England Prepares Its Greatest Show
Though the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II is still more than six months off, the river of official and private money—£100,000,000—that…
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Shows & fairs, 1953
131 stories in Queanbeyan & Braidwood's papers · page 1 of 7
Ten Songs in Great... "Show Boat" Score
Ten song numbers are included in the brilliant musical score of "Show Boat," M-G-M's new Technicolor production of the immortal musical play…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Legacy Carnival and Beauty Competition
This year the Legacy Club has arranged for its annual carnival to be held in Queanbeyan showground in connection with the function a…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Letter to the Editor Swimming Club and Carnival
Sir,—Having been elected President of the recently formed Swimming Club, I ask for sufficient space in your valued paper to appeal to our people to assist…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →A Record Success Hoskinston Sports Carnival Realises Profit of About £300
As a result of the recent Sports Carnical at Hoskinstown the churches end hall should have about £300 to divide up between them. This very fine…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Swimming Carnival
There was a large gathering of interested persons in the School of Arts last night, when business in connection with the re-formed Queanbeyan…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Legacy’s Australia Day Carnival
On Monday next, 26th January, the Carnival promoted by Legacy will be held on Queanbeyan Showground. Amongst the attractions this year…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Show Society Getting Ready for the 1953 Exhibition
There was not a large attendance at the last meeting, when many details in connection with the fotrhcoming Show on March 6 and 7 were finalised. The…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Summing Club Instruction Starts To-morrow Carnival on 21st February
Alderman Clive Webber presided at the meeting of the Queanbeyan Amateu rSwimining Club, in the School of Arts, on Monday night…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Notes and News Braidwood Show
Braidwood Show Schedules have been issued. If you have not already received one write or call on the Secretary, Mr. Geoff. Giddings or at the…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →A.c.t. Show Next Month
The schedule for the 24th annual A.C.T. Show, to be held at Hall on February 27 and 28, is now available to the public. Copies will be posted…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Legacy Carnival Beauty Contest Won by Miss Pat Adams
Favoured with fine weather, a large crowd gathered in Queanbeyan Showground yesterday for the Carnival promoted by Queanbeyan and Canberra…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Wool Sales Again Favour Seller Values Show 5% Rise
Wool auctions were resumed in Sydney on 19th when the ninth series for the current season in this centre, and the first for the second half of the…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →A.c.t. Show Next Month
The schedule for the 24th Annual A.C.T. Show to be held at Hall on Feb. 21 and 28 is now available to the public. Copies will be posted free on…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Notes and News Braidwood Show
Attention is drawn to the advertisement notifying the closing of tenders for various privileges in connection with the forthcoming Show on Friday…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Show Rider Killed
While competing in a camp draft heat at Tenterfield Show yesterday afternoon, Mrs. Gwendoline Winter, 36, a prominent horsewoman was…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Braidwood Show Finalising the Organisation
Final preparations were made at Saturday's meeting of the Committee in connection with the Annual Show on March 8 and 7, and now it would…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Braidwood Show (Continued from last issue)
Some discussion occurred re the guarantees, particularly on the first day, but, eventually it was decided to accept the tender as submitted, minus…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Swimming Carnival
The Queanbeyan Amateur Swimming Club will hold their first carnival next Saturday afternoon, in the river at the foot of Rutledge Street,…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Show Rider’s Leg Shattered
When siding in a rescue race at the Candelo Show on Saturday last, Ken Barrett, of Kameruka, sustained a shockingly shattered leg. He had just…
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