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

Shows & fairs, 1916

139 stories in Goulburn & the Tablelands (Yass, Young)'s papers · page 5 of 7

School Exhibits at Young Show

Young Witness · Tuesday 8 August 1916 · page 2

Greater interest is being taken this year in the Schools' Exbi[?] at the P. and A. Show in September, Every school in the district will be…

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School Carnival

Young Witness · Friday 11 August 1916 · page 2

We direct the attention of our younger readers to the above which is to take place in St. Patrick's school grounds on August 15th. The…

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The Public School Exhibit for the Young Show

Young Witness · Friday 11 August 1916 · page 3

In former years the pupils attending the public and private schools of the District have taken an active interest in the competitive section of the…

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Murrumburrah Show

Young Witness · Tuesday 15 August 1916 · page 2

The above show will take place on September. 26th and 27th General enties lose on September 22nd; Trotting entries close September 19th…

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Children's Carnival

Young Witness · Friday 18 August 1916 · page 5

Though the weather was most unfavorable a committee of junior Children of Mary comprising: Misses E. McAleer, O. Watt, F. Brooker, and R…

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Grenfell Show

Young Witness · Friday 18 August 1916 · page 2

Entries for the Grenfell Show, which takes place on August 29th and 30th, close on August 23rd, and late entries will be received up to 26th…

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Monteagle Patriotic Carnival

Young Witness · Friday 18 August 1916 · page 5

A meeting in connection with the above was held on Wednesday evening last, when all initial arrangements were made for holding this year's…

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Monteagle. Annual Sports Carnival

Young Witness · Tuesday 22 August 1916 · page 3

A meeting in connection with the above was held on Wednesday night last, Mr. J. Houliston presided. A strong committee was elected and all…

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Burrowa P, a and H Association Committee Meeting

The Burrowa News · Friday 25 August 1916 · page 2

A meeting of the committee of the Burrowa P. A. and H. Association was held at the Court House Hotel (Tattersall's) on Saturday afternoon…

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Grenfell Show

Young Witness · Friday 25 August 1916 · page 1

Splendid.entries have been received for the Grenfell Show, which takes place on Tuesday and Wednesday, August 29th and 30th, and everything…

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The Coming Show

Young Witness · Friday 25 August 1916 · page 2

We wish to remind exhibitors that the entries for Young Annual Show are scheduled to close as follows:—Trotting class, 31st August, Sporting and…

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Wagga Show. Local Prizewinners

Young Witness · Friday 25 August 1916 · page 1

Specimen of Poker Work: Miss Pearl Fryer. Venetian Embroidery: Miss Pearl Fryer [?]…

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Horses Amd Sheep at Wagoa Show

Young Witness · Friday 25 August 1916 · page 3

Mr. W. J. Hills, one of Young's leading stockmen, attended Wagga Show this week, and was much impressed with some sections of the horse and…

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Red Cross Show Luncheon

Young Witness · Tuesday 29 August 1916 · page 2

Donations of cakes, fruit, meat etc. for Tied Cross thay be left at the P. and A. Hall on Monday next, or at the Luncheon Pavilion on the Show…

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Minister Aggrieved. Complaint Against Show Officiails

Young Witness · Tuesday 29 August 1916 · page 4

Mr. Grahame, Minister of Agriculture, and Mr. (Boston, M.L.A. refused to attend the smoke social in connection with the Wagga show last week…

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Grenfell Show

Young Witness · Friday 1 September 1916 · page 3

The 40th annual exhibition under the auspices of the Grenfell P. A. H, and I. Association was successfully held on Tuesday end Wednesday. As…

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Grenfeul Show Races

Young Witness · Friday 1 September 1916 · page 2

The Annual Show Meeting of the Grenfell Jockey Club opened in beau[?]ful weather on Thursday. The results are as follows:—…

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Young Turf Club. Show Races

Young Witness · Friday 1 September 1916 · page 2

The Young Turf Club will hold their annual Show Meeting on Friday next (Show Week), the proceeds from which are to be dovoted to the…

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Old Desmond. Show Ring Hero. His 6Ft. 10 in Jump

Young Witness · Friday 1 September 1916 · page 4

Old Desmond, has taken his last leap. Old Desmond, the Carbine of the agricultural show ring, the galfant grey whoso victories and splendid ach…

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Young Show. Opening Day

Young Witness · Tuesday 5 September 1916 · page 2

OFFICIALS.—President, John Forsythe; Vice-Preaidents, F. H. Tout, [?] Crichton, H. Taylor, D. MacKenzie; Hon. Treasurer, A. B. Mof[?]t;…

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