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

Shows & fairs, 1885

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Goulburn A., P., and H. Society

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 1 January 1885 · page 2

A COMMITTEE meeting of the above was held on Tuesday afternoon, Mr. A. F. Gibson presiding The following were present :—S. H. Belcher, F. D. Badgery, W. Douglas, A. E. Davies, W. H. Oram…

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Goulburn A. P., and H. Socicty

Southern Argus · Thursday 1 January 1885 · page 2

At a meeting of the seneral committee of the Goulburn A., P., and H. Association on Tuesday afternoon, Mr. A. F. Gibson in the chair, a discussion took place relative to holding the show on…

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Goulburn A., P., and H. Society

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 8 January 1885 · page 2

AT a special meeting of the committee of the above, held on Tuesday afternoon, it was decided that the show be held on Wednesday and Thursday, the 25th and 26th of March, instead of Thursday…

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The Show Season

Southern Argus · Tuesday 3 February 1885 · page 2

Next month the Agricultural societies of the district will hold their annual shows. Taralga has fixed upon the 17th March; Crookwell has not decided upon a date; and Goulburn will hold a two…

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The Coming Show

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 10 February 1885 · page 2

INTENDING exhibitors, are reminded that entries for the next show, of the Goulburn A. P. and H. Society close on the 17th March. Immediate application should be made for forms of entry and…

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American Exhibition of 1886

Goulburn Herald · Saturday 14 February 1885 · page 2

THE mere announcement that an American exhibition will be held in London in 1886 has already (says the Morning Post) awakened the…

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A. P. and H. Society

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 19 February 1885 · page 2

A GENERAL committee meeting of the above society was held at the society's office yesterday. The chair was occupied by Mr. W. Davies, and Messrs. A. E. Davies, F. F. Gibson, S. Meyer, E. C…

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Goulburn A., P., and H. Society

Southern Argus · Thursday 19 February 1885 · page 3

At the general committee meeting of the A., P., and H. Association, held yesterday afternoon, there were present—Messrs. Wm. Davies (in the chair), A. E. Davies, F. F. Gibson. S. Meyer, E. C. Manfred,…

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The Taralga Show

Southern Argus · Saturday 21 February 1885 · page 2

The special prize list for the Taralga show appears in our advertising columns, and is liberal enough to induce good competition for the several prizes offered. The show, which takes place on the…

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Forbes Farmers and Free-selectors’ Third Annual Show

The Burrangong Argus · Wednesday 25 February 1885 · page 2

THE above show was held on Monday and Tuesday of last week. From the Forbes Times of Saturday we extract the principal prize winners in the stock classes:…

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On Show-Yard Judging

Southern Argus · Saturday 28 February 1885 · page 4

The editor of the Live Stock Journal in the last number to hand, thus writes on a new system of judging live stock at shows; and from his description it would appear…

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Fancy Fair Coming

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 3 March 1885 · page 4

AN attraction in the form of a fancy fair will be produced in Goulburn during next month. The fair will be for the purpose of swelling the funds for additions to the Roman Catholic school in…

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The Exhibition

Southern Argus · Thursday 12 March 1885 · page 3

London, March 10.—It has been suggested that Sir Saul Samuel be appointed on the joint commission of the Exhibition to be held in London, as Sir Cunliffe Owen is unlikely…

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A. P., and H. Society

Southern Argus · Thursday 12 March 1885 · page 2

A meeting of the general committee of the above society was held on Tuesday afternoon, when there were present Messrs. S. H. Belcher in the chair, W. Gale, T. Marsden, F. F. Gibson, A. F. Gibson, A. E…

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A., P., and H. Society

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 12 March 1885 · page 2

A MEETING of the general committee of the above society was held on Tuesday afternoon, when there wore present.—Messrs. S. H. Belcher (in the chair), W. Gale, T. Marsden, F. F. Gibson, A. E. Davies,…

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Taralga Show

Southern Argus · Thursday 12 March 1885 · page 2
Also in Goulburn Evening Penny Post

Our readers are again reminded that the Annual Show in connection with the Taralga Agricultural and Pastoral Association will be held on Tuesday next the 17th instant. We understand that the…

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Goulburn A., P., and H. Society

Goulburn Herald · Thursday 12 March 1885 · page 2

The general committee met at the society's office on Tuesday afternoon; present, Messrs. S. H. Belcher (in the chair), W. Gale, T. Marsden, F. F. Gibson, A. F…

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Goulburn A., P., and H. Society

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 14 March 1885 · page 4

WE would remind intending exhibitors at the above show that Tuesday next, the 17th instant, is the last day for receiving entries, so that there is little time to spare. The schedule this year has…

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Taralga Show

Southern Argus · Thursday 19 March 1885 · page 2

The annual show in connection with the Taralga Agricultural and Pastoral Association was held on Tuesday last. The weather was fine, and more than 1,200 persons were present. The entries were…

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