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

Shows & fairs, 1928

344 stories in Goulburn & the Tablelands (Yass, Young)'s papers · page 14 of 18

Show Smoke Social

The Burrowa News · Friday 14 September 1928 · page 5

On Thursday (first night of the Show) the Society is holding its smoke social in the supper-room of the Guild Hall, and is making a…

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Hunters for the Show

The Burrowa News · Friday 14 September 1928 · page 9

The public will witness one of the finest exhibitions of jumping at the Boorowa show that will ever be their lot to see. Mr. Judd the well known…

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Football. Temora Wins. Regains Southern Champion Ship Cup. Hard Game at Young. Visitors Show Better Training

The Young Chronicle · Friday 14 September 1928 · page 1

After a fast game, which they won by 18 points to 13, Temora regained the Southern Championships Cup at Young on Wednesday…

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Hockey. To-morrow's Carnival

The Young Chronicle · Tuesday 18 September 1928 · page 2

Nine teams will be taking part in to-morrow's hockey carnival. Four teams are in the A grade and 5 in the B grade. The draw is as…

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Shop In Home Town. Trader's Quiet Indictment. P. A. AND H. Association Criticised at Forbes

The Young Chronicle · Tuesday 18 September 1928 · page 4

"A glance through the list of donations to the Forbes Show will prove that the Forbes traders do their part in helping this…

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Wirth's Circus Fine Goulburn Show

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Wednesday 19 September 1928 · page 4

A crowded house greeted Wirth Bros. circus last night on their annual visit to Goulburn. The customary circus acts were there with all…

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Hunters for the Show

The Burrowa News · Friday 21 September 1928 · page 6

The public will be afforded an opportunity of witnessing a fine exhibition of jumping at the Boorowa Show. Such well-known jumpers as…

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Great Crowed at the Hockey Carnival. Wags Amused by Men's Team and Especially by the Football Coach. Fine Drill Performed by Girls Interest Keen in the Athletic Events

The Young Chronicle · Friday 21 September 1928 · page 8

"Good afternoon, Mistar McEncroe!" Thus the wags in the crowed at the hockey carnival on Wednesday afternoon greeted McEncroe, the football…

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Hockey Trophy Goes to High School Great Excitement When Announcement Made at Carnival Dinner. Presentation to Miss M. O'meara by Pioneer Girls. a Happy Ending to a Successful Day

The Young Chronicle · Friday 21 September 1928 · page 1

School! High School! Shouts and shrieks and a rattling of bottles and spoons and plates accompanied the announcement by Mr…

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Side Shows at Temora Show

The Yass Courier · Thursday 27 September 1928 · page 3

The attendance at the Temora Show on the second day was about 10,000. The central side show attraction as…

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Spring Racing Carnival This Morning's Final Gallops SYDNEY

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 27 September 1928 · page 2

The final gallops of horses in training for Saturday's events at the A.J.C. spring meeting were held to-day on the middle grass track at Randwick and…

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Towrang Apples Prove Best in London Melbourne Show Competition

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 27 September 1928 · page 4

Two cases of apples grown by Mr. B. Mills at the Currawonga orchards, Towrang, received the highest number of points-97½-in. London when…

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Fair Rents Act. Sydney

The Young Chronicle · Friday 28 September 1928 · page 2

The Fair Rents Act, which was read for the first time in the Assembly last night, will not apply to dwelling houses erected after, or in…

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Sheep at the Show

The Burrowa News · Friday 28 September 1928 · page 2

The sheep judge at the Boorowa Show, Mr. W. W. lngrey, of "Yarraglen," Grenfell, commenting on the exhibit of sheep, said:—…

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Cattle at the Show

The Burrowa News · Friday 28 September 1928 · page 2

Mr. S. E. Roberts, of "Tiverton," Barwang, who judged the cattle at the Boorowa Show, said:—"The Shorthorn cattle at the show…

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Southern Cross. the Return Flight. Will Await Fair Weather

The Young Chronicle · Friday 28 September 1928 · page 5

The Tasman flyers have decided to abandon their southern tour, the weather being very unfavorable. Before starting for Blenheim the…

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Murrumburrah Show MR. F. Clarke's Success

The Burrowa News · Friday 28 September 1928 · page 8

At the Murrumburrah Show last week, Mr. Fred. Clarke, of "Bonnie Doone," Boorowa, secured a number of prizes in the farm produce. He…

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Lady Rider Killed. Tragedy at Melbourne Show

The Young Chronicle · Friday 28 September 1928 · page 5

A tragedy marred ring events at the Royal Show in Melbourne on Wednesday. Miss Molly Jacobs was thrown when her horse fell in a…

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Crookwell Show Society Another Potato Growing Contest

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Friday 28 September 1928 · page 1

CROOKWELL.—At the last meeting of the committee of the Crookwell A. P. and H. Society, it was decided to conduct another potato growing…

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HOCKEY. Great Fight Against Sydney Team Local Men Show Speed and Combination. Great Enthusiasm Evident. Glant Tournament May Be Arranged. Young 5--Sydney 6

The Young Chronicle · Tuesday 2 October 1928 · page 2

The much talked of match against the Metropolitan team on Sunday was greatly appreciated especially by the Girl's Hockey Club. Although the…

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