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, 1933

1,393 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 26 of 70

Aid Producers Railway Freights and Harbour Dues Reduction Announced Premier's Speech at Show SYDNEY

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 13 April 1933 · page 6

A further reduction of 10 per cent. in freight charges on wool and livestock, and a reduction of harbour dues on all primary and secondary exports…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

Farmers Praised "Saved Solvency of Australia" Mr. Lyons's Show Speech Rural Problems Reviewed SYDNEY

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 13 April 1933 · page 8

In the course of his address at the official show luncheon to-day, the Prime Minister (Mr. J. A. Lyons) said that such was the enthusiasm and determination of…

Continued on Trove, page 8 →

Show Thrills Horse Killed in Ring Many Other Falls Final Awards in Butter Section SYDNEY

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 14 April 1933 · page 5

The weather was on the cool side in Sydney to-day, and made conditions enjoyable for the great crowd which attended the Royal Show. The principal attraction…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Bowls Carnival at Maitland Rink Matches

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 15 April 1933 · page 5

Ideal weather Prevailed for the second day's play in the Hunter River Bowling Association's fourth annual carnival at East…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Cyclists Injured Wallsend Carnival Crashes Two Riders in Hospital

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 15 April 1933 · page 4

Ambulance men had a very busy afternoon yesterday through a chapter of accidents in the carnival promoted by Wallsend Amateur Cycling Club, and conducted…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Sydney Show Four Tie in High Jump SYDNEY

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 15 April 1933 · page 5

Huge crowds besieged the many entrances to the Sydney showground at an early hour to-day and, in fact, the scenes throughout the whole day very…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

The Holiday Rush Traffic Figures Show Increase Perfect Weather

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 15 April 1933 · page 1

With Easter coming aa the first welcome break since the Christmas holidays, and fine weather to usher it in, there was an exodus…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Track Racing at Wallsend Was Thrilling Good Friday Cycling Combined Carnival at Wallsend Racing Reviewed

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 15 April 1933 · page 7

Excellent riding in handicap and scratch events marked Wallsend amateur cycling club's Good Friday…

Continued on Trove, page 7 →

Hockey Exhibition at Belmont

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 17 April 1933 · page 7

Many supporters were gained by the Hockey Association on Saturday, when an exhibition match wan played by the two Premier women's teams, at the…

Continued on Trove, page 7 →

530 Guineas Paid Clydesdale Show Champion SYDNEY

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 17 April 1933 · page 5

The record price of 530 guineas was obtained at the sale of Clydesdales at the show yesterday, the amount being paid by Mr. R. V. Ross, of Holbrook,…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Show High Jump Four Clear 6ft. 9in. Record Not Challenged Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 17 April 1933 · page 6

The Anthony Hordern's "Vice Regal" High Jump record of 7ft. 6in., secured in 1929 by R. Chittick's Dungog, was not seriously challenged when the event was…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

Suspected Show Assault Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 18 April 1933 · page 5

Believed to have been the victim of a brutal assault, James Batty, of Rockdale, was found in an unconscious condition near the horses' pavilion at the Royal…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Struck by Car Two Men Hurt After Show SYDNEY

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 18 April 1933 · page 5

Two men were knocked down in Moore Park to-night by a motorist, who is stated to have failed to stop after the accident. Both men were injured, one…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

At the Show Trotting Events Exciting Woodchopping Championship Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 18 April 1933 · page 5

A huge crowd of holiday makers visited the Royal Show, which was continued in perfect weather to-day. The trotting events during the morning programme…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Crushed by Horse Woman's Spine Broken Sydney Show Accident Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 18 April 1933 · page 5

While contesting the Mick Simmonds Ladies' Hunt at the Show to-night. Eileen Fraser, 35, a well-known horsewoman from Forster, near Taree, suffered a broken…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Seven Men Before Court Royal Show Employees Guilty of Theft SYDNEY

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 18 April 1933 · page 8

Four men, who had been employed on turnstiles at the Royal Show with service ranging from two to 15 years, were sentenced by Mr. Flynn,…

Continued on Trove, page 8 →

World Fair Ottawa, April 17

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 19 April 1933 · page 7

The Minister of Trade (Mr. H. Stevens) announces that there will be no Canadian exhibit at the World Fair at Chicago…

Continued on Trove, page 7 →

Good Friday Sport Hunter Bowls Carnival Maitland Question

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 19 April 1933 · page 9

The action of the Hunter River District Bowling Association in opening the annual Easter bowling carnival on the Banks-street, reserve on Good Friday, in…

Continued on Trove, page 9 →

Seven Gaoled Stole Show Takings Gate Attendants Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 19 April 1933 · page 7

Sentence of three months' imprisonment was imposed on Arthur McBeth, 57, Frederick Barker, 53, James Jess, 43, and William Leber, 50, at the Central Police…

Continued on Trove, page 7 →

Show Crowds Larger This Year Fine Weather Factor Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 19 April 1933 · page 7

The Assistant Secretary of the Royal Agricultural Society (Mr. J. Rafferty) said this morning that the attendance figures for this year's show should be well ahead…

Continued on Trove, page 7 →