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

Shows & fairs, 1923

561 stories in Goulburn & the Tablelands (Yass, Young)'s papers · page 6 of 29

Goulburn Show Entries

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 1 March 1923 · page 2

Intending exhibitors are reminded that entries for the Goulburn. Show close positively to-morrow night…

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Sydney Show Entries

Young Witness · Thursday 1 March 1923 · page 4

Entries for the Sydney (Royal Show have never been received in such volume as for this year which promines to be the most representative…

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That Motor Carnival and Cricketers' Censure Shire Council's Resentment

Southern Morning Herald · Thursday 1 March 1923 · page 1

At yesterday's meeting of the Mulwaree Shire Council the subject of the Easter motor carnival was again discussed. The action of the Cricket…

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The British Empire Exhibition. Australia's Chance.—Young District Should Be represented

Young Witness · Thursday 1 March 1923 · page 4

The State Government has appointed a commission to superintend the work of preparing exhibits from New South Wales to the British Empire Exhibition. The first meeting of the Commission will be held on Friday, March 2, so that from that time on more should he heard of…

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CROOKWELL'S 46th Show. a Successful Exhibition. Remarkable Quality of Exhibits considering Droughty Conditions

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 3 March 1923 · page 4

Although the district has lately been in the grip of a dry spell the Crookwell show proved a most successful exhibition. The general…

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Berrima Show

Southern Morning Herald · Saturday 3 March 1923 · page 4

March 8, 9 and 10 are the dates set aside for the Berrima districts A.H. and I. Society show to be held at Moss vale. The prize money is £700,…

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Goulburn Show

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 3 March 1923 · page 2

Entries for the Goulburn Show closed last night. Although no definite count has yet been made it is stated that the total is very good considering the…

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Next Wednesday. Monster Carnival in aid of Burrangong, District Hospital on Show Ground, Young

Young Witness · Saturday 3 March 1923 · page 1

Tho hospital needs funds for building purpose and the carnival and fancy fair will provide a good rtunity to everybody to give their modest mites towards this abject. (During the afternoon there will be a polo match between Yonne and Harden…

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Braidwood Show Record Entries

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 3 March 1923 · page 1

The Braidwood Show, which was opened under favourable ausplces on Wednesday, was one of the, best over held in the old township. Over 2000…

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Show Queen Competition. Her Majesty’s Coronation

The Yass Courier · Monday 5 March 1923 · page 3

The ceremony of crowning the Queen of the Show took place at the M[?]nics’ Hall on Friday night. There was a large attendance, especially of…

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Yass Show

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 6 March 1923 · page 4

The second day's. results Included:— Single galloway in harness: J. Bush. Buckjumping contest: E. Mason. Bending race L. T. Watson. Handicap trot:…

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Goulburn Show

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 6 March 1923 · page 4

The entries for the Goulburn Show are somewhat less than last year. This is due to the fact that there is a large falling-off In the honey exhibits, owing…

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G.s.s.s.a. Swimming Carnival

Southern Morning Herald · Tuesday 6 March 1923 · page 2

The second annual swimming carnival under the auspices of the Goulburn Secondary Schools' Sports Association will be held to-morrow afternoon,…

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Our Weekly the Goulburn Show

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 6 March 1923 · page 2

"What sort of a show are we likely to have?" asked tHe Inquisitive Reporter of an official. "If the weather is kind it will be one…

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Swimming Carnival Postponed

Southern Morning Herald · Wednesday 7 March 1923 · page 2

Owing to the death of a relative of one of St. Patrick's College's best swimmers it has been decided to postpone the annual carnival set down for…

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A., P. and H. Society. SMOKE.O

Crookwell Gazette · Wednesday 7 March 1923 · page 3

On the first night of the Show, at the Masonic Hall, Crookwell, under the auspices of the Crookwell A., P. and H. Society, an enjoyable smoke…

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Commercial Exhibits. at the Show

Crookwell Gazette · Wednesday 7 March 1923 · page 3

In the pavilion there were many commercial firms represented, and amongst these were noticed a fine display of machinery parts for the…

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Swimming Carnival

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 8 March 1923 · page 4

Owing to the death of a relative of two of the St. Patrick's College swimmers, the second annual swimming carnival, set down for yesterday, has…

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Taralga Show. Excellent Entries

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 8 March 1923 · page 6

Despite the dry season the Taralga show, which opened to-day,. promises to be a signal success. The grounds are looking well and everything is in train…

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District News Braidwood the Show

Southern Morning Herald · Thursday 8 March 1923 · page 2

Miss V. Hush, who is now teaching at Glen Erin, near Crookwell, was very successful at the Crookwell Show, which was held last week, taking first prizes…

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