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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1925

1,140 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 9 of 57

The Moving Picture Show Radium Danger

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 16 February 1925 · page 4

A London scientist says that radium is killing us all. The lethal dose is naturally administered to each by radiations from the earth's crust in 70…

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Newcastle Show

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 17 February 1925 · page 6

A comprehensive programme has been prepared for the Newcastle Show, which will be held on five successive days, commencing on Tuesday, February 24…

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India Out Wembley Exhibition CALCUTTA

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 17 February 1925 · page 1

As it is almost Impossible to make the necessary financial provision in the forthcoming budget. it is most unlikely that India will partake officially…

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REACHED 1000 Show Membership

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 17 February 1925 · page 6

The membership of the Hunter River Agricultural and Horticultural Association reached 1000 to-day. This total has been the aim of the…

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The Moving Picture Show Peter's Crest

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 17 February 1925 · page 4

According to the London "Sunday Express." speech warrants have never been granted to enforce the law against dogs. guns. men servants. or…

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Record Show Newcastle's Display 6000 ENTRIES

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 17 February 1925 · page 4

Blessed with remarkably good seasons, New South Wales is just now in a flourishing condition. As a result there is good…

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S.K.F. BEARINGS Exhibit at Show

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 17 February 1925 · page 7

Messrs. Gardner. Waern and Co. Pty. Ltd.. of Sydney. Melbourne. Brisbane and Adelaide have recently opened a branch office and store at…

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Maitland Show

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 18 February 1925 · page 8

The campaign entered upon a few years ago by Mr. J. S. Hoskins, secretary of the Maitland Show committee, to secure a membership roll of 1000 for…

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Newcastle 1925 Show

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 18 February 1925 · page 8

For the schools' band competition, to be held on Newcastle Showground, next Wednesday afternoon, five bands have been entered—Hamilton, Cook's Hill,…

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Maitland Show Sale of Booths

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 18 February 1925 · page 5

An auction sale of booths for the Maitland Show was conducted by Messrs. Swan, Murray, and Hain, at their sale yards to-day. The…

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Maitland Show Closing of Entries

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 18 February 1925 · page 5

Entries for the fine arts and needlework sections at the Maitland Show close to-day. For all other classes except sporting, the closing date is…

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The Moving Picture Show Cricket Tone

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 18 February 1925 · page 4

"Just fancy." said Weary W[?] It says [?] Count the Melbin Cricket enthusiasts mobbed the ground the ground the other evening [?] an threw sawdust:…

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Hammers and Paint Preparing for the Show Work at Grounds

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 18 February 1925 · page 5

The first thing that will strike the visitor to this year's Newcastle show will be the crowned appearance of the grounds due to the increased…

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Broadmeadow Methodist Fair

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 19 February 1925 · page 5

The annual fair in connection with Broadmeadow Methodist Church was opened by Mrs. J. Melville (Mayoress of Hamilton), in the presence of a large…

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Technical College Exhibition of Work

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 19 February 1925 · page 4

People having little or no knowledge of the activities conducted at the Newcastle Technical College cannot fail to be impressed by the efficiency of the…

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Show Week Traffic

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 19 February 1925 · page 1

Hamilton Council, on the recommendation of its traffic Inspector, has agreed to employ within its borders two extra men to control the traffic…

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Newcastle Show Bright Prospects

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 19 February 1925 · page 5

Visitors to Newcastle Show, which commences on Tuesday next, will find the event the most complete in the history of the association, and the…

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The Moving Picture Show Romance

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 19 February 1925 · page 4

Fifty happy healthy brown youngsters waved good-byes from the train as it moved out. They were going home to Bourke. Cobar and other…

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Show Display Abattoir By-products

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 19 February 1925 · page 4

In connection with the educational [?] at the show two of the most outstanding have always been those of the Steel Works and the…

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Newcastle's Chance Business Opportunities in the Show Country Visitors Rural Prosperity Reflected in Demand for Best Goods

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 19 February 1925 · page 6

Newcastle Show — that unique index of the rural wealth of the northern district, and its thousands of country visitors — will occupy public attention next week with its ever increasing display. As in former years the influx of country visitors will prove a…

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