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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1925

1,140 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 23 of 57

The Moving Picture Show a Bad Day

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 14 April 1925 · page 4

In Chicago, the police recently raid the sumptuously furnished office of a law-breaking syndicate, obtained much information from neatly audited…

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Police Carnival

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 15 April 1925 · page 6

Boxers have always been noted for their readiness to assist in all charitable efforts, and a fine programme is being arranged from among the best…

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The Royal Show

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 15 April 1925 · page 6

The annual show of the Royal Agricultural Society of New South Wales which is now drawing to a close has in every way continued the…

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The Moving Picture Show Poor Prospects

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 15 April 1925 · page 4

"Judging by your wochego[?] expression, William," said the Court de Main, "you've been hanging round the races again and have lost your…

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The Royal Show Nearing the End Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 15 April 1925 · page 6

The Royal Agricultural Show, which has attracted huge attendances since the opening day yesterday week, will conclude to-morrow. The popularity of…

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Last Day Royal Show Ends Huge Crowds Sydney

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 15 April 1925 · page 5

After nine days of wonderment the Royal Show roached its final stages to-day. It has lost none of its attractions…

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Motor Notes. Cars at the Sydney Show. Interesting Indications of Motoring in 1925

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 15 April 1925 · page 11

Whilst many thousands of motorists from all parts of Australia will have viewed the motor exhibits at the Royal Easter Show in Sydney and will in…

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Looking Ahead Maitland Show Prospects

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 16 April 1925 · page 5

An effort is to be made in Maitland next year to have in the place of the usual district exhibits two bigger ones, each of which, it is claimed,…

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Royal Show Ends Jumping Accidents Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 16 April 1925 · page 4

The Royal Agricultural Show, which has proved such a great success since the opening day last week, concluded this afternoon. It was "clearing up" day to-day,…

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The Moving Picture Show The Might Have Been

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 16 April 1925 · page 4

"I suppose this is no good in Britain," sand Sir A[?]hur Cocks, humorously indicating his gold railway pass danging from his watch-chain, when…

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Show Ground Fall Victim Leaving Hospital SYDNEY

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 16 April 1925 · page 5

Miss Vera McMillan, who broke her collarbone through a fall from a horse at the Royal Show yesterday, will be able to leave hospital…

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Safe Flying Conquest of Air Advanced Another Stage Hovering Planes Handley Page's Dramatic Exhibition Startles Experts LONDON

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 16 April 1925 · page 1

Despite gloomy predictions about England going to the dogs, the old country is still able to make the world take notice from time to time. yesterday the famous Dutch aeroplane designer, Fokker, was about to show the experts of the world the very latest in safe flying, but he…

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The Moving Picture Show The Schoolmarm's Woes

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 17 April 1925 · page 4

Boys above the age of ten years, in the adolescent stage, are apt to become sentimental towards women, and if they continued to be tonight by…

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Juvenile Art Show Adelaide Boys' Success Sydney Three-Year-Old Winner LONDON

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 17 April 1925 · page 5

Four thousand Empire and American art aspirants, whose ages range from three to 19 years of age, are showing ten thousand pencil…

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Gave Show Away Pressman and U.S.A. Fleet Manoeuvres Mimic Battle at Hawaii What Would Japan Do If Panama Canal Failed? CHICAGO

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 17 April 1925 · page 1

The Chicago "Tribune's" special write with the American Armada in the Pacific is brutally frank in directing attention to the significance of the possession of Ha[?]ail. "INASMUCH," says the…

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Exhibition Matches

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 18 April 1925 · page 5

The Newcastle Tennis Association secretary. Mr. Lusk, announces that Messrs. J. Willard, K. Poulton and M[?]e will take part in the special…

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The Moving Picture Show Getting America

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 18 April 1925 · page 4

Amidst all the reports of radio amateurs about the American broadcasting Percy Persnu[?]kus, who has a 2,500,000-metre, 18-valve cigar-box set…

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Kurri Show Requests for more Classes

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 18 April 1925 · page 7

The request of Newcastle Kennel Club to Kurri Show committee to include 73 new classes in the dog section for next month's show, will, it…

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Abermain Carnival

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 20 April 1925 · page 2

The carnival promoted by the Abermain committee to augment the run[?]s of the Po[?] Hospital Art Union was concludes on Saturday night, when…

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Ideal Home Exhibition

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 20 April 1925 · page 1

This building in the housing section of the Olympic Exhibition gives the impression of a country home and delightful garden. yet it is merely a model…

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