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, 1950

850 stories in Riverina's papers · page 40 of 43

Successful Carnival at Ardlethan

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 31 October 1950 · page 2

ARDLETHAN, Monday: Over £1100 was raised at the R.S.L. carnival held on Saturday. The success of the event was mainly…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Many Wool Types Show Advance in Melbourne

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 31 October 1950 · page 2

MELBOURNE, Monday: Top price of 188d. was paid for bales of, Merino fleece branded Wulgulmerang, from Wulgulmerang,…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Federal Fair Rent Laws "Not in Force"

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 1 November 1950 · page 1

SYDNEY, Tuesday: In a reserved judgment in the Quarter Sessions Appeals Court today. Judge Nield held that fair rent…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Scouts Benefit by £20 Success of Variety Fair in Junee

Junee Southern Cross · Friday 3 November 1950 · page 8

It is anticipated that the Variety Fair organised in toe Institute Hall yesterday afternoon and last night will return about a £20…

Continued on Trove, page 8 →

Allied Withdrawals As North Koreans Hit Back Reds Show Confidence and Strength

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 3 November 1950 · page 1

TOKIO, Friday (AAP-Reuter) —Allied withdrawals of up to 50 miles have been made in North Korea, where the Communists are hitting back with confidence, strength, and a ferocity not seen on the…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Carnival of Flowers Attracts 50,000 People's Co-operation of Benefit to Community

Junee Southern Cross · Monday 6 November 1950 · page 5

A Queensland city has found the answer to annual celebrations like 'Grafton's Jacaranda Festival and the Cherry Blossom weeks at…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Methodist Spring Fair

Cootamundra Herald · Tuesday 7 November 1950 · page 2

Despite very heavy rain, the Methodist annual spring fair and fleece competition, held in the Town Hall on October 25, was…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Adelong Jubilee Show

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Tuesday 7 November 1950 · page 2

Keen interest is being maintained by the committee of the Adelong P. and A. Society. Committee meetings are well attended and…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Gala Street Carnival at Adelong £1,100 Raised For X-Ray Plant

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Tuesday 7 November 1950 · page 2

Adelong was en fete on Saturday last when a gala street carnival was held to raise funds towards the purchase or a new and modern…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Tumut Show Society to Borrow £3,500 To Complete New Pavilion and Purchase Of Additional Land Disappiontment Expressed by Trustees

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Tuesday 7 November 1950 · page 2

The committee of the Tumut Agricultural and Pastoral Association was criticised by the Chairman of the Showground Trust, Mr…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Splendid Display at Fashion Show

Tumbarumba Times · Thursday 9 November 1950 · page 2

The first mannequin parade to be held in Tumbarumba since pre-war days took place in the Memorial Hall last…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

U.s. Poll Shelves "Fair Deal" Programme May Also Affect Foreign Policy

Daily Advertiser · Friday 10 November 1950 · page 3

WASHINGTON, Thursday (A.A.P.): The Democrats will have a slim nominal control in the new Congress, but the door will be open to a new coalition of Republicans and anti-Trunan democrats…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Ganmain News Ganmain Show Profit of £100

Coolamon-Ganmain Review · Friday 10 November 1950 · page 3

The President of the Ganmain A. and P. Association, paid a high tribute to the committeemen and stewards and to all who had…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Shire Wants £100 to "Put on Show" Money Available for Next Year's Celebrations

Junee Southern Cross · Friday 10 November 1950 · page 8

The Illabo Shire Council will make application for £100 from the Department of Local Government to meet the cost of the…

Continued on Trove, page 8 →

High School Fancy Fair on December lst

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 14 November 1950 · page 3

Bubbling over with keeness and enthusiasm, the members of the men's committee of the Leeton High School…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Tumut Gymkhana and Carnival to Be Held on November 25

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Tuesday 14 November 1950 · page 2

The Tumut gymkhana and carnival, twice postponed on account of the weather, will be run off on Saturday, November 25. The committee…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Tumut Rodeo Club Affiliation With Bushman's Carnival Association Prize Money Increased

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Tuesday 14 November 1950 · page 1

The Tumut Rodeo Club committee decided at a meeting on Saturday night last to affiliate with the Northern N.S.W. Bushmen's…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

TUMUT C.W.A. Flower Show Successful Annual Fixture

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Tuesday 14 November 1950 · page 1

On Friday afternoon last a successful and very beautiful flower show was held by the C.W.A. in the Oddfellows' Hall, Tumut. Mrs…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Big Improvements at Tumut Show Trustees Critical of Lack of Co-operation

Junee Southern Cross · Wednesday 15 November 1950 · page 2

The committee of the Tumut Agricultural and Pastoral Association was criticised by the chairman of the Showground Trust, Mr…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

OVER £50 Profit From Show Stall Illabo Red Crow to Send Money to H.Q.

Junee Southern Cross · Wednesday 15 November 1950 · page 2

The usual monthly meeting of the Illabo branch of the Cross Society was held in the Illabo hall…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →