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

Shows & fairs, 1936

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Bowling Carnival Yass Rink Wins Pennant [?]Cen Runner Up in Singles Championship

Yass Tribune-Courier · Thursday 30 January 1936 · page 6

The Federal Capital Bowling Association pennant championships were played at the Yass bowling green on Monday, when…

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Letter From "Fair Play."

The Young Chronicle · Friday 31 January 1936 · page 2

For two reasons a letter received from "Fair Play" cannot be printed. One is that no address is given, and the other that it is too personal. If…

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Harry Tickle First-class Diving Exhibition at Baths Last Night

Yass Tribune-Courier · Monday 3 February 1936 · page 2

The best all-round diving exhibition seen at the local pool was given last night by Harry Tickle undefeated champion of…

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Sapling Stakes Meeting Goulburn Trotting Carnival Racing Delights Large Crowd

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Monday 3 February 1936 · page 1

Despite the unexpected difficulties encountered in holding the postponed Anniversary Sapling Stakes meeting, the Goulburn Racing and Trotting Club has reason to feel gratified at the success which attended the fixture on…

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Local News Junior Swimming Club Carnival

The Young Chronicle · Tuesday 4 February 1936 · page 2

Nine events, including boys, girl's, men's, and women's swimming races, diving and novelty events, are listed for the Junior Swimming Club's…

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SWIMMING Club Carnival

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Wednesday 5 February 1936 · page 4

On Wednesday next, February 12, the Goulburn Amateur Swimming club will hold its annual carnival at the Municipal Baths…

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Wool Auction Prices Show Advance

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Wednesday 5 February 1936 · page 5

SYDNEY, Wednesday: Goldsbrough Mort report having offered on Tuesday 4676 bales. The market was firm yesterday and in comparison…

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Greyhound Coursing Two Nights' Carnival

Murrumburrah Signal and County of Harden Advocate · Thursday 6 February 1936 · page 3

The above Club hold a two nights . Carnival on Wednesday and Thursday, the nights of the Murrumburrah Turf Club's annual races. A…

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Swimming Notes Club Activities Next Week's Carnival

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 6 February 1936 · page 6

Strenuous training has been indulged in by club members during the past few weeks, with the result that excellent finishes and fast times…

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Grand Talkie Picture Show. for Murrumburrah. Good News for the Town

Murrumburrah Signal and County of Harden Advocate · Thursday 6 February 1936 · page 1

An important movement is being organised to brighten up the town of Murrumburrah and provide amusement for the citizens. For some…

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Water Wanted Ratepayer To Pay For Extension Public Holiday Second Show Day

Yass Tribune-Courier · Thursday 6 February 1936 · page 4

Owing to the absence of the Mayor, Ald. J. A. Davis, who is on holidays, the Deputy Mayor, Ald. [?]. Garrety, presided at Monday night’s meeting of…

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Ambulance Carnival

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Friday 7 February 1936 · page 4

The Goulburn District Ambulance will hold its annual carnival in Auburn Street from Wednesday until Saturday evenings of next week…

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Show Society Annual Meeting

The Burrowa News · Friday 7 February 1936 · page 4

Members of the above Society held their annual meeting on Saturday afternoon last at the Central Hotel (Tattersall's) the…

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Record High Jump at Albion Park Show

The Burrowa News · Friday 7 February 1936 · page 8

Competitors at the Albion Park Show in the high-jumping contests reached a height which will probably stand as a record in that department…

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Gunning Show Booths and Rights

Yass Tribune-Courier · Monday 10 February 1936 · page 2

The auction sale of booths and rights in connection with the Gunning Show, resulted as follows: Publican's booth, A. W. Oldfield, £81…

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Big Band Day Next Sunday Swimming Carnival At Night

Yass Tribune-Courier · Monday 10 February 1936 · page 2

Great enthusiasm is being shown by all the bands connected with next Sunday’s big demonstration in the Park. Reports from bandmasters…

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Prime Minister To Be Invited To Open Show Proposal to Make Horse. Yards Free to Exhibitors

Yass Tribune-Courier · Monday 10 February 1936 · page 2

At Saturday night’s meeting of the P. and A. Association, Mr. C. H. Barbour gave notice of motion that the resolution carried by the committee…

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SWIMMING To-morrow's Carnival

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 11 February 1936 · page 3

Given a fine warm night, the Goulburn Swimming Club's annual carnival to-morrow night should be one of the most…

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Entertainments Ambulance Carnival

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Wednesday 12 February 1936 · page 4

A start will be made this evening with the Goulburn District Ambulance Carnival in Auburn Street. Stalls and other attractions should provide…

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Biddulph to Appear To-night's Swimming Carnival

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Wednesday 12 February 1936 · page 2

Fresh from his triumphs at the State Championships Robin Biddulph has consented to appear in exhibition swims, and also to start in the open…

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