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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1928

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British Industries Fair

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 24 January 1928 · page 5

All space in the London section of the British Industries Fair, to be opened at the White City next mouth, has now been taken by manufacturers. A waiting list…

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Maitland Speedway Benefit Carnival

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 24 January 1928 · page 5

The reappearance of several old-timers" will be the main draw at to-morrow night's Speedway carnival on the Maitland Showground. Among…

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Cycling Carnival

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 25 January 1928 · page 5

For the northern championship meeting promoted by the Western Suburbs Amateur Cycle Club, to be held at New Lambton Park to-morrow afternoon, an…

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Merewether Surf Carnival

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 25 January 1928 · page 8

Merewether Surf Life Saving Club's annual carnival, will take place on Merewether Bench to-morrow. In addition to the surf events, there will be amusing…

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Motor Notes Novelties at Motor Show

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 25 January 1928 · page 10

Amongst the cars at the recent Sydney Motor Show, there were few outstanding mechanical novelties, most of the improvements noted having to do with the…

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Everything Britain Makes Features of the Coming Trade Fair. December 20, 1927

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 25 January 1928 · page 8

Almost everything Great Britain makes, from huge electrical equipment for a power-house, down to the daintiest jewellery, will be seen at the British…

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Territorial Fair, Honolulu

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 26 January 1928 · page 6

The Territorial Fair, which has hitherto been held about September, will this year be changed to extend from April 30 to May 5. In addition to the usual many…

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Merewether Surf Carnival

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 26 January 1928 · page 6

The annual carnival of Merewether Surf Club will take place this afternoon on Merewether Beach. Miss Eva Novak, the motion picture star, has accepted an…

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The Hat-trick Newcastle March Past Team Merewether Carnival

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 26 January 1928 · page 7

By winning the March Past at Merewether Surf Club Carnival this afternoon, Newcastle surfers performed the hat-trick…

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Buckjumping Show

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

There was plenty of excitement and amusement at Mr. T. Handley's buckjumping show at the Bank Corner, Newcastle West, last night, particularly when…

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Merewether Carnival Shark in Surf

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 27 January 1928 · page 2

There was a large attendance at the annual surf carnival of the Merewether Surf Club held yesterday at Merewether beach, in dull but warm weather. Five…

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Newcastle Speedway To-morrow's Carnival

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 27 January 1928 · page 3

The best riders procurable will appear at the Newcastle Speedway to-morrow night, in the second carnival organised by Mr. W. Lord, Conoulty,…

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Toronto Carnival to Aid Newcastle Hospital

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 27 January 1928 · page 7

Toronto was gaily decorated yesterday for its carnival in aid of the Newcastle Hospital drive. The whole of the water—front was bedecked with flags and…

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District News Waratah. Hospital Sports Carnival

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 27 January 1928 · page 2

The sports carnival promoted by the committee formed to raise Waratah's quota of the Newcastle Hospital for the £25,000 drive, was held in Waratah Park…

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Champion Pairs City Green Carnival Bowls Results

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 27 January 1928 · page 3

The pairs competition conducted yesterday afternoon at City green resulted: Qualifying Round.—Beattle and Little 20 v. Truscott and Truscott 10: Robinson…

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Shark Sensation Surf Boat Crew in Water Carnival Stopped

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 27 January 1928 · page 7

While a shark was cruising in the surf at Merewether Beach yesterday afternoon, the crew of an overturned surf boat…

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Swimming Carnival

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 28 January 1928 · page 5

Record entries have been received for the gala, which will be held under the auspices of the Northern District Swimming Association to-day in the Ocean…

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Newcastle Show

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

Entries for the Newcastle Show close with Mr. E. J. Dann, the secretary, on February 4, and exhibitors in the various sections are advised to get their schedules…

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Bon Revue Bright Show at Victoria

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 30 January 1928 · page 3

If only the one act, "The Legend of the Bells," from "Les Cloches de Corneville," were seen, as presented at the Victoria Theatre on Saturday…

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Maitland Show

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 31 January 1928 · page 5

The Maitland Show will be opened on February 29, and, as usual, will be extended over four days as well as three nights. If the making of early entries…

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