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

Queanbeyan & Braidwood · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1898

52 stories in Queanbeyan & Braidwood's papers · page 3 of 3

Local Prizetakers at the Yass Show

The Queanbeyan Observer · Tuesday 4 October 1898 · page 2

AMONGST the list of prize-winners at the Yass show, held last week, we notice the following names:--Executors E. K. Crace, gent's hackney, first; Lincoln ram, ditto…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

The Yass Show

Queanbeyan Age · Wednesday 5 October 1898 · page 4

The Yass annual show was very successfully concluded on Friday. The attendance was over 2000. The parade of stud and farm horses was the best seen there. Some awards…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Flower Show

The Queanbeyan Observer · Friday 7 October 1898 · page 2

A COMMITTEE of ladies met at the W[?]loyan, Church on Wednesday, and discussed the details of the flower show to be held in the Protestant Hall on November. 9…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

The Cup Carnival

The Queanbeyan Observer · Tuesday 1 November 1898 · page 2

THE V.R.C. spring meeting opened on Saturday, weather cloudy with heavy showers of rain. Results:--Maiden Plate--Stand Off, Grizzle,…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Wesleyan Flower Show

Queanbeyan Age · Wednesday 2 November 1898 · page 2

Of the events that will benefit most by the recent fine rain must be accounted the Wesleyan Flower Show and Industrial Exhibition, which has been arranged to be…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

The Cup Carnival. [By Telegraph.]

The Queanbeyan Observer · Friday 4 November 1898 · page 2

LAST Tuesday was the eventful day of the year as far as racing in Australasia is concerned, the Melbourne Cup having been run. The weather was fine, although a…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Fire Brigades' Carnival

The Queanbeyan Observer · Friday 11 November 1898 · page 2

THESE was a lar a attendance at the fire [?] demonstration on Wednesday, and numerous entries including [?] and [?] men Goulburn won the…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

The Flower Show. A Splendid Success

Queanbeyan Age · Saturday 12 November 1898 · page 2

If the recent successes of entertainments and other gatherings in and around Queanbeyan may he taken as any criterion, then it may be said that there are indications that…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Bungendore Flower Show

Queanbeyan Age · Wednesday 23 November 1898 · page 2

Today, (Wednesday) and tomorrow, the annual flower and industrial show will be held in the Temperance Hall, Bungendore. The committee have made all arrangements…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

District Intelligence. Bungendore the Flower Show

Queanbeyan Age · Saturday 26 November 1898 · page 2

The most successful flower show ever held here was opened yesterday by Mrs W. F. Rutledge, in the presence of a large and representative gathering In addition to the…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Bungendore. Flower Show

The Queanbeyan Observer · Tuesday 29 November 1898 · page 2

THE first Flower Show ever held in Bungendore came off on Wednesday last in the Temperance Hall. The show was promoted for the purpose of raising funds for the…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

The most patient people must show annoyance at times

Queanbeyan Age · Saturday 24 December 1898 · page 5

Nothing spoils a good disposition quicker. Nothing taxes a man's patience Like an irritation of the skin. Piles almost drive you crazy…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →