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, 1929

810 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 26 of 41

Boycott Threat Dog Fanciers Up in Aims Ground Trouble Attack on Newcastle Show Committee

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 3 September 1929 · page 5

Newcastle Show Committee has become involved in the war between rival dog fanciers clubs. The Show Committee was accused at the meeting of the Merewether Dominion Canine Fanciers' Society (Kennel…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Cathedral Operatic Fair

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 4 September 1929 · page 8

The Newcastle Cathedral Operatic Fair will be held from September 17 to 21 inclusive, and the opening ceremony will be performed by Miss Elaine de Chair at…

Continued on Trove, page 8 →

Lambton Congregational Fair

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 4 September 1929 · page 5

The Rainbow Fair promoted by the Ladies Guild of the Lambton Congregational Church successfully concluded on Monday evening. A musical programme arranged…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

St. Andrew's Floral Fair

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 4 September 1929 · page 8

St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church Floral Fair will be opened at 3 p.m. to-day by Mrs. H. L. Wheeler, and continued to-morrow at 7.30 p.m., and on…

Continued on Trove, page 8 →

Big Show Prizes

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 4 September 1929 · page 6

The Minister for Agriculture. Mr. Thorby, announced yesterday that a Sydney firm had offered to donate 100 guineas for three years as a special prize…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

St. Andrew's Fair Successful Function at Cook's Hill

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 4 September 1929 · page 5

"Many months of work for the fair were devoted by the members of the women's Guild of St. Andrew's" said the rector (Rev. G. Nesbit[?]), in…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Benefit Show Catherine Hill Bay Fund

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 4 September 1929 · page 7

At a meeting of the combined committees of the Cripples Chair Fund, at Catherine Hill Buy. It was decided to accept the offer of the Helmont…

Continued on Trove, page 7 →

Dog Fanciers Merewether Society Dispute with Newcastle Show Committee

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 4 September 1929 · page 11

The Merewether Dominion Ca[?]ine Fanciers' Society decided on Monday night to have nothing further to do with the Newcastle Agricultural…

Continued on Trove, page 11 →

NEUTRAL Reply to Disgruntled Dog-men Lease of Ground Show President Explains Position

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 4 September 1929 · page 6

Claiming that the Newcastle Show Committee was absolutely neutral and endeavoring to be fair to the dog world, the president (Mr. Bramble) to-day replied to the attacks of the Merewether Dominion Canine Fanciers' Society (Kennel…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

Agricultural Society Gresford

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 5 September 1929 · page 8

The Gresford District Agricultural Society closed its financial year with a credit balance of £67/15/6. The receipts amounted to £832/11/10, and the…

Continued on Trove, page 8 →

Gum-tip Fair Wallsend Effort

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 5 September 1929 · page 10

Delightful weather yesterday afternoon played its part in securing a large attendance of ladies in the Wallsend Masonic Hall, for the opening by Mrs. H. D…

Continued on Trove, page 10 →

Social Gossip For Operatic Fair

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 5 September 1929 · page 3

All manner of entertainments are being held to assist with the funds of the Cathedral Operatic Fair. Among them was a bridge and mail [?]ongg…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Floral Fair St. Andrew's Church Successful Opening

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 5 September 1929 · page 10

Flower-decorated stalls, attractive festooning, glowing coloured lights, and stalls on which were displayed a seemingly endless variety of good things, transformed…

Continued on Trove, page 10 →

Newcastle Show Secretary, Mr. Dann, Retires Tributes of Appreciation

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 5 September 1929 · page 10

Warm tributes to ability of Mr. E. J. Dann, who has retired from the position of Secretary to the Newcastle Agricultural, Horticultural and Industrial Association,…

Continued on Trove, page 10 →

Singleton Spring Fair

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 6 September 1929 · page 7

During the past three days the annual spring fair in connection with the Methodist Church has been in progress. All the sessions have attracted large attendances…

Continued on Trove, page 7 →

Gosford Show

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 6 September 1929 · page 11

Thee 14st annual exhibition of the Gosford Agricultural Society will be opened to-day. There have been record entries in al sections. A band contest has been…

Continued on Trove, page 11 →

Operatic Fair

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 7 September 1929 · page 10

The Newcastle Cathedral Operatic Fair will be opened by Miss Elaine de Chair in the Cathedral Hall, Church-street, on September 17…

Continued on Trove, page 10 →

Floral Fair

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 7 September 1929 · page 10

The Floral Fair at St. Andrew's, Newcastle, was continued on Thursday evening. Mr. E. Bailey had trained the children for a cantata entitled "The Rose of…

Continued on Trove, page 10 →

All Nations' Fair

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 7 September 1929 · page 10

At the Salvation Army. Citadel, King. street this afternoon, Ald. H.L. Wheeler, the Mayor of Newcastle, will open the "All Nations' Fair." A musical…

Continued on Trove, page 10 →

Adamstown Methodist Fair

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 7 September 1929 · page 10

The Adamstown Methodist Church fair will be opened by Mrs. F. Luckham on Wednesday. Various competitions and musical programmes am features of the…

Continued on Trove, page 10 →