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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 5 of 12

Chrysanthemum Show

The Burrangong Argus · Wednesday 29 April 1896 · page 2

NATURE in the grandeur of her chrysanthemums will occupy the Town Hall to day and Thursday. This afternoon at three o’clock the annual show under the auspices of the committee of St…

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St. Saviour's Cathedral Fair

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 30 April 1896 · page 2

IT is intended to have a floral march, &c., at the fair, and all school children able to assist are invited by advertisement in another column to meet Mr. Lumsden at 8 o'clock this evening in the Church…

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A., P., and H. Society

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 2 May 1896 · page 2

IT is reported unofficially that Mr. A. B. Chisholm has resigned his position as president of the Goulburn A., P., and H. Society, and that the resignation will be considered at a committee…

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Chrysanthemum Show

The Burrangong Argus · Saturday 2 May 1896 · page 3

ON Wednesday afternoon when tho doors of the Town Hall were thrown open to the public the scene which presented itself was indeed picturesque It is almost unnecessary to state that the cause of…

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The Junee Show

The Burrangong Argus · Saturday 2 May 1896 · page 2

THE following taken from the Junee DEMOCRAT demonstrates that if the residents of neighbouring town do not return the support accorded their shows, races, &c. by the people of Young, the…

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Chrysanthemum Show at Cootamundra

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 2 May 1896 · page 2

THE annual chrysanthemum show, in aid of the Cootamundra School of Arts, was held on Wednesday and Thursday lust, and was a great success. There was a great improvement in the blooms as…

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Chrysanthemum Show at Cootamundra

Goulburn Herald · Monday 4 May 1896 · page 4

THE annual chrysanthemum show was held in the School of Arts, Cootamundrs, on Wednesday and Thursday last and was a great success. There was a marked…

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S. Saviour's Cathedral Fair

Goulburn Herald · Wednesday 6 May 1896 · page 2

We are requested to drew the particular attention of the gentlemen to the advertisement to hat trimming competition…

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A. P. and H. Society

Goulburn Herald · Wednesday 6 May 1896 · page 2

THE committee met this afternoon. The resignation of Mr. A.B. Chisholm, as president of society, was accepted with regret, and Mr. I. Shepherd was appointed in his stead…

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Goulburn A., P., and H. Association. Resignation of the President

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 7 May 1896 · page 2

A COMMITTEE meeting of the above association was held on Wednesday afternoon. Mr. I. Shepherd was in the chair, and there was an attendance of about 15. The committee were first called upon to…

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Burrowa P. A, and H. Association

The Burrowa News · Friday 8 May 1896 · page 2

The adjourned annual general meeting of the members of the Burrowa Pastoral, Agricultural, and Horticultural Association was held in the Mechanics' Institute,…

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Wagga Chrysanthemum Show

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 9 May 1896 · page 4

THE above show was held on Wednesday and Thursday last. The Wagga Advertiser says:—On walking round to inspect the cut blooms the number of empty spaces was very striking, and on enquiry…

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All Nations' Fair

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 14 May 1896 · page 2

We are are requested to draw attention to the fact that the " children's procession" is not restricted to decorated go-carts and tricycles, anything on wheels being admitted…

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The A., P., and H. Society's Overdraft

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 14 May 1896 · page 2

AT a committee meeting of the Goulburn A., P., and H. Society, held on Wednesday afternoon, it was decided to transfer the society's account from the Bank of New South Wales to the City Bank…

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A Pretty Show of Paper

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 16 May 1896 · page 2

OUR attention has been called to a pretty display in Mr. W. S. Foxall's window. It consists of a number of beautiful and artistic articles made entirely from coloured papers, including dolls'…

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C.s.r. Football Union. Show-ground and Olympic Ground

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 16 May 1896 · page 2

AFTER a good deal of coquetting the footballers have decided to go back to their old love of last season, but it is not an unanimous verdict by any means. Some consider her as perfect as Venus herself;…

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Mr. R. D. Meagher to Show Cause

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 21 May 1896 · page 4

WHEN the members of the Full Court took their seats in the Banco Court on Tuesday the Chief Justice directed that notice be served on Mr. R. D. Meagher to appear on Friday next before the Court…

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Church of England. Cathedral Fair

Goulburn Herald · Friday 22 May 1896 · page 2

THE effort to reduce the debt upon S. Saviour's cathedral comments on Monday with reports on the showground. The programme contains an amateur and professional footrace,…

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Queen's Bithday Attractions. All Nations Fair and Sports

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 23 May 1896 · page 4

THE principal attraction in Goulburn on Monday next will be the sports on the show-ground in aid of the funds of St. Saviour's Cathedral. Through the kindness of Lieutenant Baxter it has been…

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