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Queanbeyan & Braidwood · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1921

67 stories in Queanbeyan & Braidwood's papers · page 3 of 4

THE Queanbeyan Age. Tuesday, April 12, 1921. The Fair Deal

The Queanbeyan Age and Queanbeyan Observer · Tuesday 12 April 1921 · page 2

The A.L.P. Conference blundered seriously when it excluded the reporters. Had it admitted them the public would…

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Presbyterian Flower Show

The Queanbeyan Age and Queanbeyan Observer · Friday 15 April 1921 · page 2

The annual Presbyterian Flower Show was held in the Protestant Hall on Wednesday and Thursday. Aided by ideal weather and the enthusiasm of the church…

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At the Flower Show

The Queanbeyan Age and Queanbeyan Observer · Friday 15 April 1921 · page 2

"—And I don't mind telling you ladies and gentlemen" said his Worship the Mayor at the opening of the' Presbyterian Flower Show…

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Presbyterian Flower Show Awards And List of Stallholders. CHRYSANTHEMUMS

The Queanbeyan Age and Queanbeyan Observer · Friday 15 April 1921 · page 2

Six blooms; F. Warren 1; R. R. Hetherington. 2 Three blooms; R. R. Hetherington 1, F. Warren 2…

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Apples from Federal Capital. Exhibition at Federal Parliament

The Queanbeyan Age and Queanbeyan Observer · Tuesday 19 April 1921 · page 4

A broadside of apples was fired at the anti-Canberra forces last week. One of the stock arguments of the opponents of the capital is…

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Cooma Polo Carnival

The Queanbeyan Age and Queanbeyan Observer · Tuesday 26 April 1921 · page 2

Cooma Polo Club held a very successful gymkhana last week. Wednesday was devoted to racing, etc., and some good finishes were witnessed; Representatives…

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The Most Patient People Must Show Annoyance at Times

The Queanbeyan Age and Queanbeyan Observer · Friday 29 April 1921 · page 4

Everybody has their hour of trouble. But, people having any irritation of the skin Have, many hours of trouble…

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Open Column. It is to be always understood that newspapers do not necessarily endorse the views expressed by correspondents, who are fairly entitled to criticism in all public matters.—Editor]. INTEREST and Improvement for Our P. & A. Show. District Exhibit Competition (To the Editor)

The Queanbeyan Age and Queanbeyan Observer · Tuesday 3 May 1921 · page 2

It was my intention to endeavor to launch the following scheme at the recent smoke concert, and although I…

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Short Serial Story. "Fair and Gently." CHAPTER I.

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 24 May 1921 · page 6

Andlew Saxby looked up with surprise and annoyance with the study table, where he was laborously comp[?] a lecture on the…

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Shorty Serial Story. "Fair and Gently." (Concluded)

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 27 May 1921 · page 3

The letter was signed, and it hurt son Jock more than he cared to say. From that time on he took chambers and set up housekeeping…

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A Fair Warning. One that Should be Heeded by all

The Queanbeyan Age and Queanbeyan Observer · Friday 3 June 1921 · 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 serious troubles—dropsy,…

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Duntroon Sports Carnival a Highly Successful Fixture. the Officials

The Queanbeyan Age and Queanbeyan Observer · Tuesday 7 June 1921 · page 2

PATRON:— Major-General Legge, C.B., C.M.G. President, E. G. Crace, Esq. Judges: horse events, Major Hood and Mr C. Cavanagh; foot races, Majors…

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A Fair Test

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 1 July 1921 · page 8

An economical housewife told her husband the other morning that she'd have to ask bim for 10s more a week on account of the…

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Duntroon. the Recent Sports Carnival

The Queanbeyan Age and Queanbeyan Observer · Friday 15 July 1921 · page 2

Last week the secretary of the Duntroon. Sub-branch of the R. S. and S. I. L. A. presented the balance-sheet for the sports held about a month ago in the Woolshed…

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Benefit Picture Show

The Queanbeyan Age and Queanbeyan Observer · Friday 22 July 1921 · page 2

The Triumph Hall was packed on Wednesday night last when an effort on behalf of the Queanbeyan Cot Endowment Fund was made. The object of this fund is to…

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Successful Skating Carnival

The Queanbeyan Age and Queanbeyan Observer · Friday 29 July 1921 · page 2

The skating carnival held in the Triumph, Hall last night can only be described as a brilliant success. Two rows of chairs were placed around the large hall and these…

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The Coming Show

The Queanbeyan Age and Queanbeyan Observer · Tuesday 16 August 1921 · page 2

The parade and show, to be held under the auspices of the P. & A. Association next month, bids fair to be one of the most successful yet held. Members of the…

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A Fair Warning

The Queanbeyan Age and Queanbeyan Observer · Friday 19 August 1921 · 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 serious troubles—…

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Farm Exhibit for Show

The Queanbeyan Age and Queanbeyan Observer · Tuesday 6 September 1921 · page 2

In connection with a request by the Secretary of the Queanbeyan P. and A. Association for an exhibit of farm produce to be sent for…

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Gave the Show Away

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 9 September 1921 · page 8

Mrs. Jobson had gone away from home, leaving Mr. Jobson lamenting. On arriving at her destination she missed her gold brooch,…

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