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Newspaper
Queanbeyan Observer
Location
Queanbeyan, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Feb 04, 1908
Page
6
A fragmented list details many auction items and homemade goods. Entries include jars of jams and jellies, syrups, vinegars, honey, wax, canned vegetables, cheeses, and dairy products. The section appears to describe weight guessing contests and tickets, with notices of prizes and participation by local residents and youths.
Exhibits show a wide range of vegetables fruits and handmade items from many exhibitors. J Knox and J A Shaw among others donate produce and crafts including carrots cabbages tomatoes marrows and knitted goods with prizes and second places noted.
Readable items describe student works and prizes for under 16 categories including needlework, pen and pencil drawings, maps, and fancy work. Exhibits must be by current pupils, not previously shown, with entries due before March 8 and last day for receipts March 10. Prizes range from 2/0 to 5/0 with various gifts from local donors.
Exhibits open daily at Wavon for subscribers and non members with paid entry. The text outlines admission, exhibit eligibility, judging rights, fee structures, committee control, and governance for a local association show with penalties for noncompliance and details on memberships and finances.
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