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, 1924

1,274 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 58 of 64

Sports on Show Ground

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 15 November 1924 · page 4

The carnival was continued this afternoon, when an attractive programme of sports was held on the showground. Results:…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Empire Exhibition. a Discordant Note. Capetown, Nov. 14

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 15 November 1924 · page 2

"Die Burger," the official organ of the Government, commenting on the proposal to reopen the Empire Exhibition, says that it is just what might…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Wines at Cessnock Show. a Good Display

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 15 November 1924 · page 8

At the first Cessnock and District Agricultural Association's Spring Show a section, was reserved for the exhibition of 1924 wines for the…

Continued on Trove, page 8 →

Hospital Carnival. Procession in High-street. Dense Crowd of People

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 15 November 1924 · page 4

There was a dense crowd of people in High street last evening to see the procession which was organised by the committee controlling to Hospital…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Maitland Speedway. Saturday Night's Carnival. a Record Crowd

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 17 November 1924 · page 8

The popularity of motor racing was again demonstrated on Saturday evening, when a record crowd attended the third carnival this season on the…

Continued on Trove, page 8 →

Stroud A. and H. Association

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 18 November 1924 · page 2

A special meeting of the Stroud A. and H. Association will be held on Saturday next at Stroud School of Arts to consider a benefit to Mr…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Annual Methodist Fair

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 18 November 1924 · page 2

The annual Methodist Fair was held under ideal weather conditions in the Oddfellows' Hall on Thursday and Friday last, and was…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Morpeth, Methodist Fair. Successful Function

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 18 November 1924 · page 2

The Methodist Summer Fair which was opened in Morpeth on Wednesday afternoon was continued in the evening, and also in Thursday…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Local Show Association Its Jubilee

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 18 November 1924 · page 5

Many readers will receive the news with interest that to-day is the jubilee of our valuable and ably managed institution, the Upper Hunter Pastoral…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Amuse Vaudeville Fine Show at the Strand

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 18 November 1924 · page 6

The entertainment given by Mr. George Melrose's Amusu Vaudeville Company in the Strand Theatre last night was probably the best…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

St Ethel's School Fair

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 19 November 1924 · page 4

The annual school fair of St Ethel's Public School will be held in school grounds on Saturday November 29. The official opening will…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Show Ground Track Prepared

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 19 November 1924 · page 4

Mr. J. S. Hoskins secretary to the Agricultural Association reports that the motor cycling track on the Show Ground has been top-dressed rooled…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Empire Exhibition Reopening; Question. Government Attitude. LONDON, Nov. 18

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 19 November 1924 · page 5

The Duke of Devonshire presided at a dinner given by the British. Empire League to the Empire Exhibition commissioners. There was a…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Hospital Carnival

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 20 November 1924 · page 4

The committee; of the Maitland Hospital Carnival has a quantity of goods on hand, unsold from last week, and in order to dispose. of same will…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Traffic Arrangements on Show Ground

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 20 November 1924 · page 4

The ground committee of the H.R.A and H. Association has decided to make additional arrangements for the regulation of traffic on the…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Philatelic Exhibition New South Wales Winners. (By Cable.)

Singleton Argus · Thursday 20 November 1924 · page 2

Wellington (N.Z.), Wednesday. At the Christchurch Philatelic Society's exhibition for collection of stamps of Great Britain and her…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Empire Exhibition. Princes Thanks to Press. London Nov 19

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 20 November 1924 · page 5

The Princes of Wale has sent a letter to the Duke of Devonshire requesting him to convey to the Press of the Empire his sincere gratitude for…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Hospital Carnival

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 21 November 1924 · page 4

The hospital carnival committee] will conduct a bazaar in Church-street opposite the electric light station, in order to dispose of the goods left over…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Maitland Motor Carnival

Raymond Terrace Examiner and Lower Hunter and Port Stephens Advertiser · Friday 21 November 1924 · page 2

The sports on Maitland speedway on Saturday night were again crowded. The grandstand was full, while the ring area was filled two and three deep. The races…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Hospital Sports Carnival. Thursday Next, 27th Inst. Successful Outing Assured

The Scone Advocate · Friday 21 November 1924 · page 2

The sports carnival associated with the annual appeal of the Scott Memorial Hospital takes place in White Park on Thursday next, 27th…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →