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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1929

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Fine Exhibits Melbourne Show Decrease in Attendance Melbourne

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 27 September 1929 · page 6

The Royal Agricultural Society had delightfully fine weather today for the principal day of the show, at Flemington, which was opened last Thursday, and…

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Scouts' Fair

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 28 September 1929 · page 10

The annual fair conducted by the First New Lambton Scouts will be held next Saturday, Mrs. Cockburn will perform the opening ceremony…

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"Geranium Fair."

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 28 September 1929 · page 10

The Waratah Parents and Citizens' Association and Mothers' Club will conduct a "Geranium Fair" in the School of Arts on October 9 and 10, The cooking…

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Empire's Own Fair Improvements in London Show Young Architect's Plan

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 28 September 1929 · page 5

The British Industries Fair, when it is held simultaneously in London and Birmingham from February 17 to 28 next year, will have completed 15 years of…

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"Butterfly Fair." Lambton

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 28 September 1929 · page 10

A "Butterfly Fair" will be held in the Salvation Army Hall. Lambton, to-day and Monday. The fair will be opened this afternoon by Mrs. D. Baker, the…

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Melbourne Show Melbourne

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 28 September 1929 · page 11

Although light rain fell this afternoon, there was a satisfactory attendance at the eight day of the Royal Agricultural Show. The turnstiles recording…

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Maitland District Maitland Show Council Maize Yield Test

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 28 September 1929 · page 10

Mr. W. McLauchlin presided at a meeting of the Hunter River Agricultural and Horticultural Association held on Thursday night…

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Kennel Notes Parramatta Club's Show Bulldog Parade Sydney

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 28 September 1929 · page 7

The annual championship show of the Parramatta Canine Fanciers' Club is always one of the most popular fixtures of the year. Held amidst ideal…

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Lambton Butterfly Fair

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 30 September 1929 · page 3

A Butterfly Fair, in aid of the self-denial fund of the Lambton salvation Army Corps, was opened by the Mayoress(Mrs. D. Baker) on Saturday. There was a…

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Dudley Japanese Spring Fair

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 30 September 1929 · page 3

The Japanese Spring Fair, organised by the Dudley Methodists, was continued on Thursday, and concluded on Friday night. The total amount realised was £138,…

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Japanese Fair Dudley Methodist Success

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 30 September 1929 · page 6

The Japanese spring fair organised by the Dudley Methodist Church, succeeded in raising £138, which is a record amount for any function of its…

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Waratah Fair

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 1 October 1929 · page 6

Details in connection with the coming Geranium Fair on October 9-10 were arranged at a meeting of Waratah Parents and Citizens' Association last night. The…

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Hamilton St. Peter's Church Fair

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 1 October 1929 · page 3

The feature of the vaudeville concert given by "The Picrotts," who presented an excellent show, which included their revue. entitled " Our Village." Their…

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Big Sports Carnival N.D. Bowling Association's Scheme

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 1 October 1929 · page 7

The holding of a big sports carnival by the different sporting bodies—bowls, cricket, tennis, golf, races, and aquatic—was outlined for consideration at the annual meeting of the Newcastle Bowling Association last night…

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Butterfly Fair

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 2 October 1929 · page 3

The fair in connection with the Salvation Army Self-denial Fund, which was opened on Saturday afternoon, was brought to a conclusion on Monday…

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Presbyterian Fair Hamilton Opening

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 2 October 1929 · page 6

A fair, organised by the Women's Guild, in aid of the Hamilton Presbyterian Church, was opened by the Mayoress of Newcastle, Mrs. H. L. Wheeler, this…

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North Queensland Exhibition of Film

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 2 October 1929 · page 7

A picture programme, including Sentinels of the Skles, giving views of the wealth and scenic beauty of the tropic jungle of North Queensland,…

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Islington Fair St. Mark's Building Fund

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 2 October 1929 · page 6

In welcoming visitor, to the annual fair of St, Mark's, Islington, this afternoon, the rector (Rev. C. E. Thomas) said that the church building fund would…

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Spring Carnival Track Gallops — Glimpses of Form at Randwick

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 2 October 1929 · page 8

SADDLING UP for a little work on the tracks at Randwick Oratrix looked quite cheerful. MOLLISON (nearest the camera) and Leadight went together in a steady gallop. They finished toucher. PAQUITO (on the rails) equal favorite for the Epsom, went with Bright Glow for an interesting gallop…

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Newcastle Exhibition Sir G. Ryrie's Speech at Luncheon LONDON, October 1

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 2 October 1929 · page 9

General Sir Granville Ryrie, inaugurating Australia's month's occupancy of the Dominions Pavilion at the Newcastle Exhibition, spoke at the Lord Mayor's…

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