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

Goulburn & the Tablelands (Yass, Young) · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1926

278 stories in Goulburn & the Tablelands (Yass, Young)'s papers · page 4 of 14

Goulburn Life-saving Society To-Night's Carnival

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 11 March 1926 · page 2

Patrons at the Life Saving Society's carnival at the City Baths to-night are assured of witnessing some excellent sport. There are big nominations…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Show Opened by Mr. Tully, M.L.A.

The Yass Courier · Thursday 11 March 1926 · page 5

On being introduced by the President, Mr Tully stated that he very much appreciated the courtesy exextended to him by the Show…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Show Prospects Bright Committees Final Arrangements Question of Open Judging

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 11 March 1926 · page 2

The committee of the Goulburn A., P., and H. Society held its last meeting before the show on Wednesday afternoon…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Crookwell Show Not Affected by Drought Surprisingly Good Exhibits CROOKWELL

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 11 March 1926 · page 2

More favoured even in this year of drought, Crookwell, though dry, looks splendid, and its prosperity is reflected in the…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Burrowa P. A. and H. Association Committee Meeting

The Burrowa News · Friday 12 March 1926 · page 3

The usual monthly meeting of the Committee of the above was held at Tattersall's (Central Hotel) on Saturday afternoon last. Present: Mr…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Hospital Carnival

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 13 March 1926 · page 4

In addition to the usual fun and frolic in Auburn street on Tuesday evening next, 16th instant and following evening a very special variety…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Wool Industry Sheep at Crookwell Show

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 13 March 1926 · page 8

The importance of the wool industry to the Southern Tablelands and Highlands was strikingly demonstrated at the Crookwell Show, where…

Continued on Trove, page 8 →

Goulburn Show Splendid Entries Received Attractive Ring Events

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 13 March 1926 · page 4

Notwithstanding the very adverse season, this year's Goulburn Show entries exceeds the most sanguine anticipations of the committee…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

To Open the Show Mr. Tully, M.L.A., Invited

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 13 March 1926 · page 1

The committeemen of the Goulburn A., P., and H. Society found themselves in a quandary when they met on Wednesday afternoon…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Trotting Handicaps For Goulburn Show

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 16 March 1926 · page 4

The following are the handicaps for the trotting contest of about 1½ miles to be run at Goulburn Show on Friday next:—…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

The Carnival Attractive Displays Auburn-street Illuminations

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 18 March 1926 · page 2

The Hospital Show carnival opened in Auburn-street on Wednesday night. The central block, from Goldsmith-street to Montague-street, was a blaze…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Show Half Holiday Arrangements for

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 18 March 1926 · page 6

The following arrangements will be observed at the Goulburn Post-Office on Friday. Post Office open from 9 a.m. to…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

Goulburn Show Big Pavilion Displays Rain Mars Opening Day

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 18 March 1926 · page 2

Goulburn's big exhibition, the last (it is believed) on the old Showground, opened this morning. The day dawned dull and…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Are Christians Shocked What a Japanese Visitor Thinks of the Show on Good

The Burrowa News · Friday 19 March 1926 · page 8

Writing to the press, a visitor from Japan, Mr, J.K. Ochai, says:— I am astonished to read of the controversy between the committee of the…

Continued on Trove, page 8 →

Tuross. the Show Place of Australia a Place of Immense Possibilities Via Canberra and Braidwood

The Burrowa News · Friday 19 March 1926 · page 7

Lovely, lakes, beautiful beaches, romantic islands, backed up by rugged mountains—the Killarney of Australia. Surfing, boating, great…

Continued on Trove, page 7 →

Carnival Ball a Successful Dance Hospital and Show Society Benefit

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 20 March 1926 · page 4

The ball in aid of the combined Hospital , and Show Society funds, held in the Arcadia Hall on Thursday night proved successful. About a…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

At the Show "The Fun of the Fair" Parades, Pumpkins, and Petrol

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 20 March 1926 · page 4

They surged into the gates on Friday afternoon—thousands, of them Therew ere citizens of Goulburn residents of Crookwell, Taralga, Gunning,…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Gay Scenes Auburn Street Gala Fair Girls and Confetti

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 20 March 1926 · page 4

King Carnival has reigned in Auburn street during the past two nights and the funds of the District Hospital and the A.P. and H. Society have benefit…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Penrose Show Wonderful Fruit Display Only Flowers Suffer

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 20 March 1926 · page 3

Penro[?]e's 5th Annual Show opened on Saturday. 13th inst., under ideal weather conditions and proved a record in every way, the exhibits…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Excitement in the Ring Show Crowd Thrilled Splendid Displays of Horsemanship

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 20 March 1926 · page 4

The ring events at the Goulburn show on Friday afternoon evoked considerable excitement. The crowd were so thrilled by the…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →