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Queanbeyan & Braidwood · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1915

60 stories in Queanbeyan & Braidwood's papers · page 2 of 3

Skating Carnival

The Queanbeyan Age and Queanbeyan Observer · Tuesday 23 March 1915 · page 2

A MONSTER skating carnival, plain and fancy dress, will be held in the Triumph Skating Rink on Wednesday, 7th April. Something special…

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Cooma Show

The Queanbeyan Age and Queanbeyan Observer · Tuesday 23 March 1915 · page 2
Also in The Queanbeyan Observer

Despite the adverse effects of the war and drought, the Cooma P. and A. Show to be held on Wednesday (to-morrow) and Thursday, gives…

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Cooma Show

The Queanbeyan Age and Queanbeyan Observer · Friday 26 March 1915 · page 2
Also in The Queanbeyan Observer

THE Cooma P. & A. Association's annual show was held on Wednesday and Thursday last under favorable weather conditions. Both as regards…

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Cooma Show

The Queanbeyan Leader · Monday 29 March 1915 · page 2

The following Queanbery residents officiated as judges condiments, Mrs [?] and flowers, Mrs. W. Wood ;…

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The Cooma Show

The Queanbeyan Observer · Tuesday 30 March 1915 · page 2
Also in The Queanbeyan Age and Queanbeyan Observer

In our report of the Cooma show last issue, we omitted the name of Mr. J. Hammond, who officiated as judge of dogs. The committee of…

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The Band and the Show. to the Editor

The Queanbeyan Age and Queanbeyan Observer · Tuesday 30 March 1915 · page 2

SIR,—In a report of a meeting of the Queanbeyan P. & A. Association, appearing in your last issue, I noticed a resolution that was carried…

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Correspondence. WE do not necessarily identify ourselves with the opinions expressed by our correspondents. the Band and the Show. to the Editor

The Queanbeyan Age and Queanbeyan Observer · Tuesday 30 March 1915 · page 2

SIR.—On behalf and by authority of the Town Band, we have much pleasure in penning a reply to the uncalled-for remarks and resolution passed at the last meeting of the…

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Correspondence. the Band and the Show. To the Editor

The Queanbeyan Leader · Thursday 1 April 1915 · page 2

Sir,—On behalf and by authority of the Town Band, we have much pleasure in penning a reply to the uncalled-for remarks and resolution passed at the last meeting of the…

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The Royal Show

The Queanbeyan Leader · Thursday 8 April 1915 · page 2

THE ring events proved a high attraction at the Sydney Show on Monday. The attendance was 56,000, and the taking £2,500. This represents a…

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Skating Carnival. a Splendid Success

The Queanbeyan Leader · Thursday 8 April 1915 · page 3

THE skating carnival held in the Triumph Hall last night proved to be a huge success notwithstanding that the weather conditions were…

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Royal Show

The Queanbeyan Leader · Monday 12 April 1915 · page 2

THE last day of the Royal Show was marred by incessant rain. The ring events, however, were carried out. After…

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Presbyterian Flower Show

The Queanbeyan Leader · Monday 12 April 1915 · page 2

THE annual Flower Show and Industrial Exhibition and Fancy Fair to be held in the Protestant Hall on Wednesday and…

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Open Column. the Band and the Show. (To the Editor.)

The Queanbeyan Age and Queanbeyan Observer · Tuesday 13 April 1915 · page 3

Sir,—In reply to my friend, the secretary of the band, as to letters not published, I shall be glad if he will publish them, if any exist. All…

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Presbyterian Flower Show. a Brilliant Success

The Queanbeyan Age and Queanbeyan Observer · Friday 23 April 1915 · page 2

The Annual Flower Show, Industrial Exhibition and Fancy Fair, in aid of the Queanbeyan Presbyterian Church, was opened on Wednesday…

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Presbyterian Flower Show

The Queanbeyan Leader · Monday 26 April 1915 · page 2

The show was continued on Thurs-night last when the attendance was again large. The balance of the goods were submitted to bruce auction…

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Patriotic Sports Meeting at Canberra. Helping the Belgians. Successful and Enthusiastic Carnival. Takings Amount to £320. Officials and Committee. Patrons Colonel David Miller, C.M.G.V.D., IS.D., Colonel Parnell, C.M.G. President : E. G. Crace, Esq. Pedestrian Committee : Messrs. Gourgaud, Connell, Hatfield, Prof. Miles, Equestrian Committee : Messrs. Shappere, Miller, Wilson, Brackenreg, E. Ryan, M. Southwell. Ground Committee: Messrs. Sheaffe, Franklyn, Weston, Lea. Moss, Bates. Catering Committee; Messrs. Rolland, Broinowski, Chambers, Weston, Major. Side Show Committee; Messrs. Harrington, Vautin, Ayrton, Rain Douglas, Muir, Thorning, Robbins. Raffling Committee, Messrs. Ireland, Slatter, Crace. Juvenile Committee : Messrs. Russell, Ward, Podmore, McKeahnie, F. A. Piggin, L. P. Little, Joint Hon. Secs

The Queanbeyan Age and Queanbeyan Observer · Tuesday 27 April 1915 · page 2

On Saturday the Prettily situated recreation ground at Canberra presented an animated appearance when the second sports meeting in aid of…

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Skating Carnival

The Queanbeyan Age and Queanbeyan Observer · Friday 28 May 1915 · page 2

A fancy dress skating carnival was held in the Triumph Hall on Wednesday night last and was a brilliant success, there being about 30 ladies…

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