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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1925

1,140 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 14 of 57

Scenes at Show "Sun" Photographs

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 28 February 1925 · page 5

The "Newcastle Sun's" special photographer has been busy at the Show. On Page 10 of this issue there appears a group of striking…

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The Moving Picture Show An Illogical Lay

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 28 February 1925 · page 4

Next week the Transport Group will consider a plan for the combined unions to compel the Federal Government to withdraw its proposal to self the…

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Newcastle Show. Fourth Day. Fine Ring Programme

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 28 February 1925 · page 7

Yesterday was known as "Ladies' Day" at the Newcastle Show. There was a preponderance of the feminine sex among the crowds to justify the…

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Snapshotted by the "Sun" Photographer at Newcastle's Record Show

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 28 February 1925 · page 10

A. L. PAYNE'S SUNBEAM.—The champion is shown in the high jump. He failed at 7it. GOSFORD FARM AND GARDEN EXHIBIT.—This fine display was organised by Messrs. A. R. and L. Studds, of Somersby, near Gosford. It won first prize for collection of Citrus fruits-…

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School Bands Competition Music at the Show Adjudicator's Review

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 28 February 1925 · page 3

The adjudicator gave a comprehensive review on the music of the school bands in the Newcastle Show competition. COOK'S HILL BAND Quick March: Good attack, nice…

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Hobbs Leads the Way in a Sensational English Batting Collapse Final Show Day Skill-at-Arms Awards Ring Events Star Gold's Trotting Success

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 28 February 1925 · page 5

The attendance at the show to-day, although not as large as yesterday, was again very satisfactory. A fairly cool breeze from the…

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Newcastle Show Prime Minister Impressed

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 2 March 1925 · page 5

The Australian Prime Minister, Mr. S. M. Bruce, has forwarded the following letter to Mr. E. J. Dann, secretary of the Newcastle A.H. and I…

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Much the Same Tramway Show Traffic

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 2 March 1925 · page 4

The tramway returns in connection with the year's show, although not yet completed, are much about the same as last year…

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The Moving Picture Show a New Profession

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 2 March 1925 · page 4

The Income Tax Commissioners at Leeds have upheld the asscesment of £1000 on a man described as "a professional player of pitch and toss," on…

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Hard Show Worker Mr. J. K O'Neill

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 2 March 1925 · page 6

On account of his valuable services to the Hunter River Agricultural and Horticultural Association. Mr. J. K. O'Neill was recently elected a life…

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Newcastle Show. Final Day. Record for the Week

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 2 March 1925 · page 4

Newcastle Show concluded on Saturday, when there was another large gathering, which augmented the takings to a sufficient extend to establish a record for the…

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Corruption Alleged Wembley Exhibition LONDON

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 3 March 1925 · page 1

If the House of Commons several members declared that the two chief characteristics of the Wembley Exhibition were low wages and high prices…

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Energetic Officers Maitland Show Workers

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 3 March 1925 · page 6

To have been treasurer of the Hunter River Agricultural and Horticultural Association during of the years When its finances were brought from…

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The Moving Picture Show Dangerous Babies

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 3 March 1925 · page 4

"Pretty rough on George Cook, Holmes," said Dr. Watson. "They stopped him from sailing to America where he's going to fight, because…

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Maitland's Big Week Cricket and Show will Draw Crowds Records Expected Invasion from Other Northern Centres Certain

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 3 March 1925 · page 6

Maitland will shortly be crowded as it has probably never been crowded before. Players from Maitland, Newcastle, Singleton, and Wyong will try conclusions with England's cricketers, and a big contingent of…

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The Exhibition

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 4 March 1925 · page 7

Careful note is being taken of such London newspapers as come to hand—Wembley has be become of less consequence; and of the cables…

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The Exhibition

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 4 March 1925 · page 7

The working conditions, the price of admission, and Sunday opening were among the minor criticisms of the Exhibition a the report stage of the…

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Dungog Show

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 4 March 1925 · page 8

Dungog Show will be held on the 18th, 19th and 20th instant. Special trains will run from Newcastle on Thursday, the second day. A very full programme…

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Newcastle Show

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 4 March 1925 · page 7

Mr. P. J. Ryan, secretary Public Schools Association, Newcastle, has received commendatory letters from Mr. S. M. Bruce, Prime Minister, and Mr. M. Charlton,…

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Cessnock Show

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 4 March 1925 · page 8

Mr. Bill Brown, secretary to the Cessnock Show, reports excellent progress in the receipt of entries for the show, but urgees intending exhibitors to send their…

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