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Queanbeyan & Braidwood · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1911

94 stories in Queanbeyan & Braidwood's papers · page 4 of 5

For Picture Show Patrons

The Queanbeyan Observer · Tuesday 13 June 1911 · page 3

Of all the men who are fast becoming wealthy as owners of picture shows, probably not one in twenty knows the little fact on which his prosperity…

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The Sydney Sheep Show

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Saturday 1 July 1911 · page 2

SEVERAL of our principal sheep owners will be visitors to the Sheepbreeders Show in Sydney next week. The judging of the pedigree sheep was concluded on Thursday, and it is considered likely…

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Burned at a Picture Show

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Wednesday 12 July 1911 · page 5

A serious outbreak of fire occurred at a moving picture show in Geelong. The operator was placing a film…

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Fair Exchange

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Saturday 29 July 1911 · page 4

Joseph Gillott, the manufacturer of pens, once visited the artist Turner. "I have come to swop some of my pictures for yours," said he…

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Pitt-street Horderns' Spring Show

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 25 August 1911 · page 3

At this time of the year 'tis the poet's delight to muse on Spring, and all the gracious evidences of what is considered the most perfect season of…

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Coronation Fair

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Wednesday 6 September 1911 · page 2

A GRAND CORONATION FAIR, is to be held in the Literary Institute, lasting four days. viz. on 29th and 30th November and 1st and 2nd December, the proceeds to be devoted towards the renovation of…

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Gininderra Show

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 19 September 1911 · page 2

THERE is every promise that this year's Gininderra show is going to eclipse its. predecessors, both in point of attendance and entries. The hon. secretary,…

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Picture Show Fire. ARMIDALE

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Wednesday 20 September 1911 · page 2

During the holding of Bell's open air picture show on Saturday night, two used spools suddenly burst into flames, and the a hole box almost immediately became a mass…

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Maddening Puzzles. Strange Things That Mirrors Show Us

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Saturday 23 September 1911 · page 4

An old but none the less interesting and instructive problem asks:—"Why does a mirror reverse right and left, but not up and down?"…

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Gininderra Show

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 26 September 1911 · page 2

THE residents of Gininderra and district will have their "annual day out" on Saturday next when the third annual show under the auspices of the…

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Gininderra Show

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 29 September 1911 · page 2

THE annual show of the Gininderra Farmers' Union will take place tomorrow, the schedule time of starting the ring events being fixed at 10 a.m…

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Flower Show

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Saturday 30 September 1911 · page 2

A MEETING of ladies is called for Thursday next, to be held in the Church of England School Hall, for the purpose of arranging for the Church Flower Show…

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Gininderra Show. a Record Attendance. the Officials. President, Mr. E. G. Crace, ; vice-presidents, Messrs. R. Maloney, J. V. Hibberson and H. Curran ; hon. treasurer, Mr. G. W. Harcourt ; hon. secretary, Mr. Chas. W. Thompson ; committee, Messrs. A. Bolton, C. Cavanagh, E. Cavanagh, P. Rolfe, E. Rolfe, J. C. Armstrong, A. W. Thornton, D. Harcourt, F. Maloney, A. McDonald, J. Reid, W. Moore, T. Southwell, J. Kilby, O. Landon, G. Southwell and M. Cavanagh

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 3 October 1911 · page 2

THE third annual show held under the auspices of the Gininderra Farmers' Union took place on Saturday in genial spring like weather, although on several…

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Picture Show

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Wednesday 4 October 1911 · page 2

ON Friday night last Ambler's Pictures were shown in Braidwood at the Institute, and attracted a large attendance. "Sister Angels" and Where is my Wandering Boy…

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Skating Carnival

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 10 October 1911 · page 5

THERE was a good attendance at the skating carnival on Saturday night. Many fancy costumes, in which coo[?] characters predominated, were in…

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Show Meeting. Protest Upheld

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 13 October 1911 · page 2

THE adjourned committee meeting of the P. & A. Association was held at the School of Arts yesterday for the purpose of dealing with the protest lodged…

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Only Fair

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Saturday 21 October 1911 · page 4

Two Irishman were one day working on a farm. Just about dinner time they were called to dine off a large basin of broth. The farmer's…

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Sydney's First Motor and Cycle Show. the Latest in Motor Mechanics

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 3 November 1911 · page 4

The main pavilion of the Royal Agricultural Society was the locus of Sydney's first Motor and Cycle Show, which was inaugurated on the 30th…

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V.R.C. Carnival. Cup Day

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 7 November 1911 · page 2

Hurdles.—Forest Prince, 1; Buttery, 2; Rosevelle, 3. Rail way Handicap.—Mala, 1; Sharpshooter, 2; Blast, 3…

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V.R.C. Carnival. Cup Day

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 10 November 1911 · page 2

Hurdles.—Forest Prince, 1; Battery, 2; Rosevale, 3. Railway Handicap.—Mala, 1; Sharpshooter, 2; Blast, 3…

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