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

Shows & fairs, 1912

205 stories in Goulburn & the Tablelands (Yass, Young)'s papers · page 6 of 11

Skating Carnival

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 27 July 1912 · page 2

Notwithstanding the wet weather, Empire No. 2 has been well patronised daring the week Great interest is being evinced in the coming carnival. It will be a masquerade, poster, and…

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Goulburn A., P., and H. Society

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 1 August 1912 · page 2

At the committee meeting of the A., P., and H. Society on Wednesday afternoon the following committees were appointed:—Finance committee, Messrs. J. W. Grovenor, H. O'Brien, R…

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Horse Show

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 6 August 1912 · page 1

The horse show was opened at the R.A.S. rounds on Saturday. the Governor-General and State Governor attending. The prize for the beat fraught stallion in the show was won by Mr…

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The Young Show

The Burrangong Argus · Wednesday 7 August 1912 · page 2

THE show season is now fast approaching, and already some of the earlier exhibitions have been held. In about a month Young will be in a whirl of excitement…

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Sydney Horse Show

The Burrangong Argus · Wednesday 7 August 1912 · page 2

THE annual horse show parade was held in Sydney on Saturday last. Sylvanite was awarded first prize in the blood stallion class. A new…

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Sale of Show Privileges

The Burrangong Argus · Saturday 10 August 1912 · page 2

At noon to-day the rights in connection with the forthcoming Young Show Will be offered at auction. The sale will be held the P. and A. Hall…

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Local Halls and Show Week

The Burrangong Argus · Saturday 10 August 1912 · page 2

Tenders for the hire of the local halls— the Town Hall and the Oddfellows’ Hall —during show week are advertised in this issue. The tenders are each should be in…

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Sale of Show Priveleges

The Burrangong Argus · Wednesday 14 August 1912 · page 2

The rights in connection with the forthcoming Young Show were sold at auction on Saturday last, when a record was established, £142 being…

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Good Friday Show

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 15 August 1912 · page 2

At the Anglican Synod Mr. F. D. Badgery moved the resolution of protest against the action of the Royal Aggricultural Society in holding the show on Good Friday…

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Good Friday and Sydney Show

The Yass Courier · Monday 19 August 1912 · page 2

At the Anglican Synod Mr. F. D. Badgery moved the resolution of protest against the action of the Royal Agricultural Society in holding…

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Football Carnival

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

On Saturday next we are promised what may be termed a unique entertainment, to take place on the showground. No fewer than four district visiting teams, consisting of athletes…

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Skating Carnival

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 22 August 1912 · page 2

To-morrow night Empire No. 2 will hold the second carnival of the season. The management have everything in readiness for the function. The prizes are a very nice selection. and they…

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Cootamundra Show

The Yass Courier · Thursday 22 August 1912 · page 2

This year’s Show gives promise of being a very successful fixture, and prize money amounting to £600 will be distributed. £60 is being devoted…

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Empire Fair

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

The parishioners of Christ Church. West Goulburn, have completed arrangements with Mr. Barry Juggers for his grand spectacular display. "The Empire Fair." The dates arranged…

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The Granfell Show

The Burrangong Argus · Saturday 24 August 1912 · page 4

The Grenfell Show is to be held on 4th and 5th of September, and the secretary, Mr. Geo Cousins, writes us that everything points to a successful…

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Wagga Show. G. W. Merriman and A. Davis Yass, takes Championships

The Yass Courier · Monday 26 August 1912 · page 2

At the Wagga Show last week Yass sheep took almost all the prizes. Mr. A. Davis is coming into the front rank. The Championships, with one…

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Cake Fair

The Burrangong Argus · Wednesday 28 August 1912 · page 2

We have been asked to remind readers of the Cake Fair in connection with St. Paul’s Presbyterian Church, which is to be held in the Oddfellows’ Hall, on…

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Church of England Fair

The Burrangong Argus · Wednesday 28 August 1912 · page 2

The Australia Fair in aid of the Building Fund of St. John’s, Church of England has been fixed for October 16, 17 and 18, in the Town Hall…

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Murrumburrah Show

The Burrangong Argus · Wednesday 28 August 1912 · page 2

We direct attention to the Murrumburrah Show advertisement in this issue. The show this year has been fixed for the spring instead of the…

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Young Show. the Entries

The Burrangong Argus · Wednesday 28 August 1912 · page 2

We have been asked to state that the date of closing for entries in connection with the forthcoming Young Show has been extended to Thursday…

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