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, 1949

865 stories in Riverina's papers · page 34 of 44

Trade Displays at the Show

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 16 September 1949 · page 2

Not the least interesting section of the Narrandera show was the trade exhibits by local business people and these attracted considerable…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Ardlethan Show Saturday Next, 24th SEPTEMBER

Coolamon-Ganmain Review · Friday 16 September 1949 · page 2

On one of the State’s most picturesque grounds, what promises to be a record Show will be staged on Saturday next week, at…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Best for Years Ganmain Show Fine Exhibits

Coolamon-Ganmain Review · Friday 16 September 1949 · page 1

This year’s Ganmain Show, staged on September 6 and 7, although perhaps the attendance of the public on the second day could be described as not up to expectations, was, nevertheless, a financial success, while…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Show Notes Non-Competitive Exhibits Much Admired

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 16 September 1949 · page 2

The non-competitive exhibits at the Narrandera show on Friday and Saturday occupied a considerable amount of space in the industrial…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Coolamon Vaudeville Show Popular Programme Record Attendance

Coolamon-Ganmain Review · Friday 16 September 1949 · page 3

The Concert and Revue by local artists in the Cazna Theatre, on Monday night last, attracted a capacity house—probably a record…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

£150 Cycling Carnival for Wagga

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 17 September 1949 · page 2

The Wagga Cycling Club will conduct a programme on the Cricket Ground on the Saturday before New Year's Day…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Polio Epidemic Hits Bookings for Melb. Show

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 17 September 1949 · page 1

MELBOURNE, Friday: As a result of the polio epidemic, there has been a marked decline in bookings for the Melbourne Agricultural Show. Another effect of the epidemic has been a marked…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

CORRESPONDENCE (To the Editor) Ambulance Carnival

Cootamundra Herald · Monday 19 September 1949 · page 2

Sir—May 1, through your columns, appeal to the folk of Cootamundra and district for their support on Six Hour Day,…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Age No Barrier to The Rock Show Entrants

Daily Advertiser · Monday 19 September 1949 · page 3

An interesting coincidence at The Rock Show on Saturday was that the youngest and the oldest exhibitors won a…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Hockey Last Sundays Carnival

The Lockhart Review and Oaklands Advertiser · Tuesday 20 September 1949 · page 8

The hockey carnival, held last Sunday, proved a great success. The first match commenced at 1.30 p.m., when Lockhart Greens and…

Continued on Trove, page 8 →

Methodist Spring Fair Cabaret Hall, Next

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 20 September 1949 · page 2

The Annual Spring Fair and Flower Show of the Leeton Methodist Church will be held in the Cabaret Hall on Friday…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Leeton Presbyterian Flower Show

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 20 September 1949 · page 3

Sweet September has only thirty days and twenty of these have gone. That means that it is only 24 days to the Presbyterian Flower Show,…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

The Rock Show Better Than the Best

The Lockhart Review and Oaklands Advertiser · Tuesday 20 September 1949 · page 6

Our friends at The Rock had an excellent show on Saturday. Cr. W. K. Day, Lockhart Shire President, was delighted with what he saw…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

Date of Annual Show Draws Near Entries Close To-morrow (Wed.)

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 20 September 1949 · page 2

Townspeople, as well as farmers, are reminded that to-morrow (Wed.) is the closing day for receiving entries for…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Brookdale Red Cross Raises £29 from Flower Show and £11 from Euchre Parties

The Lockhart Review and Oaklands Advertiser · Tuesday 20 September 1949 · page 2

A very pleasant afternoon was spent at Brookdale on Wednesday, September 7, when a flower show was conducted by the…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Miniature Gardens at Show

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 21 September 1949 · page 2

The members of the ladies' auxiliary to the A.P.H. and I. Association are working hard again this year to help make the…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Air Show and World Buyers

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 21 September 1949 · page 2

The British Aircraft Exhibition which ended at Farnborough last week, has been by far the most successful of the series…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Hillston Show Awards Ring Events

The Hillston Spectator and Lachlan River Advertiser · Thursday 22 September 1949 · page 2

Boy Rider, under 10—P Laird 1, H West 2 Girl Rider, under 10—Vera McKenzie 1, Helps 2…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Double Event for Melbourne Show

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 22 September 1949 · page 1

THERE'LL BE PLENTY OF THRILLS tot Melbourne Royal Show visitors when the trick riding Urquhart sisters, Betty (17) and Marge (15), show their paces. Here they are renearsing their double riding act in the arena…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Flower Show and Exhibition To-day at Cabaret Hall

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 23 September 1949 · page 2

The official opening of the Methodist Annual Spring Pair will take place at 3.30 p.m. to-day in the Cabaret Hall. Cr. W. Arbuckle will…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →