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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1925

1,140 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 8 of 57

The Moving Picture Show Perilous Wealth

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 10 February 1925 · page 4

"No wonder the ole Dom.'s getting crowded with pore, angry-looking Commynists" said Weary Willie, blinking over a corn fragment of his…

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Newcastle Show

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 11 February 1925 · page 8

Newcastle Show, which will last five days, will commence on Tuesday, 24th instant. Splendid entries have been received, and a feature will be the artillery…

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Maitland Show Holiday

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 11 February 1925 · page 6

The West Maitland Council decided last night to declare March 12, the second day of the Maitland show, a public holiday…

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Cessnock Show Getting Ready

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 11 February 1925 · page 3

A meeting of the Cessnock Agricultural Association was held last night in the Memorial Hall. The committee received a letter…

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Night Cycling Big Carnival To-night

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 11 February 1925 · page 2

Patrons of the night cycling at the Newcastle Sports ground should have a great night's racing to-night. An attractive programme has been…

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The Moving Picture Show a Howling Valve

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 11 February 1925 · page 4

"I am persuaded." said the Tasmanian Premier (Mr. Lyons). that Tasmania has been too long suffering. We must yell for our rights, and keep…

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Newcastle Show

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 12 February 1925 · page 6

The show authorities report that entries are very heavy and more important than in any previous year. Substantial prize money and competent. Judging…

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Show Features Entries from Afar

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 12 February 1925 · page 5

In addition to the usual entries from the Hunter River districts and the country between Newcastle and Cosford. the secretary reports that…

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Maitland Show Governor Coming Interest Aroused

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 12 February 1925 · page 5

The approach of the Maitland Show. which is to be held on March 11,12,13 and 14 is arousing considerable interest in the farming district of the…

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The Moving Picture Show Not Swelled-head

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 12 February 1925 · page 4

Messrs. Mackollar. of Gunnedah. at whose station Charlton is learning. report that he is working solidly. "Boy." said the boundary-rider. "do…

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Maitland Show

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 13 February 1925 · page 5

The following bodies have granted a public holiday on March 12, being the second day at the Maitland Show: Bolwarra Shire, Greta Council…

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Newcastle Show

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 13 February 1925 · page 8

Wednesday, February 25, the second day of the Newcastle Show has been set aside by the committee as schools' day, and teachers are asked to close…

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Carnival Week Wake Up, Newcastle! Lure for Visitors

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 13 February 1925 · page 6

Our contributor thinks that Newcastle should make its attractions at a tourist and business centre more widely known. He suggests…

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The Moving Picture Show Cutting Down on Dresses

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 13 February 1925 · page 4

"Chrysalis! pay attention!" said Dr. Grubb adjusting his pince-nez. "I have here a summary of the accounts of your [?] barber and dressmaker — "…

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Power in the Home Electrical Education City Show Room

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 13 February 1925 · page 7

Washing machines, ironing machines, vacuum cleaners, electric frons, toasters, radiators, coffee percolators, and every other kind…

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Wembley Exhibition

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

During the debate on the supplementary estimates in connection with the Empire Exhibition at Wembley, Mr. Young (Labour) urged that the utmost…

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To-night's Carnival

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 14 February 1925 · page 5

The night cycling programme set down for decision at the Newcastle Sports Ground to-night promises to be exceptionally good…

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Newcastle Show

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 14 February 1925 · page 6

Commencing on Tuesday, February 24, the Newcastle show will be continued to Saturday, February 28. This year's show gives promise of being the greatest in the…

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The Moving Picture Show Deflecting Ah Fats

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 14 February 1925 · page 4

Naval authorities in Shanghai are conferring to find the best means of deflecting General Chi Haich-Yuvan's defeated troops, should they fall back…

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Mayfield. Methodist Church Fair

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 16 February 1925 · page 2

A sale of work, in connection with the Mayfield Methodist Church (Kerr-street), was held on Saturday, Rev. J. Calvert presiding. The fair was opened in the…

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