New Year's Eve Carnival Spirit Prevailed
Fun without license, jollity without horseplay; these were the dominant characters of Katoomba during the New year period. Once…
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Shows & fairs, 1928
85 stories in Blue Mountains's papers · page 1 of 5
For Show Ground "Conscientious" Objectors
Orient Street, which runs along the Western boundary of Katoomba Showground, into the bush on the ridge to the North of it, is 99 feet…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →The District Show Appeal for Activity
Less than three weeks from to-day, the first big District Show,under the new regime, will take place on Katoomba Showground. It will…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Monthly Flower Show High Standard of Blooms Two Special Awards
In opening the Monthly Flower Show of the Wentworth Falls A.H.& I. society, at the School of Arts, on Tuesday night, the…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →The District Show Preparing for the Day Committee's Busy Time
There was a good attendance of Committeemen, at a special meeting of the Blue Mountains Show Society, convened on Friday night to discuss…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Show Workers Prepare for the Day
On Sunday last, a squad of volunteers put in a busy morning cleaning up and preparing the Show Ground for the eventful 25th, when the…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →B.M.A.H.&I.society Annual Show, Jan. 25 & 26
The big District Show. Wednesday and Thursday next. At the Picturesque Showground. Katoomba…
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CONSIDERED as a spectacular event, the first District Show, under the new regime, was a splendid success. As a display of agriculture, horticulture, and live stock,it was not a pronounced success. Considered by and large, as the initial effort of its kind in a district…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →News from all Blue Mountains District Centres Presbyterian Fair at Blackheath. Correspondence
Not withstanding that a continuous downpour of rain, from two hours after the opening ceremony until the end of the following day, marred The columns of this letter are open to the discussion of all subjects of public interest and whilst placing no restrictions on legitmate or genuine controversy, we in no way identify ourselves…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Ring Events and Awards at the First District Show (Continued From Page 1) the Ring Events
The ring events received a most encouraging support. Taken on the whole, the quality of the horses and ponies was of a high standard, and…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →First District Show Under the New Regime Official Opening by the Governor-General in Perfect Weather Display of Exhibits Below Expectations Attractive Programme of Ring Events
One of those perfect days, which only the Blue Mountains can afford. The sun shining brightly, but not too strongly, from an azure sky, in…
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THE initial District Show, under the [?]gis of the new regime, has proved a decided success. The exhibits did not reach anticipations; but the spectacular side exceeded expectations, and undoubtedly delighted the big crowds which assembled on each day, Perhaps,…
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Oh[?] the brahmas and Minorcas, Woolly sheep and pulling porkers, Prime fat stock, and stately steeds with shining coats…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →The Monthly Show at Wentworth Falls
The unfavorable state of the weather did not interfere with the attendance or exhibits at the Monthly Show of the Wentworth Falls A. H…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →District Show Workers Jubilant Substantial Profit Annual General Meeting Fixed for March Competitor Vindicated
Receipt of the interim profits and loss accounts brought joy to the circle of showmen assembled in the Society's room on Tuesday evening;…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →The Ninth Show Wentworth Falls A.H. & I.
The Wentworth Falls Annual Show of flowers, fruits, vegetables, fine arts, etc., has won deserved fame among exhibitors and the…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →"British" Exhibition Opening in Melbourne. By Paul Cheyne
Another bold attempt is being made by overseas manufacturers to undermine our industries so as to provide an Australian market for…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →News from all Blue Mountains District Centres Lawson Flower Show Postponed Till March 2 Many Disappointments
Wednesday should have been a big day in Lawson, but the rain spoilt everything. The flowers drooped in the gardens or were pelted to mother…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Wentworth Falls Annual Show New Record Established The Opening by Former High Commissioner Wonderful Display
They make light of difficulties, at Wentworth Falls. When Fate frowns they refuse to sit down and accept its buffets. They gird up their loins…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Blackheath H.& I.Society Eighth Annual Show Creditable Exhibition Despite Difficulties Commendable Arrangements
The Blackheath and District Horticultural and Industrial Society's Eighth Annual Show was opened in typical Summer weather in the…
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