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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1926

739 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 36 of 37

Glassop's Appeal "Suspend Judgment" Civic Report Asks for Fair Play

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 27 November 1926 · page 4

"All I ask is that citizens will suspend ju[?]ment until I am in position to defend myself against the charges now made." So said…

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Missionary Exhibition

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 29 November 1926 · page 7

A missionary exhibition of articles made by several women members of the Junction Congregational church was held in the church at the…

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Cessnock Speedway Wednesday Night's Carnival

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 29 November 1926 · page 7

Excellent entries, including practically all the leading riders of the north, have been received for Wednesday night's carnival at Cessnock Speedway…

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Newcastle 1927 Show

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 30 November 1926 · page 5

Mr. F. A. Noble, a member of the Newcastle Show Committee, who as a schoolboy or New South Wales, won many prizes for handwriting, has…

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Traders Meet Next Motor Show

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 30 November 1926 · page 2

At the monthly meeting of the Newcastle and Hunter River District branch of the Motor Traders' Association held in the Chamber of…

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Newcastle Show School Children's Work Record Exhibits

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 30 November 1926 · page 6

More than 2000 school entries are already in hand for the next Newcastle A.H., and I. Association's show in February. This constitutes…

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Exhibition Tennis Patterson Not Available SYDNEY

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 1 December 1926 · page 5

News that Patterson the Victorian champion will not be available for exhibition matches to be played in Sydney this month, has caused…

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Cessnock Speedway Buck's Success Last Night's Carnival

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 2 December 1926 · page 11

Notwithstanding threatening weather and intermittent drizzling showers there was a good attendance at Cessnock Speedway last night. The…

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Declared Black Kiama Show KIAMA

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 2 December 1926 · page 11

The Kiama show has been declared "black," the entrance fee having been raised from 1s 6d to 2s. This action has been taken at the…

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Congregational Church Fair

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 3 December 1926 · page 10

There was a good attendance at he annual fair held by Brown-street Women's Guild on Wednesday. Mrs. A. C. Hollinshead, who opened the fair,…

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Olympia Motor Show British Cars Six-cylinder Models. Part I. LONDON, October 28, 1926

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 3 December 1926 · page 12

The Motor Show which, at the time of writing, is open at Olympia, London, is a matter for congratulation to the British manufacturer and to the organising body…

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Theatre Destroyed "Midnight Frolics" Show AUCKLAND

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 4 December 1926 · page 4

Fullers' Opera House at Auckland, where 'a' vaudeville programme is staged nightly, was gutted by fire The outbreak was discovered shortly before…

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Newcastle 1927 Show

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 8 December 1926 · page 7

Details of a new class for miniature pony turnouts, which has been introduced into the schedule for Newcastle Show, are advertised to-day. Details of the…

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Merewether. Cancer Fund Surf Carnival

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 8 December 1926 · page 9

A carnival will be held on Merewether Bench on Saturday afternoon and evening in aid of the municipality's effort on behalf of Newcastle district branch…

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Surf Carnival "The Sun" Cup Competition SYDNEY

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 9 December 1926 · page 9

The biggest programme of surf events ever competed for in Australia is now being prepared for "The Sun" Cup carnival at Bondi on Saturday…

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Carnival Off Speedway Dispute Prize Money Trouble Riders Refuse Sanction

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 9 December 1926 · page 9

The sub-council of the Northern Riders' Association has refused to sanction the meeting at the Newcastle Speedway next Saturday…

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British Manufacturers Exhibition in Australia. Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 10 December 1926 · page 4

Mr. H. F. Hudson, chairman of the New South Wales branch of the British Manufactures Association, speaking at the annual luncheon of that…

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Cessnock, Too Speedway Dispute Riders' Demand Directors Cancel Carnival

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 10 December 1926 · page 7

Contending that what was asked was unfair, the directors of Cessnock Speedway to-day decided that no further motor cycle carnivals…

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"You're in Love" Victoria Theatre Show Popular Revival

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 11 December 1926 · page 2

Commencing this afternoon "You're in Love," the war-time musical comedy success, will be staged at the Victoria Theatre…

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The Olympia Motor Show British Cars for Overseas Markets. Four-cylinder Models—family and Light Cars. Part Ii. London, November 4, 1926

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 11 December 1926 · page 12

Among the more substantial four cylinder models staged at Olympic are a very large proportion of vehicles built, to conform in every respect to the requirements…

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