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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1927

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Massed Exhibit Scheme for Newcastle Show

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 16 December 1927 · page 8

Negotiations have been under way for some time between the Newcastle Agricultural Association and the Newcastle Chamber of Manufactures for…

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Hospital Appeal Big Carnival Events A.L.P. ASSISTANCE

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 16 December 1927 · page 6

Arrangements are well in hand for the his regatta, on Newcastle Harbor on New Year's Day. In aid of Newcastle Hospital's £25,000 drive…

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Mater Misericordiae Fair

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 17 December 1927 · page 6

The fancy fair being conducted at the corner of Darby and Hunter streets, Newcastle, in aid of the Mater Misericordiae Hospital's drive for £5000, is…

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Newcastle Show

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 17 December 1927 · page 5

A delegation from Newcastle Agricultural Association attended at the Chamber of Manufactures Exhibition in Sydney this week, and met members of the…

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CYCLING Carnival at New Lambton Track Opening

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 17 December 1927 · page 5

The New Lambton cycling track was opened by Alderman G. Watson this afternoon in the presence of a good crowd. The Northern…

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Coursing, Cycling and Racing CYCLING New Lambton Carnival Keen Racing

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 19 December 1927 · page 8

Many a day has passed since a carnival has produced such excellent riding as that which was witnessed at the New Lambton carnival on Saturday, With one…

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TENNIS Women's A Grade Final Fine Exhibition

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 20 December 1927 · page 9

The final of the women's A grade tennis singles was a fitting climax to an A grade event. The tennis produced by both Miss Piper (the winner) and Miss Bymes was…

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Wrestling and General Sport CYCLING Christmas Carnival Wallsend Events

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 21 December 1927 · page 2

To give the opportunity to riders who have not so far entered, entries for the Wallsend Christmas carnival, to be held on December 31, will be received by the…

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Mater Misericordiae Fair

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 22 December 1927 · page 8

The fair in aid of the Mater Misericordiae Hospital, which is being conducted in Darby-street, is attracting large crowds. During this week a…

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'Tell World' Newcastle-Made New Era Permanent Exhibition

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 22 December 1927 · page 7

"The beginning of a new era so far as Newcastle's manufacturing activities are concerned," was how Mr…

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Motor Cycle Exhibition Review of the Exhibits London, November 3. Value—the Keynote for 1928

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 22 December 1927 · page 5

There is a considerable parallel between the progress of motor cycle and car design, as evidenced at this year's exhibitions held in London. In both cases…

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CYCLING Wallsend Carnival Entries Closing

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 23 December 1927 · page 3

There will not he an amateur invitation road race to-morrow afternoon, owing to the riders leaving the district for the holidays…

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"Newcastle Made" Preparing for Exhibition "Practical Help"

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 23 December 1927 · page 7

Moving exhibits will be included in the display of Newcastle manufactures to be made at the forthcoming Newcastle Show—the first step towards…

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Better Than Ever Next Newcastle Show

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 23 December 1927 · page 10

Indications confirm the earlier impression that Newcastle 1928 Show will eclipse any of its predecessors. Mr. Dann, in his 14 1/2 years'…

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Newcastle Show

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 24 December 1927 · page 6

The cordial co-operation of the Chamber of Manufactures with the show committee has resulted in the latter body setting aside one half of the Wallsend…

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BOWLS Carnival at Wickham Singles and Pairs

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 24 December 1927 · page 5

The Christmas carnival, promoted by the Wickham Bowling Club, attracted a large number of bowlers this afternoon. Forty-eight entries…

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Show Exhibit "Newcastle Made" Manufacturers' Plans

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 24 December 1927 · page 3

Armed with pencil and paper, the Chamber of Manufactures secretary (Mr. Froude) was hard at work this morning plotting out the space…

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St. Ives Show

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 27 December 1927 · page 9

About thirty members of the Northern Suburbs A. find H. Association, including Sir. W. Willis Higgins, patron, and Mr. John Harrington, president…

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Surfers Keen "Newcastle Sun" Cup First Carnival

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 27 December 1927 · page 8

Newcastle's six surf clubs have entered into strict training for "The Newcastle Sun" Cup, the first series of events for which will be conducted at…

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CYCLING Wallsend Carnival Handicaps Declared

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 29 December 1927 · page 2

For the New Year's Eve carnival, promoted by the Wallsend Club, to be held next Saturday, at Federal Park, the following handicaps have been declared:—…

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