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

Illawarra · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1889

49 stories in Illawarra's papers · page 1 of 3

Kiama Agricultural Society

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Tuesday 1 January 1889 · page 2

A MEETING of the above took place on Friday night last, and there were present the President (Mr. D. L. Dymock) and Messrs. R. Miller, T. Fredericks, M. N…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

The Albion Park Show

Illawarra Mercury · Saturday 5 January 1889 · page 2

The Albion Park Agricultural and Horticultural Society, which was established only a little over twelve months ago, and whose first exhibition was held last year, at once took a strong place…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

The Wollongong Show

Illawarra Mercury · Saturday 12 January 1889 · page 2

This important fixture, which will eventuate on the 30th instant, gives every promise of being even a more brilliant success than any of its predecessors. Intending exhibitors should not…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Kiama Agricultural Society

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Tuesday 15 January 1889 · page 2

A MEETING of the above took place on Friday evening last, and the members present were—Messrs, R. Miller, vice-president, (in the chair), Curtis, Dunster, Sharpo,…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Albion Park Show. First Day

Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 16 January 1889 · page 2

THE second Annual Exhibition of the Albion Park A. and H. Society, was opened yesterday by Mr. F. Woodward, M.L.A. The exhibits wore of an exceptionally good…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Dapto A. and H. Association

Illawarra Mercury · Saturday 19 January 1889 · page 2

The committee of the above Association met on the showground at Mullet Creek, for the purpose of arranging various matters connected with the show, which is to take place on Wednesday…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Albion Park Show. Second Day

Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Saturday 19 January 1889 · page 2

A BRILLIANT success Such may be termed the result of the second annual exhibition of our neighbouring Agricultural Society at Albion Park. The result of the first day's…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Our Agricultural Show. Lord Carrington Unable to Be Present

Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 23 January 1889 · page 2

His Worship the Mayor (Mr. H. F. Noble) has handed us the following letter for publication, which he received from His Excellency the Governor, regarding his promise to…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Dapto Agricultural Show

Illawarra Mercury · Thursday 24 January 1889 · page 2

This show opened yesterday with most favorable weather, and the grounds in excellent order. The display of exhibits inside and outside the pavilion was very good, but the attendance was…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

The Dapto Show

Illawarra Mercury · Saturday 26 January 1889 · page 4

This show was continued on Thursday with much greater success than on the previous day, as regarded attendance, which was much larger. The weather, however, was very sultry, all day…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Dapto Agricultural Show

Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Saturday 26 January 1889 · page 2

THE Dapto show opened on Thursday, under very favourable circumstances, the weather being all that could be desired, the grounds too being in very good order. The displays…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Wollongong A., H., and I. Exhibition

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 29 January 1889 · page 2

The seventh annual show under the auspices of the Wollongong Agricultural Association opens to-morrow, and, judging from the number of entries received, promises to be a grand success…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

The Wollongong Show

Illawarra Mercury · Saturday 2 February 1889 · page 2

On the first day the weather was far from favorable, and at an early hour on Thursday morning it looked as if the second day was going to be an better in that respect. However, the clerk of…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Kiama Show

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Friday 8 February 1889 · page 2

THE annual show was opened at the grounds. on Thursday last, February 7th. The weather was bright and brcozy, and far more favourable than the most sanguine…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Kiama Show

Illawarra Mercury · Saturday 9 February 1889 · page 1

The annual show was opened at the grounds on Thursday last, February 7th. The weather was bright and breezy, and far more favorable than the most sanguine could have expected…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Our Exhibition. the First Day

Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Saturday 9 February 1889 · page 2

CONTRARY to anticipation, the day broke line on Thursday last, and continued so all the day. Many more, therefore, put in an appearance, and from as near a calculation as…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Our Exhibition

Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 13 February 1889 · page 2

WE furnish now our notes on the different sections of the exhibits. We should add that we omitted in our last the names of three important officers connected with the…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

The Kiama Show. to the Editor

Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Saturday 16 February 1889 · page 2

SIR,—Those Kiamaose who visited the [?]longong and Berry shows must have book struck with the taste displayed in the arrangement of the fancy work, &c. Visitor…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Ode to Peace: "The Exhibition."

Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Saturday 23 February 1889 · page 4

Benignant power, heavenly peace! This temple fair we raise to thee, Replete with spoil of industry, Dispel the dark, the light increase—…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Vi. Second Interlude : "Thou, My Love, Art Passing Fair." (To Australia Felix.)

Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 13 March 1889 · page 2

I've wandered over realms afar, Whore fields of snow gleam white around, Where glaciers glitter oil the ground, And peerless glows the Polar Star;…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →