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, 1912

3,693 stories in Sydney's papers · page 9 of 185

Fire at Picture Show. Casino

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 18 January 1912 · page 9

At a picture show in the Kyogle School of Arts on Monday night a spool of films caught fire. The flames spread to the machine, and the usual panic ensued amongst the…

Continued on Trove, page 9 →

Manly Venetian Carnival

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 19 January 1912 · page 10

Given good weather, the Venetian Carnival at Manly on Saturday promises to be a great success. A strong committee have worked the whole of the details up well, and enthusiastic support is promised from the whole of…

Continued on Trove, page 10 →

Sheepbreeders' Show

Evening News · Friday 19 January 1912 · page 11

The principle additions to the schedule for the annual show of the New South Wales Sheepbreeders Association this year are:— Champion prises for [?]-bodied ram and…

Continued on Trove, page 11 →

Albion Park Show

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 19 January 1912 · page 3
Also in The Daily Telegraph

The annual show at Albion Park was held this week under pleasant conditions. The dry weather interfered with the entries in a number of…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

The Sheepbreeders' Show

The Land · Friday 19 January 1912 · page 5

The schedule for the annual show of the New South Wales Sheepbreeders' Association is now ready, and may be had by intending exhibitors on…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Lawn Tennis. Country Week Carnival

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 19 January 1912 · page 15

The carnival associated with "Country Week" was continued yesterday at Double Bay. The play was of an interesting character. The results are as follow:--Ladies' Matches…

Continued on Trove, page 15 →

Royal Show Wheat Entries

Evening News · Friday 19 January 1912 · page 10

The secretary of the New South Wales Agricultural Society states that entries for the wheat competitions for the next Royal Show are coming in slowly. Last year the entries…

Continued on Trove, page 10 →

A Picture Show Business

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 19 January 1912 · page 5

Thomas While and Sidney James Henry Willey were charged at the Water Court by Frederick Charles Petersen, with falsely obtaining £40 for a half-share in a picture entertainment business…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

The Royal Show. Wheat Entries

The Sun · Friday 19 January 1912 · page 10
Also in The Sydney Morning Herald, The Land

The secretary of the Royal Agricultural Society states that entries for the wheat competitions for the next Royal Show are coming in slowly. Last year the entries numbered…

Continued on Trove, page 10 →

Sydney Sheep Show. Prize Scheddle Issued

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 19 January 1912 · page 5

The prize schedule for this year's sheep show has been issued by th[?] New South Wales Sheepbreeders' Association. The committee has made a further increase in the…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Sheepbreeders' Association. Preparations for Next Show

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 19 January 1912 · page 6

The schedule for the annual show of the New South Wales Sheepbreeders' Association may be had on application to the secretary, Mr. Huie N. Bowden. The committee has…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

The Passing Show KANGAROO v. the Lion

The Sydney Stock and Station Journal · Friday 19 January 1912 · page 6

The position in the cricket world is becoming interesting. After the first test England was looked upon an easy victim in subsequent matches. But…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

Board of Appeal. for the Show Societies

The Sydney Stock and Station Journal · Friday 19 January 1912 · page 3

The Board of Appeal, as proposed, to deal with the matter of agricultural show disqualifications, consists of five members elected by the council of the…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

National Show Grants. Why They Were Discontinued

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 19 January 1912 · page 3

Mr. John Miller, M.L.A., for Bathurst, recently stated that "a Labor Minister has refused the request for a national show for Bathurst, and…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

The Moving Picture Show Immigration in a Slow Hurry

The Sun · Friday 19 January 1912 · page 6

The proposal of tile Premiers' Conference that, the Federal Government should obtain berths for 25.000 immigrants annually reads like a bit out of a comic opera. At this high…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

On the Land. Farm and Station. Country Show Season

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 19 January 1912 · page 5

The annual, round of country shows started this week with South Coast fixtures, and a series of exhibitions will continue until almost all the year has sped. Increasing numbers…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Stage, Songs and Show New Musical Comedy. Popular Revival at the Palace. the Ethel Irving Season. Vaudeville and Pictures

The Sun · Friday 19 January 1912 · page 10

The Quakers' meeting at Her Majesty's Theatre has been attracting crowded audiences since Saturday. The dainty "Quaker Girl" is well off in the matter of crotchets…

Continued on Trove, page 10 →