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, 1925

1,140 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 2 of 57

Hazy Geography Wembley Marketing Exhibition Fruit

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 9 January 1925 · page 7

"Where do theses apples come from?" asked Mr. W Scott, of Newcastle, when recently at Australia House in London…

Continued on Trove, page 7 →

Fined for Theft Show Case Broken

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 9 January 1925 · page 5

A charge of having broken a show case and stolen two paris of pyjamas and 17 ties, the property of Robert Ingall, resulted in Leslie Boyle, aged…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

The Moving Picture Show Sailors and Mice

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 9 January 1925 · page 4

At once the mail-bags became the barometer of the situation, like those white mice which sailors use to test the vitiation of the air…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Belmont. Presbyterian Fair

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 10 January 1925 · page 15

The annual fair and sale of work of the Belmont Presbyterian Church was held yesterday afternoon and last night at the Memorial Hall. At both sessions…

Continued on Trove, page 15 →

Maitland Show Committee

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 10 January 1925 · page 6

Mr. E. W. Sparke, president, occupied the chair at a meeting of the Maitland Show Committee on Thursday night. A request by the West Maitland Council…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

The Moving Picture Show Plus-fifteens

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 10 January 1925 · page 4

Though only a plus-four golfer myself (writes Dr. Grubb), I venture to announce my approval of the new plus-fifteen costumes worn on the…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

The Moving Picture Show Goats and Crime

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 12 January 1925 · page 4

"You've been beaten again by the regular force, Holmes," said Dr. Watson. "I Cannot tell you how sorry 1 a.m."…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

A.J.S AGAIN Maitland Carnival

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 13 January 1925 · page 10

Once again, on Saturday night, at Maitland, the little [?]h.p. A.J.S. motor cycle showed what it was made of. After five heats out of a possible…

Continued on Trove, page 10 →

Show Badges Dispute at Maitland

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 13 January 1925 · page 6

Several members of the H.R.A. and H. Association do not See eye to eye with the committees of management on the question of the use of…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

The Moving Picture Show Gay and Daring Sports

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 13 January 1925 · page 4

As regards cricket, Peter is sympathetically disposed towards Mr. J. L. Carvin's suggestion that every inter-Imperial contest should close…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

King George Labour's Approval Fair Play and Courtesy (Australian Cable Association.) MONTREAL

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 13 January 1925 · page 5

Mrs. Snowden, the wife of the former British Chancellor of the Exchequer, in a speech in reference to the British throne, declared that "the British King and his…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Brutal Show Karasick Beats Meeske Vim in Wrestling Melbourne

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 13 January 1925 · page 6

There was plenty of vim in the wrestling match at the Stadium last night between Al. Karaslck (11.11) and Billy Mecsko (12.11). Temper…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

To Show Cause Melbourne

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 14 January 1925 · page 5

Mr. Justice Powers to-day granted an order nist calling up-on the Seamen's Union to appear before the Court on January 21…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

The Moving Picture Show Art and Poison

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 14 January 1925 · page 4

Miss Geach said that people were sacrificing their health in order that they might indulge their eyes by looking at artificially colored foods. Without…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

The Exhibition Fear of Failure Swift Action Needed (Australian Cable Association.) LONDON

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 14 January 1925 · page 7

The "Daily Chronicle" gives prominence to an article declaring that the second season of the Empire Exhibition is threatened with disastrous failure…

Continued on Trove, page 7 →

Swimming Carnival Kahanamoku Wins Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 15 January 1925 · page 5

The big swimming carnival was continued to-night at the Domain Baths. The chief events resulted as follows:—220 yards Championship of Australia…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

The Moving Picture Show Coaxing Crews

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 15 January 1925 · page 4

"I see as 'ow Bruce is wild with the Melbin Eraid," said Weary Willie. "They said 'o said 'o was going' to use the navy blokes to work somer…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Anniversary Holiday Night, Monday, January 26th. Maitland Show Ground, at 8 p.m

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 15 January 1925 · page 6

An extraordinary programme of exciting Motor Cycle and Cycle Races where all your local and Sydney Crack Riders will compete. Five-lap Handicaps and…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

Cessnock Show Ground Improvements

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 16 January 1925 · page 5

The second annual Cessnock Agricultural Show will be held on May 27 and 28. Patrons will find that wonderful…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

The Moving Picture Show The Wireless Age

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 16 January 1925 · page 4

A time will come, according to Mr. E. T. Fisk, when, by means of wireless, people will be able to stay at home and see the Melbourne Cup run. Ships…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →