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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 15 of 18

Kenmore Methodists Annual Village Fair

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Wednesday 3 October 1928 · page 2

On Saturday last the Kenmore Methodists assisted by helpers held their annual fair to raise money to build a new church to replace the…

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Tragedy at Melbourne Show

The Yass Courier · Monday 8 October 1928 · page 1

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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Bonny Babies Goulburn's Great Show

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 9 October 1928 · page 2

One would have to travel a long way to see a gathering of bonnier babies than was present at the Baby Competition at St. Patrick's Hall on…

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Bribbaree Show. Everything in Readiness

The Young Chronicle · Tuesday 9 October 1928 · page 2

To-morrow will see the culmination of fine efforts on the part of many Bribbaree residents to put on their third exhibition, when the…

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Three-Day Show. Committee Reverts to Former Practice. Secretary Reports Credit Balance

The Young Chronicle · Tuesday 9 October 1928 · page 1

A reversion to the three-day show was decided upon at a meeting of the P. and A. Association on Saturday afternoon when the secretary…

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Monteagle Carnival

The Young Chronicle · Friday 12 October 1928 · page 4

The annual carnival and sports to be held at Monteagle on Wednesday 31st October, promises to be the best ever held. An enthusiastic committee…

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Bay Cars Popular Britain's Great Motor Show LONDON

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Friday 12 October 1928 · page 6

The most outstanding feature of the motor show opened to-day, is Britain's long lead over European and American rivals In baby cars, ranging from…

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Bribbaree Has Third Annual Show Many Attractive Features Hold Large Crowd Wool, Cattle and Sheep Classes Make Progress. Well-filled Ring Event Classes Prove Popular

The Young Chronicle · Friday 12 October 1928 · page 1

Bribbaree's third annual show was attended by a crowd estimated at something over 1200. Favored by brilliant, but cool weather, with an increased entry of about 500, and a record attendance, the show was in every way a…

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Fancy Car Fair

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 16 October 1928 · page 2

To-morrow afternoon at three o'clock the Mayoress, Mrs. A. Goodhew, is to perform the opening ceremony of the Fancy Car Fail in connection with…

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Presbyterian Flower Show

The Young Chronicle · Tuesday 16 October 1928 · page 2

Arrangements are well in hand for the flower show which opens on Thursday afternoon of next week. The organisers this year have been…

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Road Beacons May Show Way. Proposal for the Burrangong Shire Council

The Young Chronicle · Tuesday 16 October 1928 · page 2

Road beasons may soon direct the way to Young at main cross roads in the district. A company has been formed named…

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Fancy Car Fair Methodist Ladies Function

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 18 October 1928 · page 2

The opening of tile Methodist Ladies' Guild fancy car fair was a pronounced success yesterday afternoon. The Lecture Hall was tranformed…

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On the Wheel First Night Carnival Personalities About Riders

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 18 October 1928 · page 6

On Saturday the track cycling season in Goulburn will be officially opened with a carnival, on Sports-ground. A telegram has been…

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Presbyterian Flower Show

The Young Chronicle · Friday 19 October 1928 · page 2

The show opens next Thursday afternoon at the Town Hall. A feature about this show is the interest taken in it by city firms, who…

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Police Ordered to Show No Mercy

The Burrowa News · Friday 19 October 1928 · page 6

If the headlights of your car are inclined to glare have them adjusted. The Chief Secretary (Mr. Bruntnell) has instructed the police to descend…

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Fair Rents Act Sydney

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 23 October 1928 · page 2

Speaking at the Erskineville Council on the Bill to amend the Fair Rents Act, Alderman McCarthy said that the Act was the only protection…

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Presbyterian Flower Show

The Young Chronicle · Tuesday 23 October 1928 · page 2

The show will be officially opened by the Mayoress at 3 p.m. on Thursday next and will continue that evening and on Friday and…

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Cowra Show. Over £300 Profit

The Young Chronicle · Tuesday 23 October 1928 · page 1

A preliminary statement of receipts end expenditure was presented by the secretary, indicating an estimated profit of over £300 on the actual…

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New Show Ground Erection of Appointments Work Well Advanced

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Wednesday 24 October 1928 · page 4

Steady progress is being made at the new Goulburn showgrund on tile Yass Road. At the invitation of the president of the A.P. and H. Society,…

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C.b.c. Carnival

The Young Chronicle · Tuesday 30 October 1928 · page 2

Extensive preparations are being made for the carnival in the Christian Brothers College grounds on Thursday next. A sports programme…

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