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, 1927

725 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 15 of 37

At the Show Rain Spoils Arrangements

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 15 April 1927 · page 4

Those who had waited until to-day, in order to see the Duke and Duchess at the Royal Agricultural Show, must have been sadly disappointed. Steady rain,…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

They See the Show

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 16 April 1927 · page 6

The Duke and Duchess of York are seeing something really worth seeing—New South Wales in the arts of peace in concentrated form. True, the Show is not…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

Royal Show Date Extended

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 16 April 1927 · page 7

At a special meeting of the Royal Agricultural Socioty's council, held on the show ground this morning, it was decided that with a view of giving…

Continued on Trove, page 7 →

Royal Easter Show. Extended Three Days. Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 18 April 1927 · page 5

On Easter Saturday last year over 156,000 people attended the Royal Easter Show. Yesterday the attendance was only about 2000…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Less Than Half Sydney Show Attendances SYDNEY

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 18 April 1927 · page 3

The effect of the rain on the Royal Show is seen in the attendance figures which for the six days to Saturday since the opening total 206.710…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Royal Show Satisfactory Attendance. Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 19 April 1927 · page 5

Despite the overcast conditions and a cold southerly wind, large crowds attended the Royal Easter Show to-day. The weather remained fine until about three…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Show's Shop Window Goods and Machinery Varied Exhibit

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 19 April 1927 · page 7

Do you want to buy a steamroller? Or a tractor? Or a machine for making…

Continued on Trove, page 7 →

Floods in Wyong District— Tree Felling at Sydney Show

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 19 April 1927 · page 8

WHEN MARDI was submerged. Residents in this flooded part of the Wyong district waved cloths and fired shots from rooftops to attract rescuers. ALL FLOORS AWASH.—Mr. George Simpson's home in the swirl of flood waters in the Wyong district…

Continued on Trove, page 8 →

Royal Show Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 22 April 1927 · page 6

It was a glorious autumn day to-day, and thousands of citizens who had been unable to visit the Royal Show on account of the recent rain availed themselves of…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

Rain Insurance Show Association Collects Coff's Harbor

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 22 April 1927 · page 6

The Agricultural Society held a carnival on the showground to recoup the financial loss caused by the heavy rain which fell when the annual show…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

Canadian Exhibition Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 23 April 1927 · page 5

The Canadian Government has invited Australia to participate in a Canadian National Exhibition, to be held in Toronto, Canada, from August 27 to…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Canadian Exhibition

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 25 April 1927 · page 4

Hearty response should be made by the Governments of the Commonwealth and the States to the invitation to be represented at the Canadian…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Royal Show Receipts Fall Off Also Attendance. Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 25 April 1927 · page 5

The Royal Easter Show was brought to conclusion last night. Although the period of the exhibition was extended for three days and nights, the wet weather…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Beale at the Sydney Royal Show

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 27 April 1927 · page 2

Not very many people realise the tremendous amount of care and thought that went into the exhibits at the Sydney Royal Agricultural Show…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Kurri Carnival Off

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 28 April 1927 · page 2

Owing to the recent heavy rains damaging the track. Kurri Cycling Club has found it necessary to postpone tho track carnival that was to…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Newcastle Speedway. Double Carnival

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 29 April 1927 · page 4

To-morrow night a carnival will be held at the Newcastle Speedway, at which a match race between Len Jones of Speedway Royal fame, and Paddy Dean…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Cessnock 1928 Show

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 29 April 1927 · page 5

Cessnock 1928 show will be held on February 16, 17, and 18, Cessnock and District Agricultural Association informed Hunter District…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Beale at the Sydney Royal Show

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 29 April 1927 · page 5

Hot very many people realise tremendous amount of care and thought that went into the exhibits at the Sydney Royal Agricultural Show…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Fine Show Royal Academy Pictures LONDON

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 29 April 1927 · page 1

Stirring, specimens of London pageantry, fascinating landscapes, masterly portraiture and sculpture characterised the Royal Academy display…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Show Ground Trotting

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 30 April 1927 · page 6

At a meeting of the Maitland Show committee on Thursday night the question as to whether the committee of management should promote trotting on the…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →