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, 1926

739 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 19 of 37

Redhead Fund Carnival

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 5 May 1926 · page 8

There was a large attendance last night when the ladies' beauty competition took place. The winner was Miss Clarice Fratus, and the selection of the judges…

Continued on Trove, page 8 →

Redhead Fund Carnival

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 6 May 1926 · page 6

There was a large attendance last night to see the children's fancy dress competition. The Judges (Mesdames Richardson and Ranch, and Messrs…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

"Fair Enough" But Not for Parks Carrington "Two-up"

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 6 May 1926 · page 8

Carrington aldermen are perturbed at the practice of young men playing football in Grahame Park, and "two-up" on Sundays…

Continued on Trove, page 8 →

Church Fair Stockton Presbyterians

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 7 May 1926 · page 4

Yesterday afternoon Mrs. Hugh Connell. wife of one of the Parliamentary members for Newcastle opened a continents fair in the…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Redhead Fund Carnival

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 7 May 1926 · page 3
Also in Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate

A women's nail driving competition conducted at the Hamilton Carnival last night, was won by Mrs. Bucknall. The judges were Messrs. McLauchlin…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Cessnock Speedway Rennie Memorial Carnival Season to End

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 7 May 1926 · page 8

Cessnock Speedway will wind up its night carnival season with a douits barrelled meeting. Saturday, May 8, far the Ronnie Memorial Carnival,…

Continued on Trove, page 8 →

The Home Seeker's Page "His Home, the spot on earth supremely bless, a dearer, sweeter spot than all the rest." Home Garden Flowers for Show Best Treatment for Gladioli

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 7 May 1926 · page 7

For a summer show few flowers give more satisfaction than gladioll. Considering the case with which they can be grown, it is surprising that…

Continued on Trove, page 7 →

BOWLS Stockton Fair's Success

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 8 May 1926 · page 3

The Stockton pair, Messrs. J. Unquhart and D. Sefton, beat Wickham's representatives, Messrs. R. Owners and A. Cherry, yesterday in the district pairs'…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Musical Carnival Smedmore Competition

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 8 May 1926 · page 6

Musicians, singers, and elocutionists will be catered for at the musical tournament to be held in the Smedmore Literary Institute on July 20, 21, 22,…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

To Assist School New Lambton Fair Parents Busy

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 8 May 1926 · page 8

The grounds of Mew Lambton Public School presented a gay and animated appearance this afternoon when a continental was held to raise…

Continued on Trove, page 8 →

Stockton Church Fair

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 10 May 1926 · page 7

The continental fair promoted by the Stockton Presbyterian Church was concluded on Saturday night with a concert in the Presbyterian Hall,…

Continued on Trove, page 7 →

Redhead Fund Carnival

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 10 May 1926 · page 6

In response to numerous requests, the committee have decided to continue the carnival at Hamilton for another week. On Tuesday there will be a nail-driving…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

Dogs and Birds Annual Show

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 10 May 1926 · page 7

The annual May show of the Newcastle and Northern District Kennel Club, at the Newcastle Showground on Saturday, brought together many fine dogs. The…

Continued on Trove, page 7 →

Building Breaches Offenders to Show Cause

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 10 May 1926 · page 3

The city engineer (Mr. Shine) recently, in a report to Newcastle Council, submitted particulars regarding breaches of reputations by parties…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Poultry Show Championship Awards Newcastle Club

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 10 May 1926 · page 2

Newcastle and District Poultry, Pigeon, and Cage Bird Society held a successful exhibition at Newcastle Showground on Saturday, in…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

International Show Exhibition in Melbourne

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 11 May 1926 · page 7

Vibrant with color and light, an impressive and beautiful display that heralds what is expected to prove the greatest year the industry has yet…

Continued on Trove, page 7 →

Redhead Fund Carnival

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 11 May 1926 · page 6

To-night at the Hamilton Carnival, there will be another nail driving competition for ladies, and to-morrow there will be a prize awarded to each of…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

International Motor Show

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 11 May 1926 · page 7

Probably one of the most interesting exhibits at the International Motor Show (Melbourne) is that of B.S.A. motor cycles. At this stand are shown a complete range…

Continued on Trove, page 7 →

Poultry Show Special Awards

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 11 May 1926 · page 7

The official list of special prizes awarded in connection with the Newcastle and District Poultry, Pigeon. Canary, and Cage Bird Society's Show, which was conducted…

Continued on Trove, page 7 →