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Queanbeyan & Braidwood · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1917

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

Royal Easter Show. Motor Section

The Queanbeyan Age and Queanbeyan Observer · Tuesday 3 April 1917 · page 4

Dalgety's Motor Exhibit at the Sydney Royal Agricultural Show promises to be something exceptional, and in this connection we…

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Local Winners at Cooma Show

The Queanbeyan Age and Queanbeyan Observer · Tuesday 3 April 1917 · page 3

Pony mare, P. Byrne; Heavy buggy horse, J. J. Moran: Pair, heavy buggy horses, J. J . Moran; Hackney up to 12st, J. Moran, 2; Hackney, ridden by lady, J…

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Profits From the Land. Royal Easter Show

The Queanbeyan Age and Queanbeyan Observer · Tuesday 3 April 1917 · page 3

The entries for the R.A.S. Easter Show, which commences on the 3th proximo, are already a record for the Society. This, with the advent…

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Sydney Show

The Queanbeyan Age and Queanbeyan Observer · Friday 6 April 1917 · page 2

the Annual show of the Royal Agricultural Society opened on Tuesday, the day being devoted to judging. Rain fell during the morning, but not sufliciently…

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Telegraphic News. Sydney. the Royal Show

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 13 April 1917 · page 9

The Agricultural Show concluded yesterday. The weather was wet and the attendance small…

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Flower Show

The Queanbeyan Age and Queanbeyan Observer · Tuesday 17 April 1917 · page 2

The annaul Flower Show and Industrial Exhibition in connection with St. Stephen's Presbyterian Church, Queanbeyan, will be held…

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Presbyterian Flower Show

The Queanbeyan Age and Queanbeyan Observer · Friday 20 April 1917 · page 2

Every success attended the efforts of the Presbyterians in their annual flower show and industrial exhibition, which was held on Wednesday…

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Public School Fair

The Queanbeyan Age and Queanbeyan Observer · Friday 18 May 1917 · page 2

The final meeting of those interested in the Public School Fair, was held on Wednesday afternoon, Rev. Gorden Hirst presiding. The…

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Public School Fair. Expectations Realised. Takings, £120

The Queanbeyan Age and Queanbeyan Observer · Friday 25 May 1917 · page 2

Since the formation of a Parents and Citizens' Association in Queanbeyan only a few months back, the members have shown marked enthusiasm in carrying out…

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Benefit Picture Show

The Queanbeyan Age and Queanbeyan Observer · Friday 8 June 1917 · page 2

In the Triumph Hall on Tuesday night the proprietor of the Triumph Pictures screened an excellent progranmme, the proceeds being in aid…

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A Fair Warning. One That Should be Heeded By All

The Queanbeyan Age and Queanbeyan Observer · Friday 15 June 1917 · 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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Children's Carnival

The Queanbeyan Age and Queanbeyan Observer · Friday 22 June 1917 · page 2

Th Red Cross Society beg to thank the Queanbeyan Band for their most generous offer to supply the dance music at the forthcoming…

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Sheep Show

The Queanbeyan Age and Queanbeyan Observer · Tuesday 3 July 1917 · page 2

Following are awards for commercial sheep:—Pen of ten fat wethers, suitable for export, any age or Crose.—Pat. Osborne, Willeroo, Tarago, (Romney…

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Children's Carnival. Highly Successful Effort for France's Day

The Queanbeyan Age and Queanbeyan Observer · Friday 13 July 1917 · page 2

For the third time the good ladies of the Red Cross Society in Queanbeyan organised a children's carnival in a cause worthy of the most…

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The Most Patient People Must Show Annoyance at Times

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 13 July 1917 · page 6

Everybody has their hour of trouble. But people having any irritation of the skin…

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Skating Carnival

The Queanbeyan Age and Queanbeyan Observer · Friday 20 July 1917 · page 2

In the Triumph Hall on Thursday night next a grand fancy dress skating carnival will be held. Prizes are offered for the best dressed couple…

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A Fair Warning. One That Should be Heeded By All

The Queanbeyan Age and Queanbeyan Observer · Friday 14 September 1917 · page 5

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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Yass Show

The Queanbeyan Age and Queanbeyan Observer · Friday 28 September 1917 · page 2

The attendance at the above yesterday constituted a record, although the Murrumburrah Show was held on the same day. Visitors were present from…

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Yass Show

The Queanbeyan Age and Queanbeyan Observer · Friday 5 October 1917 · page 2

The forty-sixth show of the Yass P. & A. Association was held on Wednesday and Thursday of last week, and was well attended. The takings at the gates…

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War Chest Day. Big Sports Carnival

The Queanbeyan Age and Queanbeyan Observer · Friday 5 October 1917 · page 2

The Mayor president over a meeting of gentlemen held yesterday afternoon at Mr A H Coppin's rooms for the purpose of drawing up a programme of events for…

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