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

Shows & fairs, 1908

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Cattle at Goulburn Show. To the Editor

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 17 March 1908 · page 2

Sir,—Your "Siftings" column of last Saturday's issue is opportune, and it is nearly time that the committee of our Agricultural Society "did" something to improve the cattle section at…

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Cycling and Motoring. From the Dunlop Rubber Co. American Speed Carnival

The Yass Courier · Friday 20 March 1908 · page 4

The American Florida Beach Motor Speed Carnival (Ormond-Daytona), was, we are informed by cablegram, responsible for a very…

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Crookwell Show. a Successful Exhibition

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 21 March 1908 · page 6

OFFICE-BEARERS.—President, Mr. Wm. Bensley, J.P.; vice-presidents, Messrs. D. Carey, J. T. Naughton, J.P., and C. E. Prell; treasurer, Mr. J. Tozer, J.P.;…

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Flower Show

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 21 March 1908 · page 2

At a meeting of the committee of the Horticultural Club on Friday afternoon, Mr. Shaw (president) in the chair, it was decided to hold a competitive show,…

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Crookwell Show

The Yass Courier · Tuesday 24 March 1908 · page 2

At the Crookwell Show, last week, Mr. W. McC[?]ng took first prize for best ram and first prize for best eve…

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Taralga Show

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 24 March 1908 · page 4

On Thursday and Friday next Taralga holds its annual show. Arrangements are complete, and everything points to a successful exhibition. In addition to the usual side-shows, Mr…

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Sale of a Show Cow

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 24 March 1908 · page 4

Mr. C. Holt has sold the dairy Durham sow with which he took first prize at the Goulburn show to Mr. A. Campbell, of Kangaroo Valley, the price paid being £20. The cow was bred by…

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Goulburn A., P., and H. Society

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 26 March 1908 · page 2

At a meeting of the committee of the A., P., and H Society held on Wednesday it was decided to fix the dates for the next annual show on the 18th, 19th and 20th of March. Messrs T. F. Meyer and T…

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The Latest. Taralga Show. Taralga

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 26 March 1908 · page 2

The Taralga show was opened this morning The weather was fine, but windy. There is every promise of a successful exhibition, as the entries are good. Thu attendance was fair for the…

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

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 28 March 1908 · page 6

Office-bearers.—Patrons, Mr. F. A. MacArthur-Onslow and Hon. W. McCourt, M.L.A.; president, Mr. C. Ross, J.P.; vice-presidents. Messrs. T. M. Barry, A. Butler, and A. B…

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A Good Picture Show

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 28 March 1908 · page 2

Lance's animated pictures will be shown in the Mechanics' Hall on Friday evening next. The following from the Albury Daily News shows that the entertainment is not to be…

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Gundagai Show

The Yass Courier · Tuesday 31 March 1908 · page 2

The Gundagai Show took place on Tuesday and Wednesday last. The dry weather seems to have caused the show to be held in clouds of dust. Yass was well…

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Flower Show

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 31 March 1908 · page 2

A competitive exhibition, arranged by the Horitcultural Club, was opened in the Mechanics' Institute this (Tuesday) afternoon, and Will be continued this evening…

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The Latest. Taralga Show. Taralga

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 31 March 1908 · page 2

The guessing competition of the weight of fat cow at the recent show was won by Mr. McArthur Onslow. The weight of the animal was 5081bs…

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Fire at Goulburn. Variety Show Tent Burnt

The Yass Courier · Tuesday 31 March 1908 · page 2

GOULBURN, Saturday.—A large tent used by John Mackay for a waxwork and variety show was destroyed by fire last night about half past ten. About…

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Flower Show

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 2 April 1908 · page 4

The autumn show of the Horticultural Club was held in the Mechanics' Hall on Tuesday afternoon and evening. Last Thursday's disastrous weather played havoc with the gardens,…

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Taralga Show

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 4 April 1908 · page 4

"Truth" writes pointing out the our referance to the sheep-dog trial in the report of the Taralga show was incorrect. Six dogs competed in the event, representing some of the principal…

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At the Show

The Young Chronicle · Saturday 4 April 1908 · page 3

To be a consistent prize winner against all-comers must, prove to the public the superiority of the winning exhibit, and to those who require a similar article, they…

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Cooma Show. Yass Exhibits Successful

The Yass Courier · Tuesday 14 April 1908 · page 2

At the Cooma Show last week Yass exhibitors were amongst the prize winners, Mr. A, P. Wade with his hunters, Ivanhoe and Squire John, and…

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The Sydney Show

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 16 April 1908 · page 4

At the Royal Show, which opened on Tuesday, there is a general advance in all sections, In horses all previous shows are eclipsed by the number and quality of the exhibits. The…

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