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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1928

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"Joyland" Carnival Opening on

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 17 December 1928 · page 5

Due to the breaking of a coupling on a railway truck, which was bringing the sideshow equipment from Sydney, the Joyland carnival, which is…

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Manly Swimmers Carnival at Singleton SINGLETON

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 17 December 1928 · page 8

A competition carnival was held on Saturday night at Singleton Baths, between Manly Amateur Swimming Club and Singleton Amateur Swimming Club…

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Beach Carnival

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 18 December 1928 · page 6

The carnival to be held on the Newcastle Beach in aid of the funds of the Royal Prince Alfred Hospital Auxiliary, will be decided on December 20, instead…

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Busy Shoppers Gift Hunters Keen Christmas Carnival

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 18 December 1928 · page 5

Outside, the bustle and pulsing life of a big city! Inside, the soft sheen of silk, avenues of glowing lights, and row upon row of materials from the factories…

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New Lambton Boy Scouts' Exhibition

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 19 December 1928 · page 11

The 1st New Lambton Troop of Scouts and Cubs demonstrate, in a large audience once on Monday evening, in the Institute Hall, New Lambton, the advance made in…

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Coo-ee City Carnival Loss

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 20 December 1928 · page 4

Mr. Boyce, the Attorney-General, stated last night that, after a considerable amount of delay, his department had secured from the persons responsible a…

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City Green Official Opening on Saturday Christmas Carnival

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 20 December 1928 · page 12

The official opening of the Newcastle City green will take place on Saturday afternoon. This is the last green in the district to be opened…

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"Fair Play" Prosecutions Against 'Bases Owners Complain "Harassing" Tram Tactics

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 20 December 1928 · page 11

Prosecutions of motor bus drivers on Information laid at tho Instance of tramway officials were the subject of a deputation to Hamilton Council last…

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Waratah. Carnival on Park

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 21 December 1928 · page 6

The carnival promoted by the Waratah Parents and Citizens' Association, and held in Waratah Park last night, attracted a large gathering. The Waratah…

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Cessnock Show Special Exhibits

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 21 December 1928 · page 3

Arrangements are well advanced for the annual show of the Cessnock District Agricultural Association, be held on March 7, 8 and 9…

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Show Rules Maitland Amendments

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 21 December 1928 · page 9

With the object of securing a continuity of control on the board of management, the Hunter River Agricultural and Horticultural Association…

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"UNFAIR" Aberdare Soccer Suspensions Public Protest Move "To Show Players' Innocence"

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 21 December 1928 · page 8

There is a feeling of intense bitterness in Aberdare soccer circles against the council of the sub-committee who handled the inquiry into the charges of bribery against two of its players—McKay and McKissock…

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Wallsend Club to Hold Its Fiftieth Anniversary Regatta 50 Years Old Wallsend Regatta Club Anniversary Carnival

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 21 December 1928 · page 4

Next Anniversary Day, Wallsend Regatta Club will hold its 50th anniversary regatta on Lake Macquarie. The club was formed on March 1…

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Sports Carnival Waratah Park Events

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 24 December 1928 · page 4

Waratah-Mayfield Sports Progress Association are promoting another sports carnival to take place in Waratah Park on New Year's Eve…

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Bowls Association Carnival

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 26 December 1928 · page 7

Play in the Newcastle District Bowling Association's Carnival commences to-day, and will be continued each day till New Year's Day. At 9.30 a.m. visiting bowlers…

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Picture Films "Australia Day by Day." Commonwealth on the Film a World-wide Exhibition

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 26 December 1928 · page 3

Australia is to appear upon the moving picture films of both hemispheres in a more vivid representation of its life and opportunities. The Development and…

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Bowlers' Carnival Northern Visitors to Newcastle Civic Welcome Competitions Played On All Greens

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 26 December 1928 · page 6

Newcastle District Bowling Association's first bowling carnival commenced to-day. Bowlers from the north, north-west, and intermediate towns, and from Sydney are competing, and the carnival will continue until New Year's Day…

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British Fair Opens in February Latest Developments

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 27 December 1928 · page 4

The British Industries Fair, which is to be held in London and Birmingham from February 18 to March 1, has been called "Britain's shop window," and last…

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Bowls Carnival Visiting Players Like Our Greens Busy Rinks Singles Championship Nearing Final

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 27 December 1928 · page 5

The bowling carnival was continued under ideal conditions to-day. Visiting bowlers were loud in their praises of the splendid condition of the various greens…

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Show Ground Robbery

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 28 December 1928 · page 6

During the Christmas holidays the lock on the agricultural pavilion at the Maitland Showground was forced, and an electric saw, vice, saw clamp and a telephone…

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