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

Murray · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1916

340 stories in Murray's papers · page 4 of 17

Coulburn and the Fair Rents Act

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 7 April 1916 · page 33

About a fortnight ago a message was published from Goulburn, stating that a local investor, who had practically completed all arrangements for the erection…

Continued on Trove, page 33 →

Queen of the Day Carnival. Three Candidates Nominated

The Berrigan Advocate · Friday 7 April 1916 · page 3

Three candidates have been nominated for the local Queen of the day carnival, viz., Mrs J. Johnston, by the Farmers and Settlers’…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Hospital Cricket Carnival. Big Attraction This Afternoon

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Saturday 8 April 1916 · page 4

The annual hospital cricket fixture between Wagga and Albury Old Buffers, in aid of the funds of the hospital, will take place on the sports ground to-day…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Old Buffers' Hospital Cricket Carnival a Record Success. Hospital Benefits by Over £160

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Monday 10 April 1916 · page 3

The annual cricket carnival in aid of the Albury Hospital took place on the sports ground on Saturday, when a team of Wagga "old buffers" played an Albury…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Agricultural Society

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 11 April 1916 · page 2

Members of the Corowa P. A. and H. Society are reminded that nominations for the council, and also for two auditors, should be in the hands of the…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Wagga Show Grounds Not Wanted for Camp

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Wednesday 12 April 1916 · page 3

The Defence Department has replied to the request of the Murrumbidgee P. and A. Association desiring to be informed if it was intended to accept or otherwise…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Corowa P. A. and H. Society

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 14 April 1916 · page 5

The monthly meeting of the council of the above was held at the secretary's office yesterday afternoon. when there were present--Mr. H. Hay (chair), and…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Farmers and Fair Play

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 14 April 1916 · page 32

Reference was made at the annual meeting of the Tamworth District Council of the Farmers and Settlers' Association to the recently-formed Farmers' Union of…

Continued on Trove, page 32 →

Should the Show be Held? -Decision Deferred Till June

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 15 April 1916 · page 2

[?] of the Council of the pastoral and Agricultural ,Society was held on Thursday afternoon at the Royal [?]. Messrs W. R. Clarke I president…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Sydney Show Opened. Glorious Weather-splendid Entries Sydney

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Wednesday 19 April 1916 · page 3

Glorious weather prevailed for the opening of the Sydney Show. On account of the good season, which has been experienced throughout the State, the total of…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

British Fair Play

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 21 April 1916 · page 22

"Daily Mail" telegraphs that the settlement of the claims of the Chicago meat packers against, the British Government regarding the wholesale seizure of…

Continued on Trove, page 22 →

Show Trustees

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Friday 21 April 1916 · page 2

A letter has been received from Mr R. T. Ball, M.L.A , to the effect that he has forwarded the names of William George Liddle, of "Ivyholme,"…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Presbyterian Flower Show

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 21 April 1916 · page 2

On Wednesday next, 26th inst., the autumn flower snow in connection with the Presbyterian Church will be held in the Band Hall. All entries must be made…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Albury Show and Camp. Show to Be Held

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 21 April 1916 · page 25

Some uncertainty has been felt lately as to whether the usual show could be held in Albury this year, owing to the ground being required for the purposes of the…

Continued on Trove, page 25 →

Sydney Show Opened. Glorious Weather,--splendid Entries

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 21 April 1916 · page 3

Glorious weather prevailed for the opening of the Sydney show on Tuesday. On account of the good season which has been experienced throughout the…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

The Sydney Show Sales. The Nyingay Stud Cattle. Realise Best Average. SYDNEY, Wedneaday

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 21 April 1916 · page 2

At the Show cattle sales to-day, 530 guineas were realised for the shorthorn bull Matilda's Duke VII. The feature of the sales was the selling…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Military Camp at Albury Show Grounds. Not to Interfere with the Show

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Saturday 22 April 1916 · page 2

On Thursday evening, Mr. W. I. Johnson, secretary to the Albury and Border P., A., and H. Society received a telegram from Sydney from Mr. G. Arthur…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Record Show Attendance

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 25 April 1916 · page 2

The attendance at the Show yesterday was 96,000, and the gate receipts £4323, easily eclipsing all records for the day…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Latest Telegrams. Sydney. Monday Evening. the Royal Show

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 25 April 1916 · page 2

Rain fell in Sydney on Friday afternoon and prevented a record attendance at the Show. There were 78,000 people present. Landlock won the…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Albury Show Ground and Military Camp. the Position Explained

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Tuesday 25 April 1916 · page 3

Mr. W. I. Johnson, secretary of the Albury and Border P., A., and H. Society, has received the following letter from Mr. G. Arthur Thompson, president…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →