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Queanbeyan & Braidwood · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1952

112 stories in Queanbeyan & Braidwood's papers · page 5 of 6

Queanbeyan P., A. and H. Association New By-laws Approved

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 8 August 1952 · page 2

There was a good attendance at the special general meeting of the above to confirm the constitution as revised at the recent annual meeting. A…

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Dairy Cattle at the Show Wrangle Still Far From Settled

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 15 August 1952 · page 1

The much-discussed question as to whether dairy cattle should be exhibited on one or two days at Braidwood Show came in for…

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Show Secretary

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 19 August 1952 · page 2

At a meeting of Braidwood Show Society on Saturday afternoon Mr. Giddings, manager of the Braidwood Branch of F. & G., was appointed…

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A Camp Draft at Next Show or Not?

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 19 August 1952 · page 2

A considerable amount of lime was taken up at Saturday's P. and A. Society meeting discussing the question whether a camp draft and surcingle…

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Camp Draft at Show to Be or Not to Be?

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

There was considerable diversity of opinion at last meeting of Braidwood Show committee as to whether the camp draft and surcingle releasing…

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Braidwood Show Socieity's Rules

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

A long debate took place at last Show Society meeting, during the revision of the rules, when one—Rule 11—took over an hour to discuss. This…

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Junior Farmer Show Trophy

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 29 August 1952 · page 2

At last meeting of Braidwood Show Society Lockwood Motors, Goulburn, wrote in regard to the trophy presented by the firm at last show, and also…

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Show Secretary Mr. Geoff. Giddings Appointed

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 29 August 1952 · page 2

Asked if he was prepared to reconsider his decision to resign, Mr. George McGrath, at last meeting of the committee, said he was afraid It…

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Show Society Junior Farmers Want More, Space in the Pavilion

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 29 August 1952 · page 2

Last meeting of the committee of the Braidwood (Show Society was the best-attended for a longtime. The President, Mr. H. E. Roberts…

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Queanbeyan P., A. and H. Association

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 5 September 1952 · page 2

The monthly meeting of the above was held on Tuesday night. The attendance was good. The Queanbeyan Good Neighbour…

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Football Juniors' Splendid Exhibition

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 5 September 1952 · page 1

Braidwood Juniors gave a most entertaining display of fast, open football on Sunday, particularly in the first half, when they Xplayed by far…

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Nowra Show Society Raises Its Gate Charges

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 12 September 1952 · page 1

The Shoalhaven A. & H. Association has decided to Increase the gate charges for the 1953 show to 3/- per person. The rise was necessary, it was…

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Land-rover Fire Engine For Commercial Vehicle Show

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 12 September 1952 · page 3

A Land-Rover equipped as a self-contained fire fighting unit and more versatile than the standard fire engine will be introduced at the…

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Show Society Rules Will Be Upheld in Future Exhibits Not to be Removed on First Day

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 12 September 1952 · page 2

A considerable amount of time was taken up at last meeting of Braidwood P. and A. Society committee in the revision of the rules. Introducing the…

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No Camp Draft at Next Braidwood Show

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 16 September 1952 · page 2

At a meeting of Braidwood Show committee on Saturday it was decided not to include a camp draft and surcingle-releasing event at next show,…

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Sheep Classes for Soldier Settlers at Show

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 16 September 1952 · page 3

Two special merino classes for soldier settlement under the war land settlement scheme will be introduced at the 1953 sheep show in Sydney. Prizes…

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Sheep Classes for Soldier Settlers at Show

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 19 September 1952 · page 4

Two special merino classes for soldier settlerst under the war land settlement scheme will be introduced at the 1953 sheep show in Sydney. Prizes…

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Local and General Improvements at the Show-ground

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 23 September 1952 · page 2

Braidwood Show Society intends carrying out further improvements to the ground. At last meeting the President (Mr. H. E. Roberts) Started…

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Show Society No Camp Draft or Surcingle Event for Next Show

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 26 September 1952 · page 1

Present at last meeting of Braidwood Show Society were Messrs. H. E. Roberts (President), J. W. Bunn, Erie Byrne, H. Hush, Les Callan, H…

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New Citizens Braidwood's Picture Show Proprietor

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 10 October 1952 · page 2

Judging from press and private reports, our new picture show proprietor, Mr. R. R. K. Clements, of Grenfell, and wife and family, are…

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