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Queanbeyan & Braidwood · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1923

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British Empire Exhibition

The Queanbeyan Age and Queanbeyan Observer · Tuesday 1 May 1923 · page 4

The demand for berths on all steamers leaving Australia for England during January, February and March of next…

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Cooma Polo Carnival

The Queanbeyan Age and Queanbeyan Observer · Friday 4 May 1923 · page 2

The opening of the Cooma polo carnival on Tuesday attracted a large and representative gathering to the racecourse. The Canberra, Goulburn and Braidwood Clubs…

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Not a Fair Deal

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 25 May 1923 · page 8

Willie and Tommy behaved so badly in class that at last their teacher's patience gave out. "Boys," she exclaimed, "you will…

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Canberra at the British Empire Exhibition

The Queanbeyan Age and Queanbeyan Observer · Tuesday 29 May 1923 · page 2

The local Chamber of Commerce has been successful in persuading the Federal Commission which has in hand the Australian…

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Cycling Carnival Postponed

The Queanbeyan Age and Queanbeyan Observer · Tuesday 5 June 1923 · page 2

The heavy rain over the week-end made the postponement of yesterday's sports inevitable. Although the track was good in places it would have been too dangerous…

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A Fair Warning. One that Should be Heeded by all

The Queanbeyan Age and Queanbeyan Observer · Friday 8 June 1923 · 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…

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Gave the Show Away

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 26 June 1923 · page 8

A lady was entertaining some friends at a small afternoon tea-party. Her irrepressible little daughter behaved faultlessly until the…

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Benefit Picture Show

The Queanbeyan Age and Queanbeyan Observer · Tuesday 10 July 1923 · page 2

To-morrow night in the Triumph Hall, the annual benefit picture show for the maintenance of the Queanbeyan Cot in the Renwick Children's Hospital will be held…

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Canberra at the Empire Exhibition

The Queanbeyan Age and Queanbeyan Observer · Friday 13 July 1923 · page 2

Australia's arrangements for representation at the Empire exhibition next year are nearing completion. The Commonwealth Court is an immense building 700…

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British Empire Exhibition. Address by Hon. E. FARRAR

The Queanbeyan Age and Queanbeyan Observer · Tuesday 24 July 1923 · page 2

On Friday afternoon last in the Council Chambers, the Minister for Labor and Industry, Mr. Farrar, gave a highly interesting address on the forthcoming…

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Empire Exhibition

The Queanbeyan Age and Queanbeyan Observer · Tuesday 31 July 1923 · page 3

Miss Dickson, who proceeded to England during the War to serve in the women's Army Auxiliary Corps, and after demobilisation was…

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Wattle Fair. Salvation Army Effort

The Queanbeyan Age and Queanbeyan Observer · Friday 7 September 1923 · page 2

On Wednesday afternoon the Wattle Fair organised by the local Salvation Army officers in aid of their Self Denial Week fund was opened by the Mayor,…

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Our First Great Exhibition---1879

The Queanbeyan Age and Queanbeyan Observer · Friday 21 September 1923 · page 2

Almost all the nations of the world sent representatives or exhibits to our first International Exhibition, which was opened in the Garden Palace grounds,…

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The Most Patient People. Must Show Annoyance at Times

The Queanbeyan Age and Queanbeyan Observer · Friday 21 September 1923 · 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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P. and A. Association. Next Show, February 26 AND 27

The Queanbeyan Age and Queanbeyan Observer · Friday 5 October 1923 · page 2

A committee meeting of the above Association was held yesterday afternoon for the purpose of fixing the date and discussing other business in connection with…

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Picture Show Partnership

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 12 October 1923 · page 2

George Ryan sued Albert Graham, of Braidwood, for £70, being the proceeds of the purchase of a partnership in a picture show plant at Braidwood…

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Show Races Proposed

The Queanbeyan Age and Queanbeyan Observer · Tuesday 16 October 1923 · page 2

The Queanbeyan P. and A. Association favourably received a suggestion from the. President, Mr. F. W. Hyles, to…

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Canberra's Court at the Exhibition

The Queanbeyan Age and Queanbeyan Observer · Tuesday 6 November 1923 · page 3

Some fine skins have been sent in to Mr. W. P. Bluett for dispatch to the British Empire Exhibition. A couple of wombat skins and…

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Skating Carnival

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 9 November 1923 · page 5

On Weduesday night, in the presence of an audience of about 250, the exponents of the sport on wheels proved that there were no Mr…

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Methodist Flower Show

The Queanbeyan Age and Queanbeyan Observer · Friday 9 November 1923 · page 2

The 25th annual flower show and sale of work in connection with the local Methodist Church was opened by the Mayor, Alderman J. G. Harris, on Wednesday…

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