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, 1938

976 stories in Riverina's papers · page 12 of 49

Beautiful Flowers Autumn Show A Success Mayor Forecasts Big Display in Spring

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 2 April 1938 · page 8

Overcoming unusual conditions caused by a plague of grasshoppers, followed by an exceptionally dry summer and autumn, the Wagga and…

Continued on Trove, page 8 →

Large Crowd Attends Boxing and Wrestling Paradice Defeats Piermont Thrilling Contest Local Boxers Show Talent

Cootamundra Herald · Monday 4 April 1938 · page 4

The final fixture in connection with the Cootamundra Sesqui-Centenary Celebrations was held in the Arcadia theatre on Saturday night,…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Attractive Exhibit at Show

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 5 April 1938 · page 3

One of the most remarkable and interesting displays ever seen at the Royal Agricultural Society's Easter Show is the exhibit of the Shell…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Sydney Show The Greatest Ever SYDNEY

Cootamundra Herald · Tuesday 5 April 1938 · page 1

Colonel Somerville, secretary of the Royal Agricultural Society, states that insurances totalling £175,000. have been taken out against wet weather during…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Ascot Review Adherent and Sir Robin Show Promise Soltoi's Eclipse Handicap

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 5 April 1938 · page 6

The V.T. and R.A. was favored with fine weather for its meeting at Ascot when a programme of seven events was put through. From a racing point…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

Presbyterian Flower Show and Bazaar Opened by Mrs. Bootes Fine Quality Exhibits

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Tuesday 5 April 1938 · page 1

The annual flower show, cooking competition and bazaar, sponsored by the Ladies' Guild of the Presbyterian Church, Tumut, was held in…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Henty Presbyterian Fair Very Successful Function

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 6 April 1938 · page 3

The annual Scottish fair conducted by the ladies of the Henty Presbyterian Guild was held last Friday afternoon and evening. It was officially opened…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Royal Easter Show "Greatest Ever Seen" Record Crowds Expected Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 6 April 1938 · page 1

"This will be the greatest show Sydney has ever seen," said the secretary of the Royal Agricultural Society (Colonel Somerville) to-day…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Paling's Wont Be at the Show

Cootamundra Herald · Thursday 7 April 1938 · page 4

Because of the impossibility of demonstrating their pianos and player-pianos satisfactorily, and because of the lack of privacy. W. H. Paling and…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Royal Agricultural Show Oil Company's Invitation

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 7 April 1938 · page 7

The Atlantic Union Oil Co. Ltd. wish to announce that their representative in the Wagga district. Mr. L. J. O'Reilly, will be in attendance at the Sydney…

Continued on Trove, page 7 →

Palings Will Not Be at the Show

The Gundagai Independent · Thursday 7 April 1938 · page 4

Because of the impossibility of demonstrating their player-pianos satisfactorily, and because of the lack of privacy, W.H. Paling and Co. Ltd…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Palings Won't Be at the Show

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 7 April 1938 · page 2

Because of the impossibility of demonstrating their pianos and player-pianos satisfactorily, and because of the lack of privacy, W. H. Paling and Co.,…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Illabo P.s.a.a. Carnival Eleven Schools Represented Senior Cup Won by Junee Reefs

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 7 April 1938 · page 2

The Illabo Shire Public Schools Athletic Associations annual carnival was held at the Junee Reefs school yesterday. Eleven schools were…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Palings Wont be at The Show

Coolamon-Ganmain Farmers' Review · Friday 8 April 1938 · page 4

Because of the impossibility of demonstrating their pianos and player plannes satisfactorily, and because of the lack, of privacy, W. H. Paling &…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Palings Won't Be at the Show

Adelong and Tumut Express · Friday 8 April 1938 · page 6

Because of the impossibility of demonstrating their pianos and player-pianos satisfactorily, and because of the lack of privacy, W…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

Royal Agricultural Show Oil Company’s Invitation Country Men

Coolamon-Ganmain Farmers' Review · Friday 8 April 1938 · page 4

The Atlantic Union Oil Co. Ltd, wish Co announce that their Representative to the Coolaman district, Mr. L. A. O’Reilly, will to in attendance at the…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Royal Agricultural Show Oil Company's Invitation to Country Men

Adelong and Tumut Express · Friday 8 April 1938 · page 5
Also in Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser

The Atlantic Union Oil Co. Ltd. wish to announce that their Representative in the Tumut disrtict, Mr. L. J. O'Reilly, will be in attendance…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Working Models at Royal Show Vacuum Oil Coy's Display

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 8 April 1938 · page 3

THIS year the Vacunm Oil Company's kiosk, 13 Park Road, Royal Agricultural Showgrounds, will contain more working…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

The Governor Will Not Attend Official Show Luncheon SYDNEY

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 8 April 1938 · page 1

Following the example of the Governor-General (Lord Gowrie), the Governor (Lord Wakehurst) decided not to attend "the official luncheon at…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →