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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 7 of 11

Hat Pins at the Show

The Burrangong Argus · Wednesday 28 August 1912 · page 2

A writer is a Temora contemporary is urging upon his lady friends, if they intend to view the exhibits in the pavilion, to refrain from using those long…

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Refused Admission to his own Show

The Burrangong Argus · Wednesday 28 August 1912 · page 2

A peculiar incident took place at Wagga last week, when Mr. Phillip Lytton was refused admittance by a police officer to his own…

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The Show Entries Exceed 3000

The Burrangong Argus · Saturday 31 August 1912 · page 2

The general entries received for the forthcoming Young Show now total 2965. This number is exclusive of the sporting sections—trotting, jumping,…

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The Daffodil Show

The Burrangong Argus · Wednesday 4 September 1912 · page 2

Great preparations have been made for the Daffodil Show which will be opened in St. John’s Hall this afternoon in con-with the Building Fund of St. John’s…

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Empire Fair

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 7 September 1912 · page 4

Arrangements are almost complete for the "Empire Fair," which is to be held on October 23rd; 24th, 25th, 26th, in aid of West Goulburn Parish. The skating rink has been engaged,…

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Daffodil Show

The Burrangong Argus · Saturday 7 September 1912 · page 2

As a result of the Daffodil Show, a report of which appears on another page, about £25 was netted. Bad weather militated against success on…

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Grenfell Show

The Burrangong Argus · Saturday 7 September 1912 · page 2

The thirty-sixth annual show of the Grenfell P., A. H. and I. Association was held on Wednesday and Thursday last, when there was a large…

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The Coming Church of England Fair

The Burrangong Argus · Saturday 7 September 1912 · page 2

As it has been decided by the Church of England authorities to bring Mr. Barry Jagger’s Fair to Young next month, to help swell the building fund of St. John’s…

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The Show Traffic

The Burrangong Argus · Saturday 7 September 1912 · page 2

Owners of vehicles, including motor cars, playing for hire within the Shire are notified that they must be licensed. As the Young show ground is within the…

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Daffodil Show. a Big Success

The Burrangong Argus · Saturday 7 September 1912 · page 4

WITH a view of raising funds for the initial expenses in connection with the big Empire Fair, which the committee of the Church of England have…

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Junee Show

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 10 September 1912 · page 1

At the Junee show, Eric. G. Stuart won the first prize for pencil drawing, while Mrs. Hadfield carried off three firsts for her needlework…

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A Famous Show Fencer

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 10 September 1912 · page 2

Melbourne, Monday.—While travelling in a horse-box attached to the train from Melbourne this morning the well-known horse Starlight, owned by A. Judd, became suddenly ill, and…

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Show Traffic

The Burrangong Argus · Wednesday 11 September 1912 · page 2

As Burrowa-street and the road leading to the showground on show days always carries a heavy traffic, a strict regulation is being placed on it this year. Drivers…

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Show Accommodation

The Burrangong Argus · Wednesday 11 September 1912 · page 2

Hotel-keeeprs have been hard put to to provide accommodation during the past few days for the many visitors in town. All the available beds have been secured,…

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Young Show. 41St Exhibition Opened Bigger and Better Than Ever 3,216 Entries. a Magnificent Display

The Burrangong Argus · Wednesday 11 September 1912 · page 2

THE 41st annual exhibition of the Young Pastoral and Agricultural Association was opened yesterday (Tuesday). The weather for the opening day…

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Side Show Attractions

The Burrangong Argus · Wednesday 11 September 1912 · page 2

The town this year does not possess so many side-show attractions as in former years. We believe a number have “moved on” to the Albury show, owing to their…

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An Interesting Exhibition

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 12 September 1912 · page 2

An innovation in sport will be introduced to Goulburn on Saturday next on the showground in the form of a match between a team of blue-jackets from H.M.S. Cambrian, one of the…

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Young Show. 41St Exhibition. a Splendid Show. Fine Weather and Record Entries. a Big Attendance

The Burrangong Argus · Saturday 14 September 1912 · page 2

THE Young P. and A. Association has added Mother Show to the list of successful exhibitions held by the society. As we stated in our last issue the 41st…

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Salvation Army Snow Fair

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 14 September 1912 · page 4

A most successful time is anticipated at the Snow Fair on the dates as advertised. His Worship the Mayor (Alderman Turner) will open the Fair on Tuesday. Sept. 17th. at 8…

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Show Week Attractions

The Burrangong Argus · Saturday 14 September 1912 · page 2

During the week Mr. Philip Lytton’s Moving Theatre Company has been playing to enormous houses, and have proved as popular as ever with…

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