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

Shows & fairs, 1931

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Goulburn Show Official Opening State Governor Invited

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 19 February 1931 · page 2

At a meeting of the A. P. and H. Society yesterday it was decided to invite the State Governor, Sir Philip Game, to open the…

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Country Boys Easter Excursions to Royal Show

The Burrowa News · Friday 20 February 1931 · page 1

Once again an opportunity is being offered country boys to visit the Royal Show in Sydney, and to see the Blue Mountains, Sydney Harbor, the…

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The Garden How to Make It Attractive. Growing Show Chrysanthemums

The Burrowa News · Friday 20 February 1931 · page 6

As an exhibitor at many shows, I would advise chrysanthemum growers to pay particular attention to their plants just now. Experience…

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Education By Travel Y.A.L. Excursion to Royal Show

The Burrowa News · Friday 20 February 1931 · page 1

There will no doubt, be many parents who will be attracted to a proposal of the Young Australia League, whereby a big group of…

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Queanbeyan Show

Yass Tribune-Courier · Monday 23 February 1931 · page 2

The Queanbeyan Show will be held next week on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, March 5, 6, and 7. Schedules may be obtained from the…

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The Show

Yass Tribune-Courier · Monday 23 February 1931 · page 2

Readers are reminded that entries for the juvenile section in the Annual Show, which will be held on March…

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“Icebergs” Win Carnival at Baths Challenge From “Misery Flat”

Yass Tribune-Courier · Monday 23 February 1931 · page 1

The Swimming carnival held at the Municipal Baths on Thursday night proved a great success. It was an ideal night for the water. There…

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Crookwell Show March Exhibition Arrangements in Hand

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 26 February 1931 · page 4

Crookwell: The monthly meeting of the Crookwell A.P. and H. Society was held at the School of Arts. The president…

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Gunning Show Record Expected 35th Annual Exhibition Gunning

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 26 February 1931 · page 3

Gunning's 35th annual show opened to-day in perfect weather and judging by the large entries received in each section it will…

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Gunning Show

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Friday 27 February 1931 · page 2

Who said the word "depression?" Certainly not the show committee of the Gunning A.P. and I. Society. They have had…

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Cooma Show

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Friday 27 February 1931 · page 4

Cooma's annual show will be held on March 11 and 12. Included in the programme will be hunting contests, a sheep judging competition, sheep dog…

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Gunning P. A. and I. Society Has a Record Show No Sign of Hard Times Splendid Entries Keen Competition All Round Sheep Section Is Strong

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Friday 27 February 1931 · page 6

Records were made to be broken, but few people would expect it in these so called bad times. Yet at the Gunning Show, which commenced yesterday, previous records were eclipsed in many sections, and indications…

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Gunning Show 35th Annual Exhibition

Yass Tribune-Courier · Monday 2 March 1931 · page 2

The 35th annual show held by the Gunning P.A. & I, Society took place ait Gunning last Thursday, Friday and Saturday…

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Canberra Carnival

Yass Tribune-Courier · Monday 2 March 1931 · page 2

The swimming carnival at the new baths at Canberra on Saturday was a great success. Several local swimmers accompanied by Mr. Gus ,…

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Cycling Carnival Off

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Monday 2 March 1931 · page 3

Rain has forced the Goulburn Amateur Bicycle Club to abandon tonight's carnival, which was postponed from Saturday night. Knibbs, the…

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Taralga Expects Record Show

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Monday 2 March 1931 · page 2

Taralga: It is expected that records will be broken in every direction when the annual show opens to-morrow. Entries in…

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Passing Comment Annual Show

Yass Tribune-Courier · Monday 2 March 1931 · page 2

GENERAL ENTRIES for the Annual Show which will be held next week close to-morrow night. Every resident of the town and district that…

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Good Finishes High School Swimmers Exciting Carnival

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Monday 2 March 1931 · page 4

Good finishes were witnessed at the annual swimming carnival of the Goulburn High School, held at the Municipal Baths on Friday…

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The Show Local Stores Close Two Afternoons

Yass Tribune-Courier · Monday 2 March 1931 · page 2

With the object of helping the P. and A. Association to make the annual show a success, the leading business establishments in the town,…

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Dahlia Show

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 3 March 1931 · page 2

Entries for the dahlia show being held at the Regent Shopping Block are to close on Wednesday. Judging from tile number already received…

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