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, 1934

1,551 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 48 of 78

Maitland Show Jubilee

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 2 August 1934 · page 11

Next year the Maitland Show Council proposes to hold its Diamond Jubilee Show in celebration of the 75th year of the existence of the Hunter River Agricultural…

Continued on Trove, page 11 →

Baby Show at Pelaw Main

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 2 August 1934 · page 12

A baby show in the Pelaw Main Parish Hall, under the auspices of the Women's Guild, to assist the candidature of Miss Maizie Irving, in the…

Continued on Trove, page 12 →

District Flower Show Judges Appointed

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 2 August 1934 · page 13

At a meeting of the Newcastle District Horticultural Council last night, the following officers were appointed for the show: Chief steward,…

Continued on Trove, page 13 →

Exhibition Billiards Breaks of Over 1000 Made SYDNEY

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 2 August 1934 · page 11

The international Billiards exhibition match between Joe Davis (Britain) and Walter Lindrum (Australia) was continued in the Y.M.C.A. hall to-day,…

Continued on Trove, page 11 →

Exhibition Billiards Mr. H. Lindrum at Newcastle

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 3 August 1934 · page 18

Mr. Horace Lindrum, the prominent Australian billiard player, gave Mr. E. N. Wrainwright, of Newcastle, 400 start in an exhibition match of 750, which…

Continued on Trove, page 18 →

Sydney Solicitor to Show Cause Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 3 August 1934 · page 12

The Full Court today granted the Prothonotary a rule nisi calling upon a New South Wales solicitor to show cause why his name should not be removed from the…

Continued on Trove, page 12 →

Exhibition Billiards Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 4 August 1934 · page 11

When time was called at the end of to-night's session of the exhibition billiards match between Joe Davis (Britain) and Walter Lindrum (Australia), the…

Continued on Trove, page 11 →

Championship Dog Show

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 4 August 1934 · page 11

Cessnock District Kennel Club will hold a championship show on Saturday, August 25, for which entries close on August 11. Mr. H. Maude is the judge…

Continued on Trove, page 11 →

A One-man Show

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 4 August 1934 · page 8

The merino section of the Sheepbreeders' Show in Melbourne was truly a one-man show, Mr. W. T. Merriman, of Merryville, Yass (N.S.W.), scooping the…

Continued on Trove, page 8 →

Hospital Auxiliary Mrs. E. S. Spooner to Open Fair

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 4 August 1934 · page 12

Members of the Newcastle Hospital Women's Auxiliary made excellent reports of preparations for the Hospital Auxiliary Fair, which will be opened by Mrs. E. S…

Continued on Trove, page 12 →

Exhibition Billiards Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 7 August 1934 · page 6

Joe Davis (England) was leading Walter Lindram (Australia) when leading ceased to-night in their fortnight's exhibition billiards match. The scores were—Davis, in…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

Church Fair Maryville Presbyterian Effort

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 7 August 1934 · page 8

The annual fair was held in the Maryville Presbyterian Church on Saturday. The fair was opened by the Mayoress of Wickham (Mrs. L. Grahame). The…

Continued on Trove, page 8 →

Sydney Royal Show Alterations in Schedules

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 7 August 1934 · page 2

On advice received at the monthly Council meeting of the Royal Agricultural Society from the Junior Farmers' Club Council that two districts (Illawarra…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Queensland Show Wonderful Cattle Champion Blind Breeder's Success Brisbane

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 7 August 1934 · page 6

Glorious weather favoured the opening of the Queensland Royal National Show to-day. The Judge were set an arduous task in all sections. It was late in the…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

Golden Glow Fair Salvation Army Appeal

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 8 August 1934 · page 9

A Golden Glow Fair was opened at the West Maitland Salvation Army Hall yesterday afternoon, in aid of the annual self-denial appeal. The fair was…

Continued on Trove, page 9 →

Newcastle Show Exhibit

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 8 August 1934 · page 5

The co-operation of the Newcastle Chamber of Commerce in advertising the agricultural exhibit representing the produce of the North…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Horses at Brisbane Show Brisbane

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 8 August 1934 · page 12

Beautiful weather again favoured the second day of the Royal National Show, The judging of thoroughbred horses was the principal event. The English…

Continued on Trove, page 12 →

Carnival in Honor of Prince's Visit Pageant in the Air 100 Machines to Take Part Prince's Visit

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 8 August 1934 · page 8

An air pageant, in which planes from all over Australia, including some of the Centenary race contestants will take part, is planned by…

Continued on Trove, page 8 →

Finals Contested At Newcastle High Athletic Carnival Scenes of Enthusiasm at Sports Ground Newcastle High School Sports Burdekin's Great Feat Triple Champion

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 8 August 1934 · page 8

The annual sports meeting of Newcastle High School was continued at No. 1 Sports Ground to-day. Ideal weather…

Continued on Trove, page 8 →

Vaudeville Show

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 9 August 1934 · page 9

Mr. Will Kenny, of Sydney, late Manager of Fuller's circuit, will open a season of vaudeville in Cessnock on Friday and Saturday nights, and it is his intention…

Continued on Trove, page 9 →