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, 1927

720 stories in Riverina's papers · page 1 of 36

Swimming Big Carnival To-day

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 1 January 1927 · page 8

Everything is in readiness for the swimming carnival at the Wagga at the rear of Church Hill this after at the rear of Church Hill this…

Continued on Trove, page 8 →

Swimming Carnival. Ladies' Armlet Race Won by Chapman. Gaffney Swims Well

Daily Advertiser · Monday 3 January 1927 · page 4

The Wagga Amateur Swimming Club held its first carnival of the year at the club's river baths on Saturday afternoon. There was a good…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Junee Hospital Queen Carnival. New Year's Eve Effort

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 4 January 1927 · page 2

A carnival in aid of the Junee Hospital Queen was held in Lorne street on New year's Eve. The stalls, which were erected by Messrs R. J. M'Dowall…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Swimming Carnival Big Day at Narandera

The Daily Express · Wednesday 5 January 1927 · page 4

The annual swimming carnival a[?] the Lake National Park, Narandera and the official opening of the game took place on Monday in glorious…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Bathurst Carnival Accident in the Baths Bathurst

The Daily Express · Wednesday 5 January 1927 · page 4

An injury to one of the competitors marred the swimming carnival at Bathurst last night, at which the Japanese [?]hampton, Saltch appeared…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Swimming Carnival. National Park Officially Opened

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 7 January 1927 · page 5

The swimming carnival which was held at the artificial lake on Monday afternoon last was the most successful fixture of its kind yet held in…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Fair Rents Court the Year’s Work Sydney

The Daily Express · Friday 7 January 1927 · page 3

The annual report of the Fair Rents Court for the year ended December [?] shows the total number of applicants received was [?]1; compared…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

No Reason for It Many People Show a Way

Adelong and Tumut Express · Friday 7 January 1927 · page 7

There can be no reason why any reader ef this who suffers the tortures of an aching back, the annoyance of urinary disorders, the pains…

Continued on Trove, page 7 →

Exhibition of Footwear

The Daily Express · Saturday 8 January 1927 · page 5

How the world goes shod is interestingly shown in the collection of footwear made by the late Frank G. Carpenter and his daughter, which…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Aquatic Carnival

Cootamundra Herald · Monday 10 January 1927 · page 5

The committee of the Literary Institute has decided to hold aquatic and athletic sports on the "Stock" dam on Anniversary Day. The…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

District Hospital. Meeting of Committee. Easter Carnival

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 11 January 1927 · page 2

The president of the Wagga District Hospital Committee, Mr. H. Oates, presided at the monthly meeting of the committee last night. There was a…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Show Beef Big Prices for Steers

The Daily Express · Tuesday 11 January 1927 · page 4

In view of the action taken to restrict the ages and weights of animals in the [?] of the Royal. Shows in Sydney and Melbourne in…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

No Pairs. Carnival Opened in Sydney Yesterday Number of Riverina Teams Competing

The Daily Express · Wednesday 12 January 1927 · page 1

The Leader of the Opposition, Mr. Bavin, announced to-day that, no pairs would be granted to Ministers who desired to visit London…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Anniversary Day Carnival. Selecting Wagga's Team

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 13 January 1927 · page 3

Every evening for the past fortnight many Wagga swimmers have been training for the forthcoming Anniversary Day championship carnival,…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

E[?] R.A. Show. [?] Stock World an Produce. M.[?]. Y. [?] A. A[?] Desc[?]ption

Coolamon-Ganmain Farmers' Review · Friday 14 January 1927 · page 6

M[?] [?] Warwell who has re[?] [?]ned from a [?] [?] Jand has [?] the [?] very…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

Cycling Albury Carnival Carswell Going to Tocumwal

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 15 January 1927 · page 6

Several riders left Wagga yesterday for Albury to compete at the night carnival to-night, among them being Nat Moore, Mick Fitzgerald, Reg Orr,…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

Motor Show Opened in Sydney, Remarkable Increase in Cars Sydney

The Daily Express · Saturday 15 January 1927 · page 1

The Motor Show opened at the Royal Agricultural Showgrounds, Sydney to-day. Every conveyable make of car is on show, and the value of…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Junee Carnival

Daily Advertiser · Monday 17 January 1927 · page 4

A swimming carnival will be held at the Junee Park baths on Wednesday in aid of "Miss Caledonia" in the hospital queen competition. A fine…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Hospital Easter Carnival

Daily Advertiser · Monday 17 January 1927 · page 2

A public meeting will be held in the Town Hall to-morrow night to make arrangements for the annual Easter carnival in aid of the Wagga District…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Anniversary Dat Carnival I Picking the Wagga Team

Daily Advertiser · Monday 17 January 1927 · page 4

There was a large attendance of swimming enthusiasts at the Wagga Clubs' baths at the rear of Church Hill yesterday morning when the trial…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →