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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1927

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Fair and Warmer

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 25 July 1927 · page 6

Place are bow open at Nicholson's for Miss Nellie Bramley's season at the Victerht Theatre which commences on Saturday, with the staging of "Fair and…

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"Fair and Warmer" Victoria Theatre on

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 25 July 1927 · page 6

"Fair and Warmer," written by Avery Hopwood was a great success in London during the war. It is a cleverly written comedy, revolving…

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Polo Carnival Scone Defeated. Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 25 July 1927 · page 5

The annual polo tournament for the Countess of Dudley Cup was commenced at the Kensington Racecourse yesterday, in fine weather, and before a fair…

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The Proposed Exhibition Melbourne

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 26 July 1927 · page 4

The Federal Public Works Department has prepared tentative plans for the Dominions Exhibition, proposed to the held in Sydney in 1931…

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A Motor Show on Wheels

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 26 July 1927 · page 7

This aptly describes the convoy of Morris cars and trucks, which has left Sydney for a tour of the south. The object of the convoy is to demonstrate that…

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Race Carnival First Acceptances for Maitland Cup Minor Event Entries

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 26 July 1927 · page 10

First acceptances fell due for the Maitland Cup yesterday. There are 25 horses, still left in the event. The final acceptances will fall due on Tuesday, the day before the Maitland Mile. The field left in the Cup is just an…

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The Exhibition

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 27 July 1927 · page 6

Not all appear to see eye for eye in the matter of the Empire Exhibition to be held in Sydney in 1931, some, indeed, describing the project as a wilful waste…

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Hunter River A. and H. Association

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 28 July 1927 · page 6

Mr. E. W. Sparke presided at the 67th annual meeting of the Hunter River Agricultural and Horticultural Association at the association office, West…

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Fair and Warmer

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 28 July 1927 · page 6

At the Victoria Theatre on Saturday, commencing at the matinee, Mr. William Russell will present Miss Nellie Bramley and a strong supporting cast in "Fair…

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Polo Carnival

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 28 July 1927 · page 12

Furs and overcoats were seen at the Polo tourney at Kensington yesterday. The lower picture shows a furious charge in the Countess of Dudley Cup…

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Polo Carnival Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 28 July 1927 · page 4

The polo carnival was continued at the Kensington racecourse to-day in cloudy, cold weather. Muswellbrook has given a fine display during the carnival, but…

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Not Decided Site for Exhibition SYDNEY

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 28 July 1927 · page 3

Though plans are being made on the assumption that the 1931 Exhibition will be held in Centennial Park, the site has not definitely been fixed…

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In the Theatres "Fair and Warmer" Victoria Theatre

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 28 July 1927 · page 9

Miss Nellie Bramley and her talented company will commence a season at the Victoria Theatre on July 30. Miss Bramley will be seen in the…

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Fair and Warmer

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 29 July 1927 · page 8

Miss Nellie Bramley and her company will commence a season at the Victoria Theatre to-morrow, when there will be afternoon and evening performances of…

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Polo Carnival a Player Injured. Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 29 July 1927 · page 6

The polo carnival was continued at the Konsington raccourse to-day for the J. J. Garvan and Dudley Cups. Results:— J. J. GARVAN CUP…

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Fair and Warmer At Victoria Theatre

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 30 July 1927 · page 2

"Fair and Warmer" will be the opening production of the Nellie Bramley Company, which will open a season at the Victoria Theatre at…

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For Singleton Maitland Show Exhibit

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 30 July 1927 · page 4

Members of the Hunter River Agricultural Association decided at a meeting last night, to send a district exhibit to the Singleton Show in…

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The Puppet Show

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 1 August 1927 · page 4

Marionettes are the oldest form of entertainment in the world. They played their parts in the hanging gardens of Babylon. Their history reaches back into…

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Polo Carnival Harden's Success. Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 1 August 1927 · page 5

The polo carnival was brought to a conclusion at the Kensington racecourse yesterday afternoon, when the finals of the Countess of Dudley Cup and the J. J…

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In the Theatres "Fair & WARMER" High Spirited Comedy ,Victoria Theatre

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 1 August 1927 · page 6

"Billy has never done anything wrong in his life, be does not know how to do anything wrong Billy was born good, and has been good ever…

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