Australian newspapers
1803 – 1954
Old Local Papers
Every story
read free on Trove

These are historical newspapers. Some stories use language and express views that are offensive today.

← Shows & fairs, all years

Queanbeyan & Braidwood · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1936

90 stories in Queanbeyan & Braidwood's papers · page 1 of 5

Ambulance Costs Figures Confirmed Arrangements for Street Carnival

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 7 January 1936 · page 1

That a number of members of the provisional committee, unfortunately not present, were sceptical as to the successful…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Country Tennis Carnival Washed Out

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 14 January 1936 · page 2

There was no play to-day in the country tennis teams' championship, the courts being flooded as a result of the heavy rain…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Country Tennis Carnival

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 17 January 1936 · page 2

The country tennis tournament was continued to-day. Men's Matches.—Round 6, Division I—…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Country Tennis Carnival Rain Stops Play

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 17 January 1936 · page 1

There was no country tennis to-day before noon, owing to heavy rain. It is improbable that there will be any further play before to-morrow…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Country Tennis Carnival Queanbeyan Teams Competing

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 17 January 1936 · page 4

Owing to the condition of the courts, due to rain, the annual country tennis carnival, at Rushcutter Bay, Sydney, was not commenced till Tuesday. The…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Country Tennis Carnival

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 21 January 1936 · page 7

There were many byes in the ninth round of the men's and women's matches in the country tennis carnival, which was continued at…

Continued on Trove, page 7 →

TENNIS Country Week Carnival

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 21 January 1936 · page 1

The Country Week tennis carnival which was delayed by rain last week, was continued at Rushcutter Bay, Sydney, yesterday…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Show Society's Tribute

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 24 January 1936 · page 3

Before the business of yesterday's Braidwood P. and A. Society meeting commenced, Mr. J. Roberts, as one of the senior members of the…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

P. & A. Association Preparing for the Show Inter-district Competition for Flag and Bending Races

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 28 January 1936 · page 4

A meeting of the committee was held on Thursday afternoon, the President, Mr. W. U. Alley, being in the chair. There were present Messrs…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Municipal Sale-yards Show a Good Profit

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 31 January 1936 · page 2

In a report to the Municipal Council last night, Mr. P. Carew (Town Glerk) stated that the Queanbeyan saleyards, which were taken over by the Council…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

The Showground Alterations and Additions Preparations for the Show

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 31 January 1936 · page 1

Visitors to the Showground will notice quite a number of alterations and additions on their next visit. New buildings have been erected, alterations…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

King Carnival Arrives

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 4 February 1936 · page 1

The coming of King Carnival to our town last night was heralded by a flourish of band instruments. His arrival did not attract the attention of a…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Show and Race Privileges

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 4 February 1936 · page 3

Privileges in connection with the forthcoming show and race carnivals were submitted at auction on Saturday by Messrs. D. Flynn & Co. The…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Carnival Matters

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 7 February 1936 · page 1

In connection with the Ambulance-Hospital Carnival, Mr. Maguire (Hon. Secretary) advises that matters are progressing satisfactorily…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Queanbeyan Show Car Parking Arrangements

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 7 February 1936 · page 1

Sergeant North attended the Show Committee meeting on Tuesday night and expressed his willingness to help in the arrangements for parking on the…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Next Week's Big Nowra Show

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 7 February 1936 · page 3

Thursday, Friday and Saturday next will see the 61st annual exhibition of the Shoal[?]aven A. and H. Association, The fixture gives…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Street Carnival For Ambulance and Hospital

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 11 February 1936 · page 1

When the question of holding a carnival in aid of the funds of the Ambulance and Hospital was being considered, it was thought that there would…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Champion Axeman To Compete at Queanbeyan Show

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 14 February 1936 · page 1

Advice has been received from the Secretary of the Axemen’s Association, Sydney (Mr. O’Shea), that he has been able to arrange with Leo Appo, the…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Sports Carnival

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 18 February 1936 · page 6

At a meeting of the Hospital Sports carnival, held on 10th February, it was decided to Insure the sports against 10 points of rain between the…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

F.c.t. Show Great Display of Animals and Produce

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 18 February 1936 · page 3

The Tenth Annual Show of the F.C.T. Pastoral and Agricultural Association was held at Hall on Friday and Saturday. Weather conditions were…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →