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, 1936

1,208 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 41 of 61

Cardiff Carnival and Baby Show

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 12 August 1936 · page 4

A baby show and Donnybrook carnival organised by the Cardiff Citizens' Band attracted good entries and there was a large attendance…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Australian Hockey Carnival Perth

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 12 August 1936 · page 13

The third day's play in the men's all Australian hockey carnival was held to-day at Subiaco Oval. The ground was in fair, condition and the, weather was fine…

Continued on Trove, page 13 →

Flower Show at Wallsend

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 12 August 1936 · page 9

The Wallsend Horticultural Society held a successful flower show and cooking competition at Mrs. Howard's rooms last night. The judge was Mr…

Continued on Trove, page 9 →

Cold Caused Pearce's Poor Show in Sculling But He Still Has a Chance Berlin

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 12 August 1936 · page 1

A severe cold largely accounted for Cecil Pearce's poor showing in his heal of the sculls to-day, but that cannot entirely explain his defeat which Was a harder blow lo Australia than anything so far in the Games…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Billiards Exhibition

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 13 August 1936 · page 4

Walter Lindrum will give an exhibition of billiards, trick shots, and snooker at the Civic Club, corner of Union and Hunter streets, Newcastle, at 8 o'clock…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Show Judges Too Many "Old Stagers"

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 13 August 1936 · page 2

Advocating the engagement of young men as agricultural show judges, Mr. D. D. Williams told the Cardiganshire (Wales) Agricultural Committee that they…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Show Council Rain Protection Scheme Rejected

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 14 August 1936 · page 15

At a meeting of the Maitland Show Council of the Hunter River Agricultural and Horticultural Association, at West Maitland, last night it was decided to…

Continued on Trove, page 15 →

Maitland Show Association Rain Insurance Plan Rejected

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 14 August 1936 · page 9

Stating that it was desired to apply for a license to conduct mechanical coursing in the Maitland district and that it was necessary…

Continued on Trove, page 9 →

Woman's Realm Pretty Stalls "Oranges and Lemons" Fair Opening by Mrs. W. H. JOHNSON

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 14 August 1936 · page 17

The freshness of oranges and lemons on the branch was brought to the lounge rooms of the Young Women's Christian Association, Newcastle, for the annual…

Continued on Trove, page 17 →

At Golf Carnival

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 15 August 1936 · page 1

THE OPENING DAY of he Central Northern District Golf Association's carnival at Cockle Creek links was held to-day, where a mixed foursome tournament was played. Two of competition, Miss M. Thompson and Mrs. S. S. MitchAell…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Lindrum to Give Exhibition

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 15 August 1936 · page 19

Mr. Walter Lindrum, world's champion billiards player, will give an exhibition in the B.H.P. recreation hall, Crebert-street, Mayfield, to-night, at 8 o'clock. Members…

Continued on Trove, page 19 →

Opening of 'Varsities' Hockey Carnival

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 18 August 1936 · page 9

The inter-Universities' hockey carnival is being held at the University, Sydney. Above are, from left: Mine. Jill-Miller (Sydney). Joan Chadwick (Queensland),…

Continued on Trove, page 9 →

Annual Doll Show at Muswellbrook Muswellbrook

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 18 August 1936 · page 7

The second annual doll show organised by the Mothers' Club of the Muswellbrook District Rural School was opened, with a large gathering,…

Continued on Trove, page 7 →

Brisbane Show Cattle Exhibits Praised BRISBANE

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 18 August 1936 · page 9

The Royal National Show opened to-day in perfect weather. The attendance was excellent. The parade of the State's dairy herds was an impressive sight, and…

Continued on Trove, page 9 →

Show of Hands "Rebel" Unions Defeated Newspaper Issue Poll Vote Ordered for Next Month SYDNEY

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 18 August 1936 · page 7

By 188 votes to 104, an extraordinary meeting of shareholders of the official organ of the Labour party to-day rejected a proposal by…

Continued on Trove, page 7 →

Country Tennis Restriction to 130 Teams Next Year's Carnival Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 19 August 1936 · page 9

The next country tennis carnival will be restricted to 130 teams, and 31 courts will be used instead of 36, as in this year. The carnival will be held from…

Continued on Trove, page 9 →

Doll and Pet Show Hexham P. and C. Effort

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 19 August 1936 · page 10

A doll and pet show held at Hexham school on Saturday afternoon, under the auspices of the Parents and Citizens' Association, yielded £7. Judging was…

Continued on Trove, page 10 →

Fourth Success Rivoli Thoroughbred Champion Brisbane Show Awards Brisbane

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 19 August 1936 · page 8

The second day of the Royal National Show was favoured with perfect weather. Horses played an outstanding part in the principal ring, where hunting, jumping…

Continued on Trove, page 8 →

Baby Show Help for Ambulance

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 20 August 1936 · page 3

The ladies' committee of the Newcastle District Ambulance held a baby show and cookery competition at the Ambulance Station yesterday. Many entries were…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Radio Show in London London

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 20 August 1936 · page 8

The value of the exhibits in the Radio Show, which opens at Olympia next Wednesday, Is estimated at £6.000.000…

Continued on Trove, page 8 →