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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1926

739 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 16 of 37

Wireless at the Fair

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 10 April 1926 · page 13

The main bulk of wireless apparatus was arranged at the London section of the Fair. Many of the leading firms were represented, and dealers visiting…

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Redhead Fund Carnival

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 10 April 1926 · page 6
Also in Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate

The Redhead disaster fund carnival at Hamilton will be continued to-night. The committee would be pleased if…

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Redhead Fund Carnival

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 12 April 1926 · page 6

To-night will be a special side-show night at the Hamilton carnival. To-morrow there will be a competition for the most comically-dressed lady, and another for…

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Redhead Fund Carnival

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 13 April 1926 · page 6
Also in The Newcastle Sun

The attraction for to-night will be the most comically dressed lady competition. To-morrow there will be a children's fancy dress parade…

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Cessnock Speedway Big Carnival Postponed Point Score

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 13 April 1926 · page 3

Owing to wet weather the motor cycle carnival which was to have been held last night on Cessnock Speedway was postponed to Monday next…

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Redhead Fund Carnival

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 14 April 1926 · page 7
Also in Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate

At the Hamilton carnival in ald of the Redhead Disaster Fund last night the prize for the most comically dressed woman was won by Mrs…

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Cessnock Carnival Kearsley Memorial Fund

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 14 April 1926 · page 3

At a meeting at Cessnock last night the William Kearsley memorial committed finalised all arrangements in connection with the land and acquatic…

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The Kennel Coining May Show

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 14 April 1926 · page 2

There was a record attendance at the adjourned monthly meeting of the Newcastle and Northern District Kennet Club…

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Redhead Fund Carnival

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 15 April 1926 · page 6

There will be two competitions at the Hamilton Carnival to-night, one for the most dainty lady's ankle, and another for the best fancy dressed child. Friday will…

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"Life's a Gamble" Hamilton Mayor's View Show on Reserve

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 15 April 1926 · page 8

Mr. John Jamieson and three others connected with the Gospel Hall in Eva-street, complained to Hamilton Council last night about the…

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Motor Carnival

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 16 April 1926 · page 6

The 19th motor cycle carnival will be held on the Maitland Speedway, to-morrow night. Two motor events are set down. For the open handicap…

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Redhead Fund Carnival

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 16 April 1926 · page 5
Also in Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate

At the Hamilton Redhead disaster fund carnival last night there was a large attendance to witness the Competitions…

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Cessnock Speedway Monday Night's Carnival

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 17 April 1926 · page 8

The motor cycle carnival to be conducted at Cessnock Speedway on Monday night promises to be a thriller. Since the recent rains workmen have…

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Redhead Fund Carnival

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 19 April 1926 · page 6

At the Hamilton carnival this week there should be a record attendance, as the committee have invited all school children to participate in free rides on…

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Redhead Fund Carnival

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 20 April 1926 · page 6
Also in The Newcastle Sun

To-night at the Hamilton Carnival, George Ruenalf will give a display of ball-puniching, and a lecturette on the art of self defence Ruenalf, the hero of…

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