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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
May 06, 1938
Page
5
The article details numerous classes at a show including birds, dogs, cats, canaries, parrots, pigeons, and exotic pets. It lists champion titles, prize money, entry fees, and judging standards across livestock and household pets, with dates and locations in a historical fair setting.
Exhibition notes list prizes in landscape, seascape, and building drawings, with entries in oil, water color, pencil, pen and ink, charcoal, and photography. Notable entrants include artists from Navure and related local subjects, with first and second prizes across categories and junior divisions.
A detailed list of prizes and exhibits for a local show includes jams jellies pickles and preserves, with many entries across sections for ladies and girls under 16, plus bake goods cakes and confections. Prizes range from shillings to pounds with specific item categories and entry fees noted, along with closing dates and display arrangements.
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