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, 1935

1,387 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 53 of 70

Bright Show "Turn to the Right" Full Rehearsal

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 17 September 1935 · page 6

Last night the full company of "Turn to the Right." the next production of the Maitland Musical and Operatic Society, which starts…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

Early Awards The Singleton Show Fine Arts Singleton

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 17 September 1935 · page 7

The 66th annual show conducted by the Northern Agricultural Association will open on the Singleton Show Ground to - morrow for a three - day session…

Continued on Trove, page 7 →

Spring Show Abandoned Committee's Action. Dry Weather Prompts Decision

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 17 September 1935 · page 1

At a well-attended meeting of the committee of the Upper Hunter P. and A. Society held yesterday afternoon it was decided to…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Australia Fair to Win Plying Handicap at V.p. To-morrow Turbine and Rosaban Next Best

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 17 September 1935 · page 4

Although Australia Fair failed to fill a place in the Tramway Handicap at Randwick on Saturday, [?] should take no end of beating in the Flying Handicap at Victoria Park to-morrow…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Splendid Achievement Northern Agricultural Association Show One of Finest in the State

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 17 September 1935 · page 5

The show is the shop window of the district. That is no mere figure of speech, but one of those dynamic truths that bring to us a full realisation of our great agricultural and pastoral resources. It is a bog shop window, dressed by the primary producers, reflecting the…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Night Carnival

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 18 September 1935 · page 6

A meeting of all interested in a "Night Carnival" in aid of the Maitland Benevolent Society funds, are invited to attend a meeting at Miss…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

Pleasant Weather Conditions for First Day Singleton Show Sixty-Sixth Exhibition Fine Display of Exhibits Singleton

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 18 September 1935 · page 2

The 66th Annual Show of the N.A.A. opened at Singleton to-day in fine weather. The recent rain has effected a magical change in the ground, which now assumes a beautiful green aspect…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Night Carnival Benevolent Home Appeal for Funds

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 18 September 1935 · page 6

At a meeting of the Maitland Benevolent Home Committee, presided over by Mrs. W. J. Enright (president), it was decided to…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

Mechanical Man in Melbourne Marvel at Allelectrical Exhibition

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 18 September 1935 · page 1

Pioneer of the race of robots that science onvisions for the future, Mr George Robot, the first mechanical man to come to Melbourne, gave a fair…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

MUSWELLBROOK Spring Horse Show Abandoned Muswellbrook

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 18 September 1935 · page 8

Though early in the year prospects were considered bright, for the holding of a Spring. Horse Show, and Preliminary…

Continued on Trove, page 8 →

Cattle Pens Urgent Need Stressed Show Council

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 18 September 1935 · page 6

The urgent need for additional cattle pens was stressed at a meeting of the Maitland Show Council, held in the committee…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

Spring Carnival Gresford School of Arts Splendid Display Gresford

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 18 September 1935 · page 4

The spring carnival in aid of the, Gresford School of Arts, for which the ladies' committee has been working for some time, was…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Glass Blowing at the Show Main Sideshow Attraction

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 18 September 1935 · page 2

The outstanding attraction at the Singleton Show to-morrow and Friday will be the glass-blowing exhibition, to be given by the Wonder…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Singleton Show Fine Draught Horses Splendid Cattle Singleton

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 18 September 1935 · page 7

The total, entry for the Singleton Show was between 400 and 500 below that of last year, but this can be attributed, to some extent,…

Continued on Trove, page 7 →

Singleton Show Fine Display of Stock Exhibits All Other Sections Up to Standard

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 18 September 1935 · page 2

The 66th annual show of the Northern Agricultural Association was opened to-day in favourable weather, the high wind of the previo us two days having abated somewhat, and the atmosphere had a typical touch…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Doll and Toy Show

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 19 September 1935 · page 6

St. John 's Cathedral Hall will be the secne on Saturday afternoon next of a doll and toy show. There will be two prizes in each section. as…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

Junior Farmers Address at the Show SINGLETON

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 19 September 1935 · page 2

Mr. J. A. Douglass, of the Department of Agriculture, was the centre of an interested group in the produce pavilion at the Singleton show…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

First Day Melbourne Show Entries Shrink Melbourne

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 19 September 1935 · page 1

The unfavourable weather conditions experienced in the State during the past few months, there being floods…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

The Woman 'S Corner Social Doings and Helpful Hints For the Fair Sex PERSONAL

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 19 September 1935 · page 4

Miss Lillian Williams spent a few days in Sydney this week. Mrs. Mrs. Allan Kirkwood is paying Sydney a brief visit this week…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Singleton Show Great Display Despite Season Good Cattle Sections Singleton

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 19 September 1935 · page 3

Although Singleton 's 66th Show, which opened yesterday, followed one of the worst seasons in the history of the Northern Agricultural Association, it could not be imagined that such was the case after seeing the exhibits of stock,…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →