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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1926

739 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 34 of 37

Successful Carnival

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 1 November 1926 · page 7

A successful carnival was held on Saturday afternoon in No. 1 Park. New Lambton, in aid of the local Literary Institute. A comprehensive programme…

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Adamstown Show Bureau's Preparations

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 3 November 1926 · page 4

Mr. J. Williams presided at meeting of the Adamstown Agricultural Bureau last night. The secretary reported that Mr…

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District News Mayfield. St. Andrew's Church Fair

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 4 November 1926 · page 3

There was a large attendance yesterday afternoon at the official opening by Mrs. A. J. Gardiner, Mayoress of Waratah, of the carnival which has been promoted…

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Carrington Carnival Cancer Fund Benefits

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 6 November 1926 · page 5

The gala day promoted by the Carrington Cancer Research Committee was held on the Bethel green under ideal conditions to-day…

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Imperial Conference More Publicity Desired to Show Friendly Relations. Discussion on Migration. (Australian Press Association.) LONDON

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 6 November 1926 · page 5

Only the most meagre official statements on major issues continue to be made by the conference spokesman, with the result that the space and prominence…

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Carrington. Cancer Research Fund Carnival

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 8 November 1926 · page 6

A successful sports and carnival was held on the Bethel Green, Carrington on Saturday afternoon and night, for the purpose of raising the municipality's quota…

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Newcastle Show

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 9 November 1926 · page 5

The schedule of the Newcastle A., H. and I. Association for the 1927 Show has been issued. The prize money has been increased by about £300, and much…

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1927 SHOW Committee's Activity Attractive Schedule

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 11 November 1926 · page 10

It will not be the fault of the Newcastle A.H. and I. Association's committee if the 1927 show is not one of the most attractive in the…

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Tocal Herefords Show Cattle at Maitland

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 11 November 1926 · page 7

The dispersal sale of the Tocal Hereford stud cattle was continued at Campbell's Hill saleyards (West Maitland) today…

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Lord Mayor's Show a Great Pageant Welcome to Dominions (Australian Press Association.) LONDON

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 11 November 1926 · page 5

Beneath a considerable November sun, modern London lived for half an hour yesterday in bygone leisure days, while the Lord Mayor's show monopolised the…

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CYCLING Control of Carnival To-morrow's Races

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 12 November 1926 · page 3

A deputation from the Wallsend Club waited on the local centre last night, and asked that at future carnivals promoted by the club, more rigid…

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Adamstown Show Fine Display of Flowers Opening Day

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 12 November 1926 · page 7

The Adamstown annual flower, vegetable, poultry and general show was opened in the Trois Arbres Hall, Brunker-road, this afternoon, by the…

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Baby Show Exhibition at Adamstown

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 13 November 1926 · page 5

There was & large attendance at Adamstown Agricultural Association's baby show this afternoon. The prize-winners were:—…

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Hamilton Anglicans St. George's Fair

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 13 November 1926 · page 8

In opening the annual fair in connection with St. George's Church of England, Mission Hall, South Hamilton, this afternoon, Mrs. R. T…

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Cessnock Speedway Wednesday Night's Carnival

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 13 November 1926 · page 7

Wednesday night's Speedway carnival at Cessnock promises to be one of the most thrilling yet staged on the local track. A feature, which is…

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Newcastle 1927 Show

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 16 November 1926 · page 6

Among the attractions hooked for the next show is a miniature steam train, the invention of a Victorian. On an 80 foot circular track the little engine, driven by…

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Adamstown. Annual Show

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 16 November 1926 · page 7

The annual shoe under, the auspices of the local branch of the Agricultural Bureau was brought to a successful conclusion on Saturday, in the presence of…

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Cessnock Speedway To-morrow Night's Carnival New Records Expected

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 16 November 1926 · page 9

New records are expected at Cessnock Speedway to-morrow night. The track is in splendid order, and the match race between Charlie…

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Royal Visit In Time for Royal Show SYDNEY

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 17 November 1926 · page 5

It is practically certain that the Duchess and Duke of York will see the Royal Show in Sydney in April. Arrangements are being made for…

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Methodist Mission Fair

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 18 November 1926 · page 8

A floral fair, organised by the Central Methodist Mission Ladies, Church Aid of which Mrs. E. E. Hynes is president, Mrs. E. Moase, secretary,…

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