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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1926

739 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 26 of 37

Breckenridge's Spring Show

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 28 August 1926 · page 6

The breath of spring is exemplified in the decorations and the new season's display of Breckenridge's, Limited. Archways, decorated in apple blossom…

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New Lambton Presbyterian Fair

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 30 August 1926 · page 7

The fair in aid of the building find of the Presbyterian Church was held on Saturday in the Institute Hall, New Lambton, and proved…

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District News Lambton. Congregational Church Fair

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 30 August 1926 · page 7

A sale of work in aid of the Congregational school hall building fund was opened by Mrs. Bell, the Mayoress, in the school hall on Saturday afternoon, in the…

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Spring Fashions Breckenridge's Show

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 30 August 1926 · page 8

The new spring goods at Breekenridge's are shown to the best advantage. They are set off against a background of all shades of brown,…

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Well-dressed Show Lady Be Good Frocks

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 30 August 1926 · page 6

The beautiful gowning of Lady Be Good is not its least attraction. Quite the most outstanding frock is worn by Elsie Parkes. It is of white…

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In the Theatres "Lady Be Good" Australian Premiere New Dancing Show

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 30 August 1926 · page 3

Two brightly painted cheeks, a pair of twinkling brown eyes, a crimson mouth, pursed yet demure, and above it all, prim and sedate, the quaintest…

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Spring Millinery Miss Duncan's Show

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 31 August 1926 · page 8

At Miss Duncan's millinery parlor "spring is being welcomed by the offering of many distinctive hats, Cr[?] straw, pleated taketa, plain…

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Fashion Exhibition

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 1 September 1926 · page 7

A glimpse at the Fashion Exhibition in Holland Park Hall demonstrates that all British fashions are equally thrilling and daring as Parisian…

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Church Fair St Andrew's, Cook's Hill

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 1 September 1926 · page 7

The annual Spring Fair in connection with St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Cook's Hill, was opened this afternoon by Dr. Hamilton…

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For British Miners Cessnock Carnival

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 1 September 1926 · page 3

The Cessnock committee organised to raise funds for the relief of British miners has arranged an extensive, sports programme, to be…

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Spring Show Elesia Gown Parlor

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 1 September 1926 · page 9

At the "Elesia" gown parlor, in Hunter-street Extended, the atmosphere of spring is created by the delightful colors employed in the…

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300 BABIES Show at Ambulance Station

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 1 September 1926 · page 7

Newcastle district ambulance station was a scene of animation to-day when a baby show wan held. Three hundred infants of various ages…

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St. Andrew's Fair

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 2 September 1926 · page 6

In the school hall of St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, Laman-street, the annual Spring Fair was opened yesterday afternoon, prior to which the gathering stood…

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Hunter Show Society

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 2 September 1926 · page 9

The sports committee of the Hunter River Agricultural and Horticultural Association reported to the general committee that a Speedway Promoters'…

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Winn's Fashion Show

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 2 September 1926 · page 6

Smart frocking, dainty hats, and lovely underwear come within the scope of the brilliant showing of spring fashions, which had their opening sessions in Messrs. W…

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District News Adamstown. St. Stephen's Church Fair

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 2 September 1926 · page 5

A spring fair, organised by the ladies guild of St. Stephen's Church, was opened yesterday afternoon in Trois Arbres Memorial Hall by the Mayoress, Mrs. R…

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For British Miners Carnival at Cessnock

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 2 September 1926 · page 9

It is expected that a large number of entries will be received for the wood-chopping competition which will be a feature of the carnival organised…

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Sweet Pea Show Exhibition at Scott's

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 3 September 1926 · page 9

The sweet pea show, arranged by Scott's Limited and opened by Dr. Crotty, Dean of Newcastle, in one of the large showrooms at Scott's…

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St. Andrew's Fair

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 3 September 1926 · page 8

The spring fair of St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church was continued last evening, when there was another large attendance and stalls were well patronised…

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Cessnock Carnival Helping British Miners

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 3 September 1926 · page 9

Arrangements are complete for the big sports carnival to be conducted at Cessnock Showground to-morrow, to provide relief funds for British…

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