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

Shows & fairs, 1916

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Bank Deposits on Increase Record Figures Show Accumulations. Increased Production. and Thrift, the Causes

Young Witness · Tuesday 4 January 1916 · page 3

One might very reasonably ask, since over two millions sterling has been subscribed for either charity or patriotism, how the accounts are at…

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A Fair Warning One That Should Be Heeded by All

Crookwell Gazette · Tuesday 11 January 1916 · page 2

Frequently the first sign of kidney trouble is a slight ache or pain in the loins, Neglect of this warning makes the way easy for more serious troubles --…

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Allies Day. Queen Carnival

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 15 January 1916 · page 2

The first progressive count for the election of a Queen was held on Friday at the Town Hall, Mr. E. J. Halliday noting as returning officer. The number of votes recorded to date was…

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Fair Rents Court

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 20 January 1916 · page 2

The Attorney-General stated on Tuesday that he was now drawing up regulations, which would be ready shortly. Mr. John Jamieson, P.M., has been appointed…

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Fair Rents Bill. (To the Editor.)

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 20 January 1916 · page 2

Dear Sir,—Could you, through the columns of your valuable paper, say if this law applies to Goulburn? If it does, can rents be increased to tenants occupying house without permission…

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Fair Rents Court

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 3 February 1916 · page 4

The officials of the recently-created Fair Rents Court are busy making preparations for the first sittings. Mr. Jamieson, P.M., will be the presiding magistrate. Regulations…

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District Fruit Exhibit for Sydney Show

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 3 February 1916 · page 4

A meeting of the committee of growers who have this matter in hand was held on Tuesday at the office of the Chamber of Commerce. A letter was received from the secretary of the…

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The Young Show. Annual Members' Meeting

Young Witness · Friday 4 February 1916 · page 2

The annual meeting of the Young, Pastoral and Agricultural Association, will be held in the Association's Hall, Main street on Thursday, next…

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Clever Show Ground Trick. an Interesting Case. Conviction of Young Men Confirmed

Young Witness · Friday 4 February 1916 · page 1

During the last Grenfell Show in September lost Alfred Burke and Geo. Saunders, two young men, were arrested on the ground "for giving tickets for…

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Allies Day. Queen of the Carnival

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 5 February 1916 · page 2

The second progressive count of votes took place at the Town Hall on Friday afternoon under the direction of Mr. E. J. Ha[?]iday. So for a large number of votes has been recorded,…

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Queen of Allies Carnival Bazaar in Loco. Grounds

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 5 February 1916 · page 2

A bazaar and garden fete for the purpose of raising funds to promote the candidature of the Railway Department's nominee in the Queen of the Allies' Carnival was hold in the…

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Fair Rents Court. Labour M.l.a. First Applicant

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 8 February 1916 · page 2

The Fair Rents Court commenced operations on Monday so far as the receipt of applications for variation in rent are concerned. "Singularly enough," remarked the…

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A., P. and H. Society

Crookwell Gazette · Tuesday 15 February 1916 · page 2

A meeting of the Committee of the above was held at the Literary Institute rooms on Friday night last. Mr. C. T. Clifton…

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Matters Feminine. for the Engaged Fair

The Yass Courier · Thursday 17 February 1916 · page 4

Here are the answers, to some frequently asked questions:;— All the expenses of a wedding fall upon the bride’s family—cards…

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The Sydney Royal Show

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 17 February 1916 · page 4

The last Royal Show in Sydney was held under most unpropitious circumstances. For the Royal Show this year, beginning on April 18th, the cash prizes will amount to over £7000. The…

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The Royal Show

Young Witness · Friday 18 February 1916 · page 6

The last Royal Show in Sydney was held under most unpropitions circumstances The war scare was very severe there was a drought almost all…

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Goulburn Racing Carnival

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 19 February 1916 · page 2

Between March 16 and April 1 inclusive there will be no less than six days' racing in Goulburn. The Goulburn Racing Club will provide a programme on March 16 and 17; the…

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Fair Rents Court. Sydney

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 22 February 1916 · page 4

A great many applications by tenants made to the Fair Rnets Court and replies by landlords are now coming in…

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Bathurst Show Abandoned

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 22 February 1916 · page 4

Bathurst, Saturday.—At a meeting of the Bathurst A., H., and P. Council to-day it was decided to abandon the 1916 exhibition altogether. A proposal to hold a one-day show on one of the…

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Methodist Fair

Young Witness · Friday 25 February 1916 · page 2

The Methodist Fair, in which so much interest had been manifested for the past few weeks, was opened yesterday afternoon before a large…

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