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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1926

739 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 22 of 37

Poultry Show Cessnock Exhibits

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 12 June 1926 · page 3

Cessnock Poultry Club opened its annual show yesterday and contined throughout to-day. There were fairly large entries…

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Cessnock Poultry Show Splendid Display

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 12 June 1926 · page 6

The Cessnock Fancy and Utility Poultry Club held its fifth annual show in Harvey's Hall, Cessnock, yesterday. A Langshan cockerel, the property of Mr…

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Canaries and Cage Birds Annual Show

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 12 June 1926 · page 7

The third annual show of the Newcastle and District Canary and Cage Bird Society, which was opened last night, in the Masonic Hall, Hamilton, attracted…

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Vaudeville Again Victoria Theatre Show

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 14 June 1926 · page 6

The Victoria Theatre, after seasons of musical comedy, amateur operati[?]s, and "star" move features, resumed its more normal fare on Saturday night,…

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SETTLEMENT! Coal Conference Reaches Basis No Prosecutions Both Sides Show Conciliatory Attitude SYDNEY

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 14 June 1926 · page 5

A basis for the settlement of the coal trouble was reached at the compulsory conference this aftrenoon. Mr. Hibble proposed:—-That the engine-drivers resume work on a pre-strike basis…

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Running the Show Zaghlul Still in Charge LONDON

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 15 June 1926 · page 1

The "Daily Mail's" Cairo correspondent says that though Zaghlul has been compelled to abandon his premiership intentions, the possibilities of trouble…

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New Members Singleton Show Campaign SINGLETON

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 16 June 1926 · page 6

The membership sub-committee of the Northern Agricultural Association recommended to the general committee that a prize of a watch valued at…

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"Whoa Back!" Picture Show Disturbance

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 18 June 1926 · page 8

"Woa-back and gee-up." were exclamations with which Harold Lawrence O'Brien and William Gavenlock disturbed a performance at a Mayfield…

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No Films Picture Show Complaint

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 21 June 1926 · page 4

A complaint, to the effect that they could not secure films to run their picture show, was lodged by the Kurri School of Arts committee to Mr…

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The Kennel Notes on the Show

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 24 June 1926 · page 6

Never before have Newcastle people seen such a wonderful collection of dogs as at the Newcastle and district championship show. Over 100 people…

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Chance of Victory Depends on Bowlers Gregory in Doubt Open Position in Second Test That Injured Shin Fast Bowler May Not Show His Pace

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 28 June 1926 · page 1

While English and Australian supporters declare that the Test Match position favors their own side, Australia's chance largely, depends on whether Gregory's injured leg will stand the strain of bowling at bis top pace…

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Agricultural Society

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 29 June 1926 · page 6

The annual report of the Newcastle A., H. and I. Association for the financial year ended May 31, 1926, has been issued. This states that the year was apparently a…

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Election of Officers Newcastle Show Committee Work Reviewed

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 30 June 1926 · page 4

For the new committee of Newcastle A.H. and I. Association 51 nominations have been received for the 37 seats. Thirty-six nominations are from…

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Borotra for Final British Tennis Carnival LONDON

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 1 July 1926 · page 1

In the semifinal of the British tennis singles at Wimbledon, Borotrn (France), beat Cochet (France), 2—6, 7—5, 5—2, 6—3, 7—5. In the third…

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"Must Be Stopped" Picture Show Disturbers

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 2 July 1926 · page 7

"This practice of disturbing people in picture theatres must cease," said Mr. Cohen, S.M., in Newcastle Court this morning, when binding over two…

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Polo Carnival. Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 5 July 1926 · page 7

The polo carnival for possession of the Countess of Dudley Cup was continued at the Kensington racecourse yesterday is cold, showery weather. The beast…

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Fair Rents Court

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 6 July 1926 · page 6

Mr. M. H. Cleeve, P.M., presided at the Fair Rents Court, held at the West Maitland Courthouse yesterday. John George M'Leod, hairdresser, made application for…

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Fair Rents Court Annual Report Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 6 July 1926 · page 4

The report of the Registrar, covering the operations of the Fair Rents Court for the year ended June 30, was made available to-day. The report…

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Polo Carnival Second Round Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 6 July 1926 · page 5

The second round of the Countess of Dudley Cup polo carnival was played at the Kensington racecourse to-day, in cloudy and cool weathe…

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"Nice and Green" How King likes Cheese Royalty at Show London

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 7 July 1926 · page 1

"That's just how I like it—nice and green," said the King, beaming over a very ripe cheese at the Royal Agricultural Show…

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