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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1928

725 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 29 of 37

Newcastle Motor Show

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 18 October 1928 · page 6

It is proposed by the Newcastle Motor Traders' Association to Introduce a novelty at the motor show on Thursday, November 1, in the shape…

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Flower Show Hamilton Exhibition

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 19 October 1928 · page 8

Nothwithstanding the unfavorable weather there was a very fine collection of blooms at the first annual show of the Hamilton Agricultural Bureau and…

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Drop Show? Motor Trade Problem for and Against London

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 19 October 1928 · page 5

The proposal of Sir William Letts, managing director of Crossley Motors, Willys, Overland and Crossley, Ltd., and A. V. Roe and Co., Ltd., to drop…

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St. John's Fair

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 20 October 1928 · page 6

St. John's Church of England, Parry-street, Newcastle, will hold their annual market day in the Parish Hall, to-day…

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Motor Cycling Night Racing Carnival

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 20 October 1928 · page 3

Night motor cycling will open at Newcastle Sports Ground to-night. Dirt track riding is all the rage in England, where the prize-money is so…

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State Session the Assembly Fair Rents Amendment Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 20 October 1928 · page 4

In the Legislative Assembly this afternoon a resolution of sympathy with the widow ant children of the late Mr. John Estell, M.L.C., was carried, as reported…

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'Plane Show Big British Fixture Opens Next Year London

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 20 October 1928 · page 1

The first All-World Aircraft Exhibition since 1920 will be held at Olympic from July 16-27, 1929. It will embrace every type of…

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Hamilton Show Poultry Awards

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 22 October 1928 · page 6

The flower and poultry show, under the auspices of the Horticultural Society and Agricultural Bureau, concluded on Saturday, in the Mechanics' institute…

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Motor Cycling Carnival at Sports Ground Successful Opening

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 22 October 1928 · page 8

Night motor cycle racing was revived in Newcastle, when a meeting was held at the Sports Ground. There was a good attendance…

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Motor Show Cars and Machinery New Devices

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 22 October 1928 · page 4

The committee of the Motor Traders' Association is straining every effort to make the motor show, that will be held on the Newcastle Sports…

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Ulm Coming Big Soldiers' Appeal Air Carnival

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 23 October 1928 · page 6

Squadron - Leader Kingsford Smith will be unable to make the trip to Newcastle on Saturday, but Flight-Lieutenant Ulm…

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The Motor Show No Oversea Models London

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 23 October 1928 · page 5

"I did not see one British model at the Olympia Motor Show to appeal to overseas buyers, of whom there were many present to see what care were offering…

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MOTORS For Grace & Pace Features for Show Newcastle Motor Traders' Exhibits Everything for the Car

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 23 October 1928 · page 3

To demonstrate to the public the rapid progress that has been made in the motoring industry, Newcastle motor traders will show all classes of vehicles and accessories at their show at Newcastle Sports Ground on November 1,2, and 3…

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Racing News and Notes V.R.C. Carnival

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 24 October 1928 · page 6

The V.R.C. will hold big meetings on its course at Flemington during the next fortnight. On Saturday, November 3, the V.R.C. Derby will be run. The Melbourne…

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Motor Exhibits Aircraft to Car Engines M.T.A. SHOW

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 24 October 1928 · page 4

The show committals of the Newcastle branch of the Motor' Traders' Association has now finalised' all arrangements for the opening of its first…

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Newcastle Bowling Association Team to Tour North Carnival Failures Swimmers Criticise Council Baths Accommodation

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 24 October 1928 · page 6

Newcastle Council was severely criticised at a meeting of the Northern District Swimming Association, which was held in the Council Chambers last…

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Modern Naval War H.M.A.S. Canberra in Action Battle Fleet at Sea Australian Seamen Show Ability INVERGORDON

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 24 October 1928 · page 1

"To-night we go to war." The Canberra, after 10 days' exercises at Invergordon, will steam out at 2 p.m. towards Rosyth in company with the Atlantic Fleet, Vice-Admiral Sir Hubert Brand commanding…

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Spring Fair Mayfield Presbyterian

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 25 October 1928 · page 5

A spring fair in aid of the funds of Mayfield Presbyterian Church was opened in the school hall yesterday afternoon in the presence of a large attendance…

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Fair at Waratah St. Philip's Church

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 25 October 1928 · page 6

St. Philip's Church floral fair was opened at Waratah yesterday afternoon by Mrs. St. Vincent Heyes. In introducing Mrs. Heyes, the rector, Rev. H. H…

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Dairy Show Australian Successes London

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 25 October 1928 · page 5

Judges of Dominion butter at the Dairy Show at Islington, speak very highly of the general quality of the exhibits. The judge of the unsalted class, who…

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