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, 1940

483 stories in Murray's papers · page 10 of 25

The British Army Sees Fair Play

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 30 May 1940 · page 3

Near one of the A.I.F. training camps in Palestine, a [?]range [?] came the way of British officers. For centuries a blood feud had existed between rival tribes of Arabs which in the end boiled down to an amount of money to be paid as a peace settlement. The British sense of fair play captured the imagination of both [?] and Australian officers and N.C.O.’s were among those who attended to assist the peacemakers…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Enrolment of Recruits at To-night's Carnival

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 31 May 1940 · page 5

Young men wishing to enlist in the A.I.F. will find facilities for so doing at to-night's carnival. The offices of Messrs. Edward…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Big Pfeller Corobboree at Carnival To-day (Friday)

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 31 May 1940 · page 5

During the week King Billy, and a couple of his black trackers who learned the art while doing a stretch in the Corowa lock-up, "got wind" that two…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Culcairn Show Will Be Held This Year

Border Morning Mail · Friday 31 May 1940 · page 7

The following officers were elected at a meeting of the Culcairn Show Society. President, Mr. J. D. Ritchie (re-elected); vice-presidents, Messrs. J. A…

Continued on Trove, page 7 →

The Passing Show in Albury Revealed by the “Mail” Camera

Border Morning Mail · Friday 31 May 1940 · page 8

Trove gives no preview of this one. Open it to read the story on the page.

Continued on Trove, page 8 →

The Passing Show in Albury Captured by the Mail” Cameraman

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 1 June 1940 · page 10

Trove gives no preview of this one. Open it to read the story on the page.

Continued on Trove, page 10 →

Great Red Cross Carnival at Corowa

Border Morning Mail · Monday 3 June 1940 · page 4

The Red Cross Carnival held at Corowa on Friday was one of the most successful functions held for years. The carnival was organised by the Helping…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Culcairn Show to Go on

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 4 June 1940 · page 1

At a meeting of the Culcairn P. A. H. and I. Society held recently a proposal that a show of one day be held this year, that the prize money be…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Red Cross Carnival Magnificent Public Response Over £500 Raised

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 4 June 1940 · page 3

The much heralded carnival in aid of Red Cross funds, which was held in Sanger street on last Friday afternoon and evening,…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Walbundrie Undecided About Holding a Show This Year

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 5 June 1940 · page 4

At a meeting of tho Walbundrie Show Society, the president (Mr. T. Tennison) presided and others present were Messrs A. R. Yensch, secretary…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

No Banquet at This Year’s Sheep Show Sydney

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 5 June 1940 · page 4

In order to curtail expense and because of the increasing demands of the military authorities for accommodation at the showground, the N.S.W…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Profits From P. & A. Show To Be Donated To Local War Effort

The Pastoral Times · Friday 7 June 1940 · page 1

Deniliquin Pastoral and Agricultural Society’s two days’ show in September is to be known as the “War Effort Show,” and all profits derived from it are to be handed to the Government as a free gift for war purposes…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Stock Buyers Show Patriotic Spirit £32/18/ for Comforts Raised at Local Sale

The Pastoral Times · Friday 7 June 1940 · page 1

The patriotic spirit was strongly in [?] at the Deniliquin municipal saleyards yesterday afternoon, When live stock was donated and sold for the…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

No Show at Holbrook

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 8 June 1940 · page 2

By a large majority Holbrook Show Society at a meeting yesterday decided to abandon its show this year, because of the war…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Will Hold Show— Unless Albury Society’s Decision

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 8 June 1940 · page 2

“We are all agreed that unless anything unforeseen happens the show will be held this year.” This statement was made by…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

The Passing Show in Albury, Seen by the “Mail” Camera

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 8 June 1940 · page 10

Trove gives no preview of this one. Open it to read the story on the page.

Continued on Trove, page 10 →

Police Show Their Patriotism Sydney

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 11 June 1940 · page 6

As a contribution to the national war effort. mere than 1200 members of the N.S.W. police force to-day agreed to force their weekly day off duty…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

Corowa Showgrounds Fate Discussed by Show Council Sell or Retain?

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 14 June 1940 · page 4

The further of the Corowa showgrounds--not the Show--is in the hands of the Corowa and district people, to whom it belongs. The…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Monster Carnival by Rotary Club for Patriotic Funds Will Be Staged in September

Border Morning Mail · Friday 14 June 1940 · page 5

Members of the Albury Rotary Club are already making preparations for gigantic carnival which they plan to stage on September 6, and which they hope will raise about £3000 for the Albury and District Patriotic Fund…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

“Show Ero How”—The Second

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 15 June 1940 · page 7

Any member of the Second A.I.F. who is proud of his stamina will be welcomed at the annual golf tournament which his predecessors, or those…

Continued on Trove, page 7 →