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Queanbeyan & Braidwood · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1916

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

A Fair Warning. One That Should be Heeded By All

The Queanbeyan Age and Queanbeyan Observer · Friday 14 January 1916 · page 4

Frequently the first sign of kidney trouble is a slight ache or pain in the loins. Neglect of this warning makes the way easy for more…

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Queanbeyan P. & A. Association. Arranging for Next Show

The Queanbeyan Age and Queanbeyan Observer · Tuesday 18 January 1916 · page 2

The committee of the P. and A. Association met on Saturday last at the School of Arts. There were present: Messrs. R. Moore…

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Who Shall be Queen ? Allies Day Carnival, March 8Th. Mode of Election Explained

The Queanbeyan Leader · Monday 31 January 1916 · page 2

Who shall be Queen of the Allies Day Carnival at Queanbeyan? Great interest is already bring shown in the Queen of the Day Competition. The…

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Presbyterian Flower Show

The Queanbeyan Age and Queanbeyan Observer · Friday 4 February 1916 · page 3

The annual chrysanthemum show which has been an autumn feature of this district for a long period is to be held as usual. The dates fixed for…

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Queanbeyan P. & A. Show

The Queanbeyan Age and Queanbeyan Observer · Friday 11 February 1916 · page 2

On our supplement in this. issue will be found the schedule of prizes for the Autumn Show to be held on 7th and 8th March next. A glance…

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Section E.—sheep-dog Trials. To be run off on First Day of Show at 10 a.m

The Queanbeyan Age and Queanbeyan Observer · Friday 11 February 1916 · page 6

140 Dog or Bitch; open to all comers. First £2/2/-,second. 10/6. 141 Maiden Dog Trial For all Maidens, Dog or Bitch, any age, that have never won a prize up to time entry. First £1, second 10/-…

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Race and Show Privileges

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 18 February 1916 · page 2

Mr. D. Flynn yesterday sold by auction the privileges in connection with the forthcoming Show and Races. The publican's booth…

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Japanese Fair

The Queanbeyan Age and Queanbeyan Observer · Tuesday 22 February 1916 · page 2

The Mayor, Ald. F. P. Woodward, J.P., will officially open the Japanese Fair in the Protestant Hall, at 3 o'clock to-morrow afternoon. The…

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Japanese Fair

The Queanbeyan Leader · Thursday 24 February 1916 · page 2

The Japanese fair which was organised to raise funds for purchasing a suitable conveyance for the Church of…

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The Japanese Fair

The Queanbeyan Age and Queanbeyan Observer · Friday 25 February 1916 · page 2

The unpropitious weather conditions greatly militated against the attendance of the above which was opened on Wednesday afternoon in…

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Queanbeyan P. & A. Association Show Arrangements

The Queanbeyan Age and Queanbeyan Observer · Friday 25 February 1916 · page 6

The usual monthly meeting of the committee of the above was held at the School of Arts on Saturday last. Present: Messrs. R. Moore…

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Japanese Fair

The Queanbeyan Leader · Monday 28 February 1916 · page 2

The above fair was continued on Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights. In spite of the inclement weather prevailing…

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Japanese Fair

The Queanbeyan Age and Queanbeyan Observer · Tuesday 29 February 1916 · page 2

The Fair organised by the ladies of Christ Church, to raise funds for purchasing a vehicle for the Church of England parish, was brought to…

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Annual Show

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 29 February 1916 · page 2

The Show opens to-morrow, and promises to be most successful. The entries number 1150, rather more than last year. The Horse…

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Queanbeyan Show

The Queanbeyan Leader · Thursday 2 March 1916 · page 2

The president and secretary of the P. & A. Association considered the following tenders for booths received :—…

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Braidwood Show

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 3 March 1916 · page 4

Showery weather spoilt opening day of the Braidwood P. A., and H. Association's Annual Show on Wednesday. Several…

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Sydney Royal Show

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 3 March 1916 · page 1

The last Royal Show in Sydney held under most unpropitious circumstances. The war scare was vary severe, there was a…

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The Show

The Queanbeyan Leader · Monday 6 March 1916 · page 2

The 23rd show of the Queanbeyan P. & A Association will be held to-morrow and Wednesday. The entries received by…

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Braidwood Show

The Queanbeyan Age and Queanbeyan Observer · Tuesday 7 March 1916 · page 2

Braidwood P. A. and H. Association's annual snow opened on Wednesday. The "weather was showery all day, and the attendance…

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The Show

The Queanbeyan Age and Queanbeyan Observer · Tuesday 7 March 1916 · page 2

Heavy rain fell last night and this morning; and the prospects for the opening day of the show were any thing but bright. The weather fined…

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