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

Shows & fairs, 1890

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Taralga Show

Crookwell Gazette · Tuesday 21 January 1890 · page 2

THE annual show in connection with the Taralga Agricultural Society will be held on the 26th and 27th March. The prize schedule appears in our advertising…

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Barnum’s Great Show

The Burrangong Argus · Wednesday 22 January 1890 · page 4

REGARDING the latest facture of P. T. Barnum’s great show in London, the “Daily News” writes:— Concerning Mr. Imre Kiralfy’s great Roman spectacle, the…

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Goulburn A, P., and H. Society

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 23 January 1890 · page 2

A well-attended meeting of the committee was held yesterday afternoon, the president (Mr. I. Shepherd) in the chair. Messrs. Lansdowne, McShane, and Tilley were appointed a…

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The Gunning Show

Crookwell Gazette · Friday 24 January 1890 · page 3

WE issue with to-day's Gazette the prize schedule of the Gunning agricultural exhibition, which takes place on the 27th and 28th February. The prizes offered…

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Bazaar and Fancy Fair

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 28 January 1890 · page 2

THIS week a determined effort is to be made to raise funds in aid of the North Goulburn Convent and School; and as the season is a most auspicious one for such an undertaking,…

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Bazaar and Fancy Fair

Goulburn Herald · Thursday 30 January 1890 · page 2
Also in Goulburn Evening Penny Post

WITH a view to raising funds in aid of the North Goulburn Convent and School, it was decided some time back to held a bazaar and fancy fair for that object; and on Tuesday evening, in the Academy of…

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The Crookwell Show

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 30 January 1890 · page 4

CROOKWELL, Tuesday.—The Agricultural Society's committee has drafted a prize schedule, and appointed judges and stewards. Complaints were made at the delay in payment of the…

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Goulburn P., A., and H. Society

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 6 February 1890 · page 2

THE committee of the above held a meeting at the society's office yesterday, the president (Mr. I. Shepherd) occupying the chair. It was resolved to have two publicans' booths instead of…

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A. P. and H. Society

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 13 February 1890 · page 2

At a meeting of the committee it was decided to call for a band to perform on each afternoon and evening of the show. The resolution passed at a previous meeting with respect to a deposit…

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A Disgraceful Exhibition

The Burrowa News · Friday 14 February 1890 · page 2

A "PRIZE" boxing match took place at the Yass Mechanics' Institute on Saturday evening, the advertised price for admission being 5s., between a…

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Goulburn Agricultural Show

Crookwell Gazette · Friday 14 February 1890 · page 3

AT a meeting of the committee of the Goulburn P. and H. Society it was resolved that tenders be called for a band to perform during the afternoon and evening of…

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A., P., and H. Society

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 20 February 1890 · page 2

A COMMITTEE meeting was held at the Society's office yesterday, when the following decisions were come to in connection with the approaching show:—To offer a special prize for factory…

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The Gunning Show

The Yass Courier · Friday 21 February 1890 · page 2

THE entries for the Gunning Show closed yesterday, and we have been informed by telegram that the number of entries exceed 700. All arrangements for the show are well…

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The Coming Show

Crookwell Gazette · Tuesday 25 February 1890 · page 2

MR. ORAM, the hon. secretary of the Crookwell Agricultural Association, is anxious to receive entries for the exhibition, which comes off on the 13th and…

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The Gunning Show

Crookwell Gazette · Tuesday 25 February 1890 · page 2

WE understand that the entries for the Gunning Show, which takes place on Thursday and Friday next, number more than 700. The arrangements in connection…

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Horses for the Show

Crookwell Gazette · Tuesday 25 February 1890 · page 2

THE horse section at the forthcoming Crookwell show is likely to surpass any previous exhibitions, and we are glad to notice that more care is being exercised…

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Gunning Show

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 27 February 1890 · page 4

THE third annual show of the Gunning Pastoral, Agricultural, and Industrial Society takes place to-day and to-morrow. The number of entries is large, and all arrangements…

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A Stud Show

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 27 February 1890 · page 4

THE Agricultural Society of Sydney have decided to hold early in July what is termed in England a spring show. At this show young bulls and young entires will be exhibited and…

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The American Exhibition in 1892. LONDON, Feb. 25

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 27 February 1890 · page 4

The House of Representatives in the United States has, by a large majority, carried a resolution in favor of holding the Grand International Exhibition in 1892 in Chicago, in…

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