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, 1918

326 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 4 of 17

Show Displays Fine Government Exhibits School's Great Collections Strong Dog and Poultry Sections

Northern Times · Thursday 28 February 1918 · page 3

The exhibition which opened yesterday at Broadmeadow under the pices of Newcastle Agricultural, Horticultural and Industrial Association,…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Show Beef

Northern Times · Friday 1 March 1918 · page 3

At Waratah stock sales yesterday a consignment of the choicest Durham bullocks that has been seen in any yards for many seasons were…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Swimming Carnival. Premier Amateur Club

Northern Times · Friday 1 March 1918 · page 5

The committee of the Premier Amateur Swimming Club are to be commended for their foresight in providing such as excellent programme for…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

The Show Children's Day

Northern Times · Friday 1 March 1918 · page 5

The show was continued at Broadmeadow to-day under very pleasant weather conditions. There was a large attendance of school children,…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Newcastle Show. Second Day. a Large Gathering

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 1 March 1918 · page 4

The second day of the Newcastle Agricultural, Horticultural and Industrial Association's show passed off successfully yesterday, the weather, though dull at…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

The Show Trade and Special Exhibits The Ring Programme

Northern Times · Friday 1 March 1918 · page 3

The second day of the Newcastle show passed off highly satisfactory to all concerned. The attendance was estimated at well over 10,000 people,…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

The Show Ring Events

Northern Times · Saturday 2 March 1918 · page 5

The attendance at Newcastle Show yesterday showed, for the first time in comparison with the 1917 exhibition, an increase, the gate receipts being…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Newcastle Show. Third Day

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 2 March 1918 · page 7

Yesterday was children's day at Broadmeadow. It was the third day of the Newcastle Agricultural, Horticultural, and Industrial Associations' show, and, the…

Continued on Trove, page 7 →

"Uncle Tom's Cabin." Spectacular Show at Victoria Theatre

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 2 March 1918 · page 8

This afternoon and to-night at the Victoria Theatre, Messrs. Dix and Baker will produce Harriet Beecher Stowe’s world-famed play "Uncle Tom's Cabin."…

Continued on Trove, page 8 →

Benevolent Day Carnival

Northern Times · Monday 4 March 1918 · page 4

In reporting upon the result of the Queen of the Day Carnival, held on January 9, Bro. S. Duncalfe, the organising secretary, said he felt very…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Newcastle Show. Final Day

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 4 March 1918 · page 6

The Newcastle Show was brought to a successful termination on Saturday. The morning broke beautifully fine, but as the day advanced clouds began to…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

Trotting at the Show

Northern Times · Monday 4 March 1918 · page 4

Some good trolling was witnessed at the Newcastle Show on Saturday. The wins of Third Star in the Licensed Victuallers' event and of All…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Champion Jumpers Thumbs Up's Performance Excitement at the Show

Northern Times · Monday 4 March 1918 · page 2

Mr. A. Judd's champion jumping pony. Thumbs Up, was the star performer of the Newcastle Show on Saturday. With Sundown, Bandolier and…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Enemy's Trade Abroad Show of his Manufactures Methods of Getting Business

Northern Times · Tuesday 5 March 1918 · page 5

LONDON. Monday.—The Foreign Samples Department of the Overseas Trade Department has opened a remarkable exhibition in London…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Saturday's Carnival

Northern Times · Thursday 7 March 1918 · page 2

The Manly Swimming Club (40 strong) will give a special display of swimming and diving at the carnival on Saturday. Representatives from…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Newcastle Show

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 7 March 1918 · page 7

Sir,—As a wanderer, and as one was has always had a leaning to agricultural and stock display, I would like to draw the attention of the managing…

Continued on Trove, page 7 →

Trotting at the Show

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 7 March 1918 · page 3

Reports have been prepared of the inquiries concerning the alleged inconsistent running of Mr. R. Brownice's black gelding The Coon, and Mr. A. W. Cooper's…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Swimming Carnival

Northern Times · Friday 8 March 1918 · page 3

The programme arranged by the Northern District Amateur Swimming Association for the championship swimming carnival, which takes place…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Metal Exhibition

Northern Times · Saturday 9 March 1918 · page 3

The rapid progress being made in practically a new industry in Australia is manifested at an interesting display of the various stages of metal…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Surf Carnival

Northern Times · Saturday 9 March 1918 · page 5

A surf carnival in connection with the Newcastle Surf Club. will be held on the Newcastle beach on Saturday next, when championship events will…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →