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

Shows & fairs, 1909

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Crookwell A. P. and H. Society

Crookwell Gazette · Tuesday 2 November 1909 · page 2

A meeting of the committee of the above was held at the School of Arts on Thursday, There was only a moderate attendance, Mr. D. Carey (president)…

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The Cup. Melbourne’s Carnival. a Tremendous Attendance. Prince Foote’s Brilliant Win

The Yass Courier · Friday 5 November 1909 · page 3

[?] MELBOURNE, Tuesday.—It was estimated by a member of the sport[?]ng press, who had seen many Melbourne Cups run, that to-day’s crowd was a…

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Flower Show

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 11 November 1909 · page 2

The schedule for the flower show, to be held by the Horticultural Club in the Mechanics' Hall on Tuesday evening next, November 16, appears elsewhere. Sweet…

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Moving Picture Show. Injunction Asked for

The Burrangong Argus · Saturday 13 November 1909 · page 7

Jack [?] the wireless telegraph operator. sought an injunction re[?] the [?] Moving Pictures Trust, Trust, which has shows…

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A., P. and H. Society

Crookwell Gazette · Tuesday 16 November 1909 · page 2

A meeting of the committee of the above was held at the School of Arts on Saturday night. There was a fair attendance of members, the chair being…

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To-night's Flower Show

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 16 November 1909 · page 2

The show at the Mechanics' Hall to-night should appeal to all lovers of flowers. Sweet peas should be strongly in evidence, the culture of these flowers having received…

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Fair Play

The Young Chronicle · Wednesday 17 November 1909 · page 5

A group of American commercial travellers were telling yarns on the subject of hospitality, when one of them took up his parable thus:…

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The Coming Show

The Yass Courier · Friday 19 November 1909 · page 2

To-morrow night residents of Yass and district will have an opportunity of witnessing the really up-to-date show of the Continental Picture Co…

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Burrowa P. A. and H. Association. Committee Meeting

The Burrowa News · Friday 26 November 1909 · page 2

A meeting of the Committee of the Burrowa Pastoral, Agricultural, and Horticultural Association was held at Tattersall's (Royal Standard Hotel), on…

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Pedlars' Fair

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 27 November 1909 · page 6

There was a large attendance at the opening of the Pedlars' Fair at St. Nicholas', North Goulburn, which took place on Thursday afternoon at 3.30 o'clock. Amongst those present were his…

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St. Nicholas' Pedlars' Fair

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 27 November 1909 · page 4

The fair was continued on Friday afternoon. and evening, and will be concluded to-night (Saturday), there still being a considerable quantity of goods to dispose of. Some of the…

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Builders’ Exhibition in Australia

The Burrangong Argus · Saturday 27 November 1909 · page 3

There was inaugurated in the great Exhibition Building at Prince Alfred Park, Sydney, a few weeks ago, an exhibition of the various materials and…

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Gunning. Flower Show

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 27 November 1909 · page 3

The annual flower show in connection with the Methodist Church was opened in the Oddfellows' Hall on Wednesday afternoon, and was continued throughout Thursday. The…

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All Nations' Fair

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 30 November 1909 · page 2

Matters in connection with the above fair are well in hand, and a thoroughly enjoyable time is assured those who purpose paying it a visit. The competitions, which are of a…

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The Pedlars' Fair

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 30 November 1909 · page 2

The above was concluded in St. Nicholas' Church grounds on Saturday afternoon. It is expected that about £70 will be realised as a result of the fair. Guessing the weight…

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Poetry Fair Looks Are Oft Deceiving

The Burrowa News · Friday 3 December 1909 · page 4

Fair looks are oft deceiving. Bright hope still ends in rue; My soul was all believing When I began to woo…

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Millinery & Dressmaking Classes. Exhibition at Crookwell

Crookwell Gazette · Friday 3 December 1909 · page 2

The first exhibition in connection with the work of the pupils attending the Crookwell technical classes in dressmaking and millinery was held in the School…

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All Nations' Fair

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 4 December 1909 · page 4

The above fair, which is being promoted by Mrs. A. B. Chisholm and the Misses Chisholm, in aid of the uniform fund of the 3rd A.L.H. Band, takes place on the afternoon and evening of Thursday and…

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The Crookwell Technical Exhibition

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 4 December 1909 · page 6

As reported by our resident reporter in Thursday's issue, Miss Fortescue's pupils held a very successful exhibition on Tuesday last. The following is the account of the proceedings, which follows naturally…

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All Nations' Fair

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 7 December 1909 · page 2

A final reminder is given of the All Nations' Fair, to be held at "Carrawarra," Bradley-street, on Thursday and Friday next, afternoon and evening,. All the…

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