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Queanbeyan & Braidwood · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1939

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

The Troubles of a Show Secretary

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 6 January 1939 · page 1

I used to think that the man who wanted most patience and tact among all the people I have met was the presiding genius at the inquiry…

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“Little Miss Broadway” NO. 1 Star’s Latest Show

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 6 January 1939 · page 2

“Little. Miss Broadway,” Shirly Temple’s latest starring picture has been completed and is scheduled for its opening on Saturday at the Triumph…

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The Troubles of a Show Secretary (Continued from last issue)

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 10 January 1939 · page 1

"I'm well, Mr. Coats." "Ah, that's funny of you, Mr. Sec. Sid you mean that remark for. a pun? I suppose you did, as I have' a…

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P.& A. Association Hon. E. U Spooner to Be Invited to Open Show

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 10 January 1939 · page 3

A meeting of the committee was held on Saturday afternoon, Mr. J. Grigg presiding. There were present Messrs. W. U. Alley, Wv Byrne, A. E…

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P. & A. Association Preparations for Show

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 13 January 1939 · page 1

There was a good attendance at the monthly meeting of the committee of the Pastoral and Agricultural Association held on Tuesday evening…

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Braidwood Show

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 27 January 1939 · page 2

Trotting events at this year's Show promise to provide even more interest than usual. An attractive programme carrying £90 prize money…

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Local and General Nowra Show

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 27 January 1939 · page 2

The Nowra Show Committee is on after big things for its 64th annual exhibition, to be held on the 9th, 10th and 11th Feb. Thera will be three…

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Show Society's Liability Judge's Important Ruling

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 27 January 1939 · page 2

A judgment of considerable interest to Agricultural Societies throughout Australia was delivered by Acting Judge Puller in the District…

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Braidwood Show

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 31 January 1939 · page 3

The Show secretary, Mr. R. L. lrwin, has had five enquiries regarding the date and time of sale of the privileges for the forthcoming Show,…

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New York World’s Fair

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 3 February 1939 · page 2

It’s almost ready to be opened—the fair in world history, according to all reports. The World Fair—New York. It is like building a great…

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Show Ball

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 7 February 1939 · page 2

The ball in the Show pavilion on Friday night, first night of the races, was a pronounced success. For years the race club had held a ball, which…

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The Show P. & A. Association’s Meeting Details Discussed

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 10 February 1939 · page 1

For over three hours on Tuesday night, the committee of the Queanbeyan Pastoral and Agricultural Association discussed Association affairs,…

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The Show

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 17 February 1939 · page 2

Entries in connection with Braid wood's 1939 Show, to be held on Tuesday and Wednesday, 7th and 8th March, will be received at Messrs…

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Local and General Show Privileges

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 21 February 1939 · page 3

Spirited bidding marked the submission on Saturday of the privileges in connection with Braidwood's annual Show on Tuesday and…

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Notes and News the Show

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 21 February 1939 · page 2

Inquiries continue to reach the hon. sec., Mr. R. L. Irwin, from all quarters of the State regarding different events in connection with the annual…

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The Show

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 24 February 1939 · page 2

Exhibitors are reminded that entries the the annual Show on Tuesday and Wednesday, March 7 and 8, close with the secretary on Thursday, 1st…

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The Show Final Arrangements Committee’s Pre-Show Meeting

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 24 February 1939 · page 1

“Oh, but you can’t do that there here,” interjected Mr. A. Johnston at Tuesday night’s meeting of the P. and A. Association…

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“Straight, Place and Show”

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 24 February 1939 · page 2

Everyone yells “They’re off!” and a couple of minutes later the race is over. But in the movies it’s different. At 20th Century-Fox they ran a single…

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The Show Entries Good Despite Season

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 28 February 1939 · page 2

The days of the Queanbeyan Show draw nigh. The show opens on Friday, and for two days its varied attractions will raw crowds to the showground…

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Fast Moving Show Barton’s Follies

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 28 February 1939 · page 3

After a hard day’s work, whether it be man or woman, what could be better than to sit back and relax, and enjoy the comedy quips of Ike Delavale, the…

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