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

Riverina · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1912

394 stories in Riverina's papers · page 18 of 20

Show Committee

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 4 October 1912 · page 2

Present—The President (Mr. E. G Matthews) and Messrs. G. T Attwood, B. Witenden J Roberts, R Sweeney, E. J. Forsyth, A. E Moore, W. Corby, F…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Ganmain Show Notes. (Continued from last [?]).DOGS

Coolamon Farmers' Review · Friday 4 October 1912 · page 7

Although this section was represented by a relatively small number of animals, there were several very fine specimens of…

Continued on Trove, page 7 →

Skating Carnival

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Saturday 5 October 1912 · page 2

I About 100 persons were present at the fancy dress Skating Carnival on Wednesday night, and a very pleasant and…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Adelong P. and A. Society's Show

The Tumut Advocate and Farmers and Settlers' Adviser · Tuesday 8 October 1912 · page 2

The time is drawing near to the date fixed for the holding of the annual Show by the Adelong P. and A. Society, and at least…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

The Breeding of Draught Horses. Melbourne Show Judge Exalts the the Progeny of a Lockhart Sire

The Lockhart Review and Oaklands Advertiser · Wednesday 9 October 1912 · page 5

It has long been recognised that Lock hart district is fast gaining distinction for its draught stock, but we venture to say that nothing has ever…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

The Wagga Show. Recommendations and Criticisms

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Tuesday 15 October 1912 · page 3

MENTION has previously been made of the numerous suggestions by visitors and exhibitors in Wagga for the improvement of the exhibitions…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Items of News. Coolamon Show

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 16 October 1912 · page 2

A general committee meeting of the Coolamon A. and P. Association was held on Tuesday afternoon. Mr. A. W. Stinson, the president, was in…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Show Ground Accident

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 17 October 1912 · page 2

Robert Clancy, while watching the races at the Show Ground yesterday afternoon, fell from the grandstand and sustained injuries about the throat…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Billiard Exhibition Champions in Narandera. Lindrum V. Harverson

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 18 October 1912 · page 4

The most interesting exposition of artistic billard-playing yet given in Narandera was that arranged for Friday evening last at the Criterion Billiard…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Result of the Carnival

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 19 October 1912 · page 6

The committee of the Butchers and Bakers' Carnival have very reason to congratulate themselves. In spite of being twice postponed and incurring…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

F. and S. Association. Farmers' Autumn Show. Candidates for Next Elections

Daily Advertiser · Monday 21 October 1912 · page 2

A general meeting of the Wagga Branch of the Farmers and Settlers Association was held in the School of Arts on Saturday afternoon. Mr…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Presbyterian Flower Show

The Lockhart Review and Oaklands Advertiser · Wednesday 23 October 1912 · page 2

The main function of this week is undoubtedly the Lockhart Presbyterian Church Flower Show which will be opened to-day and will be…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Lockhart A. and P. Society One Day Show Decided On

The Lockhart Review and Oaklands Advertiser · Wednesday 23 October 1912 · page 2

On Tuesday afternoon, there was a Committee meeting of the above Society. Mr. W. Weedon (President) presided. Mr W. Smith, in…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

The Show

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Friday 25 October 1912 · page 2

The tenth annual show of the Adelong P. & A. Society opened, on Tuesday last under favorable weather conditions. The entries this year,…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Picnic Race Week Carnival. the Polo Cymkhana

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 25 October 1912 · page 2

The Picnic Race work carnival opened on Tuesday in fine weather, the first day being devoted to the annual Gymkhana of the Narandera Polo Club. There was…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Motor Show. Cars of Perfection

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 25 October 1912 · page 3

The display of special distinction was that supplied by the Sydney Taxi-Cab and Motor Import Coy., Ltd., 397-9 Kent Street, Sydney. In a spacious stand,…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Late for the Show. Poor John

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Friday 25 October 1912 · page 6

They were getting ready for the theatre. It was 7.30 p.m., and he had finished dressing, while she was trying on the third hat. She turned…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

The Adelong Show. The Best on Record

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 25 October 1912 · page 4

The Show at Adelong— the place where Dick Prowse comes from—was held on Tuesday and Wednesday, and was very…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Carrathool Show

The Hillston Spectator and Lachlan River Advertiser · Friday 1 November 1912 · page 10

The ninth annual show of the Carrathool Pastoral and Agricultural Society was held on Wednesday, 22nd October, and was most…

Continued on Trove, page 10 →

Junee Flower Show

Daily Advertiser · Friday 1 November 1912 · page 4

The twenty third spring flower show in connection, with the Church of England, Junee, was opened at 4 o'clock on Wednesday, afternoon by the…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →