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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1926

739 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 11 of 37

Cessnock Show

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 10 March 1926 · page 6

The annual agricultural show which is to be opened at Cessnock to-morrow emphasises the remarkable development which has taken place during…

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Redhead Fund Carnival

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 11 March 1926 · page 6
Also in Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate

The young women's beauty competition at the Redhead Disaster Fund Carnival at Hamilton last night was won by Miss Ingersoll, with Miss…

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Cessnock Show

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 11 March 1926 · page 6

Preparations are well advanced for the Cessnock Show, which gives every promise of being made a great success. The competitive sections have filled well, so…

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The Show Controversy

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 11 March 1926 · page 5

The recent Newcastle Show has been productive of quite a lot of discussion. Another show that is causing no end of comment—but in this case, decidedly…

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The Kennel Coming May Show

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 11 March 1926 · page 2

There was a good attendance at the usual monthly meeting of the Newcastle and Northern District Kennel Club…

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First Day Cessnock's Third Show Fine Exhibits

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 11 March 1926 · page 5

Cessnock Agricultural Society opened its third annual show to-day. Despite the scorching heat there was a fair attendance…

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Redhead Fund Carnival

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 12 March 1926 · page 8

A fancy dress parade in connection with Redhead relief fund carnival on the railway reserve, Beaumont-street, Hamilton, attracted a large number of…

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Cessnock Show Opening Day

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 12 March 1926 · page 8

The third annual show of the Cessnock and District Agricultural Association was opened yesterday in warm weather. The district has suffered…

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An Exhibition

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 13 March 1926 · page 12

A Moscow telegram, January 16, speaks of an exhibition there. Wembeley, in its way was never in it. The Moscow Exhibition is unique. From…

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Poultry Show

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 13 March 1926 · page 7

Arrangements are in hand for the Newcastle Poultry, Pigeon, and Caged Bird Society's 14th annual show on May 7 and…

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Cessnock Speedway Monday Night's Carnival

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 13 March 1926 · page 4

Large entries have been received for the motor cycle carnival to be held at Cessnock Speedway next Monday night. At each meeting during…

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Cessnock Show Official Opening

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 13 March 1926 · page 7

The Cessnock Show was continued yesterday. There was a large attendance. Mr. J. M. Baddeley, Minister for Mines and Labour and Industry, thanked the…

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Maitland Cage Bird Show

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 13 March 1926 · page 7

Sir.—In your comment on the canary and cage bird sections at the recent Maitland show, published on 4th instant, you say that "experts" blame the…

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Fair Game Magistrate Makes Test Glen Innes

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 13 March 1926 · page 4

At the police court yesterday Reginald Stapleton was charged with having conducted an unlawful game on the showground on Glen Innes…

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Kearsley Memorial Colliery, Dam Carnival Big Programme

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 13 March 1926 · page 7

The programme for the aquatic and land sports carnival to be held at Aberdare colliery dam on Saturday, March 20, has been finalised…

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Redhead Fund Carnival

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 15 March 1926 · page 6

The carnival, conducted in aid of the Redhead Disaster Relief Fund, at Hamilton, continues in popular favour, and this week there will be same new…

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CYCLING Kurri Amateur Carnival Exciting Finishes

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 15 March 1926 · page 5

Great interest was centres in the cycling events held on the Kurri track on Saturday in connection with the Johnson Bros' point score…

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Show Receipts Cessnock Figures-Increase Longer Programme

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 15 March 1926 · page 6

The gate takings for the Cessnock Show, which concluded on Saturday night, after three days and two nights, totalled £730. The figures…

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Cessnock Carnival Brennan and White Score

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 16 March 1926 · page 2

Although no new records were established at Cessnock Speedway carnival on Saturday night, some good times were recorded, notable among…

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