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

Shows & fairs, 1934

603 stories in Goulburn & the Tablelands (Yass, Young)'s papers · page 6 of 31

Gunning Show Heavy Rain the Day Goes on Spirits Not Dampened Gunning

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 22 February 1934 · page 3

The heavy rain which drenched the Gunning Showground last night and this morning did not damp the spirits of…

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Prohibits Sunday Night GOVERNOR-GENERAL Presentation Of Address At Opening Of Show Light Horse and Boy Scout Escorts

Yass Tribune-Courier · Thursday 22 February 1934 · page 1

The Governor-General of Australia, His Excellency, the Right Honourable Sir Isaac Alfred Isaacs, P.C., G.C.M.G., will be in…

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Canberra Carnival

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Friday 23 February 1934 · page 8

A team for Canberra Carnival has been arranged, the club having contributed handsomely towards the necessary expense entailed in its…

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Gunning Show Trots

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Friday 23 February 1934 · page 2

Onlooker writes.—Sir: In Wednesday's issue of the Penny Post, "Nomination has a letter dealing with the handicaps of the above and deserves…

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Singles Out Country Bowls Carnival

The Young Chronicle · Friday 23 February 1934 · page 2

"No Play to-day" was the edict yesterday morning regarding the country bowls carnival and the singles champlonship has been…

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Joyce Cooper Will Swim At Young Carnival. World Record Holder Secured For Baths Opening. Many Men and Women Champions Will Appear; Given Fine Weather, Success Is Now Assured

The Young Chronicle · Friday 23 February 1934 · page 1

In addition to the male swimming and diving champions who have, already signified their intention of being present at the great opening carnival at the Young Swimming Baths on 7th March, the committee have now made arrangements with the N.S.W. Women's Amateur Swimming…

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Gunning Show

Yass Tribune-Courier · Monday 26 February 1934 · page 2

Despite unfavourable weather the anual show held at Gunning on Thursday Friday and Saturday, was a success. Among successful Local…

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Memorial Hall Talkies Show Night Attractions

Yass Tribune-Courier · Monday 26 February 1934 · page 2

Special Show night attractions have been selected for the patrons of the Memorial Hall Talkies and are sure to appeal. There will be a change of…

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Annual Show Big Success Indicated Opens To-morrow Record Entries

Yass Tribune-Courier · Monday 26 February 1934 · page 2

The Yass Annual Show opens to-morrow and will be continued on Wednesday. With record entries and the promise of fine…

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Popular Girls Attend Show Meeting the Street Carnival

Crookwell Gazette · Wednesday 28 February 1934 · page 3

The President (Mr. S. A. Cullen) extended a cordial welcome to Misses Lamb, Wakely and Branson at last Friday night's show committee…

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From Everywhere Gunning Show

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Wednesday 28 February 1934 · page 2

It was stated that A. E. Outtrim was the most successful exhibitor in the standard poultry section. This was incorrect G. E. Ardrill was the…

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Barton's Follies Show Week Attraction

Crookwell Gazette · Wednesday 28 February 1934 · page 5

Messrs. Barton Bros. well-known company of metropolitan artists will appear under canvass at Crookwell on Friday and Saturday, March 9th…

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Show Week Attraction Cole's Comedy Players

Crookwell Gazette · Wednesday 28 February 1934 · page 6

With the near approach of Crookwell Show comes the welcome announcement that Cole's Comedy Co. are to play their annual show season…

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Wonderful Cattle Exhibited at Taralga Show Outstanding Show Ideal Conditions Glorious Day for Opening Records in Entries

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Wednesday 28 February 1934 · page 4

Opening under ideal conditions yesterday, the Taralga A., P. and H. Association's annual show gave promise of being the best exhibition yet staged in Taralga's history…

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On with the Show Official Opening By Prime Minister

Crookwell Gazette · Wednesday 28 February 1934 · page 1

It was intimated at Friday night's meeting of the Show Committee that the Prime Minister (Mr. J. A, Lyons) had accepted…

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Show Accident

Yass Tribune-Courier · Thursday 1 March 1934 · page 2

There was only one accident in the show ring, which occurred on the first afternoon, Tuesday, in the thread the needle race. A horse fell and…

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Wingello Show

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 1 March 1934 · page 3

The popularity of the Wingello Show has now been established throughout the district, and the eighth annual event to be held this…

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Dogs Good Quality: Fair Competition

Yass Tribune-Courier · Thursday 1 March 1934 · page 6

Mr. O. Pursehouse, of Goulburn, who judged the dogs, said the grey hounds were a splendid lot. The cattle dogs and kelnies were also good…

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CATTLE Splendid Exhibition Insufficient Accommodation

Yass Tribune-Courier · Thursday 1 March 1934 · page 6

There was outstanding improvement this year in the cattle section which was commented upon by the judges. There were…

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Whippet Exhibition Clever Dogs Perform

Yass Tribune-Courier · Thursday 1 March 1934 · page 2

A novel and interesting event in the Show ring yesterday afternoon was a whippet exhibition, given by Mr. O. Pursehouse, of Goulburn…

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