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, 1931

233 stories in Murray's papers · page 2 of 12

The Hospital Swimming Carnival

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 6 February 1931 · page 2

The weekly meeting of the Hospital Carnival Committee was held at Messrs. Hidgcock and Co.'s office, on Tuesday evening last, those…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Night Swimming Carnival

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 13 February 1931 · page 2

With a view to augmenting the funds of the Alma Beach Queen (Miss June Swift), the club held a small carnival on Wednesday evening. A…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

The Hospital Swimming Carnival

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 13 February 1931 · page 5

The weekly meeting of the Hospital Swimming Carnival and Queen Competition Committee was held on Tuesday evening. There were…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Canada's Show Building

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 13 February 1931 · page 34

The world's largest jigsaw puzzle has been planned in London. It is tho work of Mr. J. O. Turcotte, the (Canadian Government Exhibition…

Continued on Trove, page 34 →

A Fair Average

Riverina Recorder · Saturday 14 February 1931 · page 4

The State Hospitals appeal [?] launched by the Council of Churc[?] resulted in £424 being raised. The fest of raising this amount is stated to [?]…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Country Boys Easter Excursions to [?] Show

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 17 February 1931 · page 2

Once again an opportunity is offered country boys to visit the Show in Sydney, and to see the Mountains, Sydney Harbor, the…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

The Hay Hospital. the Swimming Carnival and Queen Competition

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 17 February 1931 · page 2

To-morrow will see the close of the splendid effort which is being put forth on behalf of the funds of the Hay Hospital by the ladies and…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Bleached Wheat. Are the Farmers Getting a Fair Deal?

The Berrigan Advocate · Wednesday 18 February 1931 · page 4

George Lindon, writing to the Wagga “Advertiser,” says :— Owing to the adverse conditions during December, through which it…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Country Boys Easter Excursions to Royal Show

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Thursday 19 February 1931 · page 1

Once again an opportunity is being offered country boys to visit the Royal Show in Sydney, and to see the Blue Mountains, Sydney…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

The Garden Show Chrysanthemums

The Pastoral Times · Friday 20 February 1931 · page 4

As an exhibitor at many shows, I would advise chrysanthemum growers to pay particular attention to their plants just now Experience proves that…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

The Hospital Effort. Swimming Carnival and Queen Competition. a Splendid Financial Result

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 20 February 1931 · page 2

After some four weeks of strenuous endeavour the appeal of the Board of Management of the Hay Hospital for pecuniary assistance has been…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

The Garden Notes for Amateurs and Professionals Growing Show Chrysanthemums

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 20 February 1931 · page 6

As an exhibitor at many shows, I would advise Chrysanthemum growers to pay particular attention to their plants just now. Experience proves…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

Agricultural Society

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 24 February 1931 · page 2

Members of the above are reminded that the annual meeting takes place this (Tuesday) afternoon, at 3 o'clock, at the Literary Institute…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Swimming Albury Carnival — junior Diving Championship Won by Cyril Hall

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 24 February 1931 · page 3

The Albury Swimming Club held their annual swimming carnival at the municipal baths on Saturday night last. Although the weather was…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Country Boys. Easter Excursions to Royal Show

The Berrigan Advocate · Wednesday 25 February 1931 · page 3

Once again an opportunity is being offered country boys to visit the Royal Show in Sydney, and to see the Blue Mountains, Sydney Harbor,…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

The Garden Growing Show Chrysanthemums

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Thursday 26 February 1931 · page 1

As an exhibitor at many shows I would advise chrysanthemum growers to pay particular attention to their plants just now. Experience…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Education by Travel Y.A.L. Excursion to Royal Show

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Thursday 26 February 1931 · page 4

There will no doubt be many who will be attracted to a proposal of the Young Australia League, whereby a big group of country boys will…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Swimming Christian Brothers' Carnival

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 27 February 1931 · page 5

The Christian Brothers' College held its annual swimming carnival on Tuesday afternoon. The senior champion ship was won hy W. Ford, 11 1/2 points…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Corowa P., A. and H. Society Annual Meeting Unsatisfactory Year's Operations Presentation of Crop Competition Cups

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 27 February 1931 · page 5

The 55th annual meeting of the members of the Corowa Pastoral, Agricultural and Horticultural society was held at the…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

The Hospital Swimming Carnival. the Open Air Concert

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 27 February 1931 · page 2

On Wednesday evening, the Alma Street Beach was in a blaze of light ready for the open-air concert that was held there. The garden at the…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →