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Queanbeyan & Braidwood · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1949

126 stories in Queanbeyan & Braidwood's papers · page 2 of 7

Poster Exhibition

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 25 February 1949 · page 2

An invitation is given, to both children and adults to attend the International Poster Exhibition which will be shown in the Parish…

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Annual Show Final Arrangements for the Annual Exhibition on March 11 and 12

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 25 February 1949 · page 1

There was hot as large an attendance as usual at Saturday's meeting of the committee, probably accounted for by the fact that the Major's Creek…

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St. Patrick’s Day Athletic Carnival

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 25 February 1949 · page 2

Queanbean is to be, represented by five footrunners in the Canberra St, Patrick’s Day Sports Carnival to be held at Manuka Oval on…

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Echo of the Rodeo Delayed Action Bomb for Show Society

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 25 February 1949 · page 2

Members considered it was too late this year to alter the schedule, but the matter could be brought up next year. However, after further…

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Queanbeyan Show

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 1 March 1949 · page 2

The Secretary reports that very good entries have been received for Queanbeyan P. & A. Show to be held Friday and Saturday next. Entries…

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Braidwood Show Excellent Entries

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 1 March 1949 · page 2

General entries, which close on Saturday, 5th March, at 6 p.m., for the Braidwood Show on Friday and Saturday, 11th and 12th March, are coming…

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British Industries Fair Some Features of the 1949

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 1 March 1949 · page 4

More than 3,000 manufacturers, in over 90 different industries, will be showing their latest products when this British Industries Fair…

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Braidwood Show Entries Closing

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 4 March 1949 · page 2

A final reminder is given that general entries for the Braidwood show, to be held on Friday and Saturday, 11th and 12th March, close definitely…

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Notes and News Queanbeyan Show

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 4 March 1949 · page 2

This popular fixture, rated as one of the best country exhibitions in the State, takes place to-day (Friday) and Saturday, and, Judging from all…

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Braidwood Show

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 8 March 1949 · page 2

Entries continue to pour in from all over the district for all sections, and at the week-end the secretary. Mr. G. McGrath, had received over…

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Show Awards

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 11 March 1949 · page 3

The following were inadvertently omitted from last issue:— Best Type Tip Dray Mare or Golding: E. J. Bartlett 1, C…

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Second Show Night

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 11 March 1949 · page 2

Showing at the National Theatre this Saturday night at 8 p.m. is "Caravan," starring Stewart Granger, Jean Rent and Ann Crawford. The film…

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Braidwood Show Record Entries Expected

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 11 March 1949 · page 2

When this issue went to press entries for Braidwood's 1949 show were pouring in to the secretary, Mr. George McGrath. who has been a busy man…

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Show Ball Visitors

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 15 March 1949 · page 2

Visitors noticed at the ball were a number of the younger set from Moruya, Bateman's Bay and Nelligen. The only people from the Nerriga end who…

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Aftermath of Show Offensive Behaviour Charges

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 15 March 1949 · page 2

Arising out of incidents at the Queanbeyan show on March 5, Gordon C. Ower and Bevis West, charged with offensive behaviour,…

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Red Cross Activities at Royal Easter Show

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 15 March 1949 · page 4

Country visitors to this year's Royal Easter Show will find many activities promoted by Red Cross to interest them…

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Braidwood Show Marred by Rain on Both Days Society Misses Insurance

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 15 March 1949 · page 2

The elements were decidedly unkind to Braidwood Show Society on Friday and Saturday, heavy rain on the first day practically washing out the…

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The Show Splendid Exhibition Marred by Rain. District's Resources Displayed Under Adverse Conditions

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 18 March 1949 · page 1

RAIN which commenced to fall on the Sunday prior to the Show threatened to interfere with the exhibition, but it cleared away on…

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The Show

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 18 March 1949 · page 2

There were not as many wool exhibits as at last show, but the quality was considerably better. Bulk of the prizes went to Mr. P. R. King, who…

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Show Sporting Results

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 18 March 1949 · page 2

Open Flag Race, — Broderick 1. Smith Bros. 2; Saddle Race, G. McGuire 1, and 2; Hunting Contest for Horses, Laidlaw & Armour 1, and 2…

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