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

South Coast · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1925

130 stories in South Coast's papers · page 2 of 7

Pambula Show

The Southern Record and Advertiser · Saturday 21 February 1925 · page 1

Pambula Show on Wednesday and Thursday had excellent weather, and there were good attendances on both days. The exhibition was…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Show Preparations

The Southern Record and Advertiser · Saturday 21 February 1925 · page 1

A well-attended meeting of the Show Committee was held on Thursday night. It was decided that the Workmen's…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Pambula show (Continued from last issue.)

The Bega District News · Monday 23 February 1925 · page 4

DOGS.—Steward, Messrs Weston and Dunbar. Barb or kelpie, A. Laing. Fox terrier, W. Henderson. Cattle dog, W. Henderson and W…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

South Coast Champion Cattle Show. Suggestion by Mr. Mark Morton

The Shoalhaven Telegraph · Wednesday 25 February 1925 · page 5

Speaking at the Kangaroo Valley show luncheon, on Saturday, Mr. Mark Morton made a suggestion that he said was worthy of consideration…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

­Kangaroo Valley Show

The Nowra Leader · Friday 27 February 1925 · page 6

­The fortieth annual exhibition of the Kangaroo Valley A. & H. Association was held on Friday and Saturday last, and maintained its worthy reputation…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

At Milton Show.­­

The Nowra Leader · Friday 27 February 1925 · page 8

Sir Austin Chapman was round among the cars talking to the ladies-- he's a great. lady's man--in the booths talking to the ladies: on the seats…

Continued on Trove, page 8 →

Pear Tree 78 Years Old Bears Show Fruit

The Nowra Leader · Friday 27 February 1925 · page 5

It would appear that the late Benjamin Boyd made prees sprout as well as whales spout, in the early days. The Eden paper reports:-- Pears remarkable for their size,…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Young 'Australia' Again. Boy Stockman Starts His Career at the Nowra Show. ­­Secures A Blue Ribbon for His Commandeered Stock-Horse After The Show Was Over

The Nowra Leader · Friday 27 February 1925 · page 1

At Nowra Show Mr. M. W. Hyam was attending to his Jersey lock in the afternoon when an urchin--the lad had barely reached the age to comply with the…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Candelo Show Awards HORSES

The Bega District News · Monday 2 March 1925 · page 4

Judges. Messrs. T. Kennelly and J. R. Milne; stewards, Messrs. A. T. Stiles. A. L. Twyford. and P. J. Heffenan…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Presentation of Photo to Agricultural Society

The Shoalhaven Telegraph · Wednesday 4 March 1925 · page 6

At a meeting of the show committee, on Saturday afternoon, a letter was read from Mrs. A. C. Lamond, intimating that she was giving, and…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

Shoalhaven A. and H. Association. Annual Election and Annual Meeting

The Shoalhaven Telegraph · Wednesday 4 March 1925 · page 8

At the committee meeting, on Saturday, Mr. Jas. Watts moved—"That the annual election of committee be held on Saturday, April 18th…

Continued on Trove, page 8 →

How Show Patrons Were Treated. a Complaint From Keiraville

The Shoalhaven Telegraph · Wednesday 4 March 1925 · page 1

At the meeting of the show committee, on Saturday afternoon, the following letter was read hy the secretary:—…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Show More Than Balances Itself. £860 Cash Prize Money Paid

The Shoalhaven Telegraph · Wednesday 4 March 1925 · page 3

A rough statement of receipts and expenditure in connection with the recent show was submitted to the committee on Saturday by Mr. W…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Bega Show Awards Horses

The Bega District News · Thursday 5 March 1925 · page 2

Judge. Mr Johnston; stewards, Messrs. J. T. Rogers. Wm. Spence, and A. H. Gowing. Blood.—Stallion over 3yrs, J. M…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Candelo Show

The Southern Record and Advertiser · Saturday 7 March 1925 · page 1

Though it failed to quite achieve the big figures pub up by last year's record exhibition in point of attendance and entries, the 41st annual show held…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Bega Show

The Southern Record and Advertiser · Saturday 7 March 1925 · page 1

The Bega Show on Wednesday and Thursday was a big success. After something like 150 points of rain on Tuesday night, the weather cleared…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Pear Tree 78 Tears Old Bears Show Fruit

The Shoalhaven News and South Coast Districts Advertiser · Saturday 7 March 1925 · page 1

It would appear that the late Benjamin Boyd made trees sprout as well as whales spout, in the early days. The Eden paper reports:—Pears…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Show Race Meeting

The Bega District News · Monday 9 March 1925 · page 2

The Show race meeting of Bega District Jockey Club provided an excellent afternoon's sport, the racing being interesting throughout owing to…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Bega’s 53rd Annual Show Beautiful Weather. Record Gate Takings. Wonderful Exhibits. Onward March of Progress

The Bega District News · Monday 9 March 1925 · page 2

Officials: President, Mr C. Hanscombe; vice-presidents, Messrs. B. Gowing and R. J. Burns; hon treasurer, Mr J. E Graham; committee,…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Gate Takings At Moss Vale Show

The Nowra Leader · Friday 13 March 1925 · page 4

Most of the shows of the Agricultural Societies showed a falling off in the gate receipts this year as compared with last. The gate takings at Moss Vale show for…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →