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 4 of 30

Carnival Committee

Daily Examiner · Monday 14 February 1938 · page 4

A meeting of the Carnival Committee, of the 150th anniversary celebrations, to be held at Grafton, will take place at the Grafton Town Hall…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Dorrigo Show

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Tuesday 15 February 1938 · page 4

Dorrigo's Annual Show is to be held on Wednesday and Thursday of next week, and the committee are sparing no effort to make it an exhibition…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Women's Carnival. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 15 February 1938 · page 2

The N.S.W. Women's Bowling Association's 150th anniversary carnival opened to-day, when the first round of the fours championship of Australia…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Cycling Wednesday Night's Carnival

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 15 February 1938 · page 2

The cycling programme set down for Wednesday night at McKittrick Park, promises to be a first-class one. Excellent nominations have been received…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Hawkesbury Agricultural College Royal Agricultural Society's Scholarship Won by J. MORSCHEL

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 16 February 1938 · page 3

The scholarship made available by the Royal Agricultural Society of New South Wales, tenable at the Hawkesbury Agricultural College for three…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

CARNIVAL 150th Anniversary Celebrations Queen Competition Procession Arrangements

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 16 February 1938 · page 6

At a very well attended meeting, held at the Town Hall, Grafton, on Monday night, important progress was made with arrangements for the 150th…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

Show Notes

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Friday 18 February 1938 · page 2

Dorrigo Show next Wednesday and Thursday! Once again the exhibitors of this district will demonstrate to local…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Royal Easter Show

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Friday 18 February 1938 · page 3

The Council of the Royal Agricultural Society of N.S.W. announces that the Royal Easter Show will be held from Saturday, 9th April, t…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Rappville Parochial Queen Carnival Competition

Daily Examiner · Friday 18 February 1938 · page 6

At a meeting held at the Public Hall Yorklea, presided over by the rector (Rev. F. A.. G. Woodger) in connection with the finalising of the…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

Agricultural Association Preparing for the Show Demand for Sideshow Space Heavy

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Friday 18 February 1938 · page 2

Committeemen present at Tuesday's meeting of the Dorrigo and Guy Fawkes Agricultural Association were: Messrs. J. H. Davis (President), J…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

C.P. AND A. Society Forthcoming Show Anniversary Celebrations the Membership Drive Good Response at South Grafton

Daily Examiner · Friday 18 February 1938 · page 6

The February meeting of the Clarence Pastoral and Agricultural Society was held at the Grafton Town Hall yesterday afternoon, there being…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

Nana Glen Show Society Meeting of Committee

Daily Examiner · Saturday 19 February 1938 · page 8

An important meeting of the Nana Glen and District A. and H. Society was held on the 9th inst., to finalise arrangements for the show, to be held at…

Continued on Trove, page 8 →

Surf Life Saying Championship, Carnival Commences at Bondi To-day

Daily Examiner · Saturday 19 February 1938 · page 4

Surf teams from all the Australian States and New Zealand will be competing in the principal events at the Surf Life Saving Association's…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Rappville Parochial Queen Carnival Ball at Leeville

Daily Examiner · Monday 21 February 1938 · page 7

There was a good attendance from Leeville, Mongogarie, Deep Creek, Rappville, Coombell and Cherry Tree as well as visitors from Casino, at the…

Continued on Trove, page 7 →

MACLEAN J.F.C. Advisory Committee "A Perfect Record Book" Exhibits for Sydney Show

Daily Examiner · Monday 21 February 1938 · page 6

A meeting of the Advisory Council of the Maclean Junior Farmers' Club was held on Friday night, when there were present:-Messrs. J. Skinner…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

Rebates on Show Horses

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Tuesday 22 February 1938 · page 2

Dorrigo Show committee, which recently decided not to allow any concession for the transport of horses by Mr. King, of Lismore, to the Show,…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Grafton Show Tenders for Privileges

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 22 February 1938 · page 4

For this year's Grafton Show, which will be held during the local 150th Anniversary celebrations, the privileges are to be disposed of by tender, and…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Coffs Show Prospects Very Bright

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Tuesday 22 February 1938 · page 3

From inquiries received for information regarding Coffs Harbour's Annual Show, to be held on Tuesday and Wednesday next…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Nana Glen District A. AND H. SOCIETY Eleventh Annual Show Enthusiastic Local Committee Good Horse And Cattle Exhibits Nana Glen

Daily Examiner · Friday 25 February 1938 · page 2

Although the weather overnight was not too promising, the sun was shining brightly this morning, when the grounds were opened for the 11th…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Dorrigo Show

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Friday 25 February 1938 · page 2

A number of Coffs Harbour people attended Dorrigo Annual Show on Wednesday and yesterday, and were impressed with the fine exhibition…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →