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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1929

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Operatic Fair Opened By Miss de Chair Cathedral Effort

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 17 September 1929 · page 6

Newcastle Cathedral Operatic Fair was opened by Miss Elame de Chair this afternoon. Miss de Chair arrived at the hall…

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Not This Year? Newcastle Motor Show Traders Hesitate

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 17 September 1929 · page 3

It is officially announced that it is unlikely that Newcastle Motor Traders' Association will hold a motor show this year…

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Mystery Gars Secret Tests for Olympia Show Overseas Models Britain's Bid To Oust America LONDON

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 17 September 1929 · page 1

A feature of the motor show, which will be held at Olympia from October 17 to October 26, will be a number of "mystery cars," which have been specially designed for overseas conditions…

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Britain Gets Into Top to Attack World Car Markets Naval Reductions Anglo-American Agreement Likely Cruisers the Snag Show Way to General Disarmament? LONDON

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 17 September 1929 · page 1

Naval reduction conversations between Britain and the United States have now reached such a point that the ultimate success of negotiations is confidently expected. Agreement has been reached on all but the questions…

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Operatic Fair Newcastle Cathedral Miss De Chair's Speech

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 18 September 1929 · page 12

"It must be that you have all a great love for your Church," said Miss Elaine de Chair, in paying tribute to the spirit of fellowship which, she said, was apparent…

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"I'll Show 'Em!" Agitator Before Court "Bavin Beware" Opinion of Magistrate SYDNEY

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 18 September 1929 · page 5

Laughingly protesting that he was Protestant and a Britisher, and shouting that he would "show them," Henry David…

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Operatic Fair "The Toreador"

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 19 September 1929 · page 5

Though "The Toreador," staged in conjunction with the Newcastle Cathedral Operatic Fair last night, offered a complete contrast to the excerpts from "The…

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Melbourne Show Record Entries Received MELBOURNE

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 19 September 1929 · page 6

Record entries have been received for the Royal Show, which opens to-morrow. Everything points to a most successful exhibition. Even the weather promises to…

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Singleton Show Successful Opening Increase in Exhibits Singleton

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 19 September 1929 · page 10

The 60th show of the Northern Agricultural Association was opened to-day in beautiful weather. The exhibits total about 3300, being 200 more than last year…

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Cathedral Fair "The Girl on the Film"

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 20 September 1929 · page 7

The artistic success achieved by the performers in the excerpts from "The Girl on the Film," presented at the Cathedral Hall fair on Tuesday night, was…

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Fraser Park N.R.M.A. Will Show Way

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 20 September 1929 · page 4

So many people have recently declared their ignorance of the locallity of Fraser Park that the Newcastle N.R.M.A. officer (Mr. Rae). who will…

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Melbourne Show Sunshine for First Day Stock Sections Judged Melbourne

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 20 September 1929 · page 8

The Royal Show opened to-day in sunshiny weather. At least 150,000 people were present. So hopeful were the official of the Show that the weather would…

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Japanese Fair

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 21 September 1929 · page 11

Dudley Methodist Church will hold a Japanese fair in the School of Arts. Dud Rev on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. The fair will be opened by Mrs. A. Cant…

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Novelty Fair

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 21 September 1929 · page 11

Entries for the cooking competition in the Novelty Fair conducted, by the Central Methodist Mission will close at 2 o'clock on Wednesday…

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Spring Fair

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 21 September 1929 · page 11

Mrs. H. L. Wheeler, Mayoress of Newcastle, will perform the opening ceremony of the Spring Fair, in connection with the Preshbyterian Church. Hamilton…

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Operatic Fair "The Toreador"

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 21 September 1929 · page 11

Another successful performance of "The Toreador" was given at the Newcastle Cathedral Hall last night, in conjunction with the Operatic Fair. Miss Fanny…

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"Sunflower" Fair Wallsend Effort

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 21 September 1929 · page 3

The hall of the Wallsend corps of the Salvation Army presented a picturesque appearance yesterday afternoon, when, in the presence of a good attendance, Mrs…

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Sunflower Fair Salvation Army Appeal Wallsend Effort

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 21 September 1929 · page 3

There was a large attendance both at the opening and last night at the Wallsend Salvation Army Barracks, when the annual self-denial appeal was made…

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Flower Show Hamilton Society

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 21 September 1929 · page 4

Arrangements have been finalised for the October show of the Agricultural Society and Horticultural Bureau. at Handlton…

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What Architects Would Life To Do Beautiful Designs At Exhibition

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 21 September 1929 · page 8

MANY PROSPECTIVE WORKS of architectural art are on show at the N.S.W. Institute of Architects' Exhibition in the Blaxton Galleries at Farmer's. This is a suggested monument [?] THIS DESIGN, entitled "Michael Angelo at Work on the Capital" brought a special prize to its originator. Mr. G. M…

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