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

Shows & fairs, 1912

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Picture Show Cured Him Young Man’s Adventure with a Black Snake. Lost Speech and Hearing. Melbourne

The Burrangong Argus · Wednesday 10 January 1912 · page 4

Two months ago Maurice O’Keefe, aged 21, was engaged in harvesting operations in the Horsham district, and he trod 011 a big black snake,…

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Government Pay. How to Show a Profit

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 1 February 1912 · page 4

Delegates to tile Political Labour League Conference were startled on Tuesday night by revelations made by prominent unionists regarding the action of the State Government in…

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The Show

Murrumburrah Signal and County of Harden Advocate · Monday 5 February 1912 · page 2

WHEN are the dates of the Murrumburrah P. A. and I. Association's next annual Show to be fixed? The Cootamundra P. A. and I…

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Goulburn A., P., and H. Society

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 10 February 1912 · page 4

A general committee meeting of the above society was held on Wednesday afternoon at tile secretary's office.. There was a good attendance, and a large amount of detail work was got…

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Victoria Park Carnival. Ladies' Meeting

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 10 February 1912 · page 2

A representative meeting of ladies was held in the Town Hall on Friday afternoon, The Mayor (Ald. Ashley). was in the chair, and briefly explained the objects and the scope of the…

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Victoria Park Carnival. Ladies' Meeting

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 13 February 1912 · page 2

The adjourned meeting of the ladies' committee was held on Monday evening, and was largely attended. The Mayor was in the chair. The tone of the meeting was enthusiastic, and…

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Outplayed. Australia's Poor Show

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 13 February 1912 · page 4

Melbourne, Saturday.—Never in the history of cricket have Australian bowlers been so thoroughly mastered as to-day, never have our fieldsmen done such sustained work for such…

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The Schedule of the Royal Show

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 13 February 1912 · page 4

The schedule for the next Royal Show in Sydney, which takes place from April 2nd to 10th, is now available for intending exhibitors. Alterations, while not of a very striking nature, are…

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Amateur Swimming Carnival

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 17 February 1912 · page 4

Swimmers are reminded that entries for the carnival to be held on Friday evening next close with the secretary, Mr. C. McKillop, or the caretaker of the baths, at 8 p.m. on Monday…

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Victoria Park Carnival

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 17 February 1912 · page 4

The preparations for the carnival in aid of the sports ground are proceeding apace. The large committees are hard at work performing (heir respective duties in connection with this…

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Carnival at Goulburn

The Yass Courier · Monday 19 February 1912 · page 2

The Goulburn Park Improvement Committee are holding an extensive carnival at the end of this month, on a novel plan. We understand that…

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The Grand Carnival

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 20 February 1912 · page 2

Two largely-attended and enthusiastic meetings in connection with the above were held on Monday, evening, and finished at midnight. The Mayor was in the chair, and called the ladies'…

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The Empire Fair

The Burrangong Argus · Saturday 24 February 1912 · page 2

THE Town Hall has been transposed into a [?]ve of industrious work and a miniature market place by the Empire Fair in aid of the Methodist Church…

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Swimming Carnival Postponed

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 24 February 1912 · page 2

The wet weather on Friday evening prevented the swimming carnival from taking place, and it was postponed till Tuesday evening next. Said Mr. C. E. Bowen at the meeting of the…

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Victoria Park Carnival

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 24 February 1912 · page 2

Preparations for the carnival, which opens on Wednesday night, are now completed, and, given fine weather, the programme submitted should entice huge crowds at each session. No…

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Goulburn Show

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 27 February 1912 · page 2

Intending exhibitors are reminded that the time for the receipt of entries for the Goulburn show closes at 9 p.m. on Saturday evening next at the society's office, Auburn-street. Entries are…

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Victoria Park Carnival. Opening Night

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 27 February 1912 · page 2

The grand carnival in aid of the improvement of Victoria Park will be opened at the showground to-morrow (Wednesday) evening at 8 o'clock by his Excellency the Governor. His…

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A., P., and H. Society

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 29 February 1912 · page 2

A meeting of the committee was held on Wednesday afternoon. The president and Messrs. Shaw and Gronvenor were appointed to arrange to meet Mr. James, M.L.A., who will oflicoally…

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The Royal Show

The Yass Courier · Thursday 29 February 1912 · page 5

The Royal Show, which begins on April 2nd. next in Sydney, promises to be even larger than any of its immediate predecessors. The Secretary…

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Victoria Park Carnival. Unfavourable Weather

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 29 February 1912 · page 2

The Park Carnival was inaugurated on Wednesday evening. A storm which had been working up from the south during the afternoon broke over the city at 6 o'clock, and heavy rain…

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