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

Shows & fairs, 1930

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Industrial Fair Opening by Mayor

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Friday 12 September 1930 · page 3

The Mayor, Ald. A. J. Wheatley, has consented to officially open the Goulburn Manufacturers' Exhibition, to be held in the foyer…

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Show Smoke Social

The Burrowa News · Friday 12 September 1930 · page 3

The annual smoke social, under the auspices of the Burrowa P.A. and H. Association, was held in the Guild Hall…

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Show Week Amusements

The Burrowa News · Friday 12 September 1930 · page 9

The old-time ball, in the Guild Hail on the first night of the show, was fairly well attended, and those present revelled in the old-time dances…

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Agricultural Wealth Reflected at Our Show. Productiveness of the District Demonstrated. Pavilion Crammed Full of Wonderful Exhibits

The Burrowa News · Friday 12 September 1930 · page 4

THE BURROWA SHOW, held last week, was a wonderful demonstration of the remarkable productiveness of the Burrowa soil. It was a remarkably fine exhibition, and the number and…

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Loan Exhibition

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Monday 15 September 1930 · page 3

The promoters have decided to postpone the Loan Exhibition previously fixed for September 23 to 30, until later in the year. Exhibits are still…

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Show Secretary Tenders To Be Called Society Talks Economy

Yass Tribune-Courier · Monday 15 September 1930 · page 4

Under the constitution of the P. & A. Assn. it is necessary to appoint the show secretary each year. When this matter…

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Bonny Babies Successful Show

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 16 September 1930 · page 3

A successful Baby Show was held in St. Patrick's Hail on Saturday afternoon. Proceeds will go towards the candidature of Miss Molly O'Leary in…

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Industrial Fair Splendid Prospects

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Wednesday 17 September 1930 · page 6

"It appears that the exhibition of Goulburn made goods in October will be an unqualified success," stated the president of the…

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GOULBURN-MADE Next Month's Exhibition

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Wednesday 17 September 1930 · page 5

Goulburn manufacturers have enthusiastically supported the exhibition of Goulburn-made goods, to be held from October 17 to 25…

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Grand Scottish Fair

Yass Tribune-Courier · Thursday 18 September 1930 · page 2

As will be seen by our advertising columns the annual Scottish Fair in aid of the Presbyterian Church will be held on the 25th and 26th of this…

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"Double Woman" Side Show Fraud TORONTO

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 18 September 1930 · page 6

Morality officers who visited, a fail here to investigate the authenticity of Josepha, the double-bodied, woman from Austria," made three arrests to…

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Water Jump Attraction for Show Society's Proposal

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 18 September 1930 · page 2

There is every prospect that a water jump will be a feature of future Goulburn shows. Mr. Walter Reynolds, chief ring…

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Next Month Speedway Season First Carnival (Club Notes by "Speed")

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 18 September 1930 · page 4

Owing, to the inclemency, of the weather last Sunday club event—an , all-day social run—was postponed and will be held…

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Petrol Gas Lost Engine Efficiency What Tests Show

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 18 September 1930 · page 4

Motorists will be surprised to learn that it is computed that about one car in every five, loses engine efficiency in some degree…

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Weight-guessing Comp. at Boorowa Show

The Burrowa News · Friday 19 September 1930 · page 5

The weight of the sheep in the guessing competition at the Burrowa Show was 136½ lbs. The prize was divided between Mrs. Wright, of…

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Scottish Fair

Yass Tribune-Courier · Monday 22 September 1930 · page 2

As will be seen by our advertising columns the Women’s Missionary Association of the Presbyterian Church are holding their annual Scottish Fair…

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Hospital Fair Takings Total £110

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 23 September 1930 · page 2

Receipts from the recent wattle fair and ball organised by the Ladies' Auxiliary on behalf of the Goulburn District Hospital,…

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Scottish Fair

Yass Tribune-Courier · Thursday 25 September 1930 · page 2

The annual two days Scottish Fair conducted under the auspices of the W.M.A., Presbyterian Church, opened in the Memorial Hall this…

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Scottish Fair Splendid Success Clever Amateur Acting

Yass Tribune-Courier · Monday 29 September 1930 · page 2

The Presbyterian Scottish Fair is an annual event looked forward to by those who appreciate the opportunity to buy dainty Needlework,…

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Sheep Shearing on the Showground Exhibition In Aid Of Hospital

Yass Tribune-Courier · Monday 29 September 1930 · page 2

The committee appointed by [?]th Board of Directors of the District Hospital, to conduct a sheep shearing and wool-classing…

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