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

Hunter Valley · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1914

526 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 25 of 27

Local and General News. British Allies' Fair

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 6 November 1914 · page 4

The British Allies' Fair under the auspices of the East Maitland Women's branch of the Patriotic Fun will be held in the Mechanics…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Blossom Fair

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 7 November 1914 · page 4

This fair, in aid of the Methodist Church, will be opened on Thursday next by the Mayoress (Mrs. C. J. Mannall). It was originally intended to make this fair a big thing…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Blossom Fair

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 11 November 1914 · page 4

A blossom, fair, in aid of the Methodist Church, will be opened in the Town Hall to-morrow (Thursday) afternoon at there o'clock by the Mayoress of West Maitland…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Blossom Fair. Methodist Church Effort. Part Proceeds for Patriotic Fund

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 12 November 1914 · page 4

There was something akin to spring in the appearance of the Town Hall this afternoon, when the Blossom Fair, arranged by the Methodist Church people in aid of the…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Blossom Fair

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 13 November 1914 · page 4

The Blosom Fair opened in the Town Hall yesterday afternoon in connection with the Methodist Church, was continued last evening, when there was a good attendance…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Show Schedule

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 13 November 1914 · page 2

A meeting of ladies was held on Tuesday, when a portion of the prize schedule for the local show, including sections 11…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Agricultural Society's Subsidy

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 14 November 1914 · page 4

Lieut.-Colonel Nicholson, M.L.A., after calling three times at the Treasury and interviewing the Minister and Under-Secretary of the Department, in regard to…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Blossom Fair

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 14 November 1914 · page 4

There were many visitors to the Blossom Fair in the Town Hill last night, when musical items and competitions enabled those present to spend an enjoyable evening. The…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Blossom Fair. Methodist Church Effort

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 14 November 1914 · page 8

There was something akin to spring in the appearance of the town Hall on Thursday, when the Blossom Fair, arranged by the Methodist Church people in aid of the…

Continued on Trove, page 8 →

Flower Carnival and Continental

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 14 November 1914 · page 4

A grand flower carnival and continental has been organised for the purpose of meeting the deficit caused by the wet weather in connection with the band contest in aid…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Dungog Show

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 17 November 1914 · page 2

The local Agricultural Association is soliciting special prizes for the forthcoming exhibition, and those who are wishing to give a…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Carnival and Continental. Committee Meeting

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 18 November 1914 · page 6

A meeting of the committee of the Flower Carnival and Continental to be held on the show ground on the afternoon and evening of Saturday, December 12, in order to try…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

British Allies' Fair

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 19 November 1914 · page 4

Arrangements for the British Allies' Fair, to be held in the East Maitland Mechanics' Institute on the 28th instant, are well in hand and the function promises to be a great…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

"British Fair Play."

The Scone Advocate · Friday 20 November 1914 · page 2

"The British race has always prided itself on a reputation for fair play. Never was it more on its trial than how, when our country is…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Swimming Carnival

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 21 November 1914 · page 4

A grand swimming carnival will take place in the Hebburn dam at Western on Saturday next, when 40 members of the Newcastle Surf Club will give an exhibition of rescue…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Flower Carnival and Continental

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 21 November 1914 · page 4

The grand flower carnival and continental to be held on the Albion Ground on Saturday afternoon, December 12, is attracting much attention and promises with favourable…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Exhibition of Dressmaking, etc

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 25 November 1914 · page 4

The Mayoress (Mrs. C. J. Mannall) will open an exhibition of students' work at the Technical College to-morrow (Thursday) afternoon, at 3 o'clock. Residents of…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Blossom Fair

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 26 November 1914 · page 4

A settling up meeting in connection with the late Blossom Fair in aid of the Methodist Church Parsonage Fund, was held in the School Hall on Tuesday night. The nett…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Exhibition of Work. Technical College Students

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 26 November 1914 · page 4

The annual exhibition of the work of the students in the dressmaking, milliner, cookery, and typewriting classes at the Technical College, West Maitland, was opened in the…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

A. and H. Association

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 27 November 1914 · page 7

A meeting of committee was held on Tuesday last. Present—Messrs W. Bennett (in chair), G. B. Waller, W. N. Hutchinson, T…

Continued on Trove, page 7 →