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

Shows & fairs, 1931

459 stories in Goulburn & the Tablelands (Yass, Young)'s papers · page 7 of 23

Show Ring Is a Picture

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 19 March 1931 · page 4

At no time in the history of the Goulburn A. P. and H. Society has the show ring presented such a wonderful picture of nature's…

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Sheep Weight at Crookwell Show

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 19 March 1931 · page 6

Two people guessed the correct weight of the fat sheep at the Crookwell Show Messrs. D. Hawlett, Laggan, and H. Berry, Goulburn. The…

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Goulburn Again Proves Its Worth Annual Show Commences Striking Reflex of District's Wealth Excellent Stock: Fine Pavilion Display Fine Weather for Opening Day

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 19 March 1931 · page 4

No event since the economic crisis, better described as "the depression," first made its presence felt has created such an inspiring note of confidence in the future of the fertile Goulburn district than the annual Show, which opened this morning in mild weather. After surveying the wealth of exhibits, over 4000 in number, one is forced into realising…

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At the Show Trade Displays Interesting Exhibits

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Friday 20 March 1931 · page 3

Industrial displays at this year's Goulburn Show form an interesting and attractive feature of the fine exhibition in the…

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Seen at the Show E. Cooper and Sons

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Friday 20 March 1931 · page 3

Cooper's are showing various models of baby Austins and a fine model Plymouth sedan is also on view. TAYLOR AND LOCKWOOD…

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Judging at Goulburn Show To-day Good Attendance Showery Day Further Results

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Friday 20 March 1931 · page 3

Despite the threatening weather, with showers, there was a good attendance at what has proved to be one…

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At the Show

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Monday 23 March 1931 · page 3

The grand-stand at : the show-ground was full on several occasions and those in it must have thanked the committee in their wisdom for…

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Show President Praises Public

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Monday 23 March 1931 · page 2

The splendid manner in which the people of Goulburn supported the annual show in spite of the shocking weather which prevailed…

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O'keefe's Show Display

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Monday 23 March 1931 · page 3

Latest models In Fords, exhibited by Messrs. D. P. O'Keefe, attracted great interest among the trade displays at the Goulburn Show. The four door…

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Show Society Missed £200 Insurance

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Monday 23 March 1931 · page 2

Had another point of rain fallen on Friday, the Goulburn A.P. and H. Society would have been $200 to the good. As a precaution…

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His Last Race Show Ring Tragedy

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Monday 23 March 1931 · page 2

Forrest is dead! He ran his last race-possibly the most glamorous in his career—at the Goulburn Showground on…

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Show Strike Trotting Owners Walla Walla's Entry

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Monday 23 March 1931 · page 2

As a protest against the entry of Walla Walla, seven troting owners who had nominated, for the Bakers' Open Speed…

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Horses at Yass Show. (Impressions by a Visitor)

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

From a survey of the horses exhibited at the recent Yass Show one is impressed with the possibility of the district being made the breeding…

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Taralga Show Profit of £40 Committee Does Well

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Monday 23 March 1931 · page 2

Taralga: At a meeting of the committee of the Taralga Show Society, it was revealed that the recent exhibition had shown a…

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Goulburn Show Ends Concluding Day Bitterly Cold Weather

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Monday 23 March 1931 · page 4

Showing an utter disregard for the wintry weather, between 2000 and 3000 people attended the concluding session of the Goulburn…

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Next Year's Show

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 24 March 1931 · page 2

With 12 months to the next show those who will guide the destiny of the Goulburn A.P. and H. Society will have plenty of time for…

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Heard and Seen At the Show

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 24 March 1931 · page 2

What amazed mo most at the show was some of those vegetables. They were grown, a lot of them by amateurs, too. Many and many a time I tried to…

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Easter Show

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Wednesday 25 March 1931 · page 4
Also in Crookwell Gazette

Those local residents who, intend visiting Sydney for the Show, are invited to inspect the exhibit by W. D Pavilion. Player pianos, pianos, radios…

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Goulburn Show Weight Guessing

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Wednesday 25 March 1931 · page 2

No fewer than seven people guessed the correct weight (93 lb.) of the sheep in tile weight guessing competition, at the Goulburn Show. They were Misses…

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