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Queanbeyan & Braidwood · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1938

108 stories in Queanbeyan & Braidwood's papers · page 2 of 6

P. & A. Association Making Final Arrangements for the Show

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 22 February 1938 · page 3

A meeting of the committee was held on Saturday afternoon, Mr. J. Grigg being in the chair, the President (Mr. R. T. Hassall) having…

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HOCKEY Newcastle Carnival

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 25 February 1938 · page 2

An encouraging number Of nominations has been received from players desiring to visit Newcastle with the F.C.T. District XI. for the…

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Show Specials

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 25 February 1938 · page 1

In the Flower Section at the P. and A. Show, entries for Which close tomorrow, Mr. P. Carew has donated 5/-1st and 2/6 2nd for Bowl of Gladioli…

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Queanbeyan Show Everything Prepared P. and A. Meeting

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 25 February 1938 · page 1

The last meeting of the Queanbeyan Pastoral and Agricultural Association before the Annual Show, was held at the Bowling Club rooms on Tuesday…

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Boost Your District Make the 1938 Show a Big Success

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 25 February 1938 · page 2

In connection with the closing of entries on Thursday for Braidwood's big annual Show, it should hardly be necessary for us to remind residents…

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The Show

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 1 March 1938 · page 2

Already entries are beginning to come in for the Braidwood annual Show on March 9 and 10, and there is early evidence that this year's…

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Goulburn Show Booth Election Day Complication

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 1 March 1938 · page 2

At its meeting on Wednesday, the committee of the Goulburn A., P. and H. Society will decide whether it will re-auction the publican’s booth rights…

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The Show Only Two Days Off Queanbeyan's Big Event

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 1 March 1938 · page 1

The Pastoral and Agricultural Show—Queanbeyans big event—takes place on Friday and Saturday next, an everything points to it being the most…

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Show Traffic

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 4 March 1938 · page 1

The Queanbeyan Police, who are in change of the traffic and parking arrangements for the Show to-day and to-morrow, are imposing…

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Bowls Carnival District Championships Play at Queanbeyan

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 4 March 1938 · page 1

The Annual Championships of the Canberra Division of the Federal District Bowling Association will be held at Queanbeyan on Sunday week,…

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Prime Minister Opens Yass Show— —

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 4 March 1938 · page 1

The Prime Minister, Mr. J. A. Lyons, officially opened the Yass Show on Wednesday afternoon. He was supported by Mr. T. Collins, M.H.R., and…

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The Show Opens To-day Fovorable Conditions

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 4 March 1938 · page 1

Everything is ready for the holding of the Forty-fourth Annual Show of the Queanbeyan Pastoral and Agricultural Association, which opens…

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The Show

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 8 March 1938 · page 3

Entries for Bradwood Show on Wednesday and Thursday next numbered over 2260 yesterday, but they were flowing in [?] with every…

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Show Sidelights Snake Escapes

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 8 March 1938 · page 2

Much consternation was caused at the showrground on Friday when a member of one of the side show troupes reported that a giant diamond snake…

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Notes and News How to Secure a Grant for Show Society

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 8 March 1938 · page 8

Speaking at the Milton Show luncheon last week Mr. H. J. Bate. M.L.A. said as regards their president's request that he try to obtain…

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Braidwood Show

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 11 March 1938 · page 3

At Braidwood Show this week, Mr. F. Snow, of Cuppacumbalong, was successful with his Hereford cattle. For bull, 1 year and under 2. he secured…

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Braidwood Show Rich District Parades Its Wealth Excellent Exhibits in Cattle and SheepSections

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 11 March 1938 · page 2

RECOGNISED far and wide as one or the "safe" districts of the State, Braidwood on the opening day of its annual Show on Wednesday…

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HOCKEY Centenary Carnival of New

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 15 March 1938 · page 2

The selectors of the F.C.T. Hockey Association have announced the following team to represent the Canberra district at the forthcoming…

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Show Exhibits for Local Hospital

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 15 March 1938 · page 1

A number of exhibitors in the garden produce section at the recent P. and A. Show donated their exhibits the local hospital. This gesture on…

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F.c.t Annual Show

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 15 March 1938 · page 1

Queanbeyan won the ’Times” Shield the F.C.T. Annual Show to-day with 856 points, Hall being second with 753 points…

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