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

Shows & fairs, 1882

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Goulburn Agricultural, Pastoral, and Horticultural Society. Second Annual Show

Goulburn Herald · Thursday 30 March 1882 · page 2

PATRON: His Excellency Lord Augustus Loftus G.O.B; vice-presidents: W. Douglas Esq., S. Emanuel Esq., A. F. Gibson Esq., J. T. Gannon Esq.; honorary treasurer, Isaac Shepherd;…

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The Southen Argus. Published in Goulburn. Truth, ever lovely since the world began. The fae of tyrants and the friend of man.—Campbell. Goulburn: Thursday, March 30. GOULBURN A. P. AND H. Society. Second Grand Show

Southern Argus · Thursday 30 March 1882 · page 2

THE opening of the above sociaty's second annual show, took place on the ground last Tueadsy, and though there, had been fears in some quarters that this year's exhibition would not be such a success as…

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Goulburn Agricultural Society's Dinner

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 1 April 1882 · page 7

The annual dinner took place on Wednesday evening, in Roger's Furnishing Arcade, a portion of which had been partitioned off for the purpose. The sight presented in the gas…

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The Goulburn Show

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 1 April 1882 · page 2

THE second grand show, under the auspices of the Goulburn Agricultural, Pastoral, and Horticultural Society, was opened on Tuesday last in the Show Grounds, situated about…

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The Crookwell Show

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 1 April 1882 · page 7

ON Thursday last the Crookwell Agricultural and Pastoral Association held its fourth annual show. Having heard so much about Crookwell and its people, I determined to go…

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Goulburn Agricultural, Pastoral, and Horticultural Society. Second Annual Show

Goulburn Herald · Saturday 1 April 1882 · page 3

PATRON: His Excellency Lord Augustus Loftus G.C.B.; vice-presidents: W. Douglas Esq., S. Emanuel Esq., A. F. Gibson Esq., J. T. Gannon Esq,; honorary treasurer, Isaac Shepherd;…

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The Southern Argus. Published in Goulburn. Truth, ever lovely since the world began, The [?] of tyrants and the friend of man.—Campbell. Godlburn: Saturday, April 1. GOULBURN A. P. & H. SHOW

Southern Argus · Saturday 1 April 1882 · page 2

THIS important event is now over. It passed off most successfully. The exhibits were both numerous and good, and the society has reason to be proud of the happy issue of its exertions. The bores and…

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Cootamundra Agricultural Show

Southern Argus · Tuesday 4 April 1882 · page 2

The first agricultural show of this district was held on Wednesday in the park. The day was everything that could be desired, a heavy [?] [?] the night before having the dust. The…

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The Agricultural Society’s Exhibition

The Burrangong Argus · Wednesday 12 April 1882 · page 2

THE Agricultural Society’s Exhibition at the new show grounds, Moore Park, was opened at noon on Saturday by Sir John Robertson, K.C.M.G., Colonial Secretary and Minister for…

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Sydney Agricultural Society's Exhibition

Southern Argus · Thursday 13 April 1882 · page 2

From the reports in the Sydney papers we learn with pleasure that several competitors from Goulburn and other districts around were successful in carrying off prizes. In horses Mr. Edward Smith of…

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Agricultural Society's Exhibition

The Yass Courier · Friday 14 April 1882 · page 4

THE Agricultural Society's Exhibition at the new show grounds, Moore Park, was opened at noon on Saturday by Sir John Robertson. K. C. M. G., Colonial…

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New South Wales Agricultural Society's Exhibition

Goulburn Herald · Saturday 15 April 1882 · page 4

We notice in the list of awards that for special prize given by Mr. G. F. Want for jumping horses to carry not less than twelve stone, Mr. Issue Shepherd's gr.g. Byron was placed second. In…

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Burrawang Agricultural Show

Goulburn Herald · Saturday 15 April 1882 · page 4

THE third annual show of the Burrawang Agricultural Society took place on Wednesday and Thursday, 12th and 13th of April. The first day was fine, and the attendance numbered between eight and…

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Burrawang Annual Show

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 18 April 1882 · page 4
Also in Southern Argus

THE third annual show of the Burrawang and West Camden Farmer's Club and Agricultural Society took place at Burrawang on Wednesday Sand Thursday last in a vacant paddock opposite…

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The Jumping at the Late Show. to the Editor

Southern Argus · Saturday 6 May 1882 · page 2

SIR,—In the jumping leap at the last Agricultural Show, my horse, " Sailor Boy," jumped 4 feet 6 Inches, Mr. Issac Shep[?]'s" Byron " 3 feet 9 inches, but the prize was awarded to him. I entered a…

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The Jumping at the Late Show. (To the Editor of the Evening Penny Post)

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 6 May 1882 · page 2

SIR.—In the jumping leap at the last Agricultural Show, my horse, "Sailor Boy," jumped 4 feet 6 inches, Mr. Isaac Shepherd's "Byron" 3 feet 9 inches, but the prize was…

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Fancy Fair

Southern Argus · Thursday 18 May 1882 · page 2

Next weak we are to have opened the Qoulburn Mechanics' Institute a fancy fair on a small scale. The idea has proved such a success in the metropolis that we do not wonder at its being imitated in other…

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Witton's Letter on the Jumping at the Late Show. To the Editor of the Evening Penny Post

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 20 May 1882 · page 6

SIR,—In your issue of the 9th instant appeared a letter signed, "J. Witton," on the jumping at the show, which I cannot allow to pass unheeded…

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Crookwell Show. (To the Editor of the Evening Penny Post)

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 27 May 1882 · page 2

SIR,—As a lover of justice and fair play, I would like through the medium of your valued journal to give expression to my opinion on one of the awards. I refer to…

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