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Queanbeyan & Braidwood · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1945

91 stories in Queanbeyan & Braidwood's papers · page 2 of 5

Notes and News Bright Prospects for Show

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 6 March 1945 · page 2

The big rush of entries on Saturday for Braidwood's annual show on Friday and Saturday provided a telling reply to those pessimists who…

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The Show

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 9 March 1945 · page 2

The entries for the Braidwood show, to be held on Friday and Saturday, are between 200 end 300 above last year's and art still coming in. The…

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Third Day of Show

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 9 March 1945 · page 1

Judging by the number of entries received for the various sections of the Show on Saturday, March 17, patrons should again be treated to a splendid…

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Local Winners at Queanbeyan Show

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 9 March 1945 · page 2

In the Hereford section at the Quearbeyan show Messrs. Gibson Bros, swept the pool, winning the whole eight prizes, and also won the…

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Machinery Exhibit at the Show

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 9 March 1945 · page 2

An added attraction at the show win be the display of machinery from Keith Macdonald, Pty., U&. This should be interesting, as the man on…

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Notes and News Braidwood P.o. Show Holiday Arrangements

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 9 March 1945 · page 2

The Braidwood Post Office will close at 12 noon on Saturday, second day of the show. Outgoing mails will close at the usual time, 6.55 p.m…

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Third Day of Show

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 13 March 1945 · page 1

On Saturday the third day of Queanbeyan Pastoral and Agricultural Association’s Show, the chief features are the Woodchops, Sheep Dog Trials,…

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Record Show Gate Takings Best Since 1989

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 13 March 1945 · page 2

Favoured by delightful weather Braidwood Show on Friday and Saturday lost attracted the best attendance since 1939, the year Lord…

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Record Show Braidwood Stages, Grand Exhibition Under Adverse Conditions

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 16 March 1945 · page 2

PERHAPS when, It was suggested some couple of months ago that the 1945 show be -abandoned, someone did the Society a really good turn…

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Show Woodchops Exciting Finishes

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 16 March 1945 · page 4

Again keen public interest was manifested in the chopping events at the Braidwood Show, the arena being lined with spectators for every event…

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Show Personalities Many Visitors Attend

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 16 March 1945 · page 2

Flying Officer Noel Davis, Who trained in Canada, and, after receiving his wings, went to England, was back in Braidwocd for the show,…

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The Show Ball About 500 Attend

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 16 March 1945 · page 2

The show ball held in the pavilion on Saturday night was a successful climax to an outstanding show. It was estimated that there were in the…

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Show Personalities

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 20 March 1945 · page 4

Whilst in Braidwood for the show Mrs. Cec. Rauch took the opportunity of visiting her teacher, Miss Agnes Hogg. Mr. Rauch, who was also here…

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No Carnival at German Defeat

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 20 March 1945 · page 3

The defeat of Germany should not be “carnivalised” in Australia while the Pacific war was still in progress, the Prime Minister, Mr. Curtin, said…

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Braidwood Show Notes and Comments

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 20 March 1945 · page 1

The wool exhibit at the recent show was more representative of the capabilities of the district than has been the case for many years—ever since…

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Local and General Show Weight Guessing

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 20 March 1945 · page 2

The show fat cow, slaughtered at the week-end and weighed by Messrs. Kain Bros., went 527lbs. Two guessed the exact weight, viz., Mr. George…

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Opening the Show Ceremony Performed by Member for Monaro

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 20 March 1945 · page 1

Braidwood's 1945 show was officially opened by Mr. J. W. Selffert, M.L.A., second day immediately after lunch. In calling upon the member Mr. R. T…

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Fancy Fair

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 23 March 1945 · page 2

The "Popular Mother" Red'. Cross Fair on Saturday to be held in front of the Institute Is creating considerable interest. Elaborate preparations…

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A Great Success Monday’s Hospital Carnival

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 6 April 1945 · page 1

With an estimated attendance of over 3000 Monday’s rodeo and horse events carnival in aid of the Queanbeyan District Hospital was a great…

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Shell Show “The Last Enemy”

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 17 April 1945 · page 2

The showing of “The Last Enemy” the full story of the Diggers fighting in the New Guinea campaign, which has been arranged by The Shell Co…

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