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, 1928

451 stories in Mid North Coast's papers · page 6 of 23

Coff's Harbour Surf Carnival. Black Head Did Well

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Friday 2 March 1928 · page 6

Black Head team of surf life-savers, accompanied by their instructor (Mr. F. C. Post[?]) visited Coff's Harbour at the week-end and took part in the…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

Hannam Vale Show a Record Exhibition

The Northern Champion · Saturday 3 March 1928 · page 5

The sixth agricultural show, held at Hannam Vale on Friday and Saturday last, attracted record entries and attendances. The entries…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

M.r.a. and H.a

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 3 March 1928 · page 7

A meeting of the committee of the M.R.A. and H. Association was held at the show grounds on Wednesday. There were present: Messrs. F. D…

Continued on Trove, page 7 →

U.m.a. and H.a

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 3 March 1928 · page 4

A meeting of the above was held at the conclusion of the Carnival meeting. In addition to those members of the Committee present at the…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Show Privileges

The Port Macquarie News and Hastings River Advocate · Saturday 3 March 1928 · page 5

THE privileges for the annual Wauchope Show brought record prices, Mr. J. C. Mclntyre, of Mereweather, buying all booths, as follows:—Publican's…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Boxing. Show Challenge

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 3 March 1928 · page 11

J. Northam. Mitchell's Island, has issued a challenge to Ernie Thompson to fight him for [?]5 aside in a boxing tent on the second day of the…

Continued on Trove, page 11 →

Wingham Carnival. Final Meeting. Profit--£149 1s 10d

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 3 March 1928 · page 2

A meeting of the Carnival Committee was held at the Wingham School of Arts on Friday evening last, to receive the balance sheet of the…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Taree Jubilee Show Fixing the Details

The Northern Champion · Saturday 3 March 1928 · page 4

A meeting of the M.R.A. and H. Association committee was held at the showground on Wednesday afternoon to finalise details in connection…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Jubilee Show. Elaborate Preparations. High Class of Entries. Record Assured, Bar Weather

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 3 March 1928 · page 11

Taree Show opens on Wednesday. And continues Thursday and Friday. "The Royal of the Central Coast,"…

Continued on Trove, page 11 →

Show Success

The Gloucester Advocate · Tuesday 6 March 1928 · page 2

Mr. Joe White's "Bronzewing" annexed the high jump at Nabiac Show on Saturday last. The same horse will be a competitor at Taree. Show…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Wallamba Show

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Tuesday 6 March 1928 · page 3

The above Show eventuated on Friday and Saturday last, and attracted large attendances each day. A full report will appear in Friday's issue,…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

"Queen of the Day." Grand Final Carnival

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 6 March 1928 · page 2

A meting of the Executive of the "Queen of the Day" competition in aid of the Macleay District Hospital, was held at the School of Arts on…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Maitland Show. Dairy Produce. Gloucester Dairy Co. Again Wins

The Gloucester Advocate · Tuesday 6 March 1928 · page 2

The dairy produce was judged by Mr. G. S. Stening, treasurer of the Royal Agricultural Society, who stated that the whole section was a very…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Macleay Show to "Go Ahead." on the Original Dates

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 6 March 1928 · page 3

The adjourned meeting of the Committee of the Macleay A.H. and I. Association took place at the Masonic Hall yesterday (Monday) morning, in…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Fair to Finalise

The Macleay Chronicle · Wednesday 7 March 1928 · page 4

At a meeting of the Hospital Queens Executive, held at the secretary's office on Saturday evening last, there were present Messrs. H. H. Ainsworth,…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Show Meeting. Show Dates Hold

The Macleay Chronicle · Wednesday 7 March 1928 · page 5

At the meeting of the Committee of the above Association Monday last the following were present:—Messrs. H.C. Mitchell (President), H. Powick, J…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Black Head Surf Carnival

The Northern Champion · Wednesday 7 March 1928 · page 3

Prespe[?]s are high[?] a splendid carnival at the Black Head beach on Sunday next. Last Sunday the club members [?] the beach of sticks,…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Show Attractions. a Pigmy Chieftain. at Taree Show

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 7 March 1928 · page 3

Brought to Australia by two enterprising Australian showmen. To To Umtene, the little pigmy chieftian, was procured not without a great…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Taree Jubilee Show. Everything Ready

The Northern Champion · Wednesday 7 March 1928 · page 2

[?] have been disposed of and everything is in readiness for the opening on the Taree Jubilee Show to-day (Wednesday),…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

"The Sunshine Girl" a Bright Show

The Northern Champion · Wednesday 7 March 1928 · page 2

A fall audience greeted the presentation of "The Sunshine Girl," a twoa[?] musical comedy, by the Wingham Operatic Society in the…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →