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Queanbeyan & Braidwood · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1952

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

Blackberry Festival and Carnival

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 11 January 1952 · page 2

The above set down for Saturday March 15 at Tidbinbilla under the auspices of the Canberra R.S.L. and Tharwa Junior Farmers’ Club…

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A Royal Show Prizewinner

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 15 January 1952 · page 4

This prizewinning Hereford bull Was among the livestock classes at Britain’s Agricultural Show held at Cambridge recently Visitors were there from all parts of the Commonwealth, America, Europe, Israel and Persia…

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Dairy Cattle at the Show to Be Exhibited on One or Two Days?

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 22 January 1952 · page 1

A question that created quite a lot of heartburning prior to and during last Braidwood show, was brought up again at last Braidwood Show Society…

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“Show Boat”

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 25 January 1952 · page 3

Here comes the “Show Boat”—what glitter, glamour, excitement and thrills that phrase conjures! And now this famous musical of the mighty…

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Legacy Carnival At Cotter River

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 29 January 1952 · page 2

The popularity of this annual function, arranged by the Canberra and Queanbeyan Legacy Clubs, was again evidenced by a large attendance…

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Tidbinbilla Carnival

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 1 February 1952 · page 2

Entrants for the Ideal Outdoor Girl Competition to be held at Tidbinbilla on March [?] are:— Betty, Gibbons, Dawn Chapman,…

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Nowra Show

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 1 February 1952 · page 2

We acknowledge with thanks receipt of complimentary tickets for the above show, which takes place on 8th and 9th February, and Saturday night…

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Show Schedules

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 1 February 1952 · page 2

Prize schedules for the forthcoming Braidwood annual show on March 7 and 8 may be obtained from the secretary or at the "Dispatch" office. A…

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Coles Varieties Here For Show Nights

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 1 February 1952 · page 2

Opening in Queanbeyan on Show nights for-two-nights only, the celebrated Coles Varieties will present their all new show of Australian and…

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Medium Wool Section at A.C.T. Show

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 1 February 1952 · page 2

The attention of sheep breeders is directed to an error in the schedule for the A.C.T. Show to be held at Hall on Friday, Feb. 25, and Saturday,…

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Annual Show

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 5 February 1952 · page 2

The secretary of the P. A. & H. Association, Mr. Darcy Vest informed our representative this morning that horse entries were…

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Quanbeyan show Postponed

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 8 February 1952 · page 2

In view of the recent bush fires in the district and also due to the fact that many of the active participants in the Annual Show have been…

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A.C.T. Show

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 15 February 1952 · page 2

The A.G.T. Pastoral and Agricultural Association has decided to continue arrangements for the 1952 Show at Hall on February 29 and March 1…

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Local and General Gunning Show

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 22 February 1952 · page 2

Prospects for the Gunning show to-day and Saturday are exceptionally bright. Splendid entries in the fruit section, jams, jellies, preserves, the…

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Gunning Show

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 26 February 1952 · page 2

Gunning Annual Show held last Friday and Saturday was most successful Attendance for the two days was 6250 and gate takings £292…

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Notes and News Braidwood Show

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 26 February 1952 · page 2

The secretary (Mr. G. McGrath) informs us that applications for ground space for sideshows are the best for many years, the whole available area…

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Gunning Show

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 29 February 1952 · page 3

Gunning show on Friday and Saturday last attracted a recort attendance. The gate takings on the second day amounted to £251. Despite the…

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Leap Year Ball Braidwood's First Floor Show

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 29 February 1952 · page 1

The Leap Year Ball organised by the Young Anglicans and held in the show pavilion on Friday night, attracted 200 Patrons. The big attraction…

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Annual Show Prospects Favor Splendid Exhibition

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 4 March 1952 · page 2

The secretary, Mr. Geo. McGrath, was busily engaged taking entries on Saturday and Monday last for the annual show on Friday and Saturday…

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R.s.l. Carnival

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 4 March 1952 · page 2

There will be fun and frolic and a grand night's entertainment at the R.S.L. Carnival in Ryrie Park on Friday, 7th March, first Show night,…

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