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

Shows & fairs, 1921

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"Kealoha's Carnival." Goulburn Swimming Club's Preparations

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 24 February 1921 · page 2

Already the swimming carnival fixed for next Tuesday evening is being styled "Kealoha's carnival," and public interest is keyed up to notch…

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Goulburn Show. Entries Close

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 24 February 1921 · page 2

Intending exhibitors at the Goulburn Show on March 10, 11, and 12 are reminded that entries close with the secretary, Mr. Frank Hay, at 9 p.m. on…

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Retiring in Honor. Sgt. Thos. Wood Eulogised. Keen Sense of Duty and Fair Play

Young Witness · Thursday 24 February 1921 · page 3

A long time must lapse before the public of Young and district realise that Sgt. Wood has retired from the Police Force. His figure has become…

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Swimming Carnival

The Burrowa News · Friday 25 February 1921 · page 2

A Swimming Carnival was held in the Boorowa Club Baths on Wednesday, 16th. Although the weather was cold and threatening…

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Taralga Show

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 26 February 1921 · page 4

Intending exhibitors at the Taralga Show are reminded that entrires close to-night (Saturday) with the secretary (Mr. J. J. Kearney), who will supply all…

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A., P., and H. Show. Record Entries

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 1 March 1921 · page 4

Entries for the Goulburn A., P., and H. Society's annual show closed at the secretary's office on Saturday night, Mr. Hay and his assistant, Mr…

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To-night's Carnival. Great Swimmers Arrive

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 1 March 1921 · page 2

If only the weather gods are propitious to-night's swimming carnival at the Goulburn baths should put up a record in the way of attendance as well…

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Taralga Show Opening Day

Crookwell Gazette · Wednesday 2 March 1921 · page 2

The annual show opened to-day (Wednesday) under somewhat unfavourable weather conditions, notwithstanding this fact the attendance was…

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Yass Show. a Successful Exhibition

Young Witness · Thursday 3 March 1921 · page 1

The Yass Show was concluded yesterday. There was a fine display o[?] exhibits and th ecrowd was a record one. exhibitors from Young were…

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A., P., and H. Society. Show Arrangements Complete

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 3 March 1921 · page 2

The committee of the Goulburn A., P., and H. Society met on Wednesday afternoon to make final arrangements for the opening of the show…

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Annual Show

The Yass Courier · Thursday 3 March 1921 · page 5

The Show opened on Tuesday under unfavorable condition. The ground was moist from the rain of the previous night, and light…

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Yass Show

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 3 March 1921 · page 4

The fortieth annual show of the Yass P. and A. Association was officially opened on Tuesday in sultry and unsettled weather. Awards include:—…

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Championship Carnival. Goulburn Club's Triumph. Swimming Season Closes Brilliantly

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 3 March 1921 · page 4

The Goulburn Amateur Swimming Club defied the weather on Tuesday night, and scored a decisive triumph over all obstacles. The crowd was a…

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Public Opinion. The Editor wishes it to be distinctly understood that, while giving every opportunity for a fair expression of public opinion, he does not in any way identify himself with the views expressed by correspondents. Sunday Sport. to the Editor of the "Signal."

Murrumburrah Signal and County of Harden Advocate · Thursday 3 March 1921 · page 3

Sir,--Whilst perusing your newsy little paper the other day, I was certainly amused, but must say, a good deal disappointed, with the…

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Young Fruit Show. Not up to Standard of Previous Years

Young Witness · Saturday 5 March 1921 · page 6

The exhibits of fruit that are to be seen at the Young Fruit Show are good, but they are not of the number or the variety of last year and…

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The Baby Show

The Yass Courier · Monday 7 March 1921 · page 3

The Baby Show at the Mechanics’ Hall on Friday afternoon was one of the most successful events of the Centenary celebrations. There…

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The Annual Show

The Yass Courier · Monday 7 March 1921 · page 3

The P. and A. Association’s annual Show was made this year by sheep and fruit, and in a lesser degree by fine cattle exhibits. The sheep,…

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Crowning the Queen Mrs. D’Arcy Johnston Elected.— Brilliantly Successful Close of the Carnival

The Yass Courier · Monday 7 March 1921 · page 3

Heavy rain on Saturday compelled the abandonment of the sports and procession, but the weather cleared towards evening, and the night was…

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Show Booth

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 8 March 1921 · page 4

Francis A. McShane was granted a booth license at the Goulburn Court on Monday for the Goulburn Show. An application for the transfer of the…

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Moss Vale Show

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 8 March 1921 · page 4

The annual Moss Vale show was continued on Friday and Sturday. The Governor performed the official opening on Friday. Rain held off until the third…

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