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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1928

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CYCLING Penman's Success Wallsend Carnival

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 2 January 1928 · page 3

The racing witnessed at the Wallsend Club's annual "Milton" mile meeting on Saturday was a high standard. Only in a few cases were the events won with…

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John Bull Shield At Show Ground Inter-district Cricket Newcastle v. Allyn River

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 2 January 1928 · page 5

In the John Bull competition, Allyn River met a team representing the Newcastle District, at Newcastle Showground to-day…

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Wickham. Bowling Carnival

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 3 January 1928 · page 5

Wickham Bowling Club's Christmas carnival was concluded yesterday, and consolation singles and [?]s were decided but the con[?]lation pairs could…

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SWIMMING Carnival at Wangi

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 3 January 1928 · page 7

The secretary of the Norther District Amateur Swimming Association, Mr. Clive Hocquard, is confident that the swimming carnival to be held at…

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Carrington Efforts Fair and Gala Day

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 3 January 1928 · page 5

Carrington's Novelty Band raised £32 by its effort on King's wharf yesterday. On New Year's Eve the band rased £6. Altogether the total for the…

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Exhibition of Beauties

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 4 January 1928 · page 7

A message from Madrid states that the Spanish Government is inviting each South American Republic to appoint a woman, representing its beauty and…

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Surfers Ready "The Newcastle Sun" Cup Saturday's Carnival

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 4 January 1928 · page 5

Surf clubs and surfing enthusiasts are eagerly looking forward to Saturday afternoon, when the first events of "The…

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British Industries Fair

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 5 January 1928 · page 5

The British Industries Fair, which will open at the White City on February 20, will be the biggest yet held, and will occupy 250,000 square feet…

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Dog Show Bites

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 5 January 1928 · page 7

Nearly 1600 dogs were exhibited at the annual show at Belle V[?]e, Manchester. of the Cheetham Hill Canine Society, the exhibits being from all…

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Show Exhibit Fifteen Firms Book Space Newcastle Display

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 5 January 1928 · page 9

Fifteen manufacturers have, of heir own Initiative, already booked space at the exhibition of Newcastle manufactures for the Newcastle Show…

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Cessnock Show Schedules Issued

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 6 January 1928 · page 7

Schedules for Cessnock Agriculture Association's 1928 show, to be held on February 16, 17 and 18 have been issued. The show will extend over…

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Country Stars From Far and Near Carnival Tennis

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 6 January 1928 · page 8

Tennis players from all over the State—graziers and farmers, teachers and storekeepers—are gutheral in Sydney for the great annual…

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"Newcastle Made" Extra Show Space Booked

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 6 January 1928 · page 5

Profiting by the experience of those who took part in the Australian Manufactures Exhibition in Sydney recently Newcastle manufactures are…

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In Earnest Carnival Opening Surf Clubs Ready First of "Sun" Cup Events

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 6 January 1928 · page 5

Surf Clubs will open their 1928 season in earnest at Cook's Hill Carnival to-morrow…

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Bondi Carnival. Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 9 January 1928 · page 7

The North Bondi Surf Club's carnival held yesterday came to an abrupt termination, following upon the refusal of competitors to agree to two…

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Rough Seas Cook's Hill Surf carnival Newcastle's Day

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 9 January 1928 · page 3

Newcastle's surf clubs were very unlucky on Saturday afternoon, in that weather conditions made the runnings off of the surf events at Cook's…

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Newcastle Speedway. Reopening Carnival

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 10 January 1928 · page 3

Motor cyclists are reminded that entries for the carnival to be held at the Newcastle Speedway on Saturday night close to-day at the office…

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Tennis Carnival Knock-out Round Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 10 January 1928 · page 5

Heavy rain, which fell yesterday, caused a delay in the resumption of the country tennis carnival at the White City courts to-day. The feature of the play was…

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Surf Events Cook's Hill Carnival Date Fixed

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 10 January 1928 · page 6

Cook's Hill Surf Life Saving Club's carnival, which was postponed from last Saturday, owing to rough seas, will be continued at Bar Beach on…

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275,222 at Motor Show

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 10 January 1928 · page 3

New attendance records were erected at the recent Olympia motor show, London, when 275,222 persons paid for admission…

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