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

Shows & fairs, 1908

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The Magic Shadow-show

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 22 October 1908 · page 4

We give the following passage from Edward FitzGerald's first rendering of the quatrains of Omar Khayyam.— Oh, come with old Khayyam and leave the Wise…

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Flower Show

The Young Chronicle · Saturday 31 October 1908 · page 2

The annual Spring flower show in aid of St Paul's Presbyterian Church was opened in the Town Hall on Thursday evening last. The show was a splendid one, and the choice…

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Presbyterian Flower Show

The Burrangong Argus · Saturday 31 October 1908 · page 2

We are pleased that we are able to report that access was writ, large over the annual flower show organised by the committee of St. Paul’s Presbyterian Church. The show opened on…

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St. Clement’s Fair

The Yass Courier · Tuesday 3 November 1908 · page 2

Given fine weather, a great success is practically assured. All who are connected with the venture have been working hard, with the result that a vast…

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The Cup Carnival. Derby Day

The Young Chronicle · Wednesday 4 November 1908 · page 7

Derby Day did not break with a promising appearance. Rain set in in the evening before and continued right up to 1 o clock. Fleimngton was never seen to better…

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Tiger and Bull Fight the Nemesis Thereof. a Disgraceful Exhibition

The Young Chronicle · Wednesday 4 November 1908 · page 6

Outrageous scenes, caused by one of the most disgusting exhibitions ever witnessed on a plaza de toros, are described by the "Temps" correspondent at San…

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Village Fair at Monteagle

The Burrangong Argus · Saturday 7 November 1908 · page 3

MAY we take this opportunity of reminding our readers of [?] special effort to be held at Monteagle on Wednesday and Thursday next, advertised elsewhere in one column. The event…

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The Wiles of the Fair Sex

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 7 November 1908 · page 6

An American, George Glenn, and a representative in a U.S.A. Assembly, went a-visiting to a summer resort near his home. Evidently his liver was out of order, or the domestic…

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A Fair Circassian. for Charity's Sake

The Young Chronicle · Wednesday 11 November 1908 · page 5

Miss Mornington-Smith rattled the silk bag which swung at her girdle while her glancing eyes went brightly about the room. Her fair young…

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CORRESPONDENCE. [We do not [?] and [?] the opinion expressed by correspondents.] a Show Decision. (To the Editor of the “Burrangong Argus”)

The Burrangong Argus · Wednesday 11 November 1908 · page 2

SIR,—A few days ago I was shown a specimen of work that was exhibited in our late show, and asked my opinion whether I considered it ornamental printing or…

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Local & General, St. Clement’s Fair

The Yass Courier · Friday 13 November 1908 · page 2

The “ Fair,” promoted by the members of St. Clement’s, took place in Victoria Park, on Monday and Tuesday, and was one of the most successful…

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Monteagle Village Fair

The Young Chronicle · Saturday 14 November 1908 · page 2

On Wednesday afternoon a Village Fair and Sale of Gifts was held at the Monteagle Hall at the suggestion of the Rev. Canon Howell, in order to…

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Wiles of the Fair Sex

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

Representative George Glenn, a married man, who has just been visiting summer resorts, has introduced into the Georgia Assembly a measure relating to the wiles and blandishments of the gentler…

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Monteagle Village Fair

The Burrangong Argus · Wednesday 18 November 1908 · page 2

This long-looked-for and long-spoken-of event took place at the Monteagle Hall, on Wednesdry and Thursday Inst, November 11 and 12, and proved a fat greater success than was ever…

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Crookwell A., P., and H. Society and Spirituous Liquor

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 19 November 1908 · page 4

On last Friday afternoon a special meeting of the Crookwell A., P., and H. Society was held in the School of Arts, Crookwell, to consider a motion, notice of which had…

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Flower Show

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

Lovers of flowers are not likely to forget that a competitive display of flowers has been arranged by the Horticultural Club for Monday evening next in the Mechanics'…

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Local & General. St. Clement’s Fair

The Yass Courier · Tuesday 1 December 1908 · page 2

In our report of St. Clement’s Fair, held recently m Victoria Park, we in-advertently omitted from the list of , stall-holders and assistants, the name ,…

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"The Geisha." a Popular Show

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 3 December 1908 · page 4

Under the stage management of Miss Minnie Everett, and with the assistance of Miss Dora Donaldson and Mr. Arthur Crane, the Japanese musical play "The…

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Exhibition. Fashion's Pacemakers

The Young Chronicle · Wednesday 16 December 1908 · page 2

A very pleasant afternoon was spent at the School of Arts on Saturday last, when an exquisite display of dresses, made by pupils of the Technical Dressmaking Classes, under…

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Swimming Carnival

The Yass Courier · Friday 25 December 1908 · page 3

The committee of the United Guild are leaving no stone unturned to make the swimming carnival on Boxing Day a success. The following entries have…

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