Australian newspapers
1803 – 1954
Old Local Papers
Every story
read free on Trove

These are historical newspapers. Some stories use language and express views that are offensive today.

← Shows & fairs, all years

Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1933

537 stories in Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour's papers · page 24 of 27

Tennis Grafton City Club B. Moore Exhibition

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 24 October 1933 · page 6

Bruce Moore, Sydney's 1933 singles champion, provided spectators with the best exhibition of singles tennis seen in Grafton since the visit of J. Crawford, in…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

Salvation Army Self-denial Appeal Successful Fair

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 25 October 1933 · page 1

Pale pink and white streamers, attractively arranged asparagus fern, baskets of delicate blooms and a striking platform decorative scheme provided an ideal…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

To Open To-day Presbyterian Flower Show

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 25 October 1933 · page 4

The Presbyterian Flower Show and All Nations' Fair opens this afternoon in the Fitzroy Theatre at 3 o'clock, and will be officially opened by the Mayor,…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Choice Blooms Efficient Organisation Presbyterian Flower Show Successful Opening, Despite Bain

Daily Examiner · Thursday 26 October 1933 · page 6

A wonderful display of flowers, all classes of vegetables, and an appetising collection of "'good things" exhibited in the cooking section were but a few of…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

Presbyterian Flower Show Second Night's Proceedings

Daily Examiner · Friday 27 October 1933 · page 6

The final session of the Presbyterian Flower Show and All-Nations Fair was held in the Fitzroy Theatre, Grafton, last night…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

To Show Cause Sydney Solicitor Cited. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Friday 27 October 1933 · page 5

On the report of the Prothonotary, Mr. H. D. Wood, the Full Court to-day granted a rule nisi calling upon William Henry McCarthy, a Sydney solicitor, to…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

State Governor to Open Next Grafton Show

Daily Examiner · Monday 30 October 1933 · page 4

The State Governor's private secretary has advised Mr. A. S. Henry, M.L.A., that His Excellency, Sir Philip Game, will be pleased to open the Grafton Show, which…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Coffs Show

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Tuesday 31 October 1933 · page 2

Arrangements are now being pushed ahead for the Coffs Show, to be held on January 25 and 26. City firms have liberally responded and there…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Cathedral Fair Opens To-morrow

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 31 October 1933 · page 4

Novelty in abundance is promised patrons of the Cathedral Fair, which is to be opened by the Mayor of Grafton (Ald. B. C. Eggins) at the Fitzroy Theatre at…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Cathedral Fair

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 1 November 1933 · page 4

The musical competitions for children at the Cathedral Fair, which opens to-day in the Fitzroy Theatre, will be held tomorrow (Thursday) afternoon at 3 o'clock…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

United Friendly Societies Result of Ambulance Carnival

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 1 November 1933 · page 4

Members of the United Friendly Societies loyally supported the carnival, held at Grafton, which terminated on September 29, and from which the Ambulance…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Cathedral Fair Successful Opening Session Artistic Stalls and Loyal Workers

Daily Examiner · Thursday 2 November 1933 · page 2

The Cathedral Fair was opened under the happiest auspices at the Fitzroy Theatre, Grafton, yesterday afternoon. The initial sessions --afternoon and night…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Cathedral Fair Successful Finale

Daily Examiner · Friday 3 November 1933 · page 2

An enthusiastic baud of church workers again transacted satisfactory business at the well stocked and artistically decorated stalls, which were a…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Maynard's Plain Carnival Ball

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Friday 3 November 1933 · page 2

The weather was not very propitious for the re-opening night of Maynard's Plain Hall on Friday, Oct. 27th, and the attendance, especially of the fair…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

To Show Appreciation Cycling Carnival Fob District Ambulance

Daily Examiner · Saturday 4 November 1933 · page 1

Mr. Noble, superintendent of Grafton Distict Ambulance, attended the meeting of the Controlling Committee of Grafton Cycle Club on Thursday night tor the…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Local and General Cathedral Fair

Daily Examiner · Saturday 4 November 1933 · page 4

In our report of the above, yesterday, it was inadvertently stated that the special prize for general musicianship, won by G. Schaeffer, was donated by…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Ambulance Carnival To-night at Maclean

Daily Examiner · Saturday 4 November 1933 · page 4

Owing to heavy rain at Maclean last night the committee responsible for the carnival to be staged there in aid of the funds of the Grafton District Ambulance…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Carnival Races Ballina, Coraki and Lismore Christmas and New Year Fixtures

Daily Examiner · Saturday 4 November 1933 · page 6

Richmond River racing clubs which have fixtures at Christmas and New Year periods are combining to make a big carnival, which, it is expected,…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

Maclean Show Dates Arranged Meeting of L.C.A. Committee Control of Sideshows

Daily Examiner · Monday 6 November 1933 · page 4

The committee of the Lower Clarence Agricultural Society met on Friday night last at Maclean, there being present, Messrs .J. Skinner (president), S. A. J…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Maclean Ambulance Carnival To-morrow Night

Daily Examiner · Thursday 9 November 1933 · page 4

Supporters of the Ambulance will be interested to know that the carnival which opened at Maclean Oval on Friday last and which had to be abandoned owing to…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →