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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 9 of 11

Show Prize Money

The Burrangong Argus · Saturday 28 September 1912 · page 2

It will be noticed upon reference ,to our advertising columns that prize money in connection with the recent show is now being paid at the secretary’s office…

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Murrumburrah Show

The Yass Courier · Monday 30 September 1912 · page 2

There was a very large attendance at the Murrumburrah Show on Wednesday, Yass. being well represented. Amongst, the awards we notice the…

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Empire Fair

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 1 October 1912 · page 2

The Empire Fair in aid, of Christ Church, West Goulburn, will be held, in the skating rink on the 23rd, 24th, 25th, and 26th instant. A most attractive programme will be provided, and…

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Show Success

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 5 October 1912 · page 6

At Burrowa Show Miss Ethel C. Liggins won firsts for the following:—Portrait in oils; landscape, water colour, portrait in crayon, pencil drawing from life, pen and ink a landscape,…

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Burrowa Show. Local Prize Takers

The Burrangong Argus · Saturday 5 October 1912 · page 2

The Burrowa show last week was a great success, the attendance constituting a fe[?]. A large number of prizes came to Young. S. E. Roberts and T. Rickets…

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The Empire Fair

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 8 October 1912 · page 2

The West Goulburn parishioners have shown great enterprise in engaging Mr. Barry Jaggers' famous "Empire Fair" on October 23, 24, 25, and 26, in aid of Christ Church Building Fund,…

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The Barry Jagger’s Fair

The Burrangong Argus · Wednesday 9 October 1912 · page 2

The event of next week will be the Fair, in aid of the fund ior completing St. John’s Church of England. Active and enthusiastic preparations are being made…

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Empire Fair

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 10 October 1912 · page 2

Mr. Barry Jaggers' "Empire Fair" in aid of Christ Church, West Goulburn, will commence on Wednesday, October 23rd, in the skating rink. The press notices from other towns where…

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Gininderra Farmers’ Union. Fourth Annual Show

The Yass Courier · Thursday 10 October 1912 · page 2

The Gininderra Show was held on Saturday. The day was fine, through a cold, biting southerly prevailed. The attendance was large, considering…

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Empire Fair

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 12 October 1912 · page 4

As the time draws near the interest in the Empire Fair is quickening. In this issue is published a list of cooking competitions for the second day. The Friday afternoon will be…

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The Empire Fair

The Burrangong Argus · Saturday 12 October 1912 · page 2

St. John’s Church parishioners have shown great enterprise engaging Mr. Barry Jagger’s famous “Empire Fair” next week, in aid of St. John’s Church…

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Koorawatha Carnival. a Great Success

The Burrangong Argus · Saturday 12 October 1912 · page 2

That prosperous and progressive little town—Koorawatha—presented on Monday last a very lively and business-like appearance, the occasion being the…

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Empire Fair

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 15 October 1912 · page 2

The Empire Fair will commence in the Skating Rink on Wednesday, October 23rd, and the Goulburn people will see something quite original in the way of bazaars, as Mr. Barry…

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Telegrams. Gundaroo Show. Gundaroo

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 15 October 1912 · page 4

Numerous entries have been received for the Spring Show, and a large crowd is expected. Late entries will be received on the showground…

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Empire Fair

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 17 October 1912 · page 2

The committee of the Empire Fair wish it to be distinctly known that there is no connection between it and another amusement organisation in this town, but it is in aid of the…

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Gundaroo. P., A., and H. Society

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 19 October 1912 · page 2

Officials.—Patron, Mr. J. J. Cusack, M.P. president, Mr. J. B. N. Osborne; vied-presidents, Messrs. Thos. Coleman, J. WV. Dowling, Thos. Booth" John Blewitt, and P…

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Empire Fair

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 19 October 1912 · page 4

The Goulburn Skating Rink in Sloane-street will be re-opened on Wednesday next, not for the use of skaters, but in order to provide for young and old an entertainment which, it is…

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Goulburn A., P., and H. Society

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 19 October 1912 · page 4

Mr. A. Goodhew has given notice of his intention to move at the next meeting of the committee of the A. P., and H. Society:—"That with a view to finally settling the question of…

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The Empire Fair. a Huge Success

The Burrangong Argus · Saturday 19 October 1912 · page 2

FOR many weeks past the members of St. John’s Church of England have been working quietly together organising the big Empire Fair, which was…

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Spring Flower Show

The Burrangong Argus · Saturday 19 October 1912 · page 2

The dates of the Annual Spring Flower Show, in connection with St. Paul’s Presbyterian Church have been fixed for Wednesday. Thursday and Friday,…

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