of the Newcastle Show this year is the number of women riders competing in the ring events. The judge in the horse section said that he had never seen better conditioned animals in any show ring. The picture shows the starters in the competition for backs, mare or gelding, ridden by women. The winner was Fairplay, third from the left, ridden by his proud owner, Miss M. Jones, of Moree…

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Putting Up a Tent in 8½ Minutes at the Newcastle Show

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 27 February 1925 · page 1

An interesting innovation at the show this year was the tent pitching competition. The photograph shows one of the teams at work on the erection of its tent. The tent was put up in 8½ minutes, and taken down in 3¾ minutes. The competition was won by the Second Battalion team with 84 points…

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Business Side of the Show More About the Motor Trade Displays Hudson and Essex Cars

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 27 February 1925 · page 5

Messrs. W. Bramble and Co. are exhibiting a fine display of Hudson and Essex cars of the latest models at the show this year…

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