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

Hawkesbury (Windsor & Richmond) · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1966

71 stories in Hawkesbury (Windsor & Richmond)'s papers · page 1 of 4

To Give Exhibition

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Wednesday 26 January 1966 · page 1

Nancy Ritchey, the No 1 American seeded tennis player, who will take part in exhibition matches at the Windsor Town Courts next Tuesday evening. Miss Ritchey is ranked second in the world to Margaret Smith, whom she has beaten several times. Three other highly ranked players will take part in the exhibition:…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Death of Well-Known Show Judge

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Wednesday 2 February 1966 · page 5

Mr Charles Black, of Castle Hill, well-known in the district as a judge in the horse section at the…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Club Plans on Show

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Wednesday 9 February 1966 · page 14

Sketch plans of the Hawkesbury Sporting Club project are now on display in Windsor and…

Continued on Trove, page 14 →

Entries Roll in For Show Girl Quest

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Wednesday 9 February 1966 · page 1

With only three weeks to go before the judging, entries in the Miss Hawkesbury Show Girl…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Night Show Lighting Tender Accepted

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Wednesday 16 February 1966 · page 19

The Hawkesbury Show Council has accepted a tender for the erection of lighting at the…

Continued on Trove, page 19 →

Miss Hawkesbury Show Four More Enter Contest

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Wednesday 16 February 1966 · page 19

Four more girls have been nominated for the Miss Hawkesbury Show quest, which offers a trip for two to Hayman Island and a wardrobe…

Continued on Trove, page 19 →

Loss to Show Auxiliary

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Wednesday 23 February 1966 · page 2

Mrs G. Heidtman, a popular member of the H.D.A.A. Ladies Auxiliary has resigned now that…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Entries Pour in for Show Girl Quest

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Wednesday 23 February 1966 · page 1

With the closing date only a week away entries poured in this week for the “Miss Hawkesbury Show Girl” Quest bringing the total received so…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Show Girl Quest Late Entries Bring Total To 23

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Wednesday 2 March 1966 · page 20

A rush of late entries has brought the number of girls entered in this year’s Miss Hawkesbury Show Girl Quest to 23…

Continued on Trove, page 20 →

Enjoyed Show Ball

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Wednesday 9 March 1966 · page 5

[?]BOVE: Ron Smith (left), of Oakville, Peggy Stewart, Richmond; Janet Jack, Colo; and Wayne [?]ckhouse, Windsor. BELOW: Mr and Mrs W. hall (left) and Mr and Mrs J. Killen, all of Richmond…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

At the Show Ball

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Wednesday 9 March 1966 · page 20

Apex always makes up one of the largest and liveliest parties and among those present this year were Mrs Bill McMahon (left), Mr Peter Smith, and Mr and Mrs Pieter Smith. Two Show Girl entrants. Miss Marion Smith (standing right) and Miss Pat…

Continued on Trove, page 20 →

Show Ball Many Beautiful Gowns

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Wednesday 9 March 1966 · page 8

Many beautiful gowns were worn by entrants in this year’s Miss Hawkesbury Show quest at the Show Ball last Saturday…

Continued on Trove, page 8 →

Miss Joy Hopkins Show Girl Winner

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Wednesday 9 March 1966 · page 1

A huge crowd of 660 people at the show Ball on Saturday night gave a rousing reception to Miss Joy Hopkins, of South Windsor when she…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Show Ball “Should Have Worn Chaff Bags”

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Wednesday 23 March 1966 · page 11

Conditions at the recent Show Ball were such that it would not have mattered if the women…

Continued on Trove, page 11 →

Show Councillors Resign

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Wednesday 30 March 1966 · page 13

The resignations of two councillors were accepted with regret by the last meeting of the…

Continued on Trove, page 13 →

President to Open Own Show

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Wednesday 30 March 1966 · page 17

In his role as president of the Royal Agricultural Society, Mr P. B. Charley, will be the official guest…

Continued on Trove, page 17 →

Flower Show Mrs. Freeman Had Most Success

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Wednesday 30 March 1966 · page 18

Mrs H. Freeman, of Richmond, won a special prize as most successful exhibitor at the autumn flower show held recently at Windsor Memorial…

Continued on Trove, page 18 →

Exciting Swimming Carnival

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Wednesday 13 April 1966 · page 22

The championship swimming carnival at Riverstone last week was an exciting event with which…

Continued on Trove, page 22 →

Basketry For Show

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Wednesday 13 April 1966 · page 4

The completion of their entries for the Hawkesbury Show was the main goal for members of the…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Horticultural Society Success at Royal Show

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Wednesday 13 April 1966 · page 1

Members were pleased at the April meeting of the Richmond and District Horticultural Society when it was announced that Mrs A. J. Gardiner and Mrs D. G. Purdie had won Champion ribbons…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →