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

Shows & fairs, 1898

163 stories in Goulburn & the Tablelands (Yass, Young)'s papers · page 5 of 9

Queanbeyan Show

Goulburn Herald · Friday 22 April 1898 · page 3

THE annual show was held on Tuesday and Wednesday and was a great success from 1200 to 1500 bring present. There was a splendid show of sheep. Cattle and pigs not so good…

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Chrysanthemum Show

Goulburn Herald · Friday 22 April 1898 · page 3

THE sixth annual show of the Goulburn and District Horticultural Society, the opening of which was reported in last issue, was continued on Wednesday evening, and attracted…

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Chrysanthemam Show

The Burrangong Argus · Saturday 23 April 1898 · page 2

THOUGH this season has been very unfavourable for flowers, an attempt is being made to have an autumn Flower show this year. Most of the local growers have given up the care of their plants…

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Farming Exhibition. a Worthy Trial

Murrumburrah Signal and County of Harden Advocate · Saturday 23 April 1898 · page 2

AN exhibition of the Massey Harris Grain and Fertilizer Drill was given in Mr Reynold's Murrumburrah Paddock on Saturday last. A number…

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Goulburn A., P., and H. Society

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 23 April 1898 · page 2

THE following nominations have been received for officebearers for the ensuing year. As there is only the required number no election will be necessary. The nominations closed yesterday, and…

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The Queanbeyan Show

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 23 April 1898 · page 6

QUEANBEYAN, Wednesday.—The seventh annual show of the Queanbeyan Agricultural Society was held yesterday an date-day. Considering the drawbacks resulting from bad seasons, the exhibits were…

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A., P., and H. Society

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 28 April 1898 · page 4

THE annual meeting of the Goulburn A., P., and H. Society will be held on Friday afternoon at the Oddfellows' Hall. The balance-sheet and secretary's report will be received and officers elected for…

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Goulburn A., P., and H. Society

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 28 April 1898 · page 2

AT a meeting of the committee on Wednesday afternoon the draft report and balance-sheet for presentation to the annual meeting were adopted. The secretary was instructed to request the Minister…

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Yass District Successful At, Queanbeyan Show

The Yass Courier · Friday 29 April 1898 · page 2

THE Yass district was well represented at the Queanbeyan show last week. Mr. A. Davis was very successful having carried off thirteen first prizes, two seconds, and a prize for the…

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Goulburn A., P., and H. Society

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 30 April 1898 · page 4

THE annual meeting of the above society was held at the Oddfellows' Hall on Friday afternoon. Mr. I. Shepherd, president, was in the chair, and there was an attendance of about 20. The president…

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Our Mechanics'institute a Flower Show!

Murrumburrah Signal and County of Harden Advocate · Saturday 30 April 1898 · page 3

The committee of the above institution met on Tuesday night, the 19th instant, and those present were Messrs Arkins (in the chair), Foley, Webber,…

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Goulburn A., P., and H. Society

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 12 May 1898 · page 2

THE new committee of the above society met on Wednesday afternoon. Mr. J. J. Roberts was re-appointed secretary and the dates for the next show were fixed for March 16 and 17, 1899. Messrs…

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The Paris Exhibition. London, May 19

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 21 May 1898 · page 6

The British colonies have been allotted 25,000 cubic feet of space in the main building of the Paris Exhibition of 1900. Australasia receives 11,000ft. in the building in the Trocadero Gardens and 8000…

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Our Local Show. to Be Held Next March

Murrumburrah Signal and County of Harden Advocate · Saturday 21 May 1898 · page 2

A meeting of the members of the Murrumburrah Pastoral, Agricultural and Industrial Association was held at the Criterion Hotel last Saturday…

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Skating Carnival

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 11 June 1898 · page 2

A SKATING carnival and race-meeting took place at the Elite Rink last night. There was a fair attendance, and many fancy costumes were worn. The band of the Australian Horse was in attendance…

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The Magic Lantern. a Worthy Exhibition

Murrumburrah Signal and County of Harden Advocate · Saturday 18 June 1898 · page 2

THE magic lantern entertainment given in the Mechanics' Institute, Harden, on Thursday night of last week by Mr Dykes, of the Railway…

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Show Prizes

Crookwell Gazette · Friday 24 June 1898 · page 2

A GENERAL observer will concluded that the efforts of the Crookwell P. and A. Association committee have of late years been directed towards…

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Anglican Flower Show

Murrumburrah Signal and County of Harden Advocate · Saturday 25 June 1898 · page 2

At a recent meeting of ladies belonging to the Church of England congregation in Murrumburrah, the following Stalls were alloted to the ladies…

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Yass Sheep for Sydney Show

The Yass Courier · Tuesday 28 June 1898 · page 2

MR. C. C. Hall forwarded by train to Sydney several of his stud rams and ewes for the Sydney show. We hope to see Mr. Hall and the other Yass breeders come off victorious…

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