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

Shows & fairs, 1927

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Taralga Jottings. Taralga Show- -Finalising Arrangements

Crookwell Gazette · Wednesday 26 January 1927 · page 6

The committee are working hard preparing for the forthcoming annual Show fixture. Matter for the schedule is being prepared and should be in…

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Standardised Motors at the Motor Show

The Yass Courier · Thursday 27 January 1927 · page 4

With lint good taste for which the Standardised Motorsare noted, Stand 83 had been arranged in characteristic Dolge Brother style. The placarde…

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Borrowa P.A. and H. Association. Committee Meeting

The Burrowa News · Friday 28 January 1927 · page 2

A special meeting of the Committee of the above was held at Tattersall's (Royal Standard Hotel) on Saturday afternoon last. Present;…

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Mechanics' Carnival

The Burrowa News · Friday 28 January 1927 · page 2

The carnival in aid of the funds of the Mechanics' Institute was held in the grounds of the Institute on Wednesday afternoon and evening,…

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Tuross. the Show Place of Australia a Plage of Immense Possibilities Via Canberra and Braidwood

The Burrowa News · Friday 28 January 1927 · page 8

Lovely lakes, beautiful beaches, romantic islands, backed up by rugged mountains—the Killarney of Australia. Surfing, boating, great…

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Tuross. the Show Place of Australia a Place of Immense Possibilities Via Canberra and Braidwood

The Burrowa News · Friday 4 February 1927 · page 4

Lovely lakes, beautiful beaches, romantic islands, backed up by rugged mountains-the Killarney of Australia. Surfing, boating, great…

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Night Cycling Memorial Carnival Thomas Breaks Record

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Monday 7 February 1927 · page 6

Riding by himself for five laps, Bruce Jack was only beaten by 25 yards in the pursuit race, Goulburn v Sydney, at the War…

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Scotch Fair

Taralga Echo · Friday 11 February 1927 · page 2

This function was held in the Federal Hall on Thursday and Friday last and was a success in every way, socially no less than financially. A…

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Show Concert in Aid of Society's Nominee in "Miss Boorowa" Competition

The Burrowa News · Friday 11 February 1927 · page 7

The Guild Hall was well filled on Friday evening last on the occasion of a concert held by the Show Society, in aid of their nominee, Miss…

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Royal Easter Show Schedule I £14,000 Prize Money Cups and Trophies

The Burrowa News · Friday 11 February 1927 · page 6

The Prize Schedule for the Royal Easter Show, 1927, has been issued. As an indication of the Council's appreciation of the support accorded by…

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The Yass Show

The Yass Courier · Monday 14 February 1927 · page 2

In a few weeks’ time the Yass P. and A. Association’s Annual Show will be held, and the committee is hoping for Its success…

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Royal Easter Show Schedule. £14,000 Prize Money. Cups and Trophies

The Yass Courier · Monday 14 February 1927 · page 2

The prize schedule for the Royal Easter Show, 1927, has been issued. As an indication of the Council’s appreciation of the support accorded by…

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Hospital Carnival Preliminary Arrangements

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Wednesday 16 February 1927 · page 2

Nineteen citizens, including eight ladies, attended a public meeting in the Town Hall last evening to make arrangements for the Hospital…

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Goulburn Show Arranging Preliminaries Meeting of Committee

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Friday 18 February 1927 · page 4

Arrangements for the social side of the Goulburn Show are already in hand. A smoke social will be held on the first night and the…

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The Taralga Echo. Friday, February 18, 1927. LOCAL and General Taralga Swimming Carnival

Taralga Echo · Friday 18 February 1927 · page 2

On Saturday next a big swimming carnival will be staged at Taralga by Mr. Jim Maloney, acquatic enthusiast and stalwart. Few men in…

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Show Holiday Why Mulwaree Shire Refused

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Monday 21 February 1927 · page 2

In its letter to the Goulburn A.P. and II. Society. the Mulwaree Shire Council gave the following reasons for refusing to grant a holiday on…

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Our First Zoo! Children's Pet Exhibition R.S.P.C.A. Encourages Kindness

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Monday 21 February 1927 · page 2

The R.S.P.C.A. children's pet exhibition is quite unique, being the first of its kind ever to be held in Goulburn. It should make…

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Gunning Show Opening To-Morrow

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Wednesday 23 February 1927 · page 2

The secretary reports that everything is now well in hand for the Gunning Show which takes place on Thursday, Friday and Saturday. His…

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Champion Show Horse Dead

The Yass Courier · Thursday 24 February 1927 · page 4

“Echo, the champion back owned by [?] prolific prize win[?] at shows in N.S.W., Queensland, and [?] including the Royal…

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Swimming Carnival

Taralga Echo · Friday 25 February 1927 · page 2

Last Saturday, 19th inst., a swimming carnival, as previously advertised, took place at the Taralga Swimming Club's baths…

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