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

Shows & fairs, 1927

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Our Show Society Preparing for the Carnival a Big Day Expected

The Burrowa News · Friday 25 February 1927 · page 8

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

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Forbes Show

The Burrowa News · Friday 25 February 1927 · page 4

In the course of a discussion regarding the lack of entries for the Forbes Agricultural Show, Mr. J. C. Keane, a candidate for a seat on the…

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Back-to-condobolin Carnival

The Burrowa News · Friday 25 February 1927 · page 2

Condobolin, the fine old town on the Lachlan River that has made each phenomenal growth of late years, is holding a Back-to-Condobolin…

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Gunning Show Large Attendance ; Excellent Exhibits Opened by Governor

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Friday 25 February 1927 · page 7

Yesterday, Gunning's 31st Annual Show commenced in gloomy weather. Early in the morning drops of rain began to sprinkle down and by night rain was falling steadily. To-day at three o'clock the show…

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Gunning Show

The Yass Courier · Monday 28 February 1927 · page 3

The Gunning Agricultural Show, held on Friday and Saturday last, was a pronounced success. The State Governor (Sir. Dudley de Chair) was present, and…

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Show Notes

The Yass Courier · Monday 28 February 1927 · page 3

Entries close definitely on Saturday, March 5th. Trotting entries close definitely on March 2nd. Under no…

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Gunning Show Second Day's Events High Class Trotting

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Monday 28 February 1927 · page 4

Fine, weather prevailed for the second day of the Gunning Show on Friday and the attendance was again a large one…

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Show Concluded Gunning Society's Success State Governor Entertained GUNNING

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Monday 28 February 1927 · page 2

The three days show concluded to-day with another large attendance, and the programme was carried out without a hitch. The weather was…

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Swimming Carnival

Crookwell Gazette · Wednesday 2 March 1927 · page 9

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

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Show Notes

The Yass Courier · Thursday 3 March 1927 · page 3

The entries for the trotting events have closed, and nominations have been received as follows : —Maiden Trot 4, Handicap Pony Trot 5, Handicap Trot…

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Cootamundra Show

The Burrowa News · Friday 4 March 1927 · page 6

The Cootamundra Show Association has decided to put their show forward two months. For years the event has been held in August, but…

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Crookwell Show Rights

The Burrowa News · Friday 4 March 1927 · page 3

At the sale of rights for the Crookwell Show, the N.Z.L. and M.A. Co., Ltd., secured big prices. The publican's booth was sold to…

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Show Sports and Ball

The Burrowa News · Friday 4 March 1927 · page 9

The day's sports with ball and picture show held on Thursday, under the auspices of the Burrowa P.A. and H. Association, were very…

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The Show

The Yass Courier · Monday 7 March 1927 · page 2

The one thing of outstanding Importance this week is the P. and A. Association’s Show. From enquiries made from the Secretary we…

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Show Entries

The Yass Courier · Monday 7 March 1927 · page 2

The following are the entries received for the Yass annual show, to be held to-morrow and Wednesday:— Horses, 350; cattle, 50; sheep, 100 ;…

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Show Attractions. Ashton’s Circus

The Yass Courier · Monday 7 March 1927 · page 2

One of the attractions for Show Nights (Tuesday and Wednesday will be Ashton Bros’ Circus and Menagerie, comprising 30 star…

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The Coming Zoo! Children's Pet Exhibition Great Enthusiasm

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

The entries for the children's pet exhibition, on Saturday, are coming in fast, and the children are most enthusiastic, reports the…

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Veterans of Variety Bright Show at Broadway

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Wednesday 9 March 1927 · page 2

Young mon and maidens of to-day. who may be inclined to think Dad and Mum are dull folk have an opportunity of seeing how they were…

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Joy for Children Punch and Judy Show At Saturday's Zoo

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Wednesday 9 March 1927 · page 2

The news just arrived that a real "Punch and Judy Show, also a "magician," will he present at the Pet Exhibition on Saturday is causing great…

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Methodist Fair

Murrumburrah Signal and County of Harden Advocate · Thursday 10 March 1927 · page 4

The decorations at the Methodist Fair last year were new and agreeable, but if rumour speaks correctly, the decorations this…

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