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

Shows & fairs, 1937

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Taralga News Recent Storm Havoc Coming Show

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 21 January 1937 · page 1

TARALGA: As a result of the recent storms in the district a good deal of damage has been done at Bannaby and elsewhere…

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Dog Pavilion Completion Before Show Desired Long Needed Requirement

Yass Tribune-Courier · Thursday 21 January 1937 · page 7

As reported in last issue a start has been made to erect the dog pavilion at the showground and it is hoped to have the building ready for the…

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Prize Money Value £305 Wheat Section 1937 Royal Easter Show

Murrumburrah Signal and County of Harden Advocate · Thursday 21 January 1937 · page 2

Due to no small degree to the Flour Millowners' Association of New South Wales again contributing their liberal donation of 200 guineas…

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Coming Events for Tennis Players Exhibition Next Month By Bromwich and Huxley Tournaments Set Down

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 21 January 1937 · page 8

For tennis enthusiasts there will be plenty of good play available during the coming weeks. Players, as well as followers of the…

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Swimming Club Activities Arrangements Well Advanced For Anniversary Day Carnival — Visiting Swimmers To Compete Weekly Club Races

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 21 January 1937 · page 8

This year's carnival under the auspices of the G.A.S.C., to be held at the municipal baths on February 1 (Anniversary Day),…

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P. & A. Preparing For Annual Show Much Work to Be Done

Yass Tribune-Courier · Monday 25 January 1937 · page 5

The president, Mr. G. W. Merriman, was in the chair at the P. and A. committee meeting on Saturday night. There were also present…

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Fairoic Led Field Home in Club Handicap at Goulburn My Lass Was Only Favourite To Score on First Day Club Expects to Show Profit on Meeting

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Monday 25 January 1937 · page 8

It is expected that the Goulburn Racing Club will show a small profit on its January meeting. Although the attendance on Friday was below expectations, the patronage on Saturday was satisfactory…

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Swimming Carnival Gala Night at Yass—Goulburn Swimmers Take Part Excellent Programme

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 26 January 1937 · page 8

Excellent organisation, a splendid muster of visiting swimmers from Canberra and Goulburn, a host of appreciative spectators, a…

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Show Society Committee Meeting

Crookwell Gazette · Wednesday 27 January 1937 · page 4

At a meeting of the Show Committee held on Friday night last it was reported that tenders had been accepted for the supply of…

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Show Boat Four Days' Season Opening Next

Crookwell Gazette · Wednesday 27 January 1937 · page 2

Rarely has a play exerted such an emotional grip on actors who have taken part in it, as has "Show Boat," the Jerome Kern-Oscar Hammerstein…

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Aquatic Stars for Goulburn Record Entries Received by Club For Anniversary Day Carnival Many Visitors Expected

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Wednesday 27 January 1937 · page 8

State and club champions will be numbered among the record batch of visiting swimmers who will take part in the Goulburn…

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Swimming Carnival Spectacular Finishes New Records Established

Yass Tribune-Courier · Thursday 28 January 1937 · page 1

The first swimming carnival of the season was held by the Yass Amateur Swimming Club on Monday evening, at the Town…

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At Crookwell Show Committee Meeting Many Matters

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 28 January 1937 · page 3

CROOKWELL: Many matters concerning the forthcoming Crookwell Show were dealt with at a recent meeting of the [?]…

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From Everywhere Show Holiday

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Friday 29 January 1937 · page 4

At the instance of the Goulburn A., P. and H. Society, the Goulburn City Council agreed to recommend the second day of the Goulburn Show (March…

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Double to Trim Bee Show Coursing Club's Holiday Meeting—Divot's Fluke Wins Again Yesterday's Results

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 2 February 1937 · page 8

The Show Coursing Club concluded its two-day holiday meeting yesterday, when nine events were run. The crowd was not as…

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Axemen Prepare for Show

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 4 February 1937 · page 8

Among the up-to date arrangements made by the Goulburn Axemen's Association for the wood-chipping events at the…

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Show Luncheon Distribution of Tickets RESTRICTIONS

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 4 February 1937 · page 1

Claims that there had been an abuse of privilege in the distribution of official luncheon tickets in the past were made by Mr. B…

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Speed Judging Attraction For Show Ring Novelty

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 4 February 1937 · page 2

In an effort to popularise its ring programme at the 1937 show, the committee of the Goulburn A., P. and H. Society…

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Goulburn Show Prime Minister To Open March Fixture

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 4 February 1937 · page 3

It was announced at yesterday's meeting of the Goulburn A.; P. and H. Society that the Prime Minister, Mr. J. A. Lyons,…

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Gunning Show Governor-General To Be Invited To Perform Opening Dance on Second Night

Yass Tribune-Courier · Thursday 4 February 1937 · page 4

The 41st annual exhibition of the Gunning Show Society will be held on February 18, 19 and 20. Gunning is renowned in the south for its…

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