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

Shows & fairs, 1896

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The Moss Vale Agricultural Society

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 26 May 1896 · page 4

THE annual meeting of the Berrima District A., H., and I. Society was held at Moss Vale on Wednesday. The new financial year will be commenced with a credit balance of £40. "At our annual…

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All Nations Fair

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 26 May 1896 · page 2

THE All Nations Fair in aid of the funds of St. Saviour's Cathedral commenced under favourable auspices in the Arcadian Rink on Monday evening. There was a very large attendance, numbering over…

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The Dean Case. Meagher to Show Cause

The Yass Courier · Tuesday 26 May 1896 · page 2

In the Full Court on Tuesday the Chief Justice intimated that the court directed Richard Denis Meagher to appear before the court on Friday next, at 10 o'clock, to answer certain…

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All Nations Fair

Goulburn Herald · Wednesday 27 May 1896 · page 2

A FAIR in old of the debi on S. serice Cathedral was agreed in the [?] on Monday evening and was [?] in every respect. The rink has [?]…

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All Nations Fair

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 28 May 1896 · page 2

THERE was a remarkably good attendance for a second night at the All Nations Fair on Tuesday evening, about 500 being present, and the total takings reaching £102. Those who had articles to…

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Burrangoog Pastoral and Agricultural Society

The Burrangong Argus · Saturday 30 May 1896 · page 2

A MEETING of the committee of the Burrangong Pastoral and Agricultural) Society was held in the Town Hall on Wednesday afternoon. Present-Mr. J Forsythe, president (in the chair) Messrs…

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All Nations Fair

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 30 May 1896 · page 2

THE attendance at the All Nations Fair was very good on Thursday evening and the takings were £65. There were numerous attractions which afforded the public agreeable diversion. The…

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All Nations Fair

Goulburn Herald · Monday 1 June 1896 · page 2

THE attendance on Friday evening was very spares only about fifty of sixty visitors being present. This was no doubt in some extent due to the short notice given of the…

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All Nations Fair

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 2 June 1896 · page 4

THE grand fair in aid of the funds St. Saviour's Cathedral was brought to a most satisfactory conclusion on Saturday evening. When all is cleared up it is expected that the not return from…

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Burrowa P. A. and H. Association

The Burrowa News · Friday 5 June 1896 · page 2

A MEETING of the Committee of the Barrowa Pastoral, Agricultural, and Horticultural Association was held in the Mechanics' Institute, on Wednesday…

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Opening of the Trades Exhibition. London, June 8

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 9 June 1896 · page 2

The Prince of Wales to-day formally opened the Trades Exhibition in East London. In responding to cheers which were given for the Prince of Wales in recognition of his success in…

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Skating Carnival

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 11 June 1896 · page 2

A PLAIN and fancy dress carnival will be given in the Elite Skating Rink to-morrow (Friday) evening. It is expected to be very successful, and no doubt there will be a large attendance both of…

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Burrangong Pastoral and Agricultural Society

The Burrangong Argus · Saturday 13 June 1896 · page 2

A MEETING of the committee of the Burrangong Pastoral and Agricultural Society was held in the Town Hull on Wednesday afternoon There were present—Messrs, J Forsythe, president (in the…

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Vanity Fair

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 13 June 1896 · page 2

Women may worry over wearing apparel, complexion, &c., but if they wish good health Wolfe's Schnapps is recommended. Buy bottles intact…

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Industrial Exhibition at Albury. (CONTRIBUTED.)

The Burrangong Argus · Wednesday 24 June 1896 · page 3

IT is a happy thought which has led a number of influential residents of Albury (N.S.W.) to formulate a scheme for the celebration of an industrial juvenile exhibition in that city, next…

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Football Union. the Show-ground to Be Taken

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 25 June 1896 · page 4

A MEETING of the committee of the Football Union was held at the Oddfellows' Hall on Tuesday evening. In the absence at the beginning of the meeting of the president, Mr. E. McDonold was voted to…

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Burrowa P. A. and H. Association.—

The Burrowa News · Friday 3 July 1896 · page 2

A meeting of the Committee of the Burrowa Pastoral, Agricultural, and Horticultural Association was held in the Mechanics' Institute, on Wednesday…

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The Sheep Show

Goulburn Herald · Friday 3 July 1896 · page 2

THE annual exhibition of the N.S.W. Sheepbreeders'. Association commenced yesterday on the grounds of the Royal Agricultural Society. Moore Park. The exhibits number…

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Local Exhibitors at the Sheep Show

The Burrangong Argus · Saturday 4 July 1896 · page 3

The second annual sheep show held under the auspices of the New South Wales Sheepbreeders Association opened on Thursday at the Agricultural Society's grounds, Moore Park, Sydney. Entries…

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New South Wales Sheep Breeders' Association. Annual Show. Yass Sheep Taring a Leading Position. Mr. Charles C. Hall Beats All Certain in Certain Sections

The Yass Courier · Tuesday 7 July 1896 · page 2

Last week the annual show of the New South Wales Sheep Breeders' Association was held in Sydney. There were a number of good prizes offered, and sheep from all parts of…

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