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

Shows & fairs, 1927

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General Motors Special Show Convoy

The Burrowa News · Friday 9 September 1927 · page 2

By special request the local dealers have Arranged for the General Motor Show Convoy, which is exhibiting at the…

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Young Show Local Prize Winners

The Burrowa News · Friday 9 September 1927 · page 2

Mr. Fred Clarke, of Bonnie Doon, Rye Park Road, Burrowa, had nine entries amongst the cereal class at the Young Show, and was…

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Young Show Trots Goulburn Horses Placed YOUNG

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Friday 9 September 1927 · page 8

At the show trots an attempt was made on the mile record by three well-known trotters. They had to do the journey under 2.15…

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The Grenfell Show

The Yass Courier · Monday 12 September 1927 · page 5

Thus the Grenfell “Observer ”: The gale receipts for the two days totalled £276/8/3. The takings for the two previous years: 1926, £253/16/3; 1926,…

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Show Ball

Murrumburrah Signal and County of Harden Advocate · Thursday 15 September 1927 · page 2

The annual Show Ball, which eventuates next Wednesday (second night of Show), in the Murrumburrah School of Arts, is…

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Local Picture Show. Opening Night

Murrumburrah Signal and County of Harden Advocate · Thursday 15 September 1927 · page 2

Mr. H. M. Cheriton, who has entered into a 12 months lease of the Murrumburrah School of Arts, to conduct a Picture Show,…

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Murrumburrah Show. Tuesday and Wednesday, 20th and 21st September

Murrumburrah Signal and County of Harden Advocate · Thursday 15 September 1927 · page 4

The Annual Show of the Murrumburrah P., A., & I. Association takes place on Tuesday and Wednesday next, 20th and 21st…

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Carnival at Tumut

The Burrowa News · Friday 16 September 1927 · page 4

A carnival was held at Tumut recently under the suspices of the Country Women's Association, the object being to raise funds for the…

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Our Coming Show

The Burrowa News · Friday 16 September 1927 · page 2

Enthusiastic preparation are going on in connection with the Annual Show which is to be held in Burrowa on Thursday and Friday of next…

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Champion Bullocks From Barrowa Win First Prize at Melbourne Show

The Burrowa News · Friday 16 September 1927 · page 9

Mr. Sid. Preston, one of our local butchers, has handled many bullocks in his year's experience of butchering, but six bullocks he…

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His Last Show Australia's Blue Riband Buggy Horse Statesman Has Won 12 Governor's Cups

The Burrowa News · Friday 16 September 1927 · page 2

Mr. T. Dwyer's "Statesman," Australia's champion and undefeated buggy horse has appeared in the ring for the last time at the Young…

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Fair Continues To-Night

The Yass Courier · Thursday 22 September 1927 · page 5

The Fair was continued this afternoon, and will be on to-night (Thursday). All who have not yet attended should make it a point to do so, and…

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Baby Rider in Show Ring

The Yass Courier · Thursday 22 September 1927 · page 5

Rarely indeed does a show crowd get worked up to a high pitch of excitement and enthusiasm, but that unusual happening did [?]ar at the Cowra show…

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Local Picture Show. "Those Who Love."

Murrumburrah Signal and County of Harden Advocate · Thursday 22 September 1927 · page 2

The "Daily Telegraph," Sydney, says:-- "It is not too much to state that the picture is a triumph for the Australian industry…

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Ladies' Hockey Carnival at Taralga

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Friday 23 September 1927 · page 8

The Goulburn Women's Hockey Association has arranged to end the hockey season at Taralga with a carnival and dance at night. Three…

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The Boorowa Show Threatening Weather Greets Opening Day State Premier to Be Present Tomorrow

The Burrowa News · Friday 23 September 1927 · page 2

Burrowa's forty-first Show opened to-day in threatening weather, but owing to dry season, we are experiencing there will be no lamentations…

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The Scottish Fair

The Yass Courier · Monday 26 September 1927 · page 3

There was again a large attendence at the Scottish Fair on Thursday night, and the stall sold clean out; It was a most successful Fair, The takings at the…

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Royal Welfare Society. Mothers’ Rest Bungalow. At Spring Fair

The Yass Courier · Monday 26 September 1927 · page 3

Mothers who are attending the Royal Spring Fair, which will be held at the Showground on the 27th September to the 1st October, should…

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Spring Fair Opened at Sydney Show Ground SYDNEY

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 27 September 1927 · page 2

The spring fair promoted by the Royal Agricultural Society was opened at the Show Ground, Moore Park, this morning in glorious weather…

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Mothers' Rest Bungalow At Sydney Spring Fair

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 27 September 1927 · page 4

Mothers who are attending the Royal Spring Fair, which is being held at the Sydney Showground from today till Saturday, should take the…

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