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

Shows & fairs, 1936

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OUR 52nd SHOW

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 19 March 1936 · page 4

"Happy is the show the sun shines on"—to amend an old familiar saying, and in this respect Goulburn's 52nd show opens…

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Hospital Carnival Grand Opening To-night

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 19 March 1936 · page 4

Although to-night will marks the actual opening of the Goulburn District Hospital carnival the games and attractions were given a try-out last…

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Show Is Insured Against Rain

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 19 March 1936 · page 6

Goulburn's show is insured for £200 against 10 points of rain falling between 10.30 a.m. and 2.30 p.m. to-morrow, and…

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Jimmy Sharman in Town Fistic Treat For Show

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 19 March 1936 · page 8

Most prominent on our great annual showground is this spacious and up-to-date outfit erected immediately behind the publican's booth, where it goes…

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Prizes Worth £1000 to Be Won at Show

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 19 March 1936 · page 6

During the three days of the Goulburn Show cash prizes and trophies to the value of close on £1000 will be distributed…

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Quality and Quantity at Goulburn's Annual Show Phenomenal Season Typified by Big Exhibition Striking Display Awaits Visitors Stock Pens Filled: Many Horses: Scene in Pavilion Judgment Passed On Exhibits To-day

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 19 March 1936 · page 6

With the support of Nature, who has been particularly generous in the seasonal blessings she has bestowed on this part of N.S. Wales, the Goulburn Agricultural, Pastoral and Horticultural Society presented at the Showground to-day an exhibition worthy of the great…

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Fun Rivals Romance in New Film Reuniting Janet Gaynor and Lew Ayres Sweethearts of "State Fair" now Merry Lovers in "Servants' rance,' Story of a Masquerading Heiress

Murrumburrah Signal and County of Harden Advocate · Thursday 19 March 1936 · page 1

The present offering at the Murrumhurrah School of Arts on Saturday night, 21st inst., is Fox film's 'Servants Entrance,' which brings…

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Wonders Never Cease Phar Lap Outclassed World's Tiniest Horse, Size of a Dog Viewed at Newcastle Show by 12,000 People

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 19 March 1936 · page 3

2A few months ago a tiny horse was carried through the passing multitudes from a taxi-cab in crowded Threadneedle Street, London, to a…

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Street Carnival Hospital Effort

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Friday 20 March 1936 · page 5

Many novel attractions support the well-stocked stalls at the annual show-week carnival in aid of the Goulburn District Hospital,…

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Show Post Office Interesting Display

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Friday 20 March 1936 · page 8

One of the most interesting exhibits in the pavilion is the Show Post Office, which the Postmaster-General's Department has again established for…

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Forty Years' Work for Show Society

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Friday 20 March 1936 · page 1

It is doubtful if any other official of the Goulburn A. P., and H. Society can lay claim to a better record of service than Mr. W. A…

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Goulburn Show Opened By Governor-General Excellence of Display Impressed Lord Gowrie Second Day at 52nd Exhibition Vast Crowd of Onlookers Present at Showground Spectacular Programme in Ring

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Friday 20 March 1936 · page 1

Goulburn's annual show, continued to-day in sunshine, was favoured this afternoon with the presence of the Governor-General, Lord Gowrie, who performed the official openings at 3 p.m. His Excellency complimented the district, the A., P. and H. Society, and the…

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Show Smoke Social a Happy Evening NEARLY £120 Subscribed in Room

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Friday 20 March 1936 · page 4

For the first time for several years the Goulburn A., P and H. Society held a smoke social in the Masonic Hall last night. There was just a tinge of regret that more were not present, but the evening from every point of view was a…

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Vice-regal Party at Show Official Opening Governor-general's Address Tribute to the District

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Friday 20 March 1936 · page 5

There was a very large attendance at the showground at 3 o'clock this afternoon when the Governor-General, Lord Gowrie, of Canberra, declared the 52nd annual show…

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Show Blooms

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Monday 23 March 1936 · page 5

As is usually the case, the flower section of the pavilion was again the centre considerable public attention on the second and third days…

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Sheep Dog Trials Show's New Attraction

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Monday 23 March 1936 · page 6

Sheep dog trials will probably be a regular feature at future shows in Goulburn following their successful introduction at this year's exhibition…

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News From the Country Junior Farmers Gullen Show Commendable Display

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Monday 23 March 1936 · page 3

Grabben Gullen: Junior Farmers held their first annual show recently, their inaugural efforts proving a great success…

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Concluding Day at Goulburn Show Fine Ring Programme Aviator Clears 7 Ft. in High Jump Axemen Stage Good Sport

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Monday 23 March 1936 · page 6

Drawing to a successful conclusion on Saturday, another large crowd was in attendance, the Goulburn will be remembered as one of the most outstanding most interesting exhibitions yet staged by the Goulburn A.,…

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Takings Lower Hospital Carnival

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 24 March 1936 · page 4

Although the takings at the Goulburn District Hospital's street carnival last week were £15 less than last year, it is expected that…

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District Exhibitors Successful at Goulburn Show

Crookwell Gazette · Wednesday 25 March 1936 · page 2

Crookwell district exhibitors showed up well at the Goulburn show last week, perhaps the most outstanding being Mr. Reg…

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