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

Shows & fairs, 1895

210 stories in Goulburn & the Tablelands (Yass, Young)'s papers · page 7 of 11

A.p. and H. Society

Goulburn Herald · Wednesday 24 April 1895 · page 2

THE annual meeting of members of the above will be held at the Academy of Music on Friday next at three o'clock. The prizes won at the recent exhibition will be paid over…

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Chrysanthemum Show

Crookwell Gazette · Wednesday 24 April 1895 · page 2

A CHRYSANTHEMUM show--the second hold in Crookwell--took place in the rink on Friday and Saturday last, under the auspices of the Crookwell Horticultural…

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Murrumburrah Chrysanthemum Show

The Burrangong Argus · Wednesday 24 April 1895 · page 3

THE above was opened on Tuesday, and on that afternoon the news flashed that Dr. Hutchings had been successful in several exhibits having obtained first prize for single white bloom and second…

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Jumping at Sydney Show

Crookwell Gazette · Wednesday 24 April 1895 · page 2

ON Monday a keen contest was witnessed for the high jump, amongst the competitors being a lady--Mrs. Pock, on Tullus-- who won the warm plaudits of the…

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Local Winner at Goulburn Flower Show

Crookwell Gazette · Wednesday 24 April 1895 · page 2

MR. W. T. MOSS successfully competed at the chrysanthemum show hold in Goulburn last weak. He staged a good dozen, and was successful in winning the…

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Goulburn A., P., and H. Society

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 25 April 1895 · page 2

THE annual mooting of the members of the above will be bold to-morrow (Friday) at the Academy of Music at 3 o'clock. The report and balance-sheet will be received, officers elected, and any other…

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Murrumburrah Chrysanthemum Show

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 25 April 1895 · page 3

A VERY successful chrysanthemum show was opened at Murrumburrah on Tuesday, the display of blooms being very good. Mr. W. T Moss, of Crookwell, was the most successful exhibitor, taking first in…

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A. P. and H. Society

Goulburn Herald · Friday 26 April 1895 · page 5

THE annual meeting of the above society was held this afternoon at the Academy of Music, Mr. A. F. Gibson in the chair. The attendance numbered about fifteen…

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Goulburn A., P., and H. Society

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 27 April 1895 · page 2

THE annual meeting of the above was held on Friday afternoon at the Academy of Music, 16 members being present. Mr. A. F. Gibson, president, was in the chair…

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Trustees of Young Show Ground

The Burrangong Argus · Saturday 27 April 1895 · page 2

SINCE the removal of the show yards to the Barrowa Road there has been considerable difficulty with regard to the trusteeship of the ground. This has, however, been overcome, as in…

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The Chrysanthemum Show

The Yass Courier · Tuesday 30 April 1895 · page 2

ON Wednesday and Thursday nights next a Chrysanthemum Show in aid of the funds of the Church of England will be held in the Mechanics' Institute. Several prizes are offered…

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Chrysanthemum Show

The Burrangong Argus · Wednesday 1 May 1895 · page 2

THE Chrysantea[?] Show in aid of St. John’s Church of England which was postponed from last Thursday will be held to-day (Wednesday) and Thursday. The show will be opened at 3.30 p.m…

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Deanery V. Show-ground

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 2 May 1895 · page 2

THE above vexed question was further considered at a meeting of the committee of the Rugby Football Union held at Hahn's room on Tuesday evening, Mr. W .C. Dwyer (president) in the chair. A…

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Chrysanthemum Show

The Yass Courier · Friday 3 May 1895 · page 2

THE Chrysanthemum Show and Fancy Fair in connection with St. Clement's Church was opened on Wednesday afternoon, and promises so far to be quite a success -- the floral exhibits…

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The Chrysanthemum Show

The Burrangong Argus · Saturday 4 May 1895 · page 2

As was expected the Chrysanthemum show in the Town Hall on Wednesday and Thursday brought forth a splendid display. But little did a visitor think that the sight which was to meet his gaze…

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The Show-ground for Cricket, &c

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 9 May 1895 · page 2

THE idea has been mooted of using the showground for cricket. It is believed that if certain alterations were made there would be room for three or four wickets. It is also considered that good…

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Alterations at the Show-ground

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 14 May 1895 · page 2

THE committee of the A., P., and H. Association have decided to carry out some important alterations to the show-ground, following on the determination of the Football Union to engage the…

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Show-ground Alterations

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 16 May 1895 · page 2

THE tender of Lansdowne and Bye has been accepted for the alterations to be carried out on the show-ground. About 20 tenders were received altogether…

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Improvements on the Show-ground

Goulburn Herald · Friday 17 May 1895 · page 2

THE committee of the Agricultural Society have determined upon making certain improvements in the show-ground. These consist of enlarging the oval and the laying down…

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Skating Carnival

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 23 May 1895 · page 2

A PLAIN and fancy dress carnival will take place in the Elite Skating Rink to-morrow (Friday) evening. A charge of a shilling will be made for admission, but skates will be provided free. The…

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