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, 1914

3,974 stories in Sydney's papers · page 1 of 199

San Francisco Exhibition. Some American Rumors

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 1 January 1914 · page 7

LONDON, Wednesday Morning.--English newspapers ridicule American reports that Britain's non-participation in the San Francisco Exhibition is due to a secret commercial…

Continued on Trove, page 7 →

San Francisco Exhibition. Ridiculous Report. London, Dec. 31

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 1 January 1914 · page 7

The English newspapers ridicule the reports emanatlng from the United States to the effect that the non-participation in the San Francisco Exhibition by Britain and Germany…

Continued on Trove, page 7 →

The First Violin. Boos V. Chapter Ii. the Carnival Ball

Co-operator · Thursday 1 January 1914 · page 6

“A[?]nn’t you coming to the ball, Eugen?” “I No.” “I would It I wore you.”…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

Australians in Vaudeville. Not Given a "Fair Chance." Reply by Union Official

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 1 January 1914 · page 9

Officials of the Australian Vaudeville Association still maintain that the members are not receiving fair treatment. The secretary (Mr. Clarence) said yesterday…

Continued on Trove, page 9 →

The Moving Picture Show a Woman With Nerve

The Sun · Thursday 1 January 1914 · page 6

The Sleeping Beauty who was a working partner with the unhappy snake-charmer, Henry Deiine--now dead of snake-bite--gave evidence at the inquest, saying that she had…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

Picture Show Music. Nothing Serious Feared. "We Think It Is a Rumor."

The Sun · Thursday 1 January 1914 · page 9

There does not appoar[?]on be much likelihood of the theatre-going public being deprived of the accompanying music to-night. Mr. O'Brien, secretary of the Professional…

Continued on Trove, page 9 →

The Royal Agricultural Society

The Land · Friday 2 January 1914 · page 8

At the last meeting of the council of the Royal Agricultural Society, there was a good attendance of members, Sir Francis Suttor presiding…

Continued on Trove, page 8 →

Royal Agricultural Society. Proposal to Open tin Show at Night

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 2 January 1914 · page 2

At last meeting of the council of the Royal Agricultural Society in Sydney, the secretary reported that the schedule of the Royal Show had been…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Diving Exhibition

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 2 January 1914 · page 9

New South Wales swimmers have earned a reputation throughout australia for their high and fancy diving fron the 60ft tower at the Domain Baths, and the displays at the State championship carnivals on…

Continued on Trove, page 9 →

An Ancient Wool Fair

The Sydney Wool and Stock Journal · Friday 2 January 1914 · page 5

At a recent dinner of the Fellmongers' Association, held in Bristol, some interesting information was given respecting the history of the wool fair which is held in that…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Scottish Terrier Show

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 2 January 1914 · page 9

The show held yesterday by the Scottish Terrier Club in connection with the Highland gathering was not up to expectations Only about a dozen dogs were exhibited. Mr. C…

Continued on Trove, page 9 →

Clever Exhibition. Thorn Beats Russell. Brisbane

Evening News · Friday 2 January 1914 · page 4

Mr. [?] Stadium was crowded last nigh when a [?]-weight contest between Frank and Thorn and [?] Russell was decided. It is understood each weighed about [?]…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Cyclng. a Quiet Time. Probable Olympic Carnival

Evening News · Friday 2 January 1914 · page 11

Raring [?] will be baviag a spill in the [?]…

Continued on Trove, page 11 →

What the Windows Show. Remorseless Fashion

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 2 January 1914 · page 8

Nothing could be more remorseless than the vogues created by the commercial side of modern fashions. I distinguish the distinguish the commercial side for…

Continued on Trove, page 8 →

The Passing Show Victoria Retains Elwood Mead

The Sydney Stock and Station Journal · Friday 2 January 1914 · page 6

Mr. Elwood Mead, chairman of the Water Commission in Victoria. was offered the professorship of rural industries in the University of California,…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

Swimming. Championship Carnival. at Sydney To-morrow. Exciting Racing Expected

Evening News · Friday 2 January 1914 · page 8

During he past few weeks many have discussed the question. "Who will win the 100 Yards State championship?" The argument will be settled to-morrow…

Continued on Trove, page 8 →

The Moving Picture Show. The Duke's Small Holding

The Sun · Friday 2 January 1914 · page 6

It was at the Caledonian banquet that two kilted squatters held indignant communion about "yon fully, Lloyd Geor-rge." The Scottish (please, Mr. Printer, make no…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

Verse and Better Australia, the Fair and the Free. (Words and Music by P. Jeff. Wallace.)

The Sydney Stock and Station Journal · Friday 2 January 1914 · page 13

Australia. Queen Island of Beauty. Rich gem in Britannia's bright crown. Marching onward with steps led by…

Continued on Trove, page 13 →

Stage, Song, and Show. Revue at Her Majesty's. Last Nights at the Royal. Criterion Comedy Season. Adelphi Pantomime

The Sun · Friday 2 January 1914 · page 2

The grand gown parade continues to excite the admiration of crowded audiences at Her Majesty's Theatre. Daisy Jerome has to submit to unlimited encores for her "Row,…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

The Royal Agricultural Society's Show Kennel Club Declares War

Globe · Saturday 3 January 1914 · page 10

The Kennel Club of N.S.W. (Incorp.) has declared war against this show, and has warned all its members against exhibiting thereat. One would like to know whether, before…

Continued on Trove, page 10 →