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

Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1909

177 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 2 of 9

Newcastle Show

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 17 February 1909 · page 6

On Saturday next entries will close in nearly all classes for the forthcoming show. At the request of numerous persons interested, the date of closing…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

Newcastle Annual Show

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 20 February 1909 · page 6

The date of closing entries for the Newcastle Show has been extended until Saturday, February 27. This has been done, the secretary states, at the request of numerous…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

Newcastle Annual Show

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 24 February 1909 · page 6

Though entries for the forthcoming Newcastle Show do not close for several days yet the total already to hand is nearly 300 in advance of any previous…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

Newcastle Annual Show

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 27 February 1909 · page 6

Entries close to-day for the forthcoming show, and already a record has been achieved. Last year the entries totalled 2243, and up to date the tally reaches 2678. It is…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

West Wallsend. Sports Carnival

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 1 March 1909 · page 3

A successful afternoon's sports was held in the West Wallsend Park on Saturday, in aid of an improvement fund for the park. A committee, consisting of members…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Newcastle Annual Show

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 1 March 1909 · page 5

Entries closed finally on Saturday evening for the forthcoming Newcastle show, and, as was anticipated, the entries constitute a record. The heaviest [?]ntry…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Newcastle Show

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 3 March 1909 · page 6

As the time approaches for the show indications that it is to be highly successful are on the increase. The secretary has been compelled to refuse late…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

Show Poultry

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 3 March 1909 · page 7

Sir,—The suggestion of the writer "Dorothy Manners" regarding the use of scoring cards at the show, though not a new one, is good; but I am afraid it…

Continued on Trove, page 7 →

Newcastle Show

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 6 March 1909 · page 6

The Newcastle Show to be held on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday next promises to be very successful. The entries received in the various sections total upwards of 3000,…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

Newcastle Show. Arrangements Perfected

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 10 March 1909 · page 5

The eighth annual show of the Newcastle Agricultural Society will be opened on the grounds at Broadmeadow to-morrow…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Shop Employees and the Show

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 10 March 1909 · page 7

Sir,—I notice that public and bank holiday has been granted for Newcastle for the show. This enables city shop employees (who very rarely ever get a…

Continued on Trove, page 7 →

Newcastle Show

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 11 March 1909 · page 4

The eighth annual show of the, Newcastle castle Agricultural, Horticultural, and Industrial Association will open today, and the desire will be general that…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Cycling. To-night's Carnival

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 11 March 1909 · page 3

Lovers of cycling and motoring are promised a good night's sport at the cycling carnival to-night, when the Summer Nights' Amusement Company will submit…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Cycling Carnival

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 12 March 1909 · page 6

Owing to the inclement state of the weather last night, the directors of the Summer Nights Amusement Company were compelled to postpone the carnival…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

Newcastle Agricultural Association. Eighth Annual Exhibition. Judging Day

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 12 March 1909 · page 5

The weather yesterday for the opening of the eighth annual exhibition of the Newcastle Agricultural and Horticultural Association could not be called fine,…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Maitland District "Newcastle Herald" Branch Office: High-street, West Maitland. Maitland Show

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 12 March 1909 · page 6

The committee of the H.R.A. end H. Association have completed arrangements for their annual show, which opens on Tuesday 23rd instant. The large…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

Cycling Carnival. Shepherd Makes a Record

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 13 March 1909 · page 3

The opening of the show night's cycling carnival, postponed from the previous evening, look place on the Rugby Football Ground last evening, in the presence…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Government Contracts. the Fair Wage Clause. London

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 13 March 1909 · page 5

During the debate in the House of [?] on the motion of Mr. J. [?] (Labour, Gorton division of [?]cashire advocating the insertion…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

The Show. Second Day. Opening Ceremony

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 13 March 1909 · page 5

The weather early yesterday morning did not promise well, so far as the second day of the Newcastle Agricultural Association's exhibition was concerned. Some…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

The Show Dinner. Speech by Chief Secretary. Financial Questions

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 13 March 1909 · page 5

The annual show dinner in connection with the Newcastle Agricultural Association was held in the Masonic Hall, Wolfe-street, last night. The president of the…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →