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Queanbeyan & Braidwood · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1950

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

Show Judge's Action

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 29 September 1950 · page 2

At many country shows the same old exhibits of needlework have been winning the prizes year after year. Judge of this section at Cowra show…

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Poultry Club Show

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 29 September 1950 · page 4

On Monday, October 2nd in can [?]unction with the P.A & H Association the Queanbeyan Poultry Club will be holding a show [?]…

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Sports Carnival

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 3 October 1950 · page 1

At the Queanbeyan Showground yesterday P. A. and [?] Association carried out a sports programme. The attendance was small owing…

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The Levante Show

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 6 October 1950 · page 2

Playing on a location at the Showground, the Levantee Show commenced a three night season last night. This entertainment literally…

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Rainbow Show Outstanding Success

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 13 October 1950 · page 2

The presentation of “The Rainbow Show” in the Parish Hall on Tuesday night attracted a crowded house. From past shows presented…

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Showman Played an Illegal Game at Junee Show

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 27 October 1950 · page 3

It came as a surprise to Thomas George Fogarty in the Junee Court of Petty Sessions last week, when Mr. A. informed him that Imprison…

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Spring Show Colourful Display

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 3 November 1950 · page 2

The fine weather yesterday was a factor in inducing a large assemblage for the Spring Show in aid of Christ Church funds, held in the…

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Exhibition and Fair

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 14 November 1950 · page 1

The above function held in the Presbyterian School and grounds last Saturday proved very successful both socially and financially. Seven…

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Annual Show

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 24 November 1950 · page 1

There was not a large attendance at last meeting of the committee of the Braidwood P. and A. Society. The President (Mr. H. E. Roberts)…

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The 1950 International Motor Show

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 28 November 1950 · page 3

The 35th International Motor Show, which was opened by Her Royal Highness Princess Margaret, attracted buyers from all over the world. An outstanding feature of the Show was the number of new models on view for the first time Over 400 car models were on show compared with 200…

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Show ground Control

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 1 December 1950 · page 2

To-morrow at the same time as the Municipal Elections, a poll of electors is to be taken as to whether the Showground area should be…

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The Sunshine and Smiles Show Makes Big Hit

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 12 December 1950 · page 2

Though little more than a fort night was taken to prepare and rehearse the latest benefit effort of Mrs. C. Byrne and her company of…

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