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, 1941

3,057 stories in Sydney's papers · page 23 of 153

Local Art for U.S. Mr. W. Ashton to Go With Exhibition

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 19 March 1941 · page 10

At the invitation of the Carneg[?]e Corporation of America, Mr. Will Ashton, director of the National Art Gallery, will accompany the exhibition of Australian Art, which will begin…

Continued on Trove, page 10 →

Typical U.s. Destroyer — Domestic Science Schools Carnival — Yamba Surf Team Training in Sydney

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 19 March 1941 · page 14

The U.S. destroyer Smith, which visited Sydney during March, 1937, is of the same class as the four destroyers which are due to-morrow…

Continued on Trove, page 14 →

Carnival Dance

Nepean Times · Thursday 20 March 1941 · page 4

A carnival dance will be held in the Dungowan on Saturday, 22nd inst. There will be Monte Carlo and sopt dances, also balloons and…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Luddenham Show Good All-round Exhibition Profits for Patriotic Fund Splendid Ring Programme

Nepean Times · Thursday 20 March 1941 · page 3

THE Forty-Third Annual Show of Luddenham Agricultural and Horticultural Society, held on Friday and Saturday last, was one of the best the Society has held for some years so far as general quality was concerned. Entries in the horse classes were particularly…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Empire Show Poultry Section

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 20 March 1941 · page 4

Poultry entries for the forthcoming Royal Empire Show are the best for a number of years, despite adverse seasonal conditions in several of the principal…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Ratability of Show Ground

Liverpool News · Thursday 20 March 1941 · page 2

The Local Government Association, replying to Liverpool Council's inquiry regarding the ratabllity of the show ground gave the opinion that the…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Sydney's Spectacular Carnival for St. Patrick's Day

The Catholic Press · Thursday 20 March 1941 · page 6

After what must have been a profession of a mile or more in length had made a triumphal march over the usual route to the Showground last Saturday, 15th inst., the…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

Carnival City To Greet U.S. Ships

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 20 March 1941 · page 1

Sydney has prepared a great welcome today for the seven visiting warships of the United States Pacific Fleet. A carnival city, beflagged with the Stars and Stripes, will greet the visitors. The squadron of two…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Aubyn Vale's Empire Show Team

The Farmer and Settler · Thursday 20 March 1941 · page 14

MESSRS. P. C. and S. V. Kensit, owners of the Aubyn Vale Devon stud, situated near Crookwell, have a most attractive team coming to…

Continued on Trove, page 14 →

Poultry Breeder Visits Gundagai Show

The Farmer and Settler · Thursday 20 March 1941 · page 4

MR. HUGH CHRISTIE, Dunbar pouitry farm, Eastwood, was a visitor to Gundagai show last week. Mr. and Mrs. Christie have been spending a three…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

CARNIVAL Win-the-War Funds Starts To-night

Nepean Times · Thursday 20 March 1941 · page 1

THE patriotism of the people of the district will be afforded an opportunity of practical expression at a Carnival to be held…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Gundibri Will Show Last Year's Champion

The Farmer and Settler · Thursday 20 March 1941 · page 4

AS may be expected from Gundibri, its team of Poll Shorthorns is well up to the usual standard, in fact, taken…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

LYNDHURST Top Prices and Show Successes

The Farmer and Settler · Thursday 20 March 1941 · page 16

GOOD performances by Berkshires bred in Mr. F. T. Vout's Lyndh[?]t stud, Casino, include realisation of the top price when a record yarding of 1671…

Continued on Trove, page 16 →

Empire Show's Attractions. Many Stirring Features

The Catholic Press · Thursday 20 March 1941 · page 30

Hearts will be warmed with a glow of pride, and increased confidence in the success of Britain's cause will be engendered in the minds of all who witness the stirring…

Continued on Trove, page 30 →

Burnwood Stock Have Imposing Show Record

The Farmer and Settler · Thursday 20 March 1941 · page 16

A MAN who has been with stud stock from Ms boyhood, who can pick out an animal years after he has seen it,…

Continued on Trove, page 16 →

Glenoak will Show Three Coastal Champions

The Farmer and Settler · Thursday 20 March 1941 · page 12

THREE coastal champions, Rosewood Melody 3nd, Glenoak Melody and Glenoak Prince Charmer will be included in the team entered by Mr. E. H. Hayes,…

Continued on Trove, page 12 →

Springwood Methodist Church Automn Flower Show

Nepean Times · Thursday 20 March 1941 · page 8

All people who attend the flower show in the Roxy Theatre to-morrow are assured of excellent entertainment. Entries have been freely received and…

Continued on Trove, page 8 →

Royal Show Exhibit of International Harvester

The Farmer and Settler · Thursday 20 March 1941 · page 19

INTERNATIONAL, Harvester Co., of Australia Ltd., whose showrooms and offices are at 5-11 Pyrmont Bridge road. Camperdown, advise that owing to the…

Continued on Trove, page 19 →

Christian Brothers' Combined Swimming Carnival: Records Established in Sydney

Catholic Freeman's Journal · Thursday 20 March 1941 · page 24

Five records were broken and one equalled at the 7th Annual Swimming Carnival of the Combined Christian Brothers' Schools held at the Olympic…

Continued on Trove, page 24 →

St. Patrick's Remarkable Demonstration at Show ground

Catholic Freeman's Journal · Thursday 20 March 1941 · page 10

The annual celebration of St. Patrick's Day in Sydney, which took place on Saturday last, was one of the most successful of its kind for many years…

Continued on Trove, page 10 →