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, 1938

598 stories in Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour's papers · page 2 of 30

Life Saving Society All-Australian Carnival Grafton Swimmers Invited 150Th Anniversary Celebrations

Daily Examiner · Friday 21 January 1938 · page 6

The Royal Life Saving Society, through its Grafton representative, Mr C. M. Pollack, has issued an invitation to Grafton swimmers to compete in the…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

Preparing for the Show the Ring Programme Must Be Brightened

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Friday 21 January 1938 · page 2

L. J. Borster, West Kempsey, wrote to the committee of the Dorrigo Agricultural Association on Tuesday and asked whether the…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Kiddies' Delight Charges for Merry-go-round Rides Discussed by Show Committee

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Friday 21 January 1938 · page 2

At a recent meeting of the committee of the Dorrigo and Guy Fawkes Agricultural Association, mention was made of the fee charged for…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

A Long War Japanese Prepare China's Terms Rejected Britain's Fair Mindedness Tokio

Daily Examiner · Monday 24 January 1938 · page 5

"Far distant is the end of the conflict. It will be a long time before a settlement is reached. Ours indeed is a momentous task, unparalleled in…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Grafton Teams At Bowling Carnival the Fours Championship Williams' Rink Does Well

Daily Examiner · Monday 24 January 1938 · page 2

The Grafton Bowling Club was represented by two fours in the Australian bowling carnival fours championship in Sydney last week. The…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Grafton Show Schedules

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 25 January 1938 · page 4

This year's Grafton Show schedules, with a cover design featuring the 150th anniversary celebrations, are how in circulation and may be obtained from…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

CYCLING Wednesday's Carnival Excellent Nominations

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 25 January 1938 · page 2

Given fine weather on Wednesday the opening carnival of the South Grafton Cycle Club promises to be a huge success…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Surf Carnival Park Beach Arrangements

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 26 January 1938 · page 4

Special excursion trains will run from Grafton and Kempsey for the eighth annual carnival of the North Coast branch of the Surf Life Saving…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Cycling Carnival at McKITTRICK Park To-day and To-night

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 26 January 1938 · page 3

Everything is in readiness for the carnival to-day at McKittrick Park The South Grafton Cycle and Athletic Club will have a stall on the ground,…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Bowls Carnival the Singles Championship. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Thursday 27 January 1938 · page 1

The official opening of the Centenary celebrations to-day proved too great an attraction for many bowlers taking part in the eleventh Australian…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Queen Competition 150th Anniversary Celebrations Carnival Meeting at Copmanhurst

Daily Examiner · Saturday 29 January 1938 · page 4

At Copmanhurst on Thursday night a meeting convened by Mr. W. M. L. Hughes, president of the Upper Clarence Chamber of Commerce, was held…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Good Performance In Qld. Surf Carnival Ion King's Fine Record

Daily Examiner · Saturday 29 January 1938 · page 6

High hopes are held for a bright career in the life saving world for Mr Ion King, who achieved much fame on Sunday, January 2, for his…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

Clarence Exhibits In Historical Exhibition Lent by C.R. Historical Society Searle's Boat, Maps, Photos and Documents

Daily Examiner · Saturday 29 January 1938 · page 6

Nine interesting exhibits from the collection of the Clarence River Historical Society, including the late Harry Searle's boat, have been given…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

CELEBRATIONS Venetian Carnival Dazzling Scene in Sydney. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Monday 31 January 1938 · page 4

Transcending anything previously seen in Australia the Venetian carnival on Sydney Harbor on Saturday night was a dazzling scene of color and…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Spoilt by Rain Surf Carnival At Park Beach R. AND R. to Coff 'S Harbor Sawtell Win March Past. Coff's Harbor

Daily Examiner · Monday 31 January 1938 · page 4

Heavy rain, which commenced to fall during the running of the senior surf race, shortly before 4 p. m., completely marred the eighth annual…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Coffs Show Things Going Well

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Tuesday 1 February 1938 · page 3

Good inquiry is being made for schedules and sideshow space for Coda Harbour's Annual Show, to be held on March 1 and 2 next, only…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Empire Games Australian Bowlers Chosen Carnival Finals. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 2 February 1938 · page 1

Two Australian representatives for the Empire Games were found to-day when the two Australian bowls carnival finals were decided. P. Hutton…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

From Grafton Historical Exhibits At Sydney Exhibition Gratifying Appreciation Sydney

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 2 February 1938 · page 5

With assistance extended not only from New South Wales, but from other States and the Commonwealth National Library, and with 679…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Queen Competition 150th Anniversary Carnival Appointment of Friendly Societies' Candidate

Daily Examiner · Thursday 3 February 1938 · page 4

At a meeting of the Queen Competition Committee held last night, Mr. D. Deane presiding, nominations were received from G.U.O.O.F. Pride of Grafton…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

N.Y. Trade Fair Australian Exhibition to Cost £20,000. CANBERRA

Daily Examiner · Friday 4 February 1938 · page 5

As part of its campaign in advancing Australian goods overseas, the Commonwealth Government has booked 10,000 square feet of space, at a cost…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →