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Queanbeyan & Braidwood · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1907

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Australian Exhibition of Woman’s Work

The Braidwood Express and People's Advocate · Friday 3 May 1907 · page 2

The meeting called for yesterday afternoon by the Mayoress (Mrs. Higgins), in furtherance of the above resulted in a small attendance, possibly…

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St. Stephens' Presbyterian Flower Show

The Queanbeyan Leader · Friday 3 May 1907 · page 2

The annual Presbyterian Flower Show and Exhibition, in connection with St. Stephens' Church, Queanbeyan, was, as previously announced, opened by Lieut…

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King And. South Africa. Cape Products’ Exhibition. a New Knight

The Braidwood Express and People's Advocate · Friday 10 May 1907 · page 5

With much pomp and ceremony the South African Products’. Exhibition of the Horticultural Hall was op[?] on 23rd February by King Edward…

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At the Sydney Show. M‘Arthur & Co.’s Exhibit

The Braidwood Express and People's Advocate · Friday 17 May 1907 · page 6

One of the finest and most extensive exhibits in the machinery section of the Royal Society’s Show in Sydney was that made by the well-known…

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Local News. Cycling Carnival

The Queanbeyan Leader · Friday 24 May 1907 · page 2

For the Cycling Carnival on the prince of Wales Birthday (June 3rd), upwards of 90 entries have been received. The track has been put in splendid order by a…

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Queen Georgette. Paris Mid-carnival

The Braidwood Express and People's Advocate · Friday 24 May 1907 · page 5

On March 7th the “Daily Mail” correspondents telegraphed from Paris:— The predictions repeated year after year that the Paris Carnival was…

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Latest Wires. Sydney, Thursday. Cobar Show

The Braidwood Express and People's Advocate · Friday 24 May 1907 · page 2

His Excellency, Sir Harry Rawson opened the Cobar show, yesterday. He advocated water conservation, and stated ne country in the world offered…

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The Cycling Carnival

The Queanbeyan Observer · Friday 31 May 1907 · page 2

LAST night at Mandelson's Hotel the following officials to control the sport were elected, viz, judges, Messrs. R. Hayes and C. T. Campbell;…

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Queanbeyan District Cyclists' Club. Fourth Annual Carnival. Officials: Judge—Messrs. R. Hayes and C. T. Campbell Starter—Mr. E. C. Hincksman. Clerk of the Course—Mr. F. Penney. Lap Scorers—Messrs. E. O. Moore and G. P. Circuitt. Dressing-shed Steward—Mr. Jesse Woodger. Scratching and Number Steward—Mr. H. K. Green. Timekeeper—Mr. N. S. Farr. Track Stewards—Messrs. T. M. Hall, D. McDonald, C. Lane, L. Dunshes, and R. Moore. Umpires—Messrs. A. H. Collett, A. H. Croaker, J. Russell, G. E. A. Ling, J. H. Hincksman, W. E. Gale, S. Mandelson. Secretary—Mr. R. J. S. Fallick

The Age · Tuesday 4 June 1907 · page 2

YESTERDAY (Prince of Wales' Birthday) can fairly be claimed to have been right royally observed in Queanbeyan, for it is a long time since so much amusement was…

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A Fair Warning

The Braidwood Express and People's Advocate · Friday 14 June 1907 · page 6

The new assistant rector was trying to impress upon the mind of his young son the difference between his own position and that of his…

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A Combined Australian Exhibition

The Braidwood Express and People's Advocate · Friday 14 June 1907 · page 6

ARRANGEMENTS have now been definitely arrived at by the Governments of New South Wales, Victoria, South Australia, and Western Australia for…

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Great Dane Mystery. Something New at Crystal Palace Dog Show

The Age · Tuesday 18 June 1907 · page 5

Of the seventy-four Great Danes and fifty-three Borzois benched at the Crystal Palace Dog Show, the most interesting dog next to the Queen's…

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Goulburn Poultry Club’s Annual Show

The Braidwood Express and People's Advocate · Tuesday 25 June 1907 · page 2

At the annual show of the Goulburn Poultry Club, held last week, two of our local breeders, Messrs. W. J. McKay and H. C. Parnell exhibited…

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Sydney Sheep Show

The Queanbeyan Observer · Friday 28 June 1907 · page 2

AT the sheep show on Tuesday judging was completed, the championship winners being Rouse Bros., Spring field Company, J. S. Horsfall aud C…

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World-wide Wonder Show

The Queanbeyan Observer · Tuesday 2 July 1907 · page 2

NEXT Thursday evening in the Protectant Hall, Dan Barry, the well- known, actor-manager, wiil present for the first time here his great…

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Dan Barry's "World-wide Wonder Show."

The Queanbeyan Leader · Tuesday 2 July 1907 · page 4

On Thursday next, Dan Barry will present in the Protestant Hall, a colossal, unique, and up-to-date entertainment,…

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Dan Barry's "World-wide Wonder Show."

The Queanbeyan Leader · Tuesday 2 July 1907 · page 2

On Thursday next, Dan Barry will present in the Protestant Hall, a colossal, unique, and up-to-date entertainment…

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Wonder Show

The Queanbeyan Observer · Friday 5 July 1907 · page 3

THERE was a large audience at the Protestant Hall when Dan Barry's World Wide Wonder Show of living pictures made its appearance. The…

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Franco-british Exhibition. The Stat’s Representation

The Braidwood Express and People's Advocate · Friday 12 July 1907 · page 6

IT has been officially announced that, in accordance with an arrangement come to at the Premiers’ Conference in Brisbane, the Australian States have…

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Cult of the Toy Dog. Animals on Show

The Age · Tuesday 16 July 1907 · page 6

"What is it, mamma?" A little girl tugged peevishly at her mother's arm as she stood on her toes and whispered the words. Before them…

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