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

Sydney · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1909

2,903 stories in Sydney's papers · page 26 of 146

Milton Show

Evening News · Thursday 25 February 1909 · page 6

MILTON, Thursday.—The 40th exhibition of the Agricultural Society was opened yesterday by the president, Mr. E. W. Cork. The weather was perfect, and the recent rains have…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

Cycling and Motoring. Carnival Postponed

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 25 February 1909 · page 10

The cycling carnival down for decision last evening at the Sports Ground had to be postponed after the first heat of the Austral Mile was decided. The sports will take place to-morrow evening…

Continued on Trove, page 10 →

Girls' Realm Guild. Exhibition of Women's Work

The Australian Star · Thursday 25 February 1909 · page 1

In a [?] exhibition to be held in April the Girls Renim Guild is giving the women workers of the state in opportunity of drawing the public what they can[?]…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

The Show Girl. Chapter XXXV.—(Continued)

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 25 February 1909 · page 3

"You Pursued your Inquiries none the less, Mr. Gastonard" "I have spent thousands of pounds in the quest--"…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

The Royal Show. Improvements on the Ground

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 25 February 1909 · page 5

Preparation is insistent on the Sydney Showground, and the place is rapidly assuming its Easter holiday appearance. A large number of hands are finishing off retaining walls on…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Temperance. How to Promote It. Sir Joseph Carruthers's Opinion. Opening of the Alliance Fair

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 25 February 1909 · page 7

"The object of this exhibition is to fill the collection box, so that we may make the best use of our opportunities at the ballot-box." Such was, according to Mr. A. Bruntncll,…

Continued on Trove, page 7 →

The Royal Show. Preparation's and Prospects. Improvements on the Ground

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 25 February 1909 · page 6

A busy, note of preparation is noticeable on the Sydney Showground, and the place is rapidly assuming its Easter holiday appearance. A large number of bauds employed by the Royal…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

Interschool Carnival

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 26 February 1909 · page 10

The sixth annual championship interschool car[?] for girls will take place at the Coogee Aqunrium B[?] this afternoon…

Continued on Trove, page 10 →

Gundagai Show

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 26 February 1909 · page 6

All interested in the Gundagai show should note the advertisement in our business columns, announcing that the dates of the show are March 30 and…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

Gunnedah Show

The Sydney Stock and Station Journal · Friday 26 February 1909 · page 4

Mr. M. C. TweedIe, secretary of the [?] P.A. and II. Association, advises us that the next annual show will be held on August 17- 18 and 19, 1909…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Walgett Show

The Sydney Stock and Station Journal · Friday 26 February 1909 · page 2

The Walgott P. and A. Association has decided to hold a show on May 19 and 20 next. The secretary , is Mr. Sydney Smith, to whom we are…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

The R.a. Show and Good Friday. to the Editor

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 26 February 1909 · page 5

Sir,--Understand that the Governor-General has been asked, and has consented, to open the R.S.A. Show on April 7. This is Wednesday inn "Holy Week" and we shall…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Stage, Song, and Show. [?]lius Knight Season. Cinquevalli Boom. To-morrow Night's Performances

The Australian Star · Friday 26 February 1909 · page 2

Her Majesty's: "The Dairymaids" (revival). Royal: "The Scarlet Pimpernel." Criterion:"Jim the Penman" (revival). Palace: "The Old Folks at Home."…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

The Show Girl. Chapter Xxxvii. (In which we hear of Henry Gastonard at the Pavillon Henry Quatre in the town of St. Germain by par[?]s.) Pavilin Henry Quatre, St. Germain By Par[?]s, November 5, 1905

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 26 February 1909 · page 3

Dear Paddy,--I have very groat news for you, and 1 hardly know how to tell it. This must be tho excuse for my silence those many days. Oh, my dear old chap, If you knew what it all…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Mosman Carnival

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 27 February 1909 · page 16

The Mosman swimming carnival will take place to-day at the Balmoral baths. Amongst the items on the programme will be the 220yds championship of the northern suburbs, diving championship, 100yds…

Continued on Trove, page 16 →

Cycling Carnival Postponed

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 27 February 1909 · page 9

There was light rain falling at the Sports Ground at 7.30 last night, and as the weather looked anything but promising in the south the executive of the Union decided that their…

Continued on Trove, page 9 →

New South Wales Alliance Exhibition

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 27 February 1909 · page 16

The New South Wales Alliance Exhibition and Fair will attract sightseers this afternoon and evening to the Prince Alfred Park Building, where at 2 p.m. the violin, piano, and recitation competitions will be…

Continued on Trove, page 16 →

Surf-bathing. North Steyne Carnival

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 27 February 1909 · page 16

The surf carnival of the North Steyne Life-saving Club will be held this afternoon, and promises keen enjoyment to patrons. The principal event is the Silverton Challenge Shield, given to the North Steyne…

Continued on Trove, page 16 →

Castle Hill Show Horses

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 27 February 1909 · page 11

Here Messrs. M. Pearce, R. Lowe and C J. Roberts had very stiff tasks to nogotiate. In the class for 14-stone hacks, there…

Continued on Trove, page 11 →

P.s.a.a.a. Carnival

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 27 February 1909 · page 16

The P.S.A.A.A. carnival, which will be held to-day, has some attractive items, including the 100yds State championship, the 100yds Public schools' championship, and the Kieran Memorial Shield. The programme is…

Continued on Trove, page 16 →