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Queanbeyan & Braidwood · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1947

105 stories in Queanbeyan & Braidwood's papers · page 1 of 6

Diggers’ Cycling and Athletic Carnival

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 10 January 1947 · page 2

Indications are that the Diggers’ Sports Carnival, in conjunction with the Cycling and Athletic Club, set down for February 8th will be highly…

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Braidwood Show Finalising Arrangements

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 10 January 1947 · page 2

The attendance at the last show meeting prior to the holiday was not as large as usual. The President, Mr. R. T. Hassall, occupied the chair…

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Next Show Liquor Referendum Causes Mix-up with Dates

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 14 January 1947 · page 1

An unfortunate position has arisen in regard to the liquor booth on the Second day of next Braidwood Show, which will probably seriously affect…

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Diggers’ Cycling and Athletic Carnival

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 17 January 1947 · page 3

By making available men and machinery to enlarge the present cycling arena in preparation for the February Carnival, Council has…

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Diggers’ Cycling and Athletic Carnival Business Men Give Generous Support

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 21 January 1947 · page 1

Unstinting support received by the “Diggers” Carnival Committee, from a number of the town’s leading business men is warmly appreciated…

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Diggers Carnival

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 24 January 1947 · page 2

Nominations for the cycling events at the Diggers’ Carnival to be held in the Municipal Park on Saturday, February 8th, closed on Monday last…

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Braidwood Annual Show

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 24 January 1947 · page 2

Braidwood Annual Show on the 14th and 15th February next has every promise of being very successful and will, no doubt, attract the usual…

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Braidwood Show [?] Arrangements for Next Months Exhibition

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 28 January 1947 · page 4

The attendance at last Saturday's meeting was not as large as usual. The President, Mr. B. T. Hassall, occupied the chair and there were present…

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Tennis Carnival Dominated by Sydney Players

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 28 January 1947 · page 1

Interstate representatives Don Rocavert and Bob McCarthy, contested the Queanbeyan Tennis Club Singles Championship for the…

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Show Secretary Replies to Criticism

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 28 January 1947 · page 1

AT last show meeting a letter which the secretary, Mr. Gill, had written to Mr. H. Roberts (acting secretary) was read. This referred to criticism…

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Braidwood Show Items of Interest From the Secretary

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 31 January 1947 · page 2

The Stock Judging Competition, which is being held in conjunction with the Show, offers a splendid opportunity for young stock breeders to gain…

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Braidwood Show Finalising Arrangements for the Coming Exhibition

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 4 February 1947 · page 1

Mr. H. E. Roberts presided over Thursday's meeting of the committee, at which final arrangements in connection with the annual show on 14th and…

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Diggers’ Carnival Queanbeyan in Sporting Limelight

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 4 February 1947 · page 2

Excellent organisation and publicity by the Digger Carnival Committee has brought Queanbeyan into prominence in the sporting…

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Local and General Liquor Booth for Show

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 4 February 1947 · page 2

The matter of a liquor booth at the showground on Saturday, 15th February, was referred to by Mr. J. Grigg at last committee meeting. He said he…

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Show Jottings

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 7 February 1947 · page 2

At Tuesday night’s meeting of the general committee of the P., A. and H. Association it was decided to hold working bees on the two Sundays…

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Diggers’ Carnival Record Crowd Expected

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 7 February 1947 · page 2

A record crowd of people is expected to throng to the Municipal Park to-morrow to witness events of the Diggers Carnival. During…

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Braidwood Show Notes From the Secretary

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 7 February 1947 · page 2

Horse and sporting enthusiasts this year will see very keen competition in most classes in the miscellaneous section, and the sporting events will be…

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Rain Interferes with Diggers’ Carnival Finals Postponed

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 11 February 1947 · page 1

Welcome rain interfered with an athletic and cycling sports programme arranged for Queanbeyan. This was the third successive…

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Show Woodchops Champions Competing at Braidwood

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 11 February 1947 · page 3

Amonst the champions who will be seen in action at Braidwood Show on Saturdays are the following title-holders:—…

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Braidwood Show Notes From the Secretary

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 11 February 1947 · page 2

Recent rain has wonderfully improved the showground ring and the public will now be able to view the grand day's ring events in comfort…

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