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Queanbeyan & Braidwood · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1937

105 stories in Queanbeyan & Braidwood's papers · page 3 of 6

Surf Carnival Gala Day at Bateman's Bay Opening of New Club

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 16 March 1937 · page 7

Bateman's Bay's recently formed surf club had an auspicious opening on Sunday, when four teams took part in a spectacular programme at…

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“By Crickey, We’ll Show ’Em” Orange Takes Off Its Coat 1938 Celebrations

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 16 March 1937 · page 2

Orange provides an example of the civic pride in a provincial town which annihilates distance and circumstances and compels the attention of outsiders…

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Goulburn Show

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 19 March 1937 · page 2

In addition to the list published in our last issue the following prizes were won by Braidwood competitors at Goulburn Show:—Apple…

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Palings Not Exhibiting at Royal Agricultural Show

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 19 March 1937 · page 3

For many years Paling's have been prominent exhibitors at the Royal Show, but the fact that conditions at the Show greatly prejudice the…

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Profit on Show Approximate Figure £286 Suggestions for Improvement

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 19 March 1937 · page 1

At the first meeting of the Queanbeyan P. and A. Association since the Annual Show, which was held at the Bowling Pavilion on…

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Big Sports Carnival

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 23 March 1937 · page 2

The carnival to be held on Easter Monday on the recreation ground should provide a good day's entertainment. Mr. F. Rex and members or…

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Show Courtesy (?)

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 23 March 1937 · page 2

Some of our adjoining Show Societies have a rather weird way of ?doing things, which might be profitably 'given serious consideration…

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Royal Show

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 23 March 1937 · page 7

The Royal Agricultural Show opened to-day in glorious weather. Should the weather remain fine for the duration of the carnival it is confidently…

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Show Week for Country Motorists

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 23 March 1937 · page 4

Country motorists who will be in Sydney for the Easter vacation and the Royal Show, will perhaps find the roads overcrowded and the traffic…

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PALINGS Not Exhibiting at Royal Agricultural Show

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 23 March 1937 · page 3
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For many years, Paling’s have been prominent exhibitors at the Royal Show but the fact that conditions at the Show greatly prejudice the demonstration of…

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Autumn Flower Show Fine Blooms at Canberra

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 23 March 1937 · page 2

There was a fine display of seasonal blooms at the annual show of the Canberra Horticultural Society held in the Albert Hall on Saturday last. Lady…

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Hardies "Fibrolite" Fine Exhibit At Royal Sydney Show Country Visitors Invited to Inspect Stand

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 23 March 1937 · page 6

One of the outstanding attractions at this year's Royal Easter Show will, be the large and comprehensive exhibit of "Fibrolite" Asbestos-Cement…

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Institute Sports Successful Carnival on Easter

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 2 April 1937 · page 1

The sports promoted by the Braidwood Institute on Easter Monday attracted a fairly large attendance, over £21 being taken at the gate,…

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Tragic End to Visit to Sydney Show

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 2 April 1937 · page 2

Returning from the Sydney Show to her home at Wyalong, Mrs. Cunnington, aged 54, was killed last night when the car overturned on…

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Telegraphic News Sydney, 2 p.m. Record Show Takings

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 2 April 1937 · page 2

The aggregate attendance at the Royal Show, which closed last night, was 742,146, while the takings totalled £46,661, an increase of £5252…

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Show Protest

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Monday 12 April 1937 · page 2

A complaint by the owner and rider of a horse, Derby Ledge, in a trotting event at the Goulburn Show on Saturday, March 13, was the…

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Upset About a Show Luncheon Ticket Goulburn President Explains

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Monday 12 April 1937 · page 6

At the meeting of the Goulburn A., P. and H. Society last week the president of the Society, Mr. L. T. Watson, replied to criticism levelled…

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Monster carnival

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 16 April 1937 · page 2

There is going to be one of the best nights of the year in the National Theatre on Monday and Tuesday next, as, in addition to all,…

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Flower Show & Fair at St. Stephen’s School Hall One Day Fixture

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 16 April 1937 · page 1

St. Stephen’s Presbyterian Flower Show and Fair was limited to one day this year, and was held on Wednesday. It took place in the…

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