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

Northern Rivers · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1906

310 stories in Northern Rivers's papers · page 9 of 16

Maryborough (Q). Show

Northern Star · Wednesday 30 May 1906 · page 4

The Maryborough "Chronicle," in its report of the Mary borough show, says the cattle section certainly stood out as the most prominent feuture in the 1906…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Japanese Fair

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Friday 1 June 1906 · page 4

The Fair in connection with the Methodist Church, was continued in the School of Arts, Casino, on Tuesday and Wednesday last, and fairly well attended. The…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Bangalow Agricultural Society

Northern Star · Saturday 2 June 1906 · page 5

The Committee of the above Society met at Bangalow on Wednesday. Present— Mr. G. Smith (President), in the chair: Messrs. F. Reading, J. L. Noble, E…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Agricultural Society

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Tuesday 5 June 1906 · page 4

A meeting of the committee was held on Tuesday Last, in the Town Hall, Casino. Present:—Messrs. W. G. Simpson (in chair), T. Cole, C. Knoctzsch, A…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

New Zealand Exhibition

The Richmond River Herald and Northern Districts Advertiser · Friday 8 June 1906 · page 7

THERE are few countries which offer so many attractions for the tourist as New Zealand, and the combination of a health and scenic resort with an…

Continued on Trove, page 7 →

Japanese Fair

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Tuesday 12 June 1906 · page 2

A MEETING was held in the Methodist Church, Casino, on Friday night last, to wind-up matters in connection with the Fair recently held. The Secretary (Mr…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Brisbane Show

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Tuesday 12 June 1906 · page 2

IN connection with the cub-corn competition it is interesting to hear that exhibitors are applying for entries and railway dockets freely. In consequence of…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Proposed District Show

Northern Star · Wednesday 13 June 1906 · page 8

On Thursday last Mr. W. C [?] met the Committee of the Li[?]more [?] Society with reference to the proposed district show. Some months ago, when the…

Continued on Trove, page 8 →

Casino Poultry Show

Northern Star · Wednesday 13 June 1906 · page 5

Wo would remind any renders interested in poultry that the Casino Poultry Show is to be held on June 22nd and 23rd, and entries close on Saturday next. The…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Ballina Poultry Show

Northern Star · Wednesday 13 June 1906 · page 4

The tenth annual Show of the Ballina Poultry Club was held at Ballina on Friday and Saturday last, and was one of the most successful held by the Club. Mr. D…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

A Great Carnival

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Friday 15 June 1906 · page 4

WHAT is termed the Grand National Eisteddfod of Australia is to be held at Ballarat, Victoria, during October next. The prizes offered for every conceivable…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Poultry Club Show

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Tuesday 19 June 1906 · page 2

THE entries received for the second annual Show held by the Casino Poultry Club constitute a record on the North Coast, there being no less 550 for…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Preparing Poultry for Exhibition. Washing

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Friday 22 June 1906 · page 9

Although it is quite possible that in some cases condition may carry undue weight at a show, it is imperative that the birds should be placed before the…

Continued on Trove, page 9 →

Casino Poultry Show

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Friday 22 June 1906 · page 4

EVERYTHING is in readiness for the second Show in connection with the Casino Poultry Club, which will be officially opened by Mayor Rayner at 2 p.m…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Exhibition of Pictures

Northern Star · Saturday 23 June 1906 · page 4

There is now on view at the Hotel Ryan a number of water colours, the work of Dr. Riches, of Sydney, who having to abandon his profession some years ago has since…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

The A. N. A. Exhibition

Northern Star · Monday 25 June 1906 · page 2

The Australian Natives' Association recently got itself into difficulties by holding an exhibition, and members are now trying to extricate themselves from their…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Alstonville Agricultural Society

Northern Star · Wednesday 27 June 1906 · page 6

The usual [?] meeting of the committee of [?] Society was held in the Agricultur[?] Hall on Thursday, June 21st. Present—[?] C. H. Gorman (President)…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

Casino Poultry Show

Northern Star · Wednesday 27 June 1906 · page 5

The champions cock or cockerel, was awarded to W. C. Boorman's Black Orpington cock, and champion hen (gold medal) to F. S. Fisher's Silver Wyardotte pullet…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Wirth's Mammoth Show. Wirth Bros' Greatest Show on Earth

Northern Star · Wednesday 27 June 1906 · page 8

Mr. G. L. Petersen, the advance representative, and his staff of bill-posters, has arrived in Lismore to make arrangements to open here on Friday and Saturday, July…

Continued on Trove, page 8 →

Farm and Dairy. Judging at the Sydney Royal Show

Northern Star · Wednesday 27 June 1906 · page 2

The judging of cattle at the Sydney Royal Show has come [?] for a lot of hostile criticism in Victoria and New Zealand. A correspondent of the "Auckland weekly…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →