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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1928

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Swimming Carnival Wangi's New Baths

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 31 January 1928 · page 8

A programme of 11 events has been arranged in connection with the official opening by Councillor Johnston…

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Life a Cinema Show

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

"If we divided mankind, as we well may into makers and spectators, doers and lookers-on, shall we not find that the latter class tends to increase and the…

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Miniature Mine Cessnock Show Exhibit

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 31 January 1928 · page 7

In addition to the exhibit of coal by products which will be a feature of the of the Cessnock 1928 show, to he held on February 16, 17, and 18,…

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Stockton Next "The Newcastle Sun" Cup Surf Carnival

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 31 January 1928 · page 7

Newcastle surf clubs are behind in their events for "The Newcastle Sun" Cup, but they have been unlucky. The first carnival, at Cook's Hill,…

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Cessnock Carnival

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 1 February 1928 · page 7

A features of Cessnock Electric Coursing Association's "tin hare" carnival at Cessnock Sports Ground on Saturday afternoon will be a hurdle…

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To Show Cause Cessnock Dog Owner

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 1 February 1928 · page 5

Following an incident at a recent meeting of Cessnock Electric Coursing Association, directors of that body have decided…

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Clash of Dates Cessnock Cup and Show

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 1 February 1928 · page 7

For the first time, Cessnock Agricultural Show this year will clash on the last day, February 18, with Cessnock Jockey Club's Cup meeting…

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Record Expected 7000 Exhibits for Show Rain Insurance

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 1 February 1928 · page 4

Exhibits for the 1928 Newcastle Show, to be held February 21-25, are expected to total 7000…

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Newcastle Show

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 2 February 1928 · page 5

Newcastle Show, to be held from February 21 to 25, promises to eclipse all previous efforts of the society. It is notified that the secretary's office,…

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Honolulu Fair in May, This Year

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 2 February 1928 · page 9

The American Fleet will hold its annual manoeuvres at Hawall this year at the same time as the annual Territorial Fair at Honolulu…

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Show Holiday Adamstown Agrees

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 2 February 1928 · page 8

Adamstown Council endorsed the application of the Newcastle. Show Committee for the proclamation of Thursday, February 23, as a public…

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The Surf Newcastle's 20th Carnival New Attractions

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 2 February 1928 · page 10

On Saturday week (February 11) the Newcastle Surf Club will conduct its twentieth annual surf carnival on the Newcastle beach…

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Maitland District Maitland Show Privileges

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 2 February 1928 · page 6

The Maitland Show privileges were sold by auction at the Maitland produce markets yesterday, and record prices were realised as follows: Nos. 1 and 2…

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Wheels of Industry Exhibits for Show Many Novelties

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 2 February 1928 · page 6

"Keen interest in the coming manufactures' exhibition at Newcastle Show is being shown by Newcastle manufactures," said the…

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Strong Man Cessnock Exhibition

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 3 February 1928 · page 5

John Kentel, 14st. 10lbs., who is to wrestle Peter Limutkin. 16st., over six 10-minute rounds at Strand Stadium, Cessnock, to-night, gave an…

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Canberra the Empire Exhibition Canberra

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 3 February 1928 · page 7

Mr. Bruce, the Prime Minister, returned to Canberra to-day. He will proceed to Sydney on Saturday and after a few days will leave for Melbourne, returning…

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Big Success Armidale Racing Carnival Chrysotta's Day Armidale

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 3 February 1928 · page 3

Despite the inclement weather conditions in the morning and early in the afternoon a large crowd attended the second day of the Armidale…

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CYCLING To-morrow's Track Events Wallsend Carnival (By "Pacer")

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 3 February 1928 · page 3

It will be a slack doy to-morrow for amateur cyclists. At the Federal Park, Wallsend, the local club will conduct a series of events,…

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With the Surfers Newcastle Carnival Big Sydney Entry Four Hundred Competitors

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 3 February 1928 · page 2

Four hundred competitors, representing 14 Sydney and six Newcastle surf clubs, will contest the…

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At Stockton Fourth Surf Carnival "Sun" Cut Events Cook's Hill to Defend Lead

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 3 February 1928 · page 5

Cook's Hill Surf Club's team selected for the Stockton carnival tomorrow, is determined to retain its club's lead in "The…

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