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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1926

739 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 12 of 37

Redhead Fund Carnival

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 17 March 1926 · page 8

Last night the prettiest married ladies' competition at Hamilton carnival was won by Mrs. Ranch, and a consolation prize was given to Mrs. Rope, who was…

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Muswellbrook Show

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 17 March 1926 · page 5

MUSWELLBROOK, Wednesday. Good entries have been received for the coming Muswellbrook Show, on March 24, 25, and 26, and a…

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The Easter Show

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 17 March 1926 · page 6

As usual, in this column care is taken not to say the "Sydney Show." It is not the Sydney Show. It is the New South Wales Show that occurs in…

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Kearsley Memorial Big Swimming Carnival

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 17 March 1926 · page 3

Forty-five Newcastle swimmers are expected to visit Cessnock next Saturday to compete in the carnival at Aberdare Colliery Dam, in aid of the…

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Redhead Carnival Fund

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 18 March 1926 · page 6

Owing to inclement weather the distribution of the prizes has been held over until to-night, when the Mayor of Hamilton (Alderman Jenner) will present them…

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Coming Bird Show

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 18 March 1926 · page 2

A meeting of the Newcastle and District Poultry Pigeon, Canary and Cage Bird Society man held in the Trades Hall on Tuesday night, when consideration was…

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Cessnock Show Weight-guessing Competition

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 18 March 1926 · page 5

The fat bullock weight-guessing competition in connection with the Cessnock Show has been completed. The dressed weight of the beast was…

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Maitland Carnival

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 19 March 1926 · page 5

Sixty-three riders will compete at Maitland Speedway's 18th carnival to-morrow night. Such stars as Hindle, holder of the track record, Pat…

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Redhead Carnival Fund

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 19 March 1926 · page 8

The presentation of prizes in connection with the Redhead carnival fund took place at the Railway Reserve, Hamilton, last night. The prizes were…

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Carnival Postponed Kearsley Memorial Effort

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 19 March 1926 · page 5

Owing to the adverse weather conditions the swimming carnival, convened by the William Kearsley Memorial Committee, to be held in the…

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Dominions' Exhibition

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 20 March 1926 · page 5

The King and Queen paid a surprise visit to the Dominions Art Exhibition yesterday, and were most keenly interested in recalling the course of their…

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Redhead Fund Carnival

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 20 March 1926 · page 6

Owing to the inclement weather during he week, it has been decided to make the big night of the week to-night, when a confetti battle will take place, and £50…

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Irish Linens Attractive Exhibition

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 20 March 1926 · page 2

Linen goods direct from Wembley Exhibition are displayed in the large show rooms at Creer and Berkeley's, Wolfe-street, and will be displayed…

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Cessnock Speedway Monday Night's Carnival

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 20 March 1926 · page 5

With the increasing attendances at Cessnock Speedway the committee has added, new attractions. The carnival to be held on Monday night promises…

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Combined Show Victoria Theatre Success

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 20 March 1926 · page 7

The combined show of pictures and vaudeville at the Victoria is proving an unqualified success, the audience showing great appreciation of this…

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Over the Fence Excitement at Show ARMIDALE

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 20 March 1926 · page 4

Just before the final event at the Armidule Jubilee Show a lad named Foster, a competitor in the "medley" for ponies, was finishing the gallop…

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Cessnock Carnival

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 22 March 1926 · page 6

The Cessnock Motor Cycle Club, representing more than 300 motor cyclists, has arranged a big Speedway carnival, to be held on Wednesday…

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Kurri. Novelty Fair

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 22 March 1926 · page 6

A novelty fair, organised by the Kurri Kurri Mothers Club, was opened by Mrs. J. B. Dill, in the infants' department of the Kurri Kurri Superior Public…

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Redhead Fund Carnival

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 22 March 1926 · page 6

A special concession week is announced in connection with the Redhead Fund Carnival, Beaulmont-street, Hamilton. To-night a competition for the most…

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Great Racing Maitland Speedway Eighteenth Carnival

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 22 March 1926 · page 6

Packed full of thrills, during riding, great bursts of speed, close finishes, and spectacular falls, Maitland's 18th Speedway carnival proved one of the…

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