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Goulburn & the Tablelands (Yass, Young) · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1882

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Sports on the Show-ground

Goulburn Herald · Saturday 28 January 1882 · page 4

Considering the heat of the day a fair number visited the Agricultural Society's Ground on Anniversary Day, to witness the various sports which had been advertised. Many, also taking advantage of…

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Agricultural Society's Ground

Goulburn Herald · Tuesday 31 January 1882 · page 2

From the appended letter it will be seen that the acting colonial secretary has authorized the payment to the treasurer of the Goulburn Agricultural, Pastoral, and…

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Bombala Agricultural Show

Southern Argus · Saturday 11 February 1882 · page 2

The agricultural show which took place on Wednesday was more numerously attended, when the awards were declared. The cattle from Bibbenluke Station took ten prises; Josephs' Maharatta,…

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Local and General News The Taralga Show

Southern Argus · Thursday 23 February 1882 · page 2

We are glad to hear that the committee of the Taralga A. and P. Association have decided to alter the date of their annual show. It is to be held a week before that at Crookwell. This, although it…

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The Cootamundra Show

Southern Argus · Thursday 2 March 1882 · page 2

On Monday night the sub-committee met to further consider the schedules of prizes and other matters. The following additions were made:— Winnowing machine, 10/; collection of ferns, 6…

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Goulburn, A. P. and H. Society

Southern Argus · Saturday 4 March 1882 · page 2

A SPECIAL meeting was held yesterday evening for the purpose of considering the suggestion made about postponing the show. There were present Messrs. A. F. Gibson (in the chair.) W. Doughlas,…

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The Goulburn Show

Southern Argus · Saturday 18 March 1882 · page 2

We understand that the entries this year are in every way equal if not superior to these of last year, so that success will attend the efferts of the committe on this as well as on the former occasion…

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Show Ground Booths

Southern Argus · Saturday 18 March 1882 · page 2

Messrs, Finlay and Co. submitted to auction on Thursday last the entrance gates refreshment booths and fruit stalls in connections with the [?] P. and H.Society a Show. No Temperance Stall…

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The Agricultural Show

Goulburn Herald · Saturday 18 March 1882 · page 3

The entrance-gate, booths, &c., in connection with the approaching show were submitted for competition by Messrs. Finlay and Co. on Thursday afternoon. The bidding…

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Braidwood Show

Southern Argus · Tuesday 21 March 1882 · page 2

The agricultural show passed off well, there being a large a tendence, and the exhibits numorous and good. S[?]joined are the principal awars: Horses: Blood stailions—F[?]y's Tim 1;…

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The Approaching Agricultural Show

Goulburn Herald · Tuesday 21 March 1882 · page 2

The entries received for the Goulburn Agricultural, Pastoral, and Horticultural Society's forthcoming show number upwards of seven hundred. We understand…

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Taralga Agricultural and Pastoral Show

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 21 March 1882 · page 5

THE annual show took. place in a paddock about half-mile distant from Taralga, on Friday last. The society at this place has not been as yet quite so fortunate as…

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The Agricultural Show

Goulburn Herald · Thursday 23 March 1882 · page 2

Consequent on the Goulburn Agricultural Society's show, excursion tickets to Goulburn will be issued at all stations on the southern and south-western railway lines on the…

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Tumut Agricultural Show

Southern Argus · Saturday 25 March 1882 · page 2

The above agricultural and pastral show held on Tuesday was a grand success. Eight hundred people were present; aud, considering the season, the sections were fairly filled. The horses and…

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Crookwell Agricultural Show

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 25 March 1882 · page 6

THE fourth annual show under the auspices of the Crookwell Agricultural and Pastoral Society took place on Thursday last, in the reserve recently granted by the Government…

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Goulburn Show

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 28 March 1882 · page 2

THE second grand show, under the auspices of the Goulburn Agricultural, Pastoral, and Horticultural Society was opened to-day at noon, and although an unfavourable season it may be pronounced a…

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Crookwell Agricultural Show

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 28 March 1882 · page 4

THE fourth annual show under the auspices of the Crookwell Agricultural and Pastoral Association took place on Thursday last, and was financially a great success, over fifty pounds being taken at the…

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Crookwell A. and P. Society's Show

Southern Argus · Tuesday 28 March 1882 · page 4

WE are pleased to be in a position to state that the fourth annual show held at Crookwell on Thursday last was not behind that of previous years. Many wondered at the…

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Telegraphic Intelligence. the Goulburn Show. Goulburn, Wednesday, 4 p.m

The Burrangong Argus · Wednesday 29 March 1882 · page 2

THE show here is a great success. The horses and cattle sections are especially good. In sheep, Mr. Faithful takes the first prize for wethers, and Mr…

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Goulburn Show

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 30 March 1882 · page 2

THE show was continued yesterday, and is open again to-day. The attendance on the part of the public up to noon to-day has been over four thousand. The judges completed their awards yesterday,…

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