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

Shows & fairs, 1889

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Goulburn Agricultural Show

Goulburn Herald · Thursday 28 March 1889 · page 3

THE annual show of the Goulburn Agricultural, Pastoral, and Horticultural Society was opened on the society's ground yesterday. The weather was delightfully fine, and pleasant…

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Goulburn Agricultural Show

Goulburn Herald · Saturday 30 March 1889 · page 3

THE annual exhibition of the Goulburn Agricultural, Pastoral, and Horticultural Association took place on the society's ground on Wednesday and Thursday last under fairly favourable circumstances…

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The Crookwell Show. To the Editor of the Evening Penny Post

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 30 March 1889 · page 3

DEAR SIR,—I want to tell you something about the way things are carried on at these small shows. Now, sir, a certain gentleman offers a…

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The Paris Exhibition. LONDON, April 1

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 4 April 1889 · page 4

Paris will be brilliantly illuminated on the occasion of the opening of the International Exhibition. There will be grand displays of fireworks, a great torchlight procession, in…

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An Exhibition Building for Brisbane. LONDON, April 4

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 6 April 1889 · page 6

It is reported that the Queensland National Association has purchased the Liverpool Exhibition building to replace the exhibition building in Brisbane, which was destroyed by fire some…

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Gunning Show

The Yass Courier · Tuesday 9 April 1889 · page 2

The second annual show under the auspices of the Gunning Pastoral, Agricultural and Industrial Association was held on Thursday and Friday last, and so far as the show itself…

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The Goulburn A., P., and H. Society

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 11 April 1889 · page 2

MEMBERS of the above are reminded that nominations for the office-bearers to be elected at the annual meeting on the 26th instant must be deposited with the hon. secretary at the office…

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The Gunning Show. To the Editor of the Evening Penny Post

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 11 April 1889 · page 4

MR. EDITOR,—The following quotations having reference to school exhibits at the late Gunning show are culled from the report in your issue of 6th instant:—"Some of these (school exhibits)…

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Braidwood Agricultural Society

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 13 April 1889 · page 3

THE annual show took place on Thursday, when there were about 2000 spectators present, including a large number from the adjoining districts. The weather was beautifully fine but…

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The Industrial Exhibition

The Yass Courier · Tuesday 16 April 1889 · page 2

THE Rev. S. T. Dickinson, Mr. A. VV. Thomson and Mr. Smith, of Bowning public school, are entitled to very great praise for the initiation of a movement which cannot have failed…

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The Paris Exhibition. LONDON, April 17

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 18 April 1889 · page 2

It is probable that the Paris Exhibition will be closed after the opening ceremony, in order to permit of the various courts and buildings of the Exhibition to be completed…

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Marulan Show

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 30 April 1889 · page 4

INTENDING exhibitors at the above show are reminded that entries close with the hon. sec., Mr. H. Morrice, on Friday next, 3rd instant. The schedule is on a liberal scale, and as this…

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The Gundaroo Show

The Yass Courier · Friday 3 May 1889 · page 2

THE second show of the Gundaroo Agricultural, and Pastoral Association was held on Friday, 20th of April, and was in every respect a success. Alter a week with appearances of rain, the day…

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Marulan Show

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 4 May 1889 · page 4

Intending visitors to the Marulan Show, which takes places on Tuesday next will see of our business columns that a special train will leave Goulburn at about 9 a.m. that day, returning at…

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The Paris Exhibition. LONDON, May 1

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 4 May 1889 · page 3

In consequence of the Paris Exhibition being intended to commemorate the taking of the Bastille as a step in the French Revolution, the Constitutional Government of Europe have…

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The Paris Exhibition. LONDON, May 6

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 7 May 1889 · page 2

The first of the ceremonies in connexion with the opening of the Paris Universal Exhibition took piece to-day, when a great fete was held at Versailles…

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The Marulan Show

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 9 May 1889 · page 4

THE fourth annual show in connection with the Marulan Agricultural, Pastoral, and Industrial Society took place on Tuesday last; and, the recent dry weather considered, it passed off…

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Opening of the Paris Exhibition. LONDON, May 6

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 9 May 1889 · page 4

There were enormous crowds present at all points of interest at the opening of the Universal Exhibition to-day. President Carnot, escorted by cavalry, arrived at the building and declared…

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The Paris Exhibition. Great Fete at Versailles. Oration by President Carnot. a Blank Cartridce Fired at the Frsident. London, May 6

The Burrowa News · Friday 10 May 1889 · page 4

The first of the ceremonies in connection with the opening of the Paris Universal Exhibition took place to-day, when a great fete was held at Verssilles…

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Skating Carnival

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 11 May 1889 · page 4

THE first carnival of the season will take place at the Arcadian Palace Skating Rink on Thurs. day evening next, and the indefatigable manager is putting forth great efforts to ensure a brilliant…

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