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

Shows & fairs, 1887

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Deputation. Melbourne International Exhibition

The Yass Courier · Friday 18 March 1887 · page 2

A deputation, consisting of Messrs. George Pile, Charles Rogers (Goulburn), J. J. Calvert E. Greville, and Dr. Tucker, waited upon the Colonial Secretary on Monday, to urge the…

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Goulburn Show

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 24 March 1887 · page 2

THE seventh annual show of the Goulburn A., P., and H. Society commenced to-day. Up to luncheon time the attendance was limited, but it is now increasing rapidly. Broadly speaking,…

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The Agricultural Show and the Governor's Visit

Goulburn Herald · Thursday 24 March 1887 · page 3

THE AGRICULTURAL SHOW AND THE GOVERNOR'S VISIT.— The Goulburn Agricultural Show will commence this morning on the society's grounds and will be continued to-morrow. To-day the judging of…

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The Agricultural Society's Banquet

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 26 March 1887 · page 4

THE annual banquet of the society took place in the hall of the Mechanics' Institute last evening. About 80 gentlemen sat down to an excellent spread provided by Mr. James Simons,…

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Goulburn Show

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 26 March 1887 · page 2

THE seventh annual show of the Goulburn A., P., and H. Society commenced on Thursday last. The weather was not too pleasant, a stiff breeze which was…

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The Goulburn Show

Goulburn Herald · Saturday 26 March 1887 · page 3

THE seventh annual show of the Goulburn Agricultural, Pastoral, and Horticultural Society opened on Thursday last, and closed yesterday. The favourable nature of the season, and the fact that…

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Taralga Show

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 29 March 1887 · page 4

THE annual show of the Taralga A. and P. Society takes place to-day and to-morrow. Those who know the district will not be surprised to hear that it promises to be a great…

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Indian and Colonial Exhibition

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 31 March 1887 · page 2

SADDLERY EXHIBITS.—We are pleased to learn that our enterprising townsman, Mr. John E. P. Walker, has carried off honours at the above Exhibition, recently held in London, having…

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The Goulburn Show

Crookwell Gazette · Friday 1 April 1887 · page 2

The seventh annual show of the Goulburn A., P., and H. Society was held on last Thursday and Friday, and may be considered to have been fairly successful…

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Indian and Colonial Exhibition

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 2 April 1887 · page 2

SADDLERY EXHIBBTS.—We are pleased to learn that our enterprising townsman, Mr. John E. P. Walker, has carried off honours at the above I Exhibition, recently held in London having…

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Marulan Show

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 2 April 1887 · page 4

WE would remind all persons interested that the second annual show of the Marulan P., A., H., and I. Society will take place on Tuesday and Wednesday next, the 5th and 6th April…

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Carcoar Show

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 2 April 1887 · page 4

THE Carcoar Agricultural and Pastoral Show was held on the new ground, and proved most successful, notwithstanding that the morning looked threatening until…

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Taralga Show

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 2 April 1887 · page 4

ABOUT 300 people attended on the second day of the Taralga Show (Wednesday), though the weather was inclement. A trial of sheep dogs took place, with the following result:—Mr. A…

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Colonial and Indian Exhibition

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 5 April 1887 · page 2

THE Secretary of the New South Wales Commission desires it to be notified for public information (certain exhibitors having described their diplomas and medals us awards to exhibits),…

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Marulan Show

Goulburn Herald · Tuesday 5 April 1887 · page 2

MARULAN SHOW.—The second annual show of the Marulan Agricultural, Pastoral, Horticultural, and Industrial Society will be held to-day and to-morrow. Notwithstanding some disadvantages, last year's…

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Marulan Show. First Day

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 7 April 1887 · page 4

THE second annual show of the Marulan P. A. H. and I. Society was held on Tuesday and Wednesday in the paddock at the rear of the Oddfollow's Hall. In point of weather Marulan…

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Marulan Show. Second Day

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 7 April 1887 · page 2

IN agreeable contrast to Tuesday the second day of the show was bright and cheerful. The sun shone with pleasing warmth, and there was a fresh breeze throughout the day. The…

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Chrysanthemum and Dahlia Show

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 21 April 1887 · page 2

IT will be seen by a notification in our business columns that a meeting will be held in the committee-room of the Oddfollows' Hall tomorrow evening to consider the advisability of…

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Proposed Chrysanthemum and Dahlia Show

Goulburn Herald · Thursday 21 April 1887 · page 3

PROPOSED CHRYSANTHEMUM AND DAHLIA SHOW.— A meeting of persons interested in the cultivation of chrysanthemums and dablias is convened for tomorrow evening, in the committee-room of the odd…

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Proposed Chrysanthemum and Dahlia Show

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 23 April 1887 · page 4

A MEETING, convened by Mr. Crawford-Brown at the request of some gentlemen, was held in the committee-room of the Oddfollows' Hall last evening to consider the advisability of holding a…

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