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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1926

739 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 30 of 37

Methodist Church Fair

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 30 September 1926 · page 3

The annual fair in connection with the Adamstown Methodist Church was opened yesterday afternoon by Mrs. F. Luckham in the presence of a large gathering…

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Waratah-mayfield. Presbyterian Fair

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 30 September 1926 · page 6

The annual sale of work of the Waratah-Mayfield Presbyterian Church was opened yesterday afternoon in the Masonic Hall, Hanbury-street. Despite the…

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Camera Circle Exhibition

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 1 October 1926 · page 6

Members of the Newcastle Camera Circle appreciate the interest taken in the artistic studies displayed in Scott's Ltd., exhibition gallery. Visitors have…

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Maitland Water Carnival

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 1 October 1926 · page 9

Maitland District Ambulance's water carnival, which will be held at Belmore Bridge West Maitland , to-morrow afternoon, will, it is said be…

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British Dog Show

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 1 October 1926 · page 7

Six thousand dogs of every conceivable breed, from the Hay 4oz pampered pets to Alaskan wolfhunds, St. Bernards, Mastiffe, Newfoundlands, Bloodhounds,…

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Small Loss Upper Hunter Show MUSWELLBROOK

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 1 October 1926 · page 5

A very satisfactory report was presented at the yearly mooting of members of the Upper Hunter Pastoral and Agricultural Association…

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"Dud Show" Maitland Tram Service Mr. Doran's Criticism

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 1 October 1926 · page 10

Do Maitland people prefer the buses to the trams, and is the existing Iran service a dud show?' These statements were tired at…

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Cathedral Operatic Fair

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 2 October 1926 · page 6

The annual operatic fair of the Newcastle castle Cathedral will be held nightly from October 10 to 23. The opening ceremony will be by Sir Alfred and Lady Meeks…

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Camera Circle Exhibition

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 2 October 1926 · page 6

The members of the Newcastle Camera Circle are gratified at the interest taken in the artistic studies displayed in Scott's, Ltd., exhibition gallery, where visitors…

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Redhead. Memorial Hall Fair

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 2 October 1926 · page 7

A fair was held in the Memorial Hall, Redhead, in aid of the found for the reduction of the debt on the building. The stalls, which were constructed by Mr. A…

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In The Social Circle Stockton Fair Successful Gathering

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 2 October 1926 · page 2

The Masonic Hall, Stockton, presented a gay scene on Thursday night, when a bazaar, arranged by the members of the Stockton Congregational…

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Dying Brother As Show

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 4 October 1926 · page 3

"The only time I ever 'saw red' was many years ago, when I discovered a man charging a shilling a time to see his brother, who was dying of hydrophobia," said…

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Boys' Week Handicraft Exhibition Citizens of To-morrow

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 4 October 1926 · page 8

The Boys' Week campaign was effectively launched in Newcastle this morning. The varied nature of the exhibits at the exhibition…

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Boys' Week Exhibition of Work

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 5 October 1926 · page 4

An exhibition of boys' and Technical College students' work was opened yesterday by Alderman H. P. Cornish, Mayor of Newcastle, at Messrs. W. Winn…

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Motor Cycle Show

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 6 October 1926 · page 7

Opening the Motor Cycle Show at Olympia yesterday, Mr. Amery, the Secretary of State for the Dominions said he believed that the road vehicle shows held in…

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Country Golf Carnival Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 6 October 1926 · page 8

The annual country golf carnival commenced at Kensington links to-day, in cloudy weather. The carnival has attracted over 100 country golf enthusiasts…

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"Enter Madame" Victoria's Next Show

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 6 October 1926 · page 8

The role of the temperamental star in "Enter Madame," which the Joseph Cunningham Co. will produce at the Victoria Theatre on Saturday, has been…

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Adamstown Show Local Bureau Prepares

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 6 October 1926 · page 2

A meeting of Adamstown Agricultural Bureau was held in the local school last night. The secretary (Mr. Brock) reported…

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Hamilton. Presbyterian Fair

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 7 October 1926 · page 7

Hamilton Presbyterian Church Fair was opened yesterday afternoon in the school hall by Mrs. Kilpatrick, who congratulated the ladies on the…

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Cessnock Speedway Next Carnival

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 7 October 1926 · page 2

Cessnock Speedway Committee will conduct its next carnival on Monday night, when a programme of thrills is promised. Among the competitors…

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