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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1926

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In Five Marquees (Continued from page 9.) Great Exhibition 23,000 Square Feet of Space Twenty-seven Firms

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 24 February 1926 · page 10

"This is the first time that a show of this magnitude has been under canvas," said Mr. Stevens, the secretary of the Motor Traders' Association…

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Judging Day Newcastle Show Starts in Earnest Crowd of Visitors Quality As Well As Quantity in Stock Exhibits

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 24 February 1926 · page 7

The preliminaries having been disposed of yesterday, the Newcastle Show started in earnest this morning. Early arrivals, principally children, started to trickle in about 9 a.m., the stream becoming more constant as the day advanced…

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Newcastle Show as the Mecca of Motorists in Five Marquees Every Type of Motor Vehicle in Big Display

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 24 February 1926 · page 9

For the first time, Newcastle Show this year has a real motor section, and the change is greatly appreciated, by those interested in motoring—which includes almost everybody nowadays. In past years there have been many fine individual motor exhibits at…

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Championship Bowls Australasian Carnival Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 25 February 1926 · page 5

The third, fourth, and fifth round of the Australian Single-handed Bowling Championship was completed at the various suburban greens to-day, and…

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Trade Displays Interesting Show Exhibits

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 25 February 1926 · page 4

The various trade displays at the showground are among the most interesting exhibits shown. The big pavilion which houses the…

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More About the Motor Show Show Features Additional Trade Displays Fine Exhibits

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 25 February 1926 · page 9

Visitors to Newcastle Show have been greatly interested in the display of motors and accessories in the five marquees arranged by the Motor…

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Newcastle Show. Second Day. Judging Continued

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 25 February 1926 · page 2

Pleasant sunshine with cool breezes and a fairly large attendance, yesterday, characterised the second day of the Newcastle Show…

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"Magnificent Beauty" Governor Praises Lake Show Luncheon

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 25 February 1926 · page 1

"I had no idea that there were such magnificent beauty spots surrounding Newcastle. I am convinced that you realise the…

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Governor Pleased "High Merit" of the Show Entries People's Day Official Opening and Unveiling of Memorial Gates

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 25 February 1926 · page 7

"Newcastle Show impresses me greatly," said Sir Dudley de Chair, after a tour round the grounds to-day. "To anyone not acquainted with the remarkable diversity of the natural products of this happy country, it would seem…

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Swimming Carnival

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 26 February 1926 · page 7

The big swimming gala will be concluded at the Ocean Baths in Newcastle on Monday night. The whole of the events postponed from last…

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Newcastle Speedway Ambulance Benefit Carnival

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 26 February 1926 · page 8

A carnival was held on the Newcastle Speedway last night in aid of the "Newcastle Ambulance Transport Brigade. There was an estimated attendance of nine…

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Show Carnival Fine Programme of Ring Events Judge Describes Dogs as the Finest He Has Seen

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 26 February 1926 · page 7

Women's Day drew, anothe 'large attendance at Newcastle Show to-day. All the fun of the fair was in evidence, and a big ring programme provided abundant entertainment for visitors. Outside the ring, the busiest time for the judges was in the…

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Surf Patrols Newcastle Club Active To-morrow's Carnival

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 26 February 1926 · page 9

A voluntary patrol of members of Newcastle Surf Life-Saving club will be on duty on Sunday. Mr. V. Cronin will be in charge…

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Chrysler Model Chassis at the Show

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 26 February 1926 · page 4

One attractive feature in the motor display at Newcastle Show is a chassls of a Chrysler Six car. The workings are exposed and the machinery in set…

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Newcastle Show. Third Day. Official Opening by the Governor

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 26 February 1926 · page 5

The Newcastle Show was officially opened by Sir Dudley de Chair, the State Governor, yesterday, in the presence of thousands of people. By the early…

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Cessnock Speedway Monday's Big Carnival

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 27 February 1926 · page 7

Sixty entries have been received for the motor cycle carnival to be held at Cessnock Speedway on Monday night. The two Datsons, Buck,…

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Maitland District Maitland Show

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 27 February 1926 · page 6

The annual Maitland Show will be opened on Wednesday, and will be continued for four days. Wednesday will be devoted to judging, and on Wednesday…

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Newcastle Show. Fourth Day. Trotting and Jumping

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 27 February 1926 · page 3

Cool weather made conditions agreeable for the patrons of the Newcastle Show yesterday. In addition to the various exhibits in the pavilions and…

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Motors at the Show Combined Trade Display Newcastle Success

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 27 February 1926 · page 9

One of the brighten and most Interesting features of Newcastle show is the motor section, which is accommodated in five large marquees…

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Skill at Arms Gun Horse Falls Last Day of Show Ring Programme

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 27 February 1926 · page 5

Despite intermittent showers this morning, the weather cleared towards mid-day and the attendance at the last day of the…

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