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 35 of 49

Bowls Sesquicentenary Carnival

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 10 September 1938 · page 7

A joint sub-committee of Wagga and Bolton Park Clubs on Tuesday, night decided to stage an all-day bowls carnival for the entertainment…

Continued on Trove, page 7 →

Ganmain Show

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 10 September 1938 · page 6

Ganmain's 13th annual show, to be held on Tuesday and Wednesday nest, promises to be one of the best on record. Excellent entries are being…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

Australian Rules Leeton Knockout Carnival Ganmain Winners

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 10 September 1938 · page 7

The Leeton District Football Assn. hid a knockout competition at Leeton on Sunday last. A special train from Temora and Junee was well…

Continued on Trove, page 7 →

Wagga Show Races £200 Profit Shown

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 10 September 1938 · page 7

At a committee meeting of the Murrumbidgee Turf Club, the secretary (M. J. F. De Groot) submitted a balance sheet in connection with…

Continued on Trove, page 7 →

Narandera Show Stage Set for a Great Exhibition on Friday and Saturday Next HON. W.M. Hughes to Open Show on

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 13 September 1938 · page 2

The stage is set for what promises to be one of the best exhibitions held by the Narandera Pastoral and Agricultural Association—its 56th annual…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Lockhart Show Further Arrangements

The Lockhart Review and Oaklands Advertiser · Tuesday 13 September 1938 · page 2

A Show committee meeting was held in the Lockhart School of Arts on Saturday afternoon, when there were present Messrs. J. M. Gollasch…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Junior Farmers' Section At Narandera Show

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 13 September 1938 · page 1

The Junior Farmers' classes at the Narandera show to be held on Friday and Saturday are creating a good deal of interest among the members of the…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Illabo Show Ball Brilliant Success Excellent Decorations

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 13 September 1938 · page 7

One of the most successful social, functions held in Illabo was the silver show tall, held on September 9. The large exhibition hall on the…

Continued on Trove, page 7 →

Correspondence Trotting at the Show (To the Editor)

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 13 September 1938 · page 2

Sir,—In your issue of June 10 I happened to notice a reply to my letter with regard to the trotting events that, were held at the last Narandera…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

New Machines Latest Massey Harris Developments at Lockhart Show

The Lockhart Review and Oaklands Advertiser · Tuesday 13 September 1938 · page 3

Those who visit the forthcoming Lockhart Annual Show will find special interest in the Sunshine Mussey Harris stand, exhibited by W. K…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Show Week Attractions Jimmy Sharman's Famous Troupe Wayne Powell's Challenge

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 13 September 1938 · page 2

Of the many attractions that will be visiting Narandera's great annual show, none win be more welcome than Jimmy Sharman and his big…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

MR. W. O. Rogers Criticises Show Committee (To the Editor)

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 13 September 1938 · page 1

Sir,—A few months hack a member of the Show Committee asked me to make a few suggestions to the committee, and not hand out so much…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Butterfly Fair Held at the Rock by Methodist Ladies

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 14 September 1938 · page 6

The annual effort of the Ladies' Aid of The Rock Methodist Church this year took the form of a butterfly fair, and was held in the Masonic Hall on…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

Narandera Show Splendid Exhibition Assured Mr. W. M. Hughes to Attend Narandeba

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 15 September 1938 · page 6

The 56th annual show of the Narandera Pastoral and Agricultural Association, to be held on Friday and Saturday next, promises to be a huge…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

21st Light Horse Regimental Notes Albury Show

Tumbarumba Times · Thursday 15 September 1938 · page 2

Two teams from the Utana hoop represented the regiment at the Albury show. The teams were matched against the eperienced…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Wagga Show Dogs Win in City and Country

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 15 September 1938 · page 4

Mr. J. J. Collins, of Wagga, exhibited his wire haired fox terrier, Rynara Rocket, at the Pox Terrier Association show at the Royal Showground,…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Cootamundra Show

Daily Advertiser · Friday 16 September 1938 · page 4

Cootamundra's 56th annual Show will be held on October 18 and 19. There will be an enlarged schedule of prizes, particularly for fat sheep, which…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Fair Rents Court Needed Unanimous Opinion of Councillors

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 16 September 1938 · page 4

A UNANIMOUS feeling that a Fair Rents Court was badly needed was expressed by the Councillors of the Willimbong Shire…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Methodist Flower Show Next

Coolamon-Ganmain Farmers' Review · Friday 16 September 1938 · page 2

The Coolamon Methodist Church annual Flower Show will be held on Thursday afternoon and evening next, September 22nd, the official opening…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Ardlethan Show Saturday, September 24th

Coolamon-Ganmain Farmers' Review · Friday 16 September 1938 · page 5

This year’s Ardlethan Show is to be held on Saturday, September 24th, when it in expected that a very successful exhibition will be staged…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →