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, 1950

836 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 13 of 42

Jockey Club's Show Week Meeting

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 17 March 1950 · page 3

Show week will end with the Muswellbrook Jockey Club's race meeting to be held on Skellatar raccourse on Saturday, 25th inst…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Our Show Impressions and Suggestions

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 17 March 1950 · page 9

It was a pleasure to be present at the 24the Annual Cessnock Show and everyone apparently enjoyed the big day on Saturday…

Continued on Trove, page 9 →

Show Association Workers. (To the Editor)

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 17 March 1950 · page 1

Sir.—In your interesting article in last Friday's "Chronicle" on past office-bearers on the Show committee, the late Mr. T. B. Haydon was…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

This Animal Has a Show Window

Maitland Mercury · Friday 17 March 1950 · page 2

Christopher Columbus is a happy nine-months-old grade Hereford steer living in the State of Ohio (U.S.A.)…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

MURRURUNDI R.S.L Annual Carnival. Saturday, 29th April

The Scone Advocate · Friday 17 March 1950 · page 5

There was a good attendance at the meeting convened for last week-end at Murrurundi, when it was decided to again hold the…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Business Houses to Close Second Day of Show

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 17 March 1950 · page 1

Muswellbrook business houses will be closed all day for the second day of the Show, Thursday, March 23…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

East Cessnock School Mhadi Gras and Dolls' Show

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 17 March 1950 · page 7

On Friday, March 31, at 6.30 p.m., East Cessnock School will be the place for fun and games. Rovar Motors buses from town and…

Continued on Trove, page 7 →

History of Upper Hunter Show Association Notable Workers Recalled

The Scone Advocate · Friday 17 March 1950 · page 3

A scrap book in the possession of Mr. J. H. Keys, "Bengalla," gives some interesting facts of those men who in the…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Final Touches for Muswellbrook Show Committee Completes Details :: Spectacular Parade To Be Staged

The Scone Advocate · Friday 17 March 1950 · page 6

On Tuesday, the Committee completed final details for the Show, which will be held on Wednesday and Thursday next, and for which excellent entries have been received…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

Dungog Show

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Saturday 18 March 1950 · page 2

Mr. and Mrs. H. N. Hancock have donated a handsome silver cup to Dungog A. & H. Association, for boy or girl, under 18 years of age,…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Big Entries for Singleton’s Bushmen’s Carnival

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 18 March 1950 · page 3

SINGLETON, Saturday. — Gate takings were down £5/2/ on the first day of the Singleton rodeo compared with with the first day of last year’s carnival. The treasurer (Mr. R. H. Burgess), however, stated…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

“The Gang Show” Here Next Week

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 18 March 1950 · page 2

“The Gang” show, comprising 85 boys scouts from Sydney, will be appearing at Maitland Town Hall next Saturday night, March…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Gresford Show Shire Decides to Apply for Public Holiday

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Saturday 18 March 1950 · page 5

A letter was also received from the Burcau linking Council to make application to have Friday, 28th April, declared a public holiday in "C"…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

DUNGOG 57th Show Entries Rolling in the Stage Is Set

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Saturday 18 March 1950 · page 2

Preparations for Dungog Agricultural and Horticultural Association's 57th Annual Show are almost complete, and the public can look…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Royal Show Rider

Singleton Argus · Monday 20 March 1950 · page 2

Well-known Singleton horsewoman, Miss Grace Andrews, who won a number of awards at the rodeo on Friday and…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Minister Commends Show Society Crop Competition for Soldier Settlers

Singleton Argus · Monday 20 March 1950 · page 2

The Minister for Lands (Mr. Sheahan) has commended the Inverell Show Society on introducing, at the recent…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Quirindi Swimming Carnival

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 21 March 1950 · page 5

QUIRINDI, Tuesday. — In a contest in which one house surged ahead and then another, Cunningham managed to regain the…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Scots' Fair and Flower Show. Outstanding Display. MR. R. Brown Wins Prize for Champion Dahlia

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 21 March 1950 · page 1

The best exhibition of dahlias ever seen in Muswellbrook was staged at the Scots' autumn flower show and fair, held at the School of Arts on…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Dungog Show Prospects

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 21 March 1950 · page 3

The president of the Dungog Agricultural Association (Mr. D. R. Mackay) said today that he expected the show to be held on…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Muswellbrook Prepares for Show

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 21 March 1950 · page 1

The Muswellbrook Showground is once again the scene of great activity as workmen carry out their duties in preparation for the 60th Jubilee…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →