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Queanbeyan & Braidwood · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1927

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International Motor Show

The Queanbeyan Age Canberra Advocate · Thursday 19 May 1927 · page 8

The third International Motor Show held in Victoria, has just recently concluded at the Exhibition Building, Melbourne. The great interest taken by…

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Alleged Misappropriation of Money Echo of Hospital Sport Carnival

The Queanbeyan Age Canberra Advocate · Thursday 2 June 1927 · page 2

At the Queanbeyan Police Court on Tuesday morning, Henry Johnson proceeded against Leslie Lee by summons for alleged misappropriation of £ 14…

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Alleged Misappropriation of Money Echo of Sports Carnival

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 7 June 1927 · page 1

At the Queanbeyan Police Court last week Henry Johnson proceeded against Leslie Lee by summons for alleged misappropriation of £14/13/-…

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Hospital Fete and Carnival

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 5 July 1927 · page 2

A very representative meeting of ladies was held in connection with the above at Mrs. Bull's residence on Wednesday last, 23 being present. It…

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The Movie Show

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 12 July 1927 · page 7

The production of the screen version of Lord Byron's historic poem, "Don Juan," at the Literary Institute on Friday and Saturday nights by…

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Scottish Fair

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 22 July 1927 · page 2

The women of the Presbyterian Sewing build are holding a Scottish Fair in aid of the church funds early in December next. As usual on these…

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The Moving Show

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 26 July 1927 · page 2

The programme at the Classic Pictures on Friday and Saturday nights was quite up to the standard of excellence which the management has…

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Fair Trial Disappoints (Published by Arrangement)

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 2 August 1927 · page 1

"The disclosure that a majority of the bishops and ministers of the Protestant Episcopal Church of America favors a moderation of the…

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Molonglo Polo Carnival

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 12 August 1927 · page 1

The fourth annual carnival of the Molonglo Polo Club was commenced on the Duntron ground yesterday under ideal weather conditions…

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Hospital Carnival Public Meeting

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 16 August 1927 · page 1

On Friday night a public meeting was held in the School of Arts to arrange a function to raise funds for the Queanbeyan District Hospital. Mr…

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Molonglo Polo Club Annual Carnival

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 16 August 1927 · page 1

The Canberra Polo Carnival was commenced on the Duntroon ground last Thursday, in which teams from Yass, Cooma, Goulburn, Currandooley…

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Hospital Carnival

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 23 August 1927 · page 1

Yesterday afternoon the sub-committee appointed by the P. and A. Association met the executive committee of the Hospital Carnival under…

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Statement of Receipts and Expenditure Thirty-third Annual Show 18th and 19th March, 1927 Receipts

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 23 August 1927 · page 3

£ s. d. Donations .. 68 12 6 Gates .. 270 6 9 Entrance Fees .. 59 19 1…

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Hospital Carnival

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 6 September 1927 · page 1

The weekly meeting of the executive committee of the above took place at the School of Arts last night, Mr. S. J. Ryan presiding…

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P. & a Society Preparing for the Show

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 6 September 1927 · page 7

A meeting of the committee was held at the Literary Institute on Thursday afternoon last. There were present Messrs. W. U. Alley (in the…

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Hospital Carnival

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 9 September 1927 · page 1

A meeting of gentlemen interested in controlling the Hospital Sports at Queanbeyan on Eight-Hour Day will be held to-night in the School of Arts…

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Queanbeyan Hospital Carnival Ladies’ Meeting

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 13 September 1927 · page 1

On Sunday last in response to a request for ladies to be present at a meeting at the Hospital, the following attended: Mesdames Ryan, Ridley,…

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Hospital Carnival

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 16 September 1927 · page 2

A meeting was held on Wednesday last at the Hospital with further reference to the object of forming a Ladies’ Auxiliary, much enthusiasm…

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Hospital Picture Show

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 16 September 1927 · page 2

The picture show on Wednesday in aid of the Braidwood hospital Promoted by Classic Pictures showed a net profit of £13/10/. The…

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Hospital Carnival

Queanbeyan Age · Thursday 22 September 1927 · page 2

The usual weekly meeting of the Carnival Committee was held on Monday last, Mr. S. J. Ryan presiding. Quotations for lamps and streamers…

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