Kenilworth Rodeo 1969

After a long drought the Kenilworth Rodeo Committee were delighted with the success of the Rodeo. The gate proceedings were $1686 which included a bushman’s carnival.

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Record rodeo in perfect weather, Gympie Times, Thursday 25 September 1969, page 2

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Kenilworth rodeo and carnival 1969 – Woodchopping
Kenilworth rodeo and carnival 1969
Kenilworth rodeo and carnival 1969
Rodeo decision was a big gamble, Gympie Times, Thursday 18 September 1969, page 8

And the winners are…….

Dual winner at Kenilworth rodeo, Gympie Times, Thursday 18 September, page 8
Gympie Girl Janelle Colman, Gympie Times, Thursday 18 September, page 8

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