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

Shows & fairs, 1902

233 stories in Goulburn & the Tablelands (Yass, Young)'s papers · page 3 of 12

Moss Vale Show

Goulburn Herald · Friday 7 March 1902 · page 2

THE twentieth annual show of the Berrima District A. H. and I. Society was opened yesterday at Moss Vale. The attendance was up to the usual first day standard. The entries…

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Military Carnival

Goulburn Herald · Monday 10 March 1902 · page 3

A MILITARY carnival, promoted by the 1st Australian Horse, G. Company, 2nd Inf., E. Company 6th Vol., Railway Ambulance Corps and G. Company RIfle Club, was…

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Grand Military Carnival

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 11 March 1902 · page 4

The above event took place on the showground and was well attended. The weather was line at the commencement, but a change came up towards evening, and a light shower fell. The carnival was…

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A. P. and H. Society

Crookwell Gazette · Tuesday 11 March 1902 · page 2

THE committee of the above met at the School of Arts on Saturday night last, when it was decided to postpone the date of closing of entries till Saturday…

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Goulburn Show

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 11 March 1902 · page 2

Readers are reminded that the Goulburn Show will be held on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday next. Excellent entries have been received for the most interesting sections. As…

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Ministerial Visit to Goulburn. Opening of Lansdowne Bridge. Military Carnival. Opening of Technical College

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 11 March 1902 · page 4

The Hon. E. W. O'Sullivan, Minister for Works, and the Hon. J. Perry, Minister for Public Instruction, had a busy time of it in Goulburn on Saturday, through several…

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A Country Show

The Young Chronicle · Wednesday 12 March 1902 · page 4

"It's the day of the year to most of them." The acting president stood aside to return the greeting of an "oldest inhabitant," to raise his hat to…

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Queanbeyan Show

Yass Evening Tribune · Thursday 13 March 1902 · page 2

Tuesday and Wednesday were the days of the annual Queanbeyan Show; the attendance on the first day was very poor, and yesterday only about 1500 were…

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Swimming Carnival

Goulburn Herald · Friday 14 March 1902 · page 5

THE Goulburn Swimming Club held a carnival last night, but owing to the inclemency of the weather the attendance was not large. The different events were well contested, the…

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Goulburn A, P., and H. Society. Annual Show

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 15 March 1902 · page 6

PRESIDENT.—F. D. Badgery; vice-presidents, Messrs A. L. Faithfull, A. B. Chisholm, John Cropper, I. Shepherd, Hon. treasurer, Mr. Harold O'Brien Secretary, J. J. Roberts…

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Swimming Carnival

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 15 March 1902 · page 4

Notwithstanding the inclement weather and counter attractions, the attendance on Thursday evening at the corporation baths was very fair. The swimming races were well contested. Different…

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Goulburn Show. Third Day

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 15 March 1902 · page 2

THE above show was continued to-day, the special attraction in the show ring being the sheep dog trial. Theo idea of holding a three days show is being tried as an experiment this year. It will be…

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A Clergyman's Criticism of a Show

The Young Chronicle · Saturday 15 March 1902 · page 2

A slander action which excited a good deal of interest in Ballarat in November last was before the Full Court, Mr. Justice Williams, Mr. Justice Holroyd, and Mr…

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Goulburn A., P., and H. Society. Annual Show

Goulburn Herald · Monday 17 March 1902 · page 2

THE Goulburn show was concluded on Saturday, having proved very successful. The weather on Saturday was all that could be desired, and the events which still…

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The Show Bazaar

Yass Evening Tribune · Monday 17 March 1902 · page 2

Definite action was taken on Wednesday afternoon in connection with the grand bazaar which it is proposed to hold during Show week, in September next, in aid…

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Crookwell Show

Crookwell Gazette · Tuesday 18 March 1902 · page 2

THE twenty-fourth annual show of the Crookwell A. P. & H. Society opens on Thursday next, and, judging from the number of entries received…

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Goulburn Show

Crookwell Gazette · Tuesday 18 March 1902 · page 2
Also in Goulburn Evening Penny Post

OPENED on Thursday, and was continued on Friday and Saturday, The attendance on the opening day was poor, but on the second day it is…

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Judging at the Show. To the Editor

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 18 March 1902 · page 2

SIR,—I am very sorry to have to comment on the judging of your late show, and must say the judges were very incompetent, evidently by the decision they gave in the heavy draught horses, one horse…

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The Crookwell Show

Goulburn Herald · Wednesday 19 March 1902 · page 2

PRESENT appearances indicate dull and cold weather for the Crookwell show, but it is not expected that it will in any way interfere with the success of the exhibition. Already a large…

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