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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 · Saturday 9 May 1885 · page 3

A MEETING of the general committee of the above society was held on Thursday afternoon. The members present were Mr. W. Davies (a vice-president) in the chair, and Messrs…

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The Colonial and Indian Exhibition

Southern Argus · Thursday 14 May 1885 · page 3

It is understood that some exception has been taken in England to the appointment by the Government of this colony of an executive commissioner at the Colonial and Indian Exhibition…

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Athletics. Sports on the Agricultural Society's Show Grounds

Goulburn Herald · Tuesday 26 May 1885 · page 2

The sports arranged in connection with the private hammer-throwing match for £40 between Thomas Ferguson of Marulan and Stephen Smith champion of New Zealand, took place in the agricultural…

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Burrawang Farmers' Club and West Camden Agricultural Society

Goulburn Herald · Saturday 6 June 1885 · page 3

The Serutineer reports that the seventh annual meeting of this society was held at Burrawang on Thursday, 28th May, Great interest was taken in the meeting as shown by an…

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The Indian and Colonial Exhibition

Southern Argus · Saturday 20 June 1885 · page 2

London, June 16.—It is doubted whether the additional space applied for in the Indian and Colonial Exhibition building by the colony of Victoria can be granted, without enroaching on the…

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Indian and Colonial Exhibition

Southern Argus · Saturday 27 June 1885 · page 2

London, June 24.—Sir Saul Samuel and Mr. J. F. Garrick, Agents-General for New South Wales and Queensland respectively, have applied on behalf of the colonies they represent for additional…

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Colonial and Indian Exhibition

The Burrangong Argus · Saturday 27 June 1885 · page 2

THE Colonial and Indian Exhibition which is to be held in London in 1886, bide fair to be well deserving of the support of the Australian colonies, the reproductive…

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Colonial and Indian Exhibition

Southern Argus · Saturday 4 July 1885 · page 5

Mr. R. S. Pryce a member of the staff of the New South Wales Commission for the Colonial and Indian Exhibition with the approval of the Executive Commissioner has…

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Colonial and Indian Exhibition

Southern Argus · Tuesday 7 July 1885 · page 2

It is with much pleasure we note the arrival of Mr. R. Septimus Pryce, who has been authorised by the Executive Commissioner (Sir, Patrick Jennings K.C.M.G.) to make a tour in the southern districts,…

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The Indian and Colonial Exhibition

Southern Argus · Tuesday 7 July 1885 · page 2

London, July 2,—At the Indian and Colonial Exhibition, to be held in London next year, 12,800 square feet of space have been declared available in the ratable division for the exhibits of…

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Colonial and Indian Exhibition

Southern Argus · Thursday 9 July 1885 · page 2

Mr. R. Septimas Pryce, who hass been amongst us thge last few days, wishes us to say that should the promises of support which he has received be carried into effect, Goulburn will show up exceedingly well…

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The International Inventions Exhibition

Goulburn Herald · Saturday 18 July 1885 · page 3

THE exhibition of inventions and music which has just been opened at South Kensington is another confirmation of the fact that man is getting more knowing and…

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Goulburn A., P., and H. Society

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 23 July 1885 · page 2

THE general committe met yesterday afternoon, when there were present—Messrs. T. Marsden (in the chair), T. Grunsell, S. Meyer, W. H. Oram, and I. Shepherd (hon. sec.). It was resolved to…

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Goulburn A., P., and H.Society

Southern Argus · Thursday 23 July 1885 · page 2

A meeting of the general committee of the above-named association was held yesterday afternoon. Present—Messrs. Thos, Marsden (in the chair), S.(Meyer, Thos. Grunsell, W.H. Oram, and…

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Deniliquin Pastoral and Agricultural Show

Goulburn Herald · Tuesday 28 July 1885 · page 3

The tenth show of the Deniliquin Pastoral and Agricultural Society was hold on Thursday last, and was considered the greatest success of the series. The Pastoral Times says, the attendance was very…

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Colonial and Indian Exhibition

Southern Argus · Thursday 30 July 1885 · page 2
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The executive commissioner has authorized the extension of the final date for receiving forms of entry or applications for space from the 1st of August to the 1st of September, so as to give…

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Poultry and Pigeon Show

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 1 August 1885 · page 4

Local fanciers did not meet with much success at the poultry, pigeon, and canary show, opened on Thursday afternoon in the Exhibition Building, Prince Alfred Park, Sydney. Mr. T. Grunsell…

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N.S.W. Poultry Society's Show

Southern Argus · Saturday 1 August 1885 · page 2

The eighth annual exhibition of the New South Wales poultry, Pigeon, and Canary Society was reopened on Thursday afternoon in the Exhibition Building Prince Alfred Park. There were…

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Goulburn Sheep Show

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 8 August 1885 · page 3

We would remind intending exhibitors at the sheep show, to be held by the Goulburn A., P., and H. Society on the 20th and 21st instant, that entries close with the Hon. Sec., Mr. Shepherd, on Monday…

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