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

Queanbeyan & Braidwood · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1929

76 stories in Queanbeyan & Braidwood's papers · page 1 of 4

Local & General News Street Carnival

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 4 January 1929 · page 2

The carnival in aid of the funds of the P. and A. Society,' which was held in Wallace-street on Saturday light last, was largely attended,…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

The Motor Show Studebaker's Two Exhibits

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 11 January 1929 · page 1

At this year's motor show in Sydney Studebaker is exhibiting at two stands. Cars on show include are New…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Postponement of Show Majority Decision Indefinite Date

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 25 January 1929 · page 1

There was a large attendance of committeemen of the P. and A. Association at a special meeting held in the School of Arts last night to give…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Show Abandoned Almost Unanimous Decision

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 12 February 1929 · page 2

A special meeting of members of the Braidwood P., A. and H. Association was held at the Literary Institute on Saturday afternoon to…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

In Movieland The Shadow Show a Talkie Triumph. “Jazz singer’s” Big Run

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 15 February 1929 · page 4

“The Jazz Singer,” now having a big run at the Lyceuin has settled the controversy that has raged for several months past around the practicability…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

"Not a Fair Go"

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 19 February 1929 · page 3

Speaking at the Bellinger Shire Council meeting, Councillor Casey strongly condemned what be termed the promiscuous habit of the Council…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Yass P. & A. Show

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 19 February 1929 · page 1

A healthy indication of the success of the annual Show of the Yass P. and A. Association, to be held on 28th inst., and 1st and 2nd March, was shown in…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

“Not a Fair Go”

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 22 February 1929 · page 1

Speaking at Bellinger Shire Council meeting, Councillor Casey strongly condemned what he termed the promiscuous habit of the Council…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Small Profit From Charity Carnival

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 22 February 1929 · page 1

Although more than £1000 was taken in connection with the recent carnival in Jubilee Park, Glebe, in aid of Picton…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Local & General News the Show

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 22 February 1929 · page 2

Although the Show was abandoned as a result of the drought, which has now broken, an effort is now being made to revive it. A petition was…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

In Movieland The Shadow Show VICTOR McLAGLEN Born Rover!

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 22 February 1929 · page 4

Victor McLaglen, formerly a soldier in Africa during the Boer War, a gold miner in Australia, a prize fighter and silver miner in Canada, and a captain…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Show to Be Held On 11th, 12th and 13th April

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 22 February 1929 · page 1

A meeting of the committee of the Queanbeyan P. A. Association was held in the School of Arts last night, There were present : Messrs. J. C…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

A Unique Test Cars Tilted to Show Their Low Centre of Gravity at Point of Overturing

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 22 February 1929 · page 4

In and around all the capital cities of Australia and more especially on the country roads, to every motorist there comes the time when, forced on…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

New Ford Truck on Show at Local Dealers

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 1 March 1929 · page 2

The local Ford dealers, Messrs. Moore Bros. Ltd., advise delivery has been made to them of the new model “AA"” Truck. The truck received is of the…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Annual Show Meeting Decides Not to Hold It

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 5 March 1929 · page 2

A meeting of the committee of the P. and A. Society was held at the Literary institute on Saturday afternoon last in connection with the petition…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Methodist Fair

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 12 March 1929 · page 2

As advertised in this issue, the committee of the Methodist Church Fair, which is to be held on the 23rd March, intends to run flower and…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Cooma Show

Queanbeyan Age · Thursday 14 March 1929 · page 1

The Cooma Annual Show to be held next Wednesday and Thursday promises to be up to the high standard of these exhibitions. Besides the usual…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Motor Cycle Show

Queanbeyan Age · Thursday 14 March 1929 · page 6

The Motor Cycle Show which was held last week in the Melbourne Town Hall was the first exhibition of its kind held in Australia. Except…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

Royal Easter Show An Interesting Exhibit

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 19 March 1929 · page 3

How an artistic durable and fire retardant dwelling containing a large living room, entrance porch, three large bedrooms, kitchen, bathroom,…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

“Shell” Stand at Royal Easter Show

Queanbeyan Age · Thursday 21 March 1929 · page 4

Situated at Stand No. 19 is the building occupied by The Shell Company of Australia Limited, and the “man on the Land” will be greatly…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →