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

Mid North Coast · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1923

275 stories in Mid North Coast's papers · page 8 of 14

Wallamba Show Abandoned

Macleay Argus · Friday 27 April 1923 · page 4

At a special meeting last week it was decided to abandon the show which is annually held at Nabiac, this year, owing to the depression caused by the dry…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Strike at Grafton Show

Macleay Argus · Friday 27 April 1923 · page 4

Dissatisfied with the emoluments they received, the lady riders at Grafton Show last week wont on strike and the ladies champion high jump had in…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Dungog Show. Good Entries. Showery Weather for Opening

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Friday 27 April 1923 · page 4

The thirty-sixth exhibition of the Dungog Agricultural and Horticultural Association opened on Wednesday in weather that although beneficial…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Dr. Page at Wingham Official Opening of Show Absence of Secondary Products

The Gloucester Advocate · Friday 27 April 1923 · page 2

In opening the Wingham Show last week, Dr. Earle Page, Federal Treasurer, said he complimented them on the excellence of their agricultural…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Methodist Flower Show

The Port Macquarie News and Hastings River Advocate · Saturday 28 April 1923 · page 4

The Port Macquarie Methodists held their annual flower show in Keena's Hall on Thursday and Friday afternoon and evening of last week. Despite the dry…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Dungog Show

The Gloucester Advocate · Tuesday 1 May 1923 · page 2

The Dungog show opened on Wednesday in wet weather, heavy showers falling at intervals, and making the ground difficult for jumping and…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Show Ball Postponed

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 1 May 1923 · page 2

The ball which was to have been held at the Agricultural Hall on Wednesday and Thursday nights, May 2nd and 3rd, under the auspices of the…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Current Topics Dancing at Dungog Show

The Gloucester Advocate · Tuesday 1 May 1923 · page 2

Following were the awards in the dancing section at the Dungog Show: Sword dance, V. Stephens 1. Glen Eastern 2. Kilty Scott 3. Highland…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Letters to the Editor. Show Photography

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 1 May 1923 · page 1

Sir,--Seeing that another has come into the controversy, I respectfully ask for a small space to reply to same. If Mrs. Jarvis awarded the prizes in what…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Country News. Wallamba Notes Wallamba District A. AND H. ASSOCIATION

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Friday 4 May 1923 · page 4

A special and general meeting of subscribers of the above named Society was held at Nabiac on Saturday afternoon last, in the Agricultural…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

The British Empire Exhibition Opportunity for Country Boys

Macleay Argus · Friday 4 May 1923 · page 2

Sir,--We have written to the Shires and Municipalities asking their co-operation in the matter of the British Empire Exhibition. There seems…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Winner at Dungog Show

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 8 May 1923 · page 2

Mr. G. Tisdell, of Lorne, Camden Haven, was successful with his horses at the recent Dungog Show, his list comprising high jump with Alwar,…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Pigs at Wingham Show. Stud Pigs Scarce. the Judge's Difficulties

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Tuesday 8 May 1923 · page 4

Though there was a very liberal entry of pigs at the recent Wingham Show, the majority of the exhibits were in the pork and bacon classes…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

U.m.a. and H. Association Committee Meeting

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Friday 11 May 1923 · page 7

A committee meeting of the above was held at the Wingham School of Arts on Saturday afternoon last, Mr. J. H. Cameron (President) presiding…

Continued on Trove, page 7 →

Correspondence. the Cotton Show. (To the Editor.)

The Northern Champion · Saturday 12 May 1923 · page 8

Dear Sir—For the benefit of those who may be desirous of forwarding exhibits of cotton to bo exhibited in conjunction with the Annual Sheep…

Continued on Trove, page 8 →

Show Committee. Spring Show. November Programme

The Macleay Chronicle · Wednesday 16 May 1923 · page 3

At Friday's meeting of the Show Committee there were present Messrs A. C. Parker (President), Jno Booth, A. J. O'Shea, Wm. S[?]comb, G…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

M.R.A. and H. Association. Annual Meeting

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Friday 18 May 1923 · page 2

The annual meeting of members of the M.R.A. and H.A. Association was held in the pavilion on Wednesday afternoon, when there were present,…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Show Dates

Macleay Argus · Friday 18 May 1923 · page 4

At a meeting of the Agricultural Societies' Association held at Taree on Tuesday last, it was decided to submit to the various societies the following…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

U.m.a. and H. Association Committee Meeting

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Tuesday 22 May 1923 · page 2

A committee meeting of the above was held at the Wingham School of Arts on Saturday afternoon last—the President (Mr. J. H. Cameron)…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

The Band at the Show. To the Editor

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Friday 25 May 1923 · page 4

Sir,—The discussion at last Saturday's Committee meeting of the U.M.A. and H. Association, re the Band, calls for a word or two from me…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →