Poster for 5th Annual Show at Cherbourg September 8 1950

“The Show was officially opened by the Honourable the Minister for Health and Home Affairs, Mr. W. Moore, M.L.A., who was accompanied by representatives of the Queensland Parliament. The Honourable the Minister expressed pleasure at the quality of the exhibits in the pavilion, and stated they would compare favourably with those of any country show.” – Annual report of the Director of Native Affairs 1951

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