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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1927

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Speedway Carnival Programme for

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 3 February 1927 · page 2

Keener interest than ever is being caused in the match between Johnny Perry and Tommy Tudor for a side wager. Perry is preparing on the mud track at Smedmore and his…

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SWIMMING Newcastle Surf Carnival 17 Teams Entered

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 3 February 1927 · page 3

Entries for Newcastle Surf Club's carnival, to be held on Saturday week, closed yesterday. Although Sydney entries are not yet to hand, a telephone massage…

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Trots at Show Record Entries Received Hacks and Hunters

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 3 February 1927 · page 2

A feature of the Newcastle Agricultural and Horticultural Society's annual show this year will be the ring events…

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Record Entry Newcastle Show Exhibits Optimistic Secretary Novel Events Programme

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 3 February 1927 · page 6

Although figures are still incomplete, it is almost certain that the entries for the 1627 Newcastle A.H. and I. Association's show will constitute a…

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Speedway Carnival

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 4 February 1927 · page 7

Pat Hamilton is confident that he can repeat his last performance and retain the Flying Mile title at the Speedway carnival to-morrow. The…

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Charlton Wanted Honolulu Carnival HONOLULU

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 4 February 1927 · page 1

Andrew Charlton, the Australian champion will be invited to participate in the National outdoor swimming championships here in August…

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Newcastle Show

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 5 February 1927 · page 4

The Newcastle Show is now close at hand. The big annual event will commence on Tuesday, February 15 and conclude on Saturday February 19…

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Maitland District Maitland Show

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 5 February 1927 · page 6

The Maitland Show, to be held on March 2, 3, 4, and 5, will include the annual fair and sales of the Guernsey Cattle Society of Australasia. It is expected…

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Summons Division. Picture Show Disturbance

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 5 February 1927 · page 3

James Burton Wright and William Leatham, junr., were each charged with riotous behaviour on January 22, at the Union Picture Theatre, [?] Hill, Constable…

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Surf Carnival Saturday's Big Programme

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 7 February 1927 · page 8

The annual surf carnival conducted by Newcastle Surf Club has for some time been regarded as ono of the leading aquatic attractions in Australia…

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Swimming Championships Carnival at Manly. Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 7 February 1927 · page 5

The women's State swimming championships carnival was held at the Manly Baths yesterday, before a large attendance…

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Speedway Carnival Irwin Jones Wins The Flying Mile Track Record Equalled

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 7 February 1927 · page 8

Irwin Jones won his way to undertalbe recognition as one of the leading riders on Newcastle Speedway track when he captured the Flying Mile in 55 acconds, equal to pat Hamitton's record, at Saturday night's caraival…

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Newcastle Show

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 8 February 1927 · page 5

Mr. M. Charlton, M.H.R., leader of the Federal Labour Party, has consented to officially open the Newcastle Show on Thursday, February 17, which has been…

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Surf Carnival. Miss Phyllis Stroud's Visit Sydney "Queen"

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 8 February 1927 · page 7

Miss Phyllis Stroud, Sydney's surf queen, who won the competition so successfully promoted by "The Sun" and which incidentally raised £20,000…

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Mereweather Surf Carnival

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 9 February 1927 · page 9

Sir,—As a regular patron of the above annual carnival, I was greatly disappointed when I saw that the postponed carnival was to be held on February 19,…

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Newcastle Show

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 9 February 1927 · page 8

Mr. L. Judd has arrived with eight of his well-known horses, among which is Thumbs Up, to compete in the jumping and hunting events next week at the…

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Broadmeadow. Methodist Fair

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 10 February 1927 · page 7

The annual rainbow fair of Broadmeadow Methodist Church was opened by Mrs. G. W. Jenner, Mayoress of Hamilton, yesterday afternoon, in the presence…

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Newcastle Surf Carnival

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 10 February 1927 · page 5

The Newcastle Surf and Like Saving Club's annual carnival, which will take place on Saturday afternoon, promises to eclipse all previous demonstrations held…

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Newcastle Show

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 10 February 1927 · page 5

Newcastle Show will be held next week, Tuesday will be devoted to judging. On Wednesday a commencement will be made with the ring…

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Maitland Sh[?]ow

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 10 February 1927 · page 10

At the last meeting of Kearsley Shire Council, the Administrator (Mr. Brown) stated that he could not grant a holiday over the whole of…

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