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

Shows & fairs, 1896

239 stories in Goulburn & the Tablelands (Yass, Young)'s papers · page 2 of 12

Cycling Carnival

The Yass Courier · Friday 14 February 1896 · page 2

WE remind all cyclists that entries, close today, for all events for the forthcoming carnival, on the 26th instant, Entries will be received by Mr, A. P Thomson up till to-night in Yass…

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Fancy Fair in May Next

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 15 February 1896 · page 2

THE Cathedral Council intend making a special effort to reduce the debt in connection with St. Saviour's Cathedral, and they have arranged for the holding of a grand fancy fair in the month of May…

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Crookwell Show

Goulburn Herald · Friday 21 February 1896 · page 3

THE following special prizes are promised:— By Dr. Leahy, £1 1/, for bent single buggy pony; by Mr. G. E. Candell and Mr. T. J. Coffey, 10/6 each, to be disposed of an the…

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Bowral Art Exhibition. Social

Goulburn Herald · Monday 24 February 1896 · page 2

His Excellency the Gurernor on Wednesday last opened the third exhibition oft the Berrima District Amateur Art Society, Which was held in the new hall, Moss Vale. Lord…

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A., P., and H. Society

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 25 February 1896 · page 2

THE meeting of members of the above to receive the report of the sub-committee regarding the by-laws will be held at the office to-morrow (Wednesday) afternoon at 2.30…

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The Adelaide Cycling Carnival

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 25 February 1896 · page 4

ADELAIDE, Sunday.—The first day of the Cyclists' Association of South Australian sports was held at the Adelaide Oval on Saturday. A furious gale blow the whole of the day from the south-east,…

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Agricultural Society

Goulburn Herald · Wednesday 26 February 1896 · page 3

A MEETING of members was held at the office this afternoon, Mr. A. B. Chisholm in the chair to receive the report of a committee appointed to revise the rules. Mr. Mayor on…

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A Fair Thing

Goulburn Herald · Wednesday 26 February 1896 · page 4

MR. EDITOR,—I think every liberal minded man and woman will admit that the normal wage-earner of this colony has held up the heavy end of the log just about long enough…

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St. Saviour's Cathedral Fancy Fair

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 27 February 1896 · page 2

WE are desired to draw attention to the advertisement in this issue with regard to a meeting at the Church Hall on Monday evening next at 8.15. A full attendance of ladies is particularly requested…

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Goulburn A., P., and H. Association. Revision of Rules

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 27 February 1896 · page 2

THE adjourned general meeting of the Goulburn A., P., and II. Association was held at the society's rooms, Auburn-street, yesterday afternoon. The attendance was much smaller than that at the first…

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Fancy Fair

Goulburn Herald · Friday 28 February 1896 · page 2

We are devised to call attractive of all interested in the r[?] of the Cathedral [?]…

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Yass Bicycle Carnival

The Yass Courier · Friday 28 February 1896 · page 2

THE first meeting of the Yass Branch of the League took place in Victoria Park on Wednesday afternoon last, and was a great success, everything passing off without a hitch. The weather…

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Sad Termination to a Carnival

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 29 February 1896 · page 3

IT is the practice after the swimming carnivals at the Balmain baths to let the boys enjoy themselves in the water. On Friday night a carnival was held at the baths named, and no exception was…

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Yass Bicycle Carnival. (From our Exchanges.)

The Burrangong Argus · Saturday 29 February 1896 · page 2

THE first meeting of the Yass Branch of the League took place in Victoria Park on Wednesday afternoon last, and was a great success, everything passing off without a hitch. The weather…

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Show of Fodder, Vegetables, &c

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 29 February 1896 · page 3

THE Goulburn Seed Company make a good show in their window to-day. The collection of fodder plants grown by Mr. A. Goodhew is worthy the attention of every farmer and dairyman. Mr…

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Taralga. Agricultural Society

Goulburn Herald · Friday 6 March 1896 · page 4

AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY.—At the last meeting of this society the judges and stewards for the coming show were appointed. In a number of sections…

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Moss Vale Show

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 12 March 1896 · page 4

MOSS VALE, Tuesday.—The thirteenth annual show of the Berrima District A., H., and I. Society was opened under favourable auspices to-day. The weather was splendid, and the green paddocks in…

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The Moss Vale Show

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 12 March 1896 · page 2

MR. A LANBDOWNE, who acted as judge in several sections, says that there was a grand display of fruit, vegetables, and flowers at the Moss Vale show, held on Tuesday and Wednesday last. Mr. T…

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Crookwell Show

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 14 March 1896 · page 4

INTENDING exhibitors at the Crookwell show are reminded that entries close with the secretary, Mr. W. M. Sutherland, on Monday next. The show will be held on Thursday and Friday next. A good…

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