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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1925

1,140 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 17 of 57

Maitland Show. Opening Day. Splendid Exhibits

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 12 March 1925 · page 7

"Maitland Show of 1925 is well up to the standard aimed at by the Hunter River Agricultural and Horticultural Association, the best show in the…

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The Moving Picture Show Vaious Views

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 12 March 1925 · page 4

Mr. Windeyer, a Sydney barrister, characterised the proposition of opposing council, Mr. Shand, that a wife judiclally separated was entitled to…

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Like His Father Show Vice-President MR. T. H. PEARCE

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 12 March 1925 · page 7

Mr. T. H. Pearce has been connected with many Maitland shows, and is a vice-president of the association. His father before him was a…

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Maitland's Big Day State Governor Officially Opens Show Big Crowds Again Visitors Amazed by Evidence of District's Wealth

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 12 March 1925 · page 5

To-day is the big day at the Maitland show. The state Governor (Sir Dudley de Chair) performed the official opening ceremony at 2 p.m., and this afternoon he inspected the grounds. Residents of Maitland set their faces to the east this morning, and…

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CYCLING Wallsend Carnival Track Events

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 13 March 1925 · page 6

The Wallsend Amateur Cycling club will conduct a carnival, under the auspices of the N.D.L.C., to-morrow…

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The Moving Picture Show The Low Boundah !

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 13 March 1925 · page 4

During the Flying Weller at Gosford Pollus lost a tooth. He sustained also a few minor abrasions and dropped right out of the race at the bend…

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Maitland Show. District's Shop Window. a Great Success

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 13 March 1925 · page 7

All conditions that combine to make a successful show favoured the Maitland Show yesterday. The committee, by organisation and publicity, and the…

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Maitland Show Public Interest Still well Maintained Third Day's Events Good" Crowds Drawn By Attractive Programme

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 13 March 1925 · page 5

The sky this morning looked anything but promising for the third day of Maitland Show, but at time went on and no rain fell hope began to rise. Shortly before noon the sun came out, and fine weather was…

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Cycling Carnival Maitland's Night Sports

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 14 March 1925 · page 2

I special motor cycling carnival to-night will mark the conclusion of the conclusion of the Maitland Show. Of the prize-money of £100, the big…

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Maitland Show Third Day

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 14 March 1925 · page 5

There was a fair attendance at the show yesterday, the gate and grandstand receipts amounting to £109 19s 9d, bringing the total receipts to £1120 19s 2d, about…

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The New Wembley British Empire Exhibition, 1925

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 14 March 1925 · page 12

When the British Empire Exhibition, 1924, finally closed its gates to the public, those who had laboured through the stressful days of its creation and…

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The Kennel Coming May Show

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 14 March 1925 · page 3

At the general meeting of the Newcastle and Northern District Kennel Club, arrangements were made for the forthcoming annual May show…

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The Moving Picture Show Sol, Strikebreaker

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 14 March 1925 · page 4

Hot weather in Hobart is causing many strikers to return to work. Yet the organisers declare that the success of the strike is inevitable. A…

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Maitland Show Last Day's Features Good Attendance

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 14 March 1925 · page 5

The concluding day of the Maitland Show attracted another large crowd to the town. High-street, always busy on a…

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Lindsay's Exhibition

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 16 March 1925 · page 5

Norman Lindsay's exhibition of 30 etchings and 22 large water colours at the Leicester Gallery in likely to provide London with a first-class…

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Islington Fair Mater Misericordiae Funds

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 16 March 1925 · page 8

A continental, to raise funds for the Mater Miscricordiac Hospital, Waratah was opened in Islington Park on Saturday afternoon by the Mayoress…

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Speedway Carnival Thrilling Racing

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 16 March 1925 · page 6

The Maitland Show was concluded on Saturday night with a speedway carnival, which was attended by over two thousand spectators. A large number remained on…

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BOXING Jones Beats Shannon Fair Contest

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 16 March 1925 · page 7

That Bluey Jones was deserving os a chance to prove his worth in the games was demonstrated when he boat Juno in a decisive style. He was then…

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The Moving Picture Show Irresistible

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 16 March 1925 · page 4

"What a pity, my child," said Dr. Archibald Grubb, "that you have not developed more on the athletic side. I got a fresh box of cigarettes two…

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Show Ends Night Motor Cycling Maitland Sport

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 16 March 1925 · page 2

The Maitland show conducted with a grand motor cycling carnival, on Saturday night, when even the record attendance on the Derby night was…

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