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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1929

810 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 20 of 41

Fire at Show Toowoomba Inquiry Closes Toowoomba

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 25 June 1929 · page 5

Tim Inquiry into the cause of a fire which destroyed the show pavilion on April 18 was concluded to-day. After hearing further evidence, the Police…

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Nillo Infants' School Work Exhibition

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 26 June 1929 · page 8

There was a large attendance of parents and friends at the Nillo Infants School, Lorn, on Monday afternoon, to inspect an exhibition of school work, organised…

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Sheep Show Opened

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 27 June 1929 · page 4

The annual Sheep Show which is conducted by the Royal Agricultural Society and the N.S.W. Shopbreeders Association was opened in Sydney Yesterday…

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Polo Carnival Opening Games Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 28 June 1929 · page 8

In fine and rather cool weather the annual polo carnival was commended at Kensington racecourse to-day. More than usual interest is being taken in this…

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Newcastle Show Annual Meeting Committee Vacancies

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 28 June 1929 · page 10

The annual meeting of the Newcastle Agricultural, Horticultural, and Industrial Association will be held in the Council Chambers on Wednesday, July 10, as…

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International Horse Show ("Sun" Special) LONDON

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 28 June 1929 · page 4

At the International Horse Gathering to-day the Prince of Wales Cup was won by Great Britain. Each competing country was represented by…

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The North-east Coast Exhibition

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 29 June 1929 · page 16

Trade on the Tyne has not been good for a long time pant, but there are now signs of improvement, and it is hoped that the North-East Coast Exhibition,…

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Sheep Show Opened

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 29 June 1929 · page 8

In showery, wintry weather the Sydney Sheep Show was declared open yesterday by Sir Dudley de Chair, State (Governor. In performing the ceremony, the Governor…

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The Wild Beast Show

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 29 June 1929 · page 10

"I don't see the use of babies, silly, crying things, spoiling everything. Nurse says I was a little baby once, but I don't believe it."…

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Kennel Notes Northern Suburbs' Success Bulldog Show Sydney

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 29 June 1929 · page 8

By the success of its initial effort at organising a championship show, the Northern Suburbs' Dog Fanciers Club has demonstrated its right to be…

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"CHEAP" Australia Houser Show Like Grocery Protest By Visitors LONDON

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 29 June 1929 · page 1

Australian visitors to London are most indignant at the display of cheap, soap, glycerine, breakfast [?] and curtain rods in the…

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"Home-made" Fair Stockton Women's Guild

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 1 July 1929 · page 5

Lovers of home-made Roods had an enjoyable afternoon at Stockton on Saturday, when St. Paul's Women's Guild conducted a "home-made" fair…

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Polo Carnival Harden Wins Cup

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 1 July 1929 · page 9

Harden scored an easy victory over Inverall in the final of the Australasian Gold Cup, which was played on the Kensington Racecourse on Saturday in…

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Picture Shows and Theatres Lido Lady sparking Comedy Show Victoria Theatre

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 1 July 1929 · page 8

A bright performance was given by the Lido Lady company, which began a season at the Victoria Theatre on Saturday. There was plenty of…

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Just and Fair Rail Union's Claims Governments Not Omnipotent London, June 30

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 2 July 1929 · page 7

Politicians are less important than scientists Governments are not omnipotent. The Railwaymen's Union will expect to get from the new Labour…

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Australian Honoured French Show Gratitude Paris, June 30

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 2 July 1929 · page 7

A single honour has been done to the Into Mr. Chisholm, an Australian, by the municipality of Ligny, which has erected a monument at the public expense…

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Polo Carnival Very Easy Victories Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 3 July 1929 · page 9

The Polo Carnival was continued at the Kensington Racecourse to-day in fine, but cool weather. The feature of the day's play was the very easy victory recorded…

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St. Mary's Exhibition

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 4 July 1929 · page 6

The exhibition and fete recently held in the West Maitland Town Hall in connection with St. Mary's parish, with a financial objective of £500, nearly reached…

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"Not Fair" Woman Attacks Alderman

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 4 July 1929 · page 6

"There is no fairness or sense of justice in you. Live and let live has always been my motto, but it is apparent that you aldermen do not…

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Polo Carnival Garvan Cup Semi-finals Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 4 July 1929 · page 6

As the result of to-day's play, Old Tamarang (Queensland) and Scone will contest the final of the Sir J. J. Garvan Polo Cup later in the week. The Dudley…

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