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, 1931

930 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 44 of 47

Tennis Exhibition

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 20 November 1931 · page 6

On Tuesday night next tennis fans will have the opportunity of seeing Newcastle players in action against our local champions on the Council…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

A Fair Spin

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 20 November 1931 · page 6

The averago farmer who is busily occupied in turning the handle of his separator has very little idea of the terrific power translated in to terms…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

Show Notes

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 20 November 1931 · page 4

By discussing show business with the President of the society, Mr. Frank Coleman, it is evident that he is displaying a lot of energy in…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

All Saints' Fair and Concert a Happy Idea

Singleton Argus · Friday 20 November 1931 · page 2

The "Little Fair" was held in All Saints Parish Hall yesterday afternoon and passed off successfully. The pot plants made an attractive…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Art Display C.W.A. Exhibition Women's Work

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 20 November 1931 · page 5

Tho display of women's handicrafts, organised by the Maitland branch of tho Country Woman's Asociation. opened in the…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Hospital Carnival-appeal Finalised £566 Realised. Miss M. Dobson Hospital "Queen."

The Scone Advocate · Friday 20 November 1931 · page 6

The annual carnival-appeal associated with the Scott Memorial Hospital was finalised on Tuesday night last with the holding of an entertainment in the…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

Great Exhibition LONDON, Nov. 24

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 25 November 1931 · page 1

The World Grain Exhibit tion will be held at Regina on July 24, and continue until August 5, 1933,…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Xmas Fair Johnston's Boot Store

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 26 November 1931 · page 6

To-morrow will mark the opening day of Johnston's Christmas Fair, This festive occasion has been an…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

The Schools Exhibition of Work

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 26 November 1931 · page 6

All exhibition of work, performed by pupils of the Technical and Domestic Science Schools, West Maitland, is to be held in the Boys'…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

The Woman's Corner Social Doings and Helpful Hints for the Fair Sex PERSONAL

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 26 November 1931 · page 3

Mrs. P. B. Cohen, of "Sharrow" has returned from Toronto. Mrs. F. E. Elgar is paying Sydney a short visit…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Exhibition Tennis Cessnock Defeats Newcastle

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 27 November 1931 · page 1

There was an excellent attendance at the exhibition tennis games played on the Cessnock Park courts on Tuesday night between prominent…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Fair Rents Act Case at Kurri Court

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 27 November 1931 · page 7

The first case under the Fair Rents Act at Kurri Kurri was heard at the Kurri Police Court on Wednesday, when Sidney Percival Jacobs…

Continued on Trove, page 7 →

Annual Fair St, Ethers P. and C.

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 27 November 1931 · page 5

The work of preparation of the stalls for the annual fair conducted by St. Ethol's School was retarded this afternoon by the storm, and…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Lots of Fun. Comical Dog Show

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 27 November 1931 · page 4

On Maitland Show ground to-morrow (Saturday) night, there will be staged for the first time a Comical Dog Show…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Merriwa and District News (Reprinted from the Merriwa and Cassills "News.") Merriwa School of Arts. Carnival and Dance

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 27 November 1931 · page 8

In aid of the funds of the School of Arts a carnival dance and cuchre party was held on Friday night last and was very well attended, although…

Continued on Trove, page 8 →

Exhibition Games

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 30 November 1931 · page 7

J, Crawford was at the best in the exhibition lawn tennis Matches played at the White City Courts yesterday afternoon. He beat the New…

Continued on Trove, page 7 →

St. Joseph's Fair Cookery Competition PRIZE-WINNERS

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 30 November 1931 · page 2

The cookery competition, held in connection with the refreshment stall at St. Joseph's Fair, East Maitland, was a great…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Dogs! And Still More Dogs! Comical Show

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 30 November 1931 · page 8

"Great dogs, small dogs, lean dogs, brawny dogs; brown dogs, black dogs, grey dogs and tawny dogs." The grave old plodders…

Continued on Trove, page 8 →

STROUD. Swimming Carnival

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 1 December 1931 · page 5

A swimming carnival is to be arranged to take place at the end of this month. Mr. Barnes has kindly consented to…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

News in Brief Venetian Carnival

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 1 December 1931 · page 4

A Venetian Carnival will be conducted on the Maitland Showground on Saturday night week, Dec. 12. Rowing Club…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →