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, 1927

5,125 stories in Sydney's papers · page 7 of 250

Steele's Omission Fair Go wants to know

The Sun · Monday 10 January 1927 · page 5

Why was not H. C. Ste[?]le not included in the match against South Australia? At present he holds an average of 47 for 6 innings in Sheffield Shield matches and…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Championship Swimming Carnival at Domain Baths

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 10 January 1927 · page 14

START OF THE 880 YARDS CHAMPIONSHIP. Nearest the camera is J. Kelly (third), then in order are C. McNally, A. Charlton (first), O. Griffiths, and K. Takaishi (second). START OF THE 100 YARDS CHAMPIONSHIP…

Continued on Trove, page 14 →

Carnival Incident. Mishap to Ferris Wheel

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 10 January 1927 · page 12

Patrons of the large Ferris wheel at the Manly jubilee carnival on Saturday night had an exciting experience when the steel cable slipped from the drum, stopping the wheel…

Continued on Trove, page 12 →

Motor Show Better Than Before

The Labor Daily · Monday 10 January 1927 · page 5

Evidence of the keen interest that the motor industry is taking in the Motor Show, which will be held under the suspices of the Motor Traders'…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

The Moving Picture Show Playing Safe

The Sun · Monday 10 January 1927 · page 8

"It is known that the Government is very anxious to get into recess, and that as little legislation as possible will be attempted," read the Count de…

Continued on Trove, page 8 →

Australian Skill at the Motor Show

Evening News · Monday 10 January 1927 · page 3

IT is generally recognised that the past year has seen Immense improvements in Australian body-work both for cars and trucks. At the…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Her Crown Surf Queen's Day Elaborate Plans Carnival and Ball

The Sun · Monday 10 January 1927 · page 11

With the waves of her favorite beach lapping the throne, with a body-guard of bronzed life-savers surrounding the dais, and with all…

Continued on Trove, page 11 →

Lawn Tennis. Country Stars Carnival To-morrow Rep. Players Graded

Evening News · Monday 10 January 1927 · page 2

THE 1927 Country carnival will commence to-morrow, and the teams' matches will be decided first. the championship will be played…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Coogee Carnival

Evening News · Tuesday 11 January 1927 · page 2

The brilliancy [?] carnival opposite Coogee [?] of the Eastern [?] id attracting his crowds nighty. There is an…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Lidcombe Show

Sydney Sportsman · Tuesday 11 January 1927 · page 4

An attractive programme has been issued for the 6th Annual show and Sports of the Lidcombe Agricultural and show Society on Anniversary Day. January 26…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

St. Ives Show

Sydney Sportsman · Tuesday 11 January 1927 · page 3

EXCELLENT entries have been received for the trotting events at the St. Ives show on January 14 and 15. The trotting track has been…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Motor Show Catering

Evening News · Tuesday 11 January 1927 · page 4
Also in The Labor Daily

The Adult Deaf and Dumb Society will have charge of the catering arrangements at the Motor Show, which is to open on Friday. The whole of…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Motor Show. Comprehensive Exhibits

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 11 January 1927 · page 6

The opening of the motor show, which is attracting so much interest throughout the State, will take place on Friday afternoon, at 3 o'clock, and the greatest exhibition of motor…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

Dapto Show Added Attractions

The Labor Daily · Tuesday 11 January 1927 · page 8

Dapto, which claims to have the oldest continuous A. and II. Society in the Commonwealth, will hold its 70th annual show on Friday and Saturday, January 11…

Continued on Trove, page 8 →

Waiting for Tide Manly Carnival Delay

Evening News · Tuesday 11 January 1927 · page 10

THE committee of the Manly Jubilee celebrations has decide I to postpone the Venetian Carnival again until Saturday, January 22. It was…

Continued on Trove, page 10 →

Preparing for the Motor Show

Evening News · Tuesday 11 January 1927 · page 1

The Show Ground will be busy all this week, as preparations for the Motor show, which opens on Friday, are being made. The pict are shows additional stands being provided outside Hordern Pavilion…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

At Lidcombe Show Races Arranged for Wheelmen

Sydney Sportsman · Tuesday 11 January 1927 · page 3

IF there is one meeting in the year calculated to awaken enthusiasm in riders it is the Lidcombe and District Agricultural society's Annual Shaw…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Country Tennis Kalms Absent Many Easy Wins Opening of Carnival

Evening News · Tuesday 11 January 1927 · page 10

THE White City Courts, Rushcutter's Bay presented a picture[?] appearance this morning, when the Country Lawn Tennis Carnival began…

Continued on Trove, page 10 →

Newcastle's Big Show Fine Prospects Ahead Newcastle

The Labor Daily · Tuesday 11 January 1927 · page 6

Newcastle show promises this year to [?] all previous efforts of this character made here. It will commence on February 13 and continue untill…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →