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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1928

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The Assembly Fair Rents Bill Passed Through Committee Sydney

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

In the Legislative Assembly this afternoon, Mr. Lee, Minister for Justice, gave notice of his intention to move for leave to bring in a bill for the Payment of…

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Marine Engines Motor Show Exhibits Big' Range

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 25 October 1928 · page 8

Motor cycle enthusiasts will be catered for at the M.T.A. Motor Show, which commences' on Thursday. November 1, at the Sports Ground…

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Hamilton Fair Protestant Hall Fund

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 26 October 1928 · page 8

Another effort—a fancy fair and cooking competition—to raise funds towards the erection of a Protestant Hall in Hamilton was opened in the local Masonic Hall…

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Motor Cycling Second Night Carnival

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 26 October 1928 · page 10

Interesting motor cycling is promised on the Newcastle Sports Ground to-morrow night. when the second night's carnival will be held. The success that…

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Motor Show Novelties From Sydney

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 26 October 1928 · page 9

The success of the Sydney motor show has encouraged Newcastle motor traders to make threat efforts for their show at Newcastle Sports…

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The Assembly Fair Rents Bill Limitation of Speeches Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 26 October 1928 · page 7

In the Legislative Assembly this afternoon, Mr. Lee, Minister for Justice, moved the third reading of the Fair Rents Amendment Bill…

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Staging a Show Difficulties at Rehearsal Good News

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 26 October 1928 · page 6

"Now, don't fling your arms about like that Do it this way. . ." With a weird waving or arms and head, doing strange exercises, the…

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West Wallsend. School Exhibition

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 27 October 1928 · page 7

The annual display of work of the scholars was held in the school on Wednesday evening and was attended by a large gathering of citizens. There was a…

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Health Exhibition Secretary in Newcastle

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 29 October 1928 · page 5

Mr. A. G. White, the Publicity Officer of the Department of Public Health, who is visiting Newcastle at present in connection with official business, has…

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Davis Cup Players Exhibition Tennis

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 30 October 1928 · page 7

Cessnock Tennis Association has been advised that Messrs. H. Hopman and J. Crawford, Davis Cup players, will visit the north during the coming…

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Singleton Show SINGLETON

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 30 October 1928 · page 6

At a well-attended meeting of the committee of the Northern Agricultural Association, it was decided to hold the next Singleton Show in the…

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Motor Show Opens on

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 30 October 1928 · page 5

The Newcastle and Hunter River section of the Motor Traders' Association, has arranged to hold its first exclusive motor show, which will open on Thursday,…

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Hudson Sedan Latest Model for the Show Bramble's Exhibit

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 30 October 1928 · page 3

W. E. Bramble and Sons, Ltd., are making a special effort in connection with their display at the motor show to be held in the Sports-ground on…

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MOTORS For Grace & Pace Car Development Newcastle Motor Traders' Show 1929 MODELS

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 30 October 1928 · page 3

Development of the motor industry will be demonstrated on a large scale at the Newcastle Motor Traders' Association Car Show, at Newcastle Sports Ground on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday…

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Big Motor Show Newcastle Sports Ground Opens To-morrow

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 31 October 1928 · page 5

The first annual motor show, which will be opened on Newcastle Sports Ground to-morrow evening, under the auspices of the Motor Traders'…

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MOTORS for GRACE & Pace New Models Motor Show Exhibits Open To-morrow

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 31 October 1928 · page 2

A wide range of 1929 models will be one of the features of the Newcastle Motor Traders' Show, which will be opened at Newcastle…

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Singleton Carnival

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 1 November 1928 · page 6

A special invitation has been received by the Premier Amateur Swimming Club from Singleton Club to attend the carnival at Singleton baths…

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State Session the Council Fair Rents Bill Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 1 November 1928 · page 4

Most of the time of the Legislative Council to-night was spent in discussing the second reading of the Fair Rents Bill. While Labour members voiced…

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The Motor Show Opens This Evening

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 1 November 1928 · page 6

Representatives of the various exhibitors were busy on Newcastle Sports Ground yesterday, getting everything in readiness for the opening of the Motor Show, which…

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MOTORS for Grace & Pace at the Show Exhibitors and Their Stands

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 1 November 1928 · page 12

Acme Oil and Engine Co., Stand No. 3: Marine and stationary engines. launch and speed boats. Atlantic Union Oil Co., Stand No. 8: Motor spirits, oils and lubricants. W. E. Bramble and Sons, Stand No. 28: Rolls Royce, Hudson and Essex…

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