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

Shows & fairs, 1929

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Goulburn Show Ring Events Decided Successful Final Day

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

There was a large attendance at the showground yesterday when the postponed ring events were decided. Some keen contests were seen in the…

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Weight Guessing at Show

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Wednesday 20 March 1929 · page 6

Results of the weight guessing competition at the Goulburn Show are: Weight of Bullocks, 1470lbs., guessed by Mrs. Jack Perkins, 7 Clinton-street,…

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Goulburn Show Local Exhibitors Successful

Crookwell Gazette · Wednesday 20 March 1929 · page 4

Mr. T. J. McCormack at Goulburn won practically every prize for merino sheep in the open classes, including four sectional champions…

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Royal Easter Show an Interesting Exhibit

Crookwell Gazette · Wednesday 20 March 1929 · page 2

How an artistic, durable and fire retardent dwelling containing a large living room, entrance porch, three large bedrooms, kitchen, bathroom,…

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Methodist Church Fair

Murrumburrah Signal and County of Harden Advocate · Thursday 21 March 1929 · page 2

The Mechanics' Institute, Harden, presented a most animated appearance on Friday and Saturday nights last, being the occasion of the annual…

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Side- Shows Make a Show

Murrumburrah Signal and County of Harden Advocate · Thursday 21 March 1929 · page 3

"I'll never again come to a Gundagai Show," said Jimmy Sharman last week. "I've never received' worse treatment at any Show in Australia…

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The Show and the Side Shows

The Yass Courier · Thursday 21 March 1929 · page 5

“I’ll never again come to a Gundagai Show,” and Jimmy Sherman yesterday. “I’ve never received worse treatment at any show in…

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Show Society President Entertains Congratulatory Speeches

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 21 March 1929 · page 6

The President of the A.P. and H. Society, Mr. C. E. Prell, entertained members of the committee of the Society and many leading citizens at…

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"Shell" Stand at Royal Easter Show

Murrumburrah Signal and County of Harden Advocate · Thursday 21 March 1929 · page 3

Situated at Stand No. 19 is the building occupied by the Shell Company of Australia Limited, and the "Mail on the Land" will be greatly…

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Losing Membership Royal Agricultural Society

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Friday 22 March 1929 · page 1

That the Royal Agricultural Society of England has lost 2000 members in the last three years may come as a surprise to the casual observer; but…

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Off to the Show

The Burrowa News · Friday 22 March 1929 · page 2

The motor train carried 34 passengers away from Boorowa this morning to Sydney for the Easter festivities…

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Royal Easter Show an Intetresting Exhibit

The Burrowa News · Friday 22 March 1929 · page 1

How an artistic, durable and fire retardant dwelling containing a large living room, entrance porch, three large bedrooms, kitchen, bathroom…

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Outstanding Receipts Hold Up Show Society Audit

The Burrowa News · Friday 22 March 1929 · page 4

The annual meeting of the members of the Burrowa P.A. and H. Society, on Saturday last, was attended by Mr. F. F…

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German Tests Show Ford "A" Performance Ford Car Leads in Starting, Low Speed, Brakes and Acceleration

The Burrowa News · Friday 22 March 1929 · page 3

Information has been received about the victory won by Ford cars during the A.D.A.C. Reliability and Economy Tests recently held in…

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Fair Defendants at Cowra

The Yass Courier · Monday 25 March 1929 · page 4

Two young ladies were the star attraction at the Cowra Police Court last Saturday morning. When the Magistrate (Mr C. Howie,…

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“Shell” Stand at Royal Easter Show

The Yass Courier · Monday 25 March 1929 · page 3

Situated at Stand No [?] is the building occupied by the Shell Company of Australia Limited, and the “Man on the Land” will be greatly interested in the…

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Wingello Show Fine District Display Opened by Mr. J. A. Perkins M.P.

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Monday 25 March 1929 · page 4

Wingello and district, at one time referred to as the worst strip of country between Sydney and Albury, held a show on Saturday…

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Entertainments Goulburn Show Ball

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Wednesday 27 March 1929 · page 6

A meeting of ladies interested in organising a ball under the auspices of the Goulburn A.P. and H. Society was held in the society's rooms…

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Royal Show South's Fine Display Primary Produce Exhibits

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

The South coast and Talbeland once more provided a most attractive evidence of its fertility at the Sydney Show, which opened…

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Sydney Show Studebaker Exhibit

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 28 March 1929 · page 8

Foremost in the Studebaker exhibit at the Royal Agricultural Show is their two new models announced this week—a new Commander Eight and…

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