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

North West (Tamworth to Moree) · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1928

145 stories in North West (Tamworth to Moree)'s papers · page 6 of 8

Scots' Fair

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 30 August 1928 · page 2

The Scots' Fair, organised by the St. Andrew's Presbyterian Women's Guild, was opened in the Mclntosh Hull this (Thursday) afternoon by Mrs. Killen,…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Sports Carnival

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 30 August 1928 · page 2

A sports carnival Mil be held at Boomi on Friday. October 12. The programme includes racing and athletic events, with a grand ball at night…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Men Missing in Show No Traces Found Woman's Weird Dream

The North Western Courier · Thursday 30 August 1928 · page 6

One by one, searchers who have spent heartbreaking days seeking for Evan Hayes and W. Laurie Seaman. lost in the frozen wastes of…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

Methodist Fair

Manilla Express · Friday 31 August 1928 · page 2

The Annual Methodist Church Bazaar was held in the Memorial Hall on Saturday 25 inst. The gross taking amounted to £225…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Scots' Fair a Great Success

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 3 September 1928 · page 3

The Scots' Fair, organised by the St. Andrew's Presbyterian Women's Guild, was opened in the McIntosh Hall on Thursday afternoon and…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

N.I.H.S. Athletic Carnival

The North Western Courier · Monday 3 September 1928 · page 1

In preparation for the great annual athlete carnival, to be held on September 14th, the last sports afternoon was given to training…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

From the Show Ring Electric Broadcasting Gunnedah Innovation

The North Western Courier · Monday 3 September 1928 · page 2

An electric broadcasting set was installed with great' Success at the last Gunnedah Show. Wireless is now used at all big…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Methodist Fair

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 6 September 1928 · page 2

The annual Fair in aid of the Methodist Church will be held on Thursday and Friday, the 25th and 26th October. The opening ceremony Will…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Local & General Mews Scots' Fair

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 6 September 1928 · page 2

The prizes in connection with the basket of home-made sweets, donated to St. Andrew's Fair by Mrs. J. T. W. Scott, wove won as follows, namely:…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Successful Dance at West Narrabri the Real Carnival Night

The North Western Courier · Thursday 6 September 1928 · page 5

One of 'the nicest dances which has been held at West Narrabri for years" is the opinion expressed by one of Narrabri's most consistent…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Flower Show

The North Western Courier · Monday 10 September 1928 · page 1

The Country Womens' Association held their second annual flower show' in the Town Hall on Thursday, and the response was gratifying. Keen…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Poultry Show

The North Western Courier · Monday 10 September 1928 · page 1

Splendid entries have been received for the poultry show to be held on Friday and Saturday next in the Town Hall, Narrabri. Profiting by…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Poultry Show. Opens To-morrow

The North Western Courier · Thursday 13 September 1928 · page 1

The Narrabri and District Poultry Show will, open to-morrow (Friday) in the Town Ball, continuing at night and on Saturday. The Club has been…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Flower Show Country Women's Annual Function

The North Western Courier · Thursday 13 September 1928 · page 1

Success again attended efforts of the Country Women's Association in their annual Flower Snow and Industrial Fair, when the function was…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

N.I.H.S. Athletic Carnival Lists of Donors

The North Western Courier · Thursday 13 September 1928 · page 1

The following have kindly agreed to assist the School Sports by donating prizes:—Mr. H. Logan (Senior Cap), High School Staff (Junior…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Tax on Show Grounds

Manilla Express · Friday 14 September 1928 · page 4

"The decision of the Composite Government to exempt show grounds which apply their revenue for maintenance purposes,…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Poultry Show

The North Western Courier · Monday 17 September 1928 · page 1

The Narrabri and District Poultry Club opened their second annual exhibition on Friday last, in the Town Hall. The show was well…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Aiding the Trust Jockey Club and Show Committees Combine

The North Western Courier · Thursday 20 September 1928 · page 4

With a view to assisting the Narrabri Racecourse Trust the Narrabri Jockey Club and the Show Committee have joined forces to raise…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

White City Carnival

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 27 September 1928 · page 2

To augment the funds of the Garah Hall, a White City Carnival will be held in the Garah Hall on Thursday, November 8…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Narrabri Poultry Club Show. Keen Fanciers—Reduced Entry. (Report by the Judge—H. G. McKittrick.)

The North Western Courier · Thursday 27 September 1928 · page 4

The "Poultry." says:—The second annual show of the Narrabri and District Poultry Club was held on Friday and Saturday…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →