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

Shows & fairs, 1917

194 stories in Goulburn & the Tablelands (Yass, Young)'s papers · page 5 of 10

The Flower Show

Young Witness · Tuesday 15 May 1917 · page 2

The annual flower show and fair in aid of St. John's Church of England, Young, was brought to a conclusion on Saturday night, when there was a…

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GOULBURN A., P., AND H. ASSOCIATION. To the Editor

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 15 May 1917 · page 2

Sir,—It is pleasing to find that there are some members of the association who are dissatisfied with the doings and policy of the committee, and who threaten to withdraw their support…

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Jumble Fair

Young Witness · Friday 18 May 1917 · page 2

The drawing of the several articles in connection with the St. Patrick's Day Sports takes place in the Town Hail to-night and to-morrow night On…

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"Jumble Fair."

Young Witness · Friday 25 May 1917 · page 2

As previously announced the Jumble Fair in aid of the Sacred Heart Hospital will be brought to a close on Saturday night next by the drawing of…

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Jumble Fair a Successful Effort

Young Witness · Tuesday 29 May 1917 · page 2

The jumble fair, in aid of the Sacred Heart Hospital was concluded on Saturday night. The [?]ross proceeds amounted to approximately…

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Skating Carnival in Aid of Band Uniform Fund

Young Witness · Tuesday 29 May 1917 · page 2

A Plain and Fancy Dress Skating Carnival, in aid of the Young Band uniform fund, was held in the Lyceum Picture Hall on Monday night. Mr…

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P. & A. Society. Preparations for the Show

Young Witness · Tuesday 29 May 1917 · page 3

A meeting of the P. and A. Society was held this morning to consider the appointment of Judges for the 1917 show. There were present:…

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Picture Show Fire

Young Witness · Friday 8 June 1917 · page 2

A picture film ignited at Coogee theatre last night. Owing to the manager's promptness, the audience was not alarmed. Some left the hall…

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Crookwell A.P. and H. Society

Crookwell Gazette · Tuesday 19 June 1917 · page 2

A meeting of the Committee of the above society was held on Friday June 15. Present--Messrs C. T. Clifton (President, in the chair), J…

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Benefit Picture Show

Young Witness · Tuesday 19 June 1917 · page 2

In a previous issue it was stated that Mr. J. Clarke, proprietor of the Lyceum Pictures purposes giving half of the proceeds of a benefit picture show…

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A Show Ring Horse

Young Witness · Tuesday 19 June 1917 · page 2

Mr. S. Tout, of Springfield, Young, has purchased Merryboy, one of the finest buggy horses in the State. Merryboy is a fine upstanding bay, full…

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District Hospital. Bazaar to Be Held During Show Week

Young Witness · Friday 22 June 1917 · page 5

A public meeting wan hold in the Phoenix Room on Thursday afternoon to discuss preliminary arrangements for the Burrnngong District Hospital…

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Shooting Exhibition

Young Witness · Tuesday 26 June 1917 · page 1

Mr. Charles Massey, a well known pigeon shot, will for a wager of £50 en. deavour to shoot 140 pigeons in 60 minutes at the Yass showground on…

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Poultry Show

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 28 June 1917 · page 2

A reminder is given of the Poultry Show to be officially opened by Mayor Wood to-morrow (Friday) afternoon, and which will be continued on Saturday. A large number of entries have…

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No Show Social or Luncheon

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 28 June 1917 · page 2

The advice committee of the Murrumbidgee P. and A. Association recommended that neither a show social nor official luncheon be held this year. It was pointed out that it is war…

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Burrowa P. A. and H. Association. Annual Meeting

The Burrowa News · Friday 29 June 1917 · page 4

The adjourned annual meeting of the above Association was attended by the following members:—Messrs. W. J. A. MacPherson (President) in the…

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Sheep Show

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 30 June 1917 · page 4

The New South Wales Sheepbreeders' Association opened its 23rd annual sheep sale at Moore Park on Thursday. There was a decrease in, merinas, 257 sheep being exhibited in this…

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The 1917 Show

The Yass Courier · Monday 2 July 1917 · page 2

Wars may come and wars may go, but the Yass show gets there just the same. The success of the last disply, handicapped as it was by…

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Goulburn Poultry Show

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 3 July 1917 · page 2

The attendance at the Goulburn Poultry Show on Saturday was very satisfactory. Mr. H. Thorburn, the hon secretary, informs as that the attendance on the two days was one…

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P. & A. Society. Preparing for Annual Show

Young Witness · Friday 6 July 1917 · page 6

A committee meeting of the P. and A. Society was held on Tuesday (morning. There were present:—Messrs John Forsythe (President), J. L…

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