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

Shows & fairs, 1929

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The Big Aerial Pageant End of April Should Be Wonderful Show

Crookwell Gazette · Wednesday 30 January 1929 · page 6

If the Crookwell Aero Club's plans for a big aerial pageant in April materialise-- and we see no reson why they shouldn't--…

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On the Wheel No Goulburn Carnival Standen's Disqualification

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 31 January 1929 · page 6

There will be no cycling carnival at Goulburn on Saturday night owing to the fact that several of the riders and officials will be visiting Sydney…

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United Friendly Societies. Sports and Carnival. Mrs. G. E. Coddington Wins Queen Competition. Nett Proceeds Amount to £361

Murrumburrah Signal and County of Harden Advocate · Thursday 31 January 1929 · page 3

THE annual Sports and Carnival run by the United Friendly Societies of Murrumburrah and Harden, in aid of the funds of the local District…

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Stewart Mack’s Dramatic Company. Will be in Yass for the Show

The Yass Courier · Monday 4 February 1929 · page 5

Visitors to Yass for the forthcoming show will delighted to hear that they are promised a real dramatic treat in the visit of Stewart Mack’s…

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Carnival Postponed Sydney

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 7 February 1929 · page 6

Because of intermittent showers before 8 o'clock the cycling carnival at the Canterbury Velodrome last night was not held as…

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Goulburn Show Prospects Discussed by Committee

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 7 February 1929 · page 4

Prospects for the forthcoming Goulburn Show—the first to be held on the new ground—were discussed at a meeting of the…

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No Cycling Carnival

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Friday 8 February 1929 · page 10

In view of the possible inclemency of the weather and the absence of the "star" riders in Sydney for the State championships, the Goulburn Amateur…

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Better Prospects for Apple Growers Prices Likely to Be Fair. No Hurry with the Jonathans. Possibilities of Cool Storage

The Young Chronicle · Friday 8 February 1929 · page 1

Indications are that apple prices this year will be fair. An authority suggests to local growers, particularly the soldier settlers,…

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Sydney Wool Sales Rates Show Decline

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Monday 11 February 1929 · page 1

Winchcombe, Carson, Ltd., report: We sold 7400 bales of wool at our Sydney auction on Thursday. Fine wools made late values, but rates for…

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Items of Interest Braidwood Show Abandoned

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Wednesday 13 February 1929 · page 2

The Braidwood P. and A. Society's annual show, which was to have taken place next month, has been abandoned owing to the adverse…

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Show Will Be Held A. P. and H. Society Decides

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 14 February 1929 · page 2

Members of the committee of the Goulburn A. P. and H. Society yesterday carried a motion submitted by Mr. E. J. Darcy, that this year's show…

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Special Cycling Carnival For English Cricketers' Visit

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 14 February 1929 · page 6

Goulburn Amateur Bicycle Club has sent invitations to the Goulburn Cricket Association for a special cycling carnival on February 25, the night of…

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In Movieland The Shadow Show a Talkie Triumph. "Jazz Singer's" Big Run

Murrumburrah Signal and County of Harden Advocate · Thursday 14 February 1929 · page 1

"The Jazz Singer," now waving a big run at the Lyceum, has settled the controversy that has raged for several months past around the practicability…

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No Show. Blame Drought and Fire

The Young Chronicle · Friday 15 February 1929 · page 1

So extensive has been the havoc wrought by the drought and recent bush fires that it is questionable whether the Goulburn Show will be…

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Gunning Show

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Monday 18 February 1929 · page 6

In connection with the Gunning Show, to be held on February 21, 22 and 23, the Railway Department has arranged for accommodation to be…

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The Show

The Yass Courier · Monday 18 February 1929 · page 5

The sale of booth and fruit stall for the Show was held by Mr P. M. Bourke, on Thursday afternoon. . Mr Oldfield, of the Harp Hotel,…

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Gunning Show Railway Arrangements

The Yass Courier · Monday 18 February 1929 · page 2

In connection with the Gunning Show, to be held on February 21, 22 and 28, the Railway Department has arranged for accommodation to be…

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Empire Exhibition Canada's Enterprise Rewarded LONDON

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 19 February 1929 · page 2

The most notable feature of the Empire Exhibition at the White City is the continued dominance of Canada compared with the other Dominions…

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Crookwell Show Society Monthly Committee Meeting

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 19 February 1929 · page 6

The monthly meeting of the Crookwell A.P. and H. Society was held in the School of Arts Hall on Friday. Those present were: Messrs Stan…

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Taralga Show Final Arrangements Made TARALGA

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 19 February 1929 · page 4

Final arrangements were complete for the forthcoming show. when the Taralga A.P, and H. Society held largely attended committee meeting…

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