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

Shows & fairs, 1924

402 stories in Goulburn & the Tablelands (Yass, Young)'s papers · page 7 of 21

Art Exhibition Mr. Gayfield Shaw's Visit

The Young Chronicle · Tuesday 25 March 1924 · page 2

For the first time since he left Sydney on 7th February to tour New South Wales, Mr. Gayfield Shaw, the well known artist, was able to…

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Australian Art. Exhibition at Town Hall. Charm of the Print

Daily Witness · Tuesday 25 March 1924 · page 1

In the travelling exhibition which Mr. Gayfield Snaw has now on view in the Young Town Hall are a number of erchings by Australian artists…

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Goulburn's Greatest Show Wealth of Tablelands. a Magnificent Exhibition

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 27 March 1924 · page 3

Goulburn's annual exhibition, the fortieth under the auspices of the A., P., and H. Society, opened this morning in threatening weather, but under happy auspices. A bountiful season has showered wonderful benefits upon the producer, and on the old grounds and in the crowded pavilion…

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Wingello Fair and Sports

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 27 March 1924 · page 6

On Saturday, March 18, the annual church fair was held on the Recreation Ground. The fixture was opened by the Rev. Mr. Morris, the new rector…

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Burned to Death at Carnival

Daily Witness · Thursday 27 March 1924 · page 2

BRUSSELS, March 26—F[?] youths dressed in cotton wooltyo represent Esquimaux, attended a carnival, when a lighted match thrown…

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School Children and Art. Visit to Exhibition

Daily Witness · Thursday 27 March 1924 · page 1

The teaching staff and socondary scholars of the Y.I.H. School, with what other pupils who may be showing an aptitude for drawing,…

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To Be Open Till 6 P.m. Booth Licenses Granted for Show

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 27 March 1924 · page 6

In the Goulbura Licensing Court on Monday two booth licenses were granted to P. T. Doyle, licensee of the Royal Albert Hotel, Sydney, for the…

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Show Meeting

The Burrowa News · Friday 28 March 1924 · page 4

A meeting of the Committee of the Burrowa P. A. and H. Association was held at Tattersall's (Royal Standard Hotel), on…

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Show Dates Clash. Associations Confer

The Young Chronicle · Friday 28 March 1924 · page 2

The Council of the Southern and Western P. and A. Associations met at Cootamundra last night. Messrs. R. O. Bredon, A. Bolger and T. A…

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Goulburn Show Opens in Heavy Rain

Daily Witness · Friday 28 March 1924 · page 3

The opening of the Goulburn A. P. and H. Society's fortieth annual show yesterday was marred by thundery weather. Though the…

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Royal Statesman. New Show Rig-out

The Young Chronicle · Friday 28 March 1924 · page 2

On view at Mr. A. J. Rabbets' shop is a beautiful set of harness made to the order of Mr. Thos. Dwyer, for Royal Statesman, the…

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Clashing Show Dates. Discussion at Conference......of Associations. Remedy Suggested

Daily Witness · Friday 28 March 1924 · page 4

At the Conference of the Council of the Southern and Western P. A. H. and I Associations at Cootamundra last night, a motion by the…

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Snowy Thompson's Big Show

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 29 March 1924 · page 4

Many people were turned away from Snowy Thompson's Wild West show last night. All the available seating accommodation— and standing room as…

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Popular Revival Of Show Smoke Social Big Gathering at Town Hall

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 29 March 1924 · page 1

A smoke social—the first for some years—was tendered by the Goulburn A., P., and H. Society to show visitors, principal exhibitors,…

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All Records Broken. Monster Second Day Attendance. Visitors Praise Goulburn Show

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 29 March 1924 · page 3

The second day is alwaya regarded as the big day of the show but on this occasion it was bigger than ever. The Goulburn A., P., and H. Society invariably keeps faith with patrons. However, yesterday it excelled all previous…

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Man's Mad Act Attempts to Strip Off Clothes Incident in Show Ring

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 29 March 1924 · page 8

Drink was the cause of a visitor from Marulan behaving like a madman in the ring at the Goulburn Show on Thursday…

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The Best Yet Judges on Show Exhibits Views Gathered by "Post" Representative

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 29 March 1924 · page 8

The judges at Goulburn's big Show were loud in their praise of the various exhibits which they inspected in their individual sections…

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Yass Sheep at Goulburn Show

The Yass Courier · Monday 31 March 1924 · page 4

Mr. Frank Merriman secured a large number of blue ribbons with his sheep at the Goulburn Show, taking 14 first prizes, including…

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Lessons of the Show What 1924 Exhibition Teaches The Need for a New Ground

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 1 April 1924 · page 2

The 1924 annual exhibition of the Goulburn A., P, and H. Society teaches many lessons. Its success demonstrated the keep…

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Young Australians At British Empire Exhibition

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 1 April 1924 · page 6

Its a source of constant complaint on the part of our Overseas Dominions that the people here at home take little interest in their affairs, and…

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