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

Shows & fairs, 1888

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The Goulburn Show

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 22 March 1888 · page 2

THE eighth annual exhibition of the Goulburn Agricultural, Pastoral, and Horticultural Society was begun yesterday (Wednesday) on the society's grounds. Perfect weather prevailed,…

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Marulan Show

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 24 March 1888 · page 3

THE third annual show of the Marulan P., A., H., and I. Society will be held on Thursday next, 29th instant, and promises to result most successfully. The schedule is very compact…

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Goulburn Agricultural Show

Goulburn Herald · Saturday 24 March 1888 · page 3

THE eight annual show of the Goulburn Agricultural, Pastoral, and Horticultural Society took place on the society's ground on Wednesday and Thursday last under most favorable auspices…

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Firemen's Carnival in Sydney. LONDON, March 26

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 29 March 1888 · page 4

Sir Daniel Cooper, Acting Agent-General for New South Wales, has been interviewed by some members of the London fire brigades in reference to the representation of the English brigades at…

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Taralga Show

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 31 March 1888 · page 3

It should not be forgotten that the Taralga Show will take place on Wednesday and Thursday next. The list of special prizes which has been published deserves the attention of…

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Marulan Show

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 31 March 1888 · page 2

THE third annual show of the Marulan P., A., H., and I. Society was hold on Thursday last. For the first time since the establishment of the society the show had the advantage…

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Taralga Show

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 5 April 1888 · page 2

THE annual show of the Taralga A., P., and H. Society was commenced yesterday. The weather was fine, but the attendance only numbered some 700 or 800. Compared with last…

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Taralca Show

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 7 April 1888 · page 2

THE annual show of the Taralga A., P., and H. Society was commenced on the society's grounds on Wednesday last. Though the morning was threathening the weather held fine and the…

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The Melbourne Exhibition. LONDON, April 6

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 7 April 1888 · page 4

The pictures to be sent out to the Melbourne Exhibition are not numerous, but are remarkable for their high standard of merit. The Prince of Wales will exhibit some pictures…

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A., P., and H. Society

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 24 April 1888 · page 2

THE annual meeting of the above will be held in the committee-room of the Mechanics' Institute to-morrow afternoon at 3 o'clock…

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The Melbourne Exhibition. LONDON, April 25

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 28 April 1888 · page 6

A superb collection of loan pictures will be sent out to the Melbourne Exhibition. The paintings are regarded as the finest English art collection ever sent abroad. The collection will…

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Australian Wine at the Glasgow Exhibition. LONDON, April 25

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 28 April 1888 · page 6

Arrangements have been made for the fitting up of a stall at the Glasgow Exhibition for the sale of Australian wines…

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The Melbourne Exhibition. London, Wednesday night

The Yass Courier · Tuesday 1 May 1888 · page 2

A difficulty has arisen in connection with the forwarding of the collection of French paintings intended to be sent to the Melbourne Centennial Exhibition. The freight charges demanded were…

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Bungendore Show-ground Trustees

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 1 May 1888 · page 4

THE undermentioned gentlemen have been appointed as temporary trustee of reserve from sale No. 5037, in the parish of Wamboin, county of Murray, area 6 acres 3 roods 9 perches,…

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The Melbourne Exhibition. LONDON, May 2

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 5 May 1888 · page 6

An excellent exhibit of warlike implements and material is being collected for the Melbourne Exhibition. The collection will not roach Melbourne till October…

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The Centennial Exhibition

Goulburn Herald · Thursday 10 May 1888 · page 2

The centennial year of Australia will be made notable by the exhibition in Melbourne, which will, both in the comprehensive and varied character of its…

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The Glasgow Exhibition. LONDON, May 9

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 12 May 1888 · page 6

The Glasgow Exhibition was formally opened yesterday by H.R.H. the Prince of Wales, who was accompanied by the Princess of Wales…

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The Melbourne Exhibition. LONDON, May 10

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 12 May 1888 · page 4

The Prince of Wales spent an hour to-day in inspecting the collection of pictures to be sent out to the Melbourne Exhibition. His Royal Highness considers the collection an excellent…

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Irish Woollens at the Melbourne Exhibition. LONDON, May 8

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 12 May 1888 · page 6

MiChael Davitt, M.P., is arranging to send an exhibit of Irish woollens to the Melbourne Exhibition…

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Volunteer Fire Brigade Carnival

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 26 May 1888 · page 6

NOT the least amongst the many holiday attractions of Queen's Birthday was the New South Wales Volunteer Fire Brigades' International Centennial…

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