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

Shows & fairs, 1922

318 stories in Goulburn & the Tablelands (Yass, Young)'s papers · page 2 of 16

Swimming Carnival

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 7 February 1922 · page 2

A good programme has been prepared for the carnival at the baths on Saturday evening next in aid of local bands. Metropolitan performers…

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War Compensation. Damage to White City Exhibition. London

Young Witness · Tuesday 7 February 1922 · page 2

The War Compensation Court has awarded tho White City Exhibition £358.,000 for damage caused by military occupation The original claim…

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Centenary Show

The Yass Courier · Thursday 9 February 1922 · page 5

The [?] Agricultural Society’s Show, in conjunction with which is to be celebrated the centenary year of the settlement of the…

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C. E. Summer Fair. Successful Open-Air Effort

Young Witness · Thursday 9 February 1922 · page 2

The summer fair under the auspices of St. Johns Church of England, Young, and run in conjunction with the anual harvest thanksgiving…

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Royal Centenary Show

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 11 February 1922 · page 4

The Council of the Royal Agricultural Society of N. S. W. has made many additions to the schedule for the Show, which will begin on April…

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Royal Centenary Show. A Rich Prize List

The Yass Courier · Monday 13 February 1922 · page 3

The Council of the Royal Agricultual Society of N.S.W. has made many additions to the schedule for the Show, which will begin on April…

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Gunning Show

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 14 February 1922 · page 4

A record is anticipated at the Gunning show on the 22nd and 23rd inst. About £400 is being offered in prize money, £135 2/6 of this being for the…

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Country Interests. Mr Tout Opens Campaign. Production, Marketing. and a Fair Deal

Young Witness · Tuesday 14 February 1922 · page 2

If the attendance at the opening meeting of a political campaign can be taken as a guide, then there is [?]ing to be a lot of interest taken in…

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Gunning Show

The Yass Courier · Thursday 16 February 1922 · page 4

A record is anticipated at the Gunning Show on the 22nd and 23rd inst. About £400 is being offered in prize money, £135 2s 6d of this being for…

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Show Ground Lease. Question of Trustees. Some Surprising Correspondence

Young Witness · Thursday 16 February 1922 · page 2

At the annual meeting of members of the Grenfell P.A.H. and I. Association on Saturday much indignation was caused at the extraordinary,…

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Goulburn Show

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 18 February 1922 · page 2

Attention is directed to the advertisement elsewhere giving a list of additional special prizes (not in the schodule) and calling for tenders for the luncheon…

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The Gunning Show. Sheep Exhibits

The Yass Courier · Thursday 23 February 1922 · page 4

The Gunning Show opened yesterday. I here was a large attendance. About noon a heavy thunderstorm fell, which hampered matters…

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Gunning Show Judging Under Difficulties. Heavy Rain Spoils First Day

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 23 February 1922 · page 2

The Gunning P., A., and I. Society had an unfavourable opening day for its 26th annual show, which was commenced on the Gunning showgrounds on…

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Flower Show

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 25 February 1922 · page 2

On Saturday next the Goulburn Horticultural Society will hold a Flower Show, in St. Saviour's Hall, the nett proceeds to go to the fund…

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TENNIS Champions Give Exhibition SYDNEY

Young Witness · Saturday 25 February 1922 · page 1

There was an exhibition of tennis at the Double Bay courts this afternoon. Fine weather prevailed, and there was a large attendance…

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Swimming Carnival. Exhibitions by Chalmers and Beaurepaire. Insufficient Accommodation for Patrons

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 28 February 1922 · page 2

If the Goulburn Swimming Association's carnivals are as popular next season as they have been during the present one arrangements will have…

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"The White City." Hospital Week Concludes. A., P., AND H. Society's Turn Next

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 28 February 1922 · page 2

Apparently the only way in which the city of Goulburn can raise money is by gambling on chocolate (or other) wheels. A few weeks ago the citizens…

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Saturday's Flower Show

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 2 March 1922 · page 2

The hon. secretary (Mr. J. K. Moir) reports that entries for the Horticultural Society's flower show, to be held in St. Saviour's Hall on Saturday,…

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"The Corner's Voice" Apple Show

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 2 March 1922 · page 4

Those who intend competing in the apple show of "The Corner's Voice" are reminded that entries close at 6 p.m. on Tuesday next, 7th March. The…

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Economic Conference "Show Your Hand"

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 2 March 1922 · page 2

At the economic conference to-day Mr. H. V. McKay forecasted the closing of the Newcastle steel works until such time as costs can be reduced…

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