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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1928

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St. Andrew's Fair

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 7 September 1928 · page 8

The Rainbow Fair at St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church was continued last night. The programme was provided by Miss Eileen Laverty, who gave a sketch,…

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Rainbow Fair St. Andrew's Guild

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 7 September 1928 · page 3

An exceptionally entertaining programme was provided by Miss Ellcen Laverty at the Rainbow Fair at St. Andrew's Hall this week, Miss Laverty,…

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Cessnock "Tin Hares" Night Carnival

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 7 September 1928 · page 7

Ten courses will be run at Cessnock Electric Coursing Association's sweep stake carnival (tin have) to be held at Cessnock Sports Ground to-morrow…

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St. Andrew's Fair

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 8 September 1928 · page 6

St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church rainbow fair will be continued this afternoon and to-night, with a programme arranged by Mrs. Hume in the afternoon, and…

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Erewether Carnival Park Improvements

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 8 September 1928 · page 4

Many improvements will be carried out at Mitchell Park, Merewether, in the near future. A strong committee, with the Mayor…

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St. Andrew's Fair

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 10 September 1928 · page 6

St, Andrew's Presbyterian Church Rainbow Fair was brought, to a conclusion on Saturday, The afternoon session was for Children when a large number were…

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Another Tragedy at Charity Carnival London

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 11 September 1928 · page 5

A tragedy occurred at a charity carnival at Rugby yesterday At the close of a thanksgiving service, Percival Spencer, son of the famous…

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Motor Cycling Singleton Carnival SINGLETON

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 13 September 1928 · page 3

Over 50 entries have been received for the speedway meeting, under the auspices of the Singleton District Motor Cycle Club, including…

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Stockton. Congregational Fair

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 14 September 1928 · page 8

The annual fair arranged by the Ladies' Guild of Stockton Congregational Church was opened by Mrs. F. Hudson, the Mayoress, in the Masonic Hall yesterday…

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Mitchell Park Carnival

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 14 September 1928 · page 8

An extensive list of cookery competitions is advertised in connection with the Mitchell Park (Merewether) carnival, which will be brought to a close…

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Red Cross Fair Hamilton Effort

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 14 September 1928 · page 4

A Pedlars' Fair, organised by Hamilton Red Cross Society, in aid of their incapacitated soldiers' fund, was held in the Masonic Hall yesterday afternoon. The…

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An Antiques Exhibition

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 15 September 1928 · page 14

Princess Mary, Viscountess Lascelles, the Queen of Greece and the Countess of Oxford and Asquith, were among the visitors to the exhibition of antiques and…

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Cardiff Fair St. Thomas' Church

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 15 September 1928 · page 11

Attractively decorated stalls formed a pretty picture at the Cardiff Parish Hall yesterday afternoon, when the annual spring fair of St. Thomas' Church of…

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Floral Fair

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 19 September 1928 · page 3

Opening a floral fair in aid of St. Peter's Anglican Church, Hamilton, this afternoon. Mrs. H. L. Wheeler, congratulated the women on the…

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Islington Fair

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 19 September 1928 · page 3

The annual spring fair of the St. Markis Church of England, Islington, was opened this afternoon by Mrs. R. T. Rundle…

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Big Prize-money Christmas Week Carnival

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 19 September 1928 · page 2

One of the largest bowling carnivals ever attempted will be undertaken by the Newcastle Bowling Association during Christmas week. A…

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Newcastle Bowlers to Stage Big Christmas Carnival Hamilton Best Northern District Bowls Annual Report

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 19 September 1928 · page 2

According to the annual report of the Northern District Bowling Association, to be submitted to the annual meeting to-morrow…

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Bowls Association Carnival

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 20 September 1928 · page 8

A meeting of the sub-committee appointed to arrange details in connection with the Association Christmas carnival met at the Council Chambers, Newcastle,…

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Migrants' Loans Most First Show Fitness Families for Canada Winnipeg (Manitoba)

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 20 September 1928 · page 1

As a result of the visit of the Permanent Secretary for the Dominions Office, Lord Lovat, an agreement has been mads between the British…

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Islington Carnival

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 21 September 1928 · page 6

Islington Parents and Citizens' Association has obtained permission, from the Wickham Council, to conduct a carnival on Islington Park on…

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