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Queanbeyan & Braidwood · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1932

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1932 Models and the Sydney Show

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 8 April 1932 · page 3

As was only to be expected, the motor exhibits at the Sydney Show were neither as numerous nor diverse as was the case before the depression, but,…

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Cyclist’s “Night Out“ Q.C.C. Stage Inaugural Cycling. Carnival On Electrically Lit Track

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 12 April 1932 · page 2

Last Saturday night, before about one thousand people, the Queanbeyan Cycle Club staged a cycling carnival Comprising fourteen races in all the…

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Cooma Cycling Carnival McMURTRIE’ Luck in Five Mile Scratch Race

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 3 May 1932 · page 2

The Cooma cycling carnival, held in the showground on Anzac Day, were not patronised to the extent expected. The track was in great order, and some…

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Poultry Show

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 24 May 1932 · page 4

At the official opening on Saturday afternoon, Mr. G. A. McInnes, President of the Poultry Club, thanked the exhibitors who had made the show such…

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Hockey M.H.A. CARNIVAL

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 10 June 1932 · page 2

Country Week Carnival,, organised by the Metropolitan Hockey Association, was. staged in Sydney last week-end, in glorious weather. Teams from…

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At the Sheep Show

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 1 July 1932 · page 3

Schute, Bell & Co. Ltd. report:— The sheep show and sales have been the chief interest with us this week. We were pleases to see so many of our…

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Hockey F.C.T. CARNIVAL

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 5 August 1932 · page 2

History will be made to-morrow at Manuka oval, when, for the first time, a visiting international team in any sport will play at Canberra. Given a fine…

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HocKey Successful Carnival at Canberra

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 9 August 1932 · page 2

There was an attendance of about 1500 people at Manuka oval on Saturday, to witness the first international sporting fixture held in the Territory The…

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Show Dispute

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 16 August 1932 · page 7

For having allegedly behaved in an offensive manner to the cattle judge at the last Berry show, Mr. G. E. Chittick, of Gerringong, a…

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Sheep-Dog Trials To Be Held at Queanbeyan F. and A. Show

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 19 August 1932 · page 2

Some discussion was caused at the F. and A. Committee meting on Tuesday night when Mr. Hammond mentioned that a number of sheep men…

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Hospital Effort Discussed by Directors Carnival Week to be Held in January

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 26 August 1932 · page 1

To discuss matters in connection with the proposed hospital effort, a meeting of the Board of Directors was held at the Hospital last evening…

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A Spring Carnival Railway Holiday

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 9 September 1932 · page 2
Also in The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal

Many eminent globe-trotters have stated as their very definite opinion nowhere in the world is a more delightful holiday climate to be enjoyed…

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Agricultural Show Group for Southern Tablelands

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 13 September 1932 · page 2

A meeting was held at Goulbourn P. and A Association’s office on Saturday last for the purpose of forming a Southern Tableland Agricultural Show…

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F.C.T. SHOW Rodeo on First Day

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 16 September 1932 · page 2

This year, the Federal Capital Territory P. and A. Association will hold a two-day show for the first time. On the afternoon of the first; day,- Friday, 30th…

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F.C.T. Show a Great Success Splendid Exhibits

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 4 October 1932 · page 2

The Annual Show of the Federal Capital Territory Pastoral and Agricultural Association was held on Hall Recreation Reserve in Friday and…

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P. & A. Association Show Preparations

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 7 October 1932 · page 1

A meeting of members of the committee of Queanbeyan F. and A. Association was held in the School of Arts on Tuesday evening. There were…

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For Fair Weather Wear

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 1 November 1932 · page 4

For fair weather, all white gives a cool aspect with possibly a touch of color for contrast. Virginia Bruce, the Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer player, in…

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Cycling Carnival Records Broken in Brilliant Finishes Staples Win the Five-mile

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 1 November 1932 · page 2

The night cycling carnival which was held on Saturday last represented the first of a series of fortnightly congests to be held in the Park by the…

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Methodist Flower Show Splendid Display

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 11 November 1932 · page 2

The Queanbeyan Methodists have conducted many successful Flower Shows during the past 34 years, but it is safe to assert that this year’s…

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