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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1925

1,140 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 53 of 57

New Track Record Cessnock Speed Carnival

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 23 November 1925 · page 2

Cessnock speedway attracted a large attendance on Saturday night, when a fine programme of sports was provided…

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Second to None Newcastle Babies on Show

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 23 November 1925 · page 5

Babies are the greatest asset of a nation. Full evidence, that Newcastle has not been, lacking in its duty in providing the asset will be given on…

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Fire Brigades' Carnival

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 24 November 1925 · page 5

Firemen of the Newcastle district and the ladies' committees formed at several of the stations, are controlling the carnival which was opened on the…

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Fire Brigades Carnival

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 24 November 1925 · page 6

A meeting convened by Alderman R. Wells, Mayor of Merewether, was held in the local council chambers last night for the purpose of assisting…

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Woop a Big Carnival

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 24 November 1925 · page 5

Woop Woop opened its portals last night, and several thousands of people, viewed with interest, both speculative and curious, the many wonders unfolded to…

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Latest Refinements in Car Bid to Capture Australian Market Amazing Show Record London, October 15

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 24 November 1925 · page 7

There is only one conclusion to be drawn from a visit to the amazing motor show at Olympia. It is that British manufacturers are on the eve of a great era, which is going to place them foremost in the world in that branch of industry…

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Beach Carnival

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 25 November 1925 · page 8

The members of the district fire brigades have got together a number of attractions in connection with the carnival they are conducting on Newcastle…

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Firemen's Hospital Carnival

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 25 November 1925 · page 3

A continental will be held in Wickham Park on December 19, in connection with the fire brigade's effort for the hospital…

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Woop Carnival

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 25 November 1925 · page 7

Woop Woop carnival, in aid of the funds of the Y.M.C.A., attracted a big crowd to the brilliantly lighted area in Wolfe-street, last night. The ladies at…

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Baby Show Y.M.C.A. Carnival

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 26 November 1925 · page 3

One of our greatest statesmen said recently that the most valuable immigrant Australia could have was "King Baby." Consequently any…

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Newcastle Beach Fair

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 26 November 1925 · page 6

The fire brigades' fair, in aid of the Newcastle hospitals, which is at present being conducted on the Newcastle Beach, was continued last night, when it proved…

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Woop Carnival

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 26 November 1925 · page 6

There was again a large attendance last night at Woop Woop carnival, which is being conducted in Wolfe-street, in the interests of the Young Men's Christian…

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State Parliament Legislative Council Fair Rents Bill Sydney

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

When the Legislative Council met this afternoon, the President announced that the Auctioneers' Licensing Bill had received the Royal asent…

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Firemen's Beach Fair

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 27 November 1925 · page 8

The fancy fair which is being conducted by the Newcastle District Fire Brigades, on Newcastle Beach, in aid of the Newcastle Hospital, drew another big…

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Woop Carnival

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 27 November 1925 · page 8

Carnival spirit again held sway at Woop Woop, Wolfe-street, last night, in aid of the funds of the Young Men's Christian Association. The 1st…

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Show in a Show Motors in Newcastle

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 27 November 1925 · page 4

A show within a show is the term used by Mr. L. E. Stevens, the general secretary of the Motor Traders' Association, referring to the motor…

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Maitland Speedway To-morrow's Carnival

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 27 November 1925 · page 3

Large entries have been received for motor-cycle and cycling events at the carnival to be held on Maitland speedway to-morrow night…

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The Fair

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 28 November 1925 · page 5

Great Britain is advertising a Fair and of course with but one object to sell her goods to those at a distance. It will take time to make the World…

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Newcastle Beach Fair

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 28 November 1925 · page 6

The Newcastle District Fire Brigades' fancy fair in aid of the Newcastle Hospital was continued on the Newcastle Beach last night, when there was a large…

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African Artist's Exhibition

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 28 November 1925 · page 18

In striking contrast to the work of Sir John Lavery, by the side of which they hang, are the pictures of Mr. Neville Lewis, the gifted South African artist, in…

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