Barraba Community News
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Pet Show winners
11th March 2026
BARRABA SHOW 2026 – THE JUNIOR PET SHOW
It was raining at dawn on Sunday, but fortunately the weather cleared just in time for our 2026 new format Dog and Pet Show at its new time of 10.30 am. There were dogs of all sizes and colours (and ener...
Show Secretary says "Thank you"
11th March 2026
A NOTE FROM THE BARRABA SHOW SECRETARY.
Sunday 8th March 2026
This morning the grounds look a little quieter and the dust has settled (with the help of some much-needed rain over the weekend).
We would like to say a big thank you to everyone that ...
Peter Squires recognised for his Show Soc work
11th March 2026
BARRABA SHOW SOCIETY - PETER SQUIRE LIFE MEMBERSHIP PRESENTATION
On Friday evening we proudly recognised Mr Peter Squire as a Life Member of the Barraba Show Society.
Peter has dedicated 15+ years to supporting the Show, giving his time, energy an...
Lib Croll recognised for 40 years Show work
11th March 2026
A massive thank you to Lib Croll. Total dedication to the Barraba Show for the last 40 years....
Show - knitting and crochet
11th March 2026
KNITTING AND CROCHET EXHIBITS
It was great to see the Knitting & Crochet section so well supported at the 2026 Barraba Show. Champion knitted article went to Penny Blomfield with her Stephen West designed Mystery Musikal shawl and the Cham...
Show - Poultry winners
11th March 2026
POULTRY SECTION
What a great day in the poultry pavilion here at Barraba Show! Thank you to all exhibitors and a huge congratulations to all placegetters!
Bird of show : Nicole Smith
Res bird of show : Nicole Smith
Hard Feather large: Nicole Smit...
Claypan does well at the Show
11th March 2026
The Barraba Potters and Craft Guild Show News
The Barraba Show Pavilion looked fantastic! Well done to everyone involved. Thank you to all Guild members for your entries and congratulations to those who were awarded prizes.
Thank you also to everyo...
History Notes by Julie W
11th March 2026
HISTORY NOTES BY JULIE WILLIAMS
Please don’t be alarmed, readers of History Notes in the Barraba Community News and the Barraba Historical Museum Facebook page! Margaret Currell is only briefly out of action and plans to be on the job again so...