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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1926

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1926 Exhibition

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 22 May 1926 · page 12

From conversation with members of the executive of the Royal National Show, it is apparent that an air of optimism pervades the whole show atmosphere,…

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Maitland Speedway Daylight Carnival

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 22 May 1926 · page 5

The Maitland Speedway motor cycle carnival, postponed from Saturday night, will be held on Monday afternoon, June 7, which is a public…

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Motor Show Victorian Exhibition

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 25 May 1926 · page 7

The big International Motor Show which was in progress for over a fortnight at the Melbourne Exhibition Building, promoted by the Royal…

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Exhibition Tennis

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 25 May 1926 · page 7

On Thursday night at the Hill courts, an exhibition of tennis will be given by four interstate ladies, Miss L. Bickerton, rated the second best lady in New South…

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Meighan's Case Rugby League Transfer Residential Rights Applicant to Show Cause SYDNEY

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 25 May 1926 · page 5

The most interesting discussion at the weekly meeting of delegates of the New South Wales Rugby League last night was one…

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Tennis. Hill Courts Exhibition Matches

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 26 May 1926 · page 4

It was err[?]neously stated that the exhibition matches were to take place tomorrow night. The matches between Miss L. Bickerton, Mrs. Henry, Miss…

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Maitland Speedway Carnival on Holiday

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 26 May 1926 · page 3

An afternoon Speedway carnival will take place at Mailand on June 7, which is a public holiday, when the Maitland Ambulance. Maitland…

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"Only Fair" Payment for Holidays Lambton Decision

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 26 May 1926 · page 2

Lambton Council decided last night to pay its employees for holidays which fall on Saturdays. For the guidance of Lambton…

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Exhibition Tennis

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 28 May 1926 · page 4

An excellent programme of exhibition matches has been arranged for to-morrow night at the Newcastle Hill Club's courts. Mrs. Henry and Miss Bickerton, two…

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Rennie Memorial King's Birthday Carnival

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 28 May 1926 · page 8

Cessnock Speedway's twice-postponed Ronnie Memorial Carnival will be held on Monday, June 7, as the first of the [?]ries of afternoon…

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Tennis. Exhibition Matches

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 31 May 1926 · page 8

Some excellent tennis was seen at the Newcastle Hill courts on Saturday night, when Miss Bickerton, of Sydney, and local players were engaged in a series of…

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Cessnock Kennel Show

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 31 May 1926 · page 8

Good entries were received for Cessnock District Kennel Club's annual show, held at the Cessnock Showground on Saturday…

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No Speedway Carnival

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 1 June 1926 · page 6

It was decided by the Newcastle Speedway management to-day that no carnival would be held next Saturday…

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Kennel Show Awards at Cessnock

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 1 June 1926 · page 10

The principal awards at the Cessnock Kennel Show on Saturday were as follows:—Pekinese: Limit dog or bitch R…

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Kennel Notes Monday's Big Show

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 5 June 1926 · page 6

The Newcastle and District General Dos Club has received good entries for the champion dog show to be held at the Newcastle Showground on…

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Mostly Fair State of Northern Roads Effects of Rain

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 8 June 1926 · page 8

The regular bulletin issued from the Touring Department of the N.R.M.A. states that the heavy general rain has made traffic exceedingly heavy…

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Fair Evidence Constable Congratulated

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 9 June 1926 · page 5

"I feel that I must congratulate the witness on the way he has given his evidence. It is absolutely in accord with the instructions which…

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High Jumps to Go Melbourne Show's Decision MELBOURNE

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 10 June 1926 · page 5

Commenting on the decision of the Royal Melbourne Agricultural Society and some country show committees to abolish high jumping contests, the…

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Cessnock Speedway "Babe Rennie" Carnival

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 11 June 1926 · page 8

Cessnock Speedway's Rennie memorial carnival, which has been postponed three times on account of wet weather, will be held to-morrow…

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"Not a Show" Applause in Court

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 11 June 1926 · page 8

The jury in the case against Bertha Muriel Cook, charged at Newcastle Sessions with having unlawfully used an instrument, retired at 10 a.m…

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