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

Shows & fairs, 1929

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Methodist Fair Opened Last Night

Crookwell Gazette · Wednesday 20 February 1929 · page 7

Despite the unfavourable weather a big crowd attended the annual Methodist Fair, held at the Crookwell Literary Institute. The Hall and…

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White City Fair Australia Interests Royalty LONDON

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Wednesday 20 February 1929 · page 2

Queen Mary, the Prince of Wales, and Prince George spent two hours traversing six miles of avenues of British industries at the White City…

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Gunning Show 33rd Annual Exhibition Good Display Despite Drought GUNNING

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 21 February 1929 · page 2

Despite the unfavourable season, the 33rd annual show, which opened to-day, was a credit to Gunning district as regards agricultural and…

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Taralga Show

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 21 February 1929 · page 3

with reference to the statement of the Goulburn manager of the N.Z.L. and M.A. Company, that an arrangement had been arrived at between…

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Gunning Show. Railway Arrangements

The Yass Courier · Thursday 21 February 1929 · page 5
Also in Murrumburrah Signal and County of Harden Advocate

Railway arrangements made in connection with the Gunning Show, to be held on February 21, 22 and 23, provide for the issue of return…

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Gunning's Fine Show District's Resources Reflected Thirty Third Exhibition Gunning

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Friday 22 February 1929 · page 2

One visits the 33rd annual show of the Gunning Pastoral. Agricultural and Industrial Society, which opened yesterday, with the feeling that Gunning is the centre of a district of wonderful resources. To stage an exhibition, after one of the worst seasons on…

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English Cricketers To Attend Cycling Carnival

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Friday 22 February 1929 · page 8

Arrangements have been made for members of the English and Southern Districts cricket teams to visit the cycling carnival at the Sportsground…

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Second Day Gunning Show Continues Fine Weather; Large Crowd GUNNING

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Friday 22 February 1929 · page 4

Fine weather favoured the second day of the Gunning show. There was a good attendance, including visitors from Goulburn,…

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Yass Show

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Monday 25 February 1929 · page 3

Railway arrangements, in connection with the Yass Show, to he held on February 28 and March 1 and 2, provide for the issue of tickets at…

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The Show

The Yass Courier · Monday 25 February 1929 · page 5

The Yass P. and A. Association’s Annual Show will open on Thursday next, and will extend over three days…

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Yass Show. Railway Arrangements

The Yass Courier · Monday 25 February 1929 · page 5

In connection with the Yass Show, to be held on February 28, and March 1 and 2, the Railway Department has arranged for…

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Show Trots Gunning's Good Sport Thrilling Handicap Finish

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Monday 25 February 1929 · page 6

Although the Unhoppled Handicap and the Trial at the Gunning Show on Saturday did not provide very exciting trotting "the…

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Trotter Killed Gunning Show Sensation Disaster in Trial Handicap

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Monday 25 February 1929 · page 2

Disaster overtook Mr. W. M. McLean's pacer, Sweet Patch, in' the Trial Handicap Trot at the Gunning show on Friday. Sweet…

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Carnival Dance

The Young Chronicle · Tuesday 26 February 1929 · page 2

In aid of the Sacred Heart Hospital a carnival dance and [?] party will be held to-morrow at 8 o'clock. SIX prizes. Novelty dances. Gloomchasers'…

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Carnival Dances

The Young Chronicle · Tuesday 26 February 1929 · page 2

To-morrow night in the Southern Cross Hall a carnival dance and euchre party will be held in aid of the Sacred Heart Hospital. Six…

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Young Sheep Show

The Young Chronicle · Tuesday 26 February 1929 · page 2

The C. class for medium sheep owners is limited to men with over 1000 and less than 5000 sheep, was the decision of the Committee of the Young P. and A. Association…

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Entertainments Hospital Show Carnival

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Wednesday 27 February 1929 · page 3

The public meeting called for the purpose of arranging for the annual street carnival will be held in the Town Hall to-night at 8 o'clock. The…

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Taralga Show Entries

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Wednesday 27 February 1929 · page 3

Despite the adverse season the Taralga Show promises to be thesucces it has gained in previous years. Almost all classes are well filled and…

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Lytton's Canvas Theatre Coming for Crookwell Show Week

Crookwell Gazette · Wednesday 27 February 1929 · page 4

Lovers of excellent dramatic productions will welcome the advertised return of the famous Philip Lytton Dramatic Company, which…

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