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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1928

725 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 17 of 37

Won't Clash Waratahs' Match and Motor Carnival Ground Dispute Rugby League to Consider Proposal on

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 26 April 1928 · page 7

"We are now making application to the Rugby League for the use of the Showground on May 19," said Mr. Paul Sim, chairman of the Newcastle section of the Motor Traders' Association, when interviewed this morning in regard^ to the dispute which has arisen…

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Buckjumping Show

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 27 April 1928 · page 8

Atkinson's wild Queensland round-up show, which is located in Darby-street, near Hunter-street, is proving a big attraction. The proprietor's offer of £10…

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Hamilton Carnival For Newcastle Hospital

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 27 April 1928 · page 4

Arrangements have been finalised for to-night's carnival at Hamilton, in aid of the Newcastle Hospital drive. The programme provides a full…

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District News Hamilton. To-night's Carnival

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 27 April 1928 · page 8

A carnival will be held in Beaument-street to-night in aid of Hamilton's effort on behalf of the Newcastle Hospital appeal. A procession will leave the railway…

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Carrington Carnival

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 28 April 1928 · page 4

The Carrington Hospital Appeal Committee has commenced to raise its fifth hundred pounds. To-night the tennis and cricket…

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Hamilton. Hospital Carnival

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 28 April 1928 · page 3

The carnival organised by the Hamilton Citizens' Committee to assist the Newcastle Hospital drive was held last night under favourable conditions. A fancy…

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Buck Jumping Show

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 28 April 1928 · page 6

The final of the boys' contest will be decided to-night at Atkinson's wild Queensland round-up in Darby-street, near Hunter-street. A gold medal is offered as…

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Australian Painter Successful Exhibition LONDON

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 28 April 1928 · page 1

A. Baker Clack, the Went Australian painter, successfully exhibited French rural scenes at Beauxart's Gallery. Critics say that be is the most…

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Great Success Hamilton Carnival Hospital Appeal

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 28 April 1928 · page 4

Hamilton citizens carnival in aid of Newcastle Hospital drive was a big success. Beaumont-street was thronged, all…

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Firemen's Display Sports Ground Carnival

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 30 April 1928 · page 9

Blank wintry conditions prevailed on Saturday night, when the postponed fire brigade display was held on the Sports Ground, and as a result the attendance…

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Australian Tennis Players Show Improved Form in Davis Cup Trials Crawford Wins International Tennis Tournament Improved Form Doubles Also Won by Australians ROME

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 30 April 1928 · page 1

Showing vastly improved form, Jack Crawford won the final of the international tennis tournament by beating Kozeulah (Hungary) in four sets, 6-2, 3-6, 6-2, 6-3. Kozeulah had beaten Patterson in the semi-final…

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Dungog Show Successful Exhibition DUNGOG

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 3 May 1928 · page 9

In beautiful weather the Dungog Show was opened to-day by the Attorney-General (Mr. Boyce). Mr. Ben-nett, M.L.A., also was present. Special…

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Foreign Mission Fair

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 3 May 1928 · page 6

A "Chinese Laundry" fair was held yesterday afternoon at the Central Methodist Mission in aid of the Newcastle-Maitland district committee of the Methodist…

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Dungog Show

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 3 May 1928 · page 6

Ideal weather favoured the opening day of the Dungog Show yesterday, and there was a fair attendance. The number of entries was a record for the Dungog…

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Maitland District Dungog Show

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 4 May 1928 · page 8

There was a large attendance at the Dungog Show yesterday, for the official opening by Mr. F. S. Boyce, M.L.C., Attorney-General, who congratulated the…

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Coo-ee City Carnival

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 5 May 1928 · page 6

The Coo-ee City carnival, comprising the various American aide shows owned by Mr. F. A. Clair, which were introduced to Australia by the Young Australia…

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Big Carnival Newcastle Motor traders Hospital Appeal

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 7 May 1928 · page 4

The Newcastle manager of the Neptune Oil Company has been Informed that the Bristol fighter aeroplane that will bring Lieutenant Q'Viller to…

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Coo-ee City Carnival

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 8 May 1928 · page 6

The Coo-ee City Carnival, with its many attractions, drew large numbers of people yesterday afternoon and evening to its location in Darby-street…

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Used Cars Show

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 8 May 1928 · page 3

To attract public attention, on Birmingham, to the wisdom of persons with lean purses buying a good used car, a huge used car show was…

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Ford Show "Justify Years of labor" Sydney Display

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 8 May 1928 · page 2

New Ford cars will justify in every way the millions of pounds and years of labor expended in designing and perfecting them,"…

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