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, 1932

4,212 stories in Sydney's papers · page 31 of 211

Electrical Exhibition. a Good Beginning

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 4 March 1932 · page 10

After the rush of the first day the 1932 Electrical and Radio Exhibition at the Town Hall yesterday settled down to normal business. The secretary (Mr. Andrew F. O…

Continued on Trove, page 10 →

Parramatta Show Revival

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 4 March 1932 · page 9

Australia's first agricultural show was held at Parramatta in October, 1824. To-day the old town will revive these enterprises of the early…

Continued on Trove, page 9 →

Combined High Schools' Swimming Carnival

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 4 March 1932 · page 12

Finalists in the 50 yards senior championship yesterday at the Domain Baths…

Continued on Trove, page 12 →

Hurstville Carnival. Illuminations and Gaiety

The Propeller · Friday 4 March 1932 · page 4

Under the auspices of the Hurstville Chamber of Commerce a. "bridge week" and "shopping week" carnival will be held at Hurstville from Friday,…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Royal Show Amazing Increase in Entries Huge Cattle Show

The Land · Friday 4 March 1932 · page 1

AS the Royal Show comes nearer it is more and more apparent that entries will beat all previous records…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Grace Bros.' Baby Show

The Propeller · Friday 4 March 1932 · page 2

Grace Bros. have already received hundreds of entries for the Baby Show and Tiny Tots' Competition to be held in the Nursery Furniture Department,…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

At the Coonabarabran Show

The Land · Friday 4 March 1932 · page 14

Top: Champion Merino Ram and Champion Ewe, exhibited by Bruce Bros., Uliman Station. Lower left: Mrs. McGowan and Miss Hoskins, first and second, Lady's Hack and Turnout. Lower left: The president, Mr. Arnold Brown (left), and Mr. Bruce Malcolm, horse and ring event…

Continued on Trove, page 14 →

Show on Good

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 4 March 1932 · page 7

The Archbishop of Sydney has been advised by the Royal Agricultural Society, in reply to his letter, that it cannot depart from the practice of…

Continued on Trove, page 7 →

Brighton Life Saving Club. Annual Carnival

The St George Call · Friday 4 March 1932 · page 5

The most spectacular carnival ever staged at Brighton, was conducted by the above Club on Saturday night last, in the Rockdale Municipal Baths,…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Stars to Swim Inter-varsity Carnival

The Sun · Friday 4 March 1932 · page 2

Preparations for the Australian Universities' swimming championships, which are to be held here next month, are well in hand…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Irrigation Areas Show Big Development

The Labor Daily · Friday 4 March 1932 · page 7

The Minister for Agriculture yesterday to the increased business on the railways of New South Wales as a result of the…

Continued on Trove, page 7 →

Cattle Champions at Inverell Show

The Land · Friday 4 March 1932 · page 5

Top left: W. Newcomb's champion Guernsey bull, "Homestead Warrior" (imp.), Grand Champion of the Show. Top right: R. Wadded and Sons' Champion A.I.S. bull, "Major Afton." Lower left: P. M. Burtenshaw's champion Guernsey cow, "Minnamurra Sister Olive." Lower right: J. B. Burtenshaw's champion Jersey [?]ow, "Oxford Marigold."…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Come to The Fair at Sydney Town! MELBOURNE

The Labor Daily · Friday 4 March 1932 · page 1

SO great has been the bookings by intending visitors to the opening of the Sydney Harbor Bridge that the Railway Commissioners have…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

The Moving Picture Show. Poignant Note

The Sun · Friday 4 March 1932 · page 8

Al Capone sobbed when told of the kidnapping of Lindbergh's baby. "I'd give 10,000 dollars for Information leading to the recovery of the child," he…

Continued on Trove, page 8 →

Inverell Horses and Riders in the Show-ring

The Land · Friday 4 March 1932 · page 1

Last week's Inverell Show provided a great display of horses. Top: Lady riders are a feature of the show. Lower (left and right): Some of the prize-winners show their paces in the grand parade. Inset: Miss Jean Swain, champion lady rider. LAND Photo…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

For Women Historic Exhibition. Charles the Second Period. (By Our Special Correspondent.) London, Jan. 27

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 4 March 1932 · page 4

Princess Alice, Countess of Athlone, is this week opening the Charles the Second exhibition, which has been eagerly talked of and awaited for some time. Private owners, from…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

INVERELL SHOW.—Contd. from P. 5 Good Horses Qld. Judge Highly Enthusiastic

The Land · Friday 4 March 1932 · page 14

THE ring events at the Inverell show were exceptionally good, and the judge, Mr. Tomkins, of Whetstone, Inglewood, Southern Queensland, said…

Continued on Trove, page 14 →

ROYAL SHOW.—(From Page 1.) Trade Exhibits Displays to Interest Man On Land

The Land · Friday 4 March 1932 · page 13

Many of "The Land's" advertisers will be represented at the Royal Show, and their exhibits are articles which are always of interest to the man on…

Continued on Trove, page 13 →

Larger Wheat Area Probable This Year Growers Show Their Faith in the Industry. Dry Weather Hampers Preparations In Many Districts

The Land · Friday 4 March 1932 · page 4

PRESENT indications are that this year's wheat acreage in New South Wales will be considerably larger than that of last year if normal autumn rainfall is received…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Wealth of the Fertile North-western Slopes Inverell's Fine Show of Stock and 'Produce High Dairy Cattle Standard; Unique display of Vegetables

The Land · Friday 4 March 1932 · page 5

INVERELL, centre of the great district that divides the northern tablelands from the sheep runs of the north-western plains, staged a magnificent display of its varied primary wealth last week, when the annual show was held in fine weather…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →