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Queanbeyan & Braidwood · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1913

46 stories in Queanbeyan & Braidwood's papers · page 1 of 3

The Royal Show

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Wednesday 29 January 1913 · page 2

EASTER being nearly three week earlier than it was last year, intending exhibitors will need to tee to their emits at the Royal Agricultural Show in good time. The Secretary…

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An "Australian" Show

The Queanbeyan Observer · Tuesday 11 February 1913 · page 3

Our readers are reminded of the appearance of Mr. Skuthorpe's combination on the Queanbeyan showground on Satur. next. The Sydney Morning Herald," of…

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Fair Rents

The Queanbeyan Observer · Friday 14 February 1913 · page 2

One of the latest device by which the State Government hopes to gain popularity is its promise to establish a rent court, which should be empowered to fix…

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Thirty-mile Line of Warships. Air and Sea Attacks in Naval Manoeuvres Give a Notion of War's New Era. Flying Men Show How Easily They Can Foil the Secrecy of Submarines

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Saturday 15 February 1913 · page 4

The biggest and most powerful fleet ever concentrated in British waters—and therefore the mightiest known to the world—has been assembled at…

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Gundaroo Show

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 18 February 1913 · page 3

THE date of the annual Gundaroo Show will soon be here, and the secretary, Mr. John Affleck, J.P., and the committee are working hard, and…

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Gundaroo Show Abandoned

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 11 March 1913 · page 3

OWING to insufficient entries the show proposed to be held at Gundaroo has been abandoned No doubt the unfavourable season prevented many who had intended to…

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Sydney Show

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 21 March 1913 · page 2

THE annual show of the Royal Agricultural Society opened on Tuesday morning in favourable weather conditions. On the whole, the exhibition…

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Southern Cattle at the Show

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 28 March 1913 · page 2

THIS year's first prize fat bullock at the Sydney show, bred by Mr. Henry T. Edwards of Burnima, Monaro district, and sold on that gentleman's account by Winchcombe…

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Cooma Show

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 4 April 1913 · page 3

THE annual show was opened on Wednesday under bright, fine warm weather, following the cold snap. The showground looked well after the…

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Presbyterian Fair

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Saturday 26 April 1913 · page 2

The annual fair promoted by the Presbyterian portion of the community commenced on Thursday afternoon. Although the showery conditions of the weather prevented…

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Features of the Royal Agricultural Show

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 6 May 1913 · page 2

THE splendid exhibition recently held in Sydney expressed in mate but eloquent language what enormous resources of various kinds this State…

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Skating Carnival

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 20 May 1913 · page 2

THE first grand poster and fancy dress carnival will be he held in the Triumph Hall on Thursday, May 29th. Already a large number are getting fancy costumes made, and…

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Federal Sports Club. Second Annual Carnival. Record Entries

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 23 May 1913 · page 2

ENTRIES for the horse racing events closed on Tuesday, the total being 75 for six events. This record must be highly gratifying to the committe and all concerned. A…

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Grand Skating Carnival

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 27 May 1913 · page 2

proprietors of the Triumph Pictures have arranged to hold a grand skating carnival on Thursday night next. Several prizes for fancy,…

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Grand Skating Carnival

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 30 May 1913 · page 2

THE proprietors of the Triumph Picture and Skating Hall should indeed feel thoroughly satisfied with the success of their first skating carnival held…

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Federal Sports. Second Annual Carnival Officials: President; Fred. Curl, Esq. Vice Presidents: Messrs. Gerald Massey, J. O. McAlister, Col. Miller, A. J. Manson, J. T. Collett, J. W. Dowling, F. P. Woodward, H Hines, J. M. McIntesh, Austin Chapman, M.H.R., John Ryan, P. J. Ryan, F. Anstey, M.H.R., M. Laearus, F. A. Piggin, Evan Davies, A. P. Wade, F. A. Campbell. JUDGE: E. E. Hndson, Esq. STARTER: Mr. Geo. Wilson. Clerk of Course: Mr. M. Quigley. Cleark of Scales: Mr. Geo. Moore. Hon. TREASURER: Mr. J. H. Grose. Handicapper for Open Events: Mr. Jas. Price, S.D.R.A. Handicapper for Local Events: Messrs. G. Wilson, C. Edlington, W. E. Gale. Handicappers for Footraces: A. Reckless and J. Scott. Horse Stewards: Messrs. Geo. Moore, M. T. Moore, T. Newson, F. Curl, C. Edlington W. Anstey, Geo. Wilson. Footracing Stewards: Messrs. A. Reckless, J.Scott, T. Murphy. Hunters and Novelty Events: Messrs. W. Grimes, W. Colverwell, T. Butts, J. Barton, J. McGivan, E. Clarke, W. Millwood, F. Fitch, F. Passmore, B. A. Robey, J. Perry, J. W. Butt. SECRETARIES, Messrs. R. Gordon and A. H. Moore

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 10 June 1913 · page 2

THAT amidst the multifarious busy pursuits consequent upon the developments of the Federal Capital Territory the masses of population…

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The Royal Horse Show

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Saturday 21 June 1913 · page 2

The Royal Agricultural Society will hold the Annual show at the Show Ground on Saturday, August 2nd, and the sale of stud, horse will take place the following week…

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The Royal Horse Show

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Wednesday 25 June 1913 · page 4

The Royal Agricultural Society will hold the Annual show at the Show Ground on Saturday, August 2nd, and the sale of stud horses will take place the following week…

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Sheep Show

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 4 July 1913 · page 2

THE annual show of the Sheepbreeders Association opened on Tuesday in the Hall of Agriculture, at the Royal Show Ground. Qualified judges were of…

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Skating Carnival. a Big Success

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 4 July 1913 · page 2

THE Triumph Picture Palace. Crawford Street, presented a brilliant appearance last night when the second grand carnival promoted by Mr. W…

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