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Queanbeyan & Braidwood · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1956

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Despite Unseasonable Summer Conditions Judges Praise Quality at First Dahlia Show

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 23 March 1956 · page 2

Queanbeyan Horticultural Society’s first Dahlia Show, although [?] supported by the public, was considered a success in view of the unseasonable conditions experienced this summer…

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Apex Carnival Netted £118

Queanbeyan Age · Thursday 29 March 1956 · page 1

The recent carnival held by Queanbeyan Apex Club netted £118/1/1. Half of the proceeds were…

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Flower Show at Bungendore

Queanbeyan Age · Thursday 29 March 1956 · page 1

There were many unusual and intricate exhibits at the Country Women’s Association [?] Autumn Flower Show,…

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Show Society Gives OK. to Charities

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 3 April 1956 · page 1

Queanbeyan. P., A. and H. Association has agreed to charitable organisations , conducting stalls and other fund…

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Local Rinks Played Well First Easter Bowling Carnival Was Success

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 6 April 1956 · page 3

Local bowlers performed well in the first joint Canberra-Queanbeyan Easter Bowling Carnival at the weakened, Rain caused two days play…

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News from the Churches Presbyterian Flower Show Next

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 6 April 1956 · page 2

Queanbeyan Presbyterian Church’s annual flower show will be held in the Parish Hall next Thursday afternoon. Organisers of the function are…

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All Sections Well Supported Big Crowd at Presbyterian Flower Show

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 13 April 1956 · page 2

Over 250 people attended the opening of the Presbyterian Flower Show in the Parish Hall at 3 pm yesterday. The show was opened by Dr…

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Working Bee to Prepare Showground Final Arrangements for Annual Show

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 13 April 1956 · page 1

Queanbeyan P., A. & H. Association’s Show Committee met on Tuesday night to make final preliminary arrangements for the forthcoming Show…

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Shops Will Close Early for Show

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 17 April 1956 · page 1

Queanbeyan shops will close early on Saturday morning to allow shopkeepers and Assistants to attend Queanbeyan…

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Poultry “Best in Years” at Yass Show

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 17 April 1956 · page 1

The quality of birds entered in the Yass Show was the highest for a number of years, judge, Mr. C. W. Pendrick, of Wagga…

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Secretary Says “Weather Permitting” Bright Show is Predicted

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 20 April 1956 · page 4

Given fair weather, this could be one of the brightest shows Queanbeyan P., A. & H. Association has ever staged, the show secretary (Mr. J. W. Gibbs) said this morning…

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Olympic Jumping Program Equestrian Events Show’s Star Feature

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 20 April 1956 · page 2

Equestrian events will be the star feature of this year’s Queanbeyan Annual Show. All classes of horse-riding have been included in the program, including hunting,…

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“Royal” Winners at Show Queanbeyan Climate Ideal for Poultry

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 20 April 1956 · page 1

The climate of the Queanbeyan district has proved to be ideal for the raising and breeding of high-class exhibition poultry, Secretary of the Queanbeyab…

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Union Prospects for Tomorrow Training Hampered by Show Preparations

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 20 April 1956 · page 3

Queanbeyan’s Rugby Union players have lost two nights’ leaning this week due to preparations for the Show and the influx of sideshows, which have taken over the…

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Queanbeyan P., A. & H. Association’s Proud History 61st Annual Show Opens on Exhibit-packed Showground

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 20 April 1956 · page 1

Queanbeyan Pastoral, Agricultural and Horticultural Association this morning opened its 61st Annual Show on an exhibit-packed and gaily decorated showground. For the 61st time since…

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Final Meeting to Prepare for Exhibition

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 24 April 1956 · page 4

Queanbeyan Horticultural Society will meet to-night to discuss final arrangements for the combined Chrysanthemum…

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Canberra District Exhibit at Show

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 24 April 1956 · page 4

THE PRODUCTIVITY of the Canberra [?] is well illustrated by the Junior Farmers’ Club…

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Queanbeyan Show “Best on Record” Show Success Turns Friday Groans into Saturday Smiles

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 24 April 1956 · page 1

Members of Queanbeyan Show Committee, who groaned with disappointment at the bitterly cold weather and dismally low attendance last Friday, were all smiles when bright sunshine on Saturday attracted more than…

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Show Chiefs Confer He Came Prepared

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 24 April 1956 · page 1

PAST PRESIDENT of Queen[?] P. A. & H. Associa[?] Mr. W. R. Edwards (left) chats with Cr. P. H. [?] at [?] on Saturday. Cr. Hardy succeeded Mr. Edwards as Show President when he left the district…

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News From Far & Wide Nambucca Show

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 24 April 1956 · page 2

Nambucca River District Agricultural Association, opened its 44th Annual Show in brilliant sunshine on April 13…

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