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

Shows & fairs, 1928

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Biggest Attraction of Show Week

The Young Chronicle · Friday 31 August 1928 · page 2

The greatest attraction of the year at the Stand Theatre, Young, and for which the booking already is very heavy, will be the filming on…

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Post Office at Show Time

The Young Chronicle · Friday 31 August 1928 · page 1

On the public holiday next Wednesday, Show day, the post and telegraph office will be open from 9 a.m. to noon only. All classes of business…

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Shire's Enterprise Punished No Assistance for Developmental Road. Because It's in Fair Order! Neighboring Shire Helped

The Young Chronicle · Friday 31 August 1928 · page 2

Because a shire council is enterprising enough to spend money on a road, while a neighboring body does nothing, they appear…

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Show Week Visitor

The Young Chronicle · Tuesday 4 September 1928 · page 1

Mr. Parker, Moloney, M.H.R., advises his that he will be at Young to-morrow, remaining overnight, and will be pleased to attend to district…

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Here Comes Show Time! Busy Scenes on the Ground To-day. Getting Ready for To-morrow. Town Invaded by Visitors From All Quarters

The Young Chronicle · Tuesday 4 September 1928 · page 2

Once again the dust and the blare, the crowds and the shouts of showmen, the meeting of old friends and the gatherings of farmers, the round of different and indifferent entertainment, the bringing together of the finest and most representative products of the districts…

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Hockey Carnival Foxall Cup Matches Arrangements for

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 6 September 1928 · page 6

At a meeting of the Central Southern Hockey Association last night, arrangements were finalised for the Foxall Cup matches on…

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Show Notes

The Burrowa News · Friday 7 September 1928 · page 5

The Burrowa Show Committee are busily preparing for their annual exhibition which is now only a fortnight distant, and everything seems…

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Show Week Attractions

The Burrowa News · Friday 7 September 1928 · page 9

There will be several attractions for the public during Show Week. Mack's Dramatic Players will open a week's season; there will be smoke…

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Local Farmer's Success at Young Show

The Burrowa News · Friday 7 September 1928 · page 9

Mr. F. C. Clark, the well-known, farmer, of "Bonnie Doone," Rye Park road, Boorowa, met with considerable success at the Young Show…

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Show Society Committee Meeting Held New Showground Appointments

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Friday 7 September 1928 · page 3

Matters collcerning the new showground were discussed at the meeting of the A.P. and H. Society on Wednesday afternoon. Mr. G. E. Reynolds…

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Sheep Show Young's Reputation Maintained. Medium Wool Sheep Best for District. Gold Cup Winner Beaten in Grand Championship

The Young Chronicle · Friday 7 September 1928 · page 1

Once again, Young has maintained its reputation in the sheep show. Both judges were enthusiastic in their praises when they had finished…

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Wool Prominent In District's Shop Window. Judge's High Praise at Official Luncheon. Show Grows Bigger Each Year, Says President

The Young Chronicle · Friday 7 September 1928 · page 1

"It is always said, and truly so, that a P. and A. Association is the 'shop Window' of a district, and looking round this…

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The Show Ends. Takings Down by £143 on Last Year. Cold and Gusty Weather the Cause. But Exhibits Fulfil All Expectations

The Young Chronicle · Friday 7 September 1928 · page 1

With to-day another Young Show has past, a show which in many ways was a better one than the many great shows of years…

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Plain Needlework at Young Show

The Yass Courier · Monday 10 September 1928 · page 4

Novelty working apron and dusting cap : Thelma Keevil I, Mrs Symonds 2.. Worked Camisole: Miss Kmily Watson. Lady’s nightdress:…

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The Show Interesting Machinery Exhibit

The Young Chronicle · Tuesday 11 September 1928 · page 1

An interesting machinery exhibit at the show was that by Mr. E. Davis. Featured was the McCormick Deering power sprayer, 112 and 3 h.p…

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Hockey. Twelve Teams for the Carnival. Successful Function Ahead for Pioneers

The Young Chronicle · Tuesday 11 September 1928 · page 2

Entries are coming in for the carnival of the Pioneer Hockey Club, to be held to-morrow week. So far 12 teams have signified their intention…

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Show Luncheon

The Burrowa News · Friday 14 September 1928 · page 9

The luncheon at the Boorowa Show this year is in the capable hands of Mrs. T. Farrell and her daughter, Miss Ina Farrell, and they…

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Show Notes

The Burrowa News · Friday 14 September 1928 · page 6

Wool is an important factor in the productions of the Boorowa district, and it is to be hoped that woolgrowers will bear this in mind and…

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Show Week Attractions

The Burrowa News · Friday 14 September 1928 · page 9

There Will be several for the public during Show Week. Mack's Dramatic Players will open a week's season; there will be a smoke…

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Baby Show Wanted

The Burrowa News · Friday 14 September 1928 · page 4

The committee of the Dubbo Eight-Hour Day sports has instructed its secretary to write to the Country Women's Association with a view of…

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