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Queanbeyan & Braidwood · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1922

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

The Show

The Queanbeyan Age and Queanbeyan Observer · Tuesday 21 March 1922 · page 2

The 28th annual show of the Queanbeyan P. & A. Association opened this morning in ideal weather. The entries in all sections are good both numerically and…

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As Others See Us. an Echo of the Show

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 21 March 1922 · page 3

The Show has come and gone, yet still remains the most interesting topic of conversation where two for more people foregather and…

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The Show

The Queanbeyan Age and Queanbeyan Observer · Friday 24 March 1922 · page 2

The Queanbeyan Pastoral and Agricultural Association's Annual Show is undoubtedly the event of the year. It is, as the secretary…

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Goulburn Show

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 28 March 1922 · page 2

Braidwood did well at the Goulburn Show in the horse sections. G. and L. Irwin won a first in ponies under 12 hand's in saddle…

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Show Smoke Social

The Queanbeyan Age and Queanbeyan Observer · Tuesday 28 March 1922 · page 2

The usual smoke concert held on the second night of the Show took place in the Protestant Hall and was well attended. The…

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Presbyterian Flower Show

The Queanbeyan Age and Queanbeyan Observer · Friday 21 April 1922 · page 2

The annual Flower Show in aid of the funds of the Presbyterian Church opened in the Protestant Hall on Wednesday afternoon in the presence of a large…

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For the Hospital Carnival Fund

The Queanbeyan Age and Queanbeyan Observer · Tuesday 9 May 1922 · page 2

On Saturday night last a very successful plain and fancy dress ball was held in the woolshed at Cuppacumbalong in aid of the Queanbeyan Hospital Carnival Fund…

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A Fair Warning. One That Should Be Heeded By All

The Queanbeyan Age and Queanbeyan Observer · Friday 9 June 1922 · 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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Gave the Show Away

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 7 July 1922 · page 8

"Yes," said the principal of the young ladies' school to the proud parent. "You ought to be proud to be the father of such a large…

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The Grotesques. Fine Show Greeted by Bumper House

The Queanbeyan Age and Queanbeyan Observer · Friday 28 July 1922 · page 2

For some time past much has been said of the Grotesques. The public were led to look for something good—something out of the ordinary—and such they were…

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Liability of Show Grounds for Rates

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 1 August 1922 · page 5

The stipendiary magistrate has given his decision regarding the appeal by the trustees of the Nowra Show-ground against the assessment…

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Hospital Carnival Euchre Party and Social

The Queanbeyan Age and Queanbeyan Observer · Friday 4 August 1922 · page 2

The lady in the lolly shop was kept busy serving a continuous, stream of male customers, who demanded musks, sen-sens, cachous, and the like. "Aha!" she…

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A Fair Warning. One That Should be Heeded by All

The Queanbeyan Age and Queanbeyan Observer · Friday 25 August 1922 · 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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The Hospital Carnival

The Queanbeyan Age and Queanbeyan Observer · Friday 1 September 1922 · page 2

The efforts now being put forward in the way, of socials, etc., throughout the town and district towards the hospital carnival fund should, by the time the…

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Hospital Carnival Social

The Queanbeyan Age and Queanbeyan Observer · Friday 22 September 1922 · page 2

On Tuesday night in the Protestant Hall the last of the series of socials held in aid of the hospital carnival fund, eventuated…

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Floral Fair. Salvation Army's Successful Effort

The Queanbeyan Age and Queanbeyan Observer · Tuesday 26 September 1922 · page 2

In aid of the rescue and missionary work of the Salvation Army a floral fair was held last night in the Protestant fall arranged by…

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The Rugby League Code. Visit of Combined Sydney Reserve Grade. Fine Exhibition Queanbeyan's Win

The Queanbeyan Age and Queanbeyan Observer · Tuesday 3 October 1922 · page 2

The Sydney team arrived by the mail train on Saturday morning and were met by Secretary Johnston and Messrs. Delves, Murphy and Bowers…

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The Hospital Carnival

The Queanbeyan Age and Queanbeyan Observer · Friday 6 October 1922 · page 2

The carnival in aid of the Queanbeyan District Hospital opened in the Protestant Hall on Wednesday. For months past a committee distinct…

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The Hospital Carnival

The Queanbeyan Age and Queanbeyan Observer · Tuesday 10 October 1922 · page 2

The final day of the carnival on Saturday proved highly successful. The stalls were erected at various places of vantage in the main street…

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Methodist Church Flower Show Additional Prizes

The Queanbeyan Age and Queanbeyan Observer · Tuesday 10 October 1922 · page 2

Section A, Class 12, Best Collection of Roses (not less than 6 varieties) by any person who has not won a prize in the Rose Section. 1st 5/, 2nd 2/6, gifts of Mr. J…

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