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

Shows & fairs, 1936

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P.l.c. Swimming Carnival

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Friday 6 March 1936 · page 1

Tuesday afternoon next has been set aside for the Presbyterian Ladles' College annual swimming carnival, which is expected to attract a good…

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Braidwood Show Demonstrates District's Resources Good Fortune Favours Committee Judging in the Sunshine Exhibitors Provide Fine Display

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Friday 6 March 1936 · page 6

Although the entries in some sections at the Braidwood P., A. and H. Association's annual show, which opened in ideal weather yesterday, were a trifle disappointing considering the good season experienced, the exhibition…

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SWIMMING District School Carnival

Yass Tribune-Courier · Monday 9 March 1936 · page 1

Last Friday afternoon was perfect: an ideal occasion for a swimming carnival, and over 250 children, and many adults, were present at the local…

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Local and General Swimming Carnival

Yass Tribune-Courier · Monday 9 March 1936 · page 2

At the big swimming carnival at the baths on Wednesday afternoon, H. Kennedy, from Cootaumndra, champion of all distances from 50 to 440…

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Dahlia Show Horticultural Society Mayor's Thanks

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Monday 9 March 1936 · page 6

That he wanted to tender his sincere thanks to members of the Goulburn Horticultural Society for what they were doing to prove…

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Marulan News Flower Show Church of England

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Monday 9 March 1936 · page 4

MARULAN: The weather was kind to the Church of England on Saturday week, when a most successful flower show, bazaar,…

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WOOD-CHOPPING Goulburn Show

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 10 March 1936 · page 3

Record entries are expected for the wood-chopping classes at the Goulburn A., P. and H. Society's annual show, which will…

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Bad Weather for Junior Carnival Boy Swimmers' Keen Tussles. Hilliard Strengthens Claim. to the Brooks' Cup

The Young Chronicle · Tuesday 10 March 1936 · page 1

Members of the Junior Swimming Club are looking for the "Jonah" who is responsible for the rain every time they put on a…

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The Show Entries a Record

Crookwell Gazette · Wednesday 11 March 1936 · page 2

On visiting the showground this morning we found members of the committee applying the final touches here and there in the…

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Glamorous "Roberta" Show Week Attraction

Crookwell Gazette · Wednesday 11 March 1936 · page 4

The best in singing and dancing, in band music and in fashions is said to be presented in "Toberta" RKO Radio's gay and tuneful musical…

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Goulburn Show Record Entries Likely

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Wednesday 11 March 1936 · page 1

Indications point to a record number of exhibits at the Goulburn Show, which will be held on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday…

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A Show Exhibitor Though 101 Years Old

Crookwell Gazette · Wednesday 11 March 1936 · page 1

There is sure to be considerable interest in the exhibit entered for the Crookwell show by Mrs. Charnock, who recently…

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Gullen Junior Farmers Picnic and Exhibition Big Crowd Impressed by Excellence

Crookwell Gazette · Wednesday 11 March 1936 · page 1

Gullen Junior Farmers held their first annual show on Saturday, 7th inst., and their inaugural efforts proved to be a great success. Despite dull weather the attendance was estimated at close…

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Trip Abroad Mr. Perkins Speaks Show Luncheon Address

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Wednesday 11 March 1936 · page 6

In the course of his remarks in response to the toast of Federal Parliament at the luncheon on the third day of the Berrima…

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Tumbarumba Show

Murrumburrah Signal and County of Harden Advocate · Thursday 12 March 1936 · page 1

The Tumbarumba Show was opened on Tuesday by Mr. A. Mair, M.L.A., in glorious weather. There was what is believed to he a record…

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Fine Exhibition Crookwell Show Big Increase in Entries Special to the "Evening Penny Post"

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 12 March 1936 · page 3

Crookwell's 59th annual show was ushered in by glorious weather to-day, and the exhibition promises to be a noteworthy…

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Dray Horses At Yass Show

Yass Tribune-Courier · Thursday 12 March 1936 · page 4

Portion of the “roll up” for best dray horse at the Yass Show, which was won by Mr. T. Glover, with Mr. G. Smith, second.— Photo by courtesy of “Country Life.”…

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A Line Up at the Show

Yass Tribune-Courier · Thursday 12 March 1936 · page 6

Judging the pen of three rams at the Show. The first prize in this class was won by Mr. W. T. Merriman.—Photo by courtesy of “Country Life.”…

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Photos Taken at the Yass Show

Yass Tribune-Courier · Thursday 12 March 1936 · page 8

Mountain Hero, champion Clydesdale stallion. This horse was exhibited by Glover…

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Champion Angus Bull at Yass Show

Yass Tribune-Courier · Thursday 12 March 1936 · page 4

Bred and exhibited by Messrs. F. W. Castle-Roche and W. L. Wade. —“C o u n t r y, Life”…

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