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

Shows & fairs, 1937

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Annual Show Junior Farmers Fine Exhibition

Yass Tribune-Courier · Thursday 25 February 1937 · page 8

One of the most promising features of the show were the exhibits entered by members of the Junior Farmers’ Club…

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Annual Show Wool

Yass Tribune-Courier · Thursday 25 February 1937 · page 4

All that has to be said about the full showcase of wool in the pavilion is that it displays samples of wool equal to anything to be shown in…

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Annual Show Gate Receipts

Yass Tribune-Courier · Thursday 25 February 1937 · page 2

The actual gate receipts for the Annual Show were not finalised this morning, but the amount was approximately £285. Last year’s taking…

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Yass Show Concluding Day

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 25 February 1937 · page 4

YASS, Thursday: The show concluded yesterday in fine weather and with a large attendance. It was opened yesterday afternoon by T. J…

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Ambulance Carnival Practical Prizes Are Given

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 25 February 1937 · page 4

The Goulburn District Ambulance opened it annual street carnival in Clifford Street last night. There was a good crowd present, and the…

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Taralga Show Trots Eileen Machine Wins Double

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 25 February 1937 · page 8

Eileen Machine, owned and ridden by Mr. Bert McKenzie, won the double in the trotting events at Taralga Show yesterday…

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Yass Annual Show Another Success Accomplished But Not Equal To Last Year’s Record Fine Exhibition of High Quality Good Attendance And Ideal Weather Conditions

Yass Tribune-Courier · Thursday 25 February 1937 · page 1

Yass P. and A. Association held its 65th annual show on Tuesday and Wednesday and recorded another success. While the attendance was not equal to the record crowd of last year, the exhibition as a whole, was probably…

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Annual Show the Pavilion Entries Less, Quality Better Brilliant Flower Display

Yass Tribune-Courier · Thursday 25 February 1937 · page 4

It was pleasing to note the evidence of better attention apparent in the pavilion in the form of the best in flowers, fruit, farm produce and…

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Annual Show Poultry Quality Maintained; Fewer Exhibits Outstanding White Leghorn Pullet

Yass Tribune-Courier · Thursday 25 February 1937 · page 8

The high quality of the poultry section was maintained but the exhibits were considerably less than last year. Several well-known breeders…

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Annual Show Horses Bayard To The Fore Again Splendid Field Foe Gentleman Rider

Yass Tribune-Courier · Thursday 25 February 1937 · page 8

There was a fine muster of horses in the ring this year. The judge of the Clydesdales was Mr. H. F. Leach, of “Avonlea” stud,…

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Taralga's Show Official Opening By The Minister for Works Mr. Spooner Visitors From All Parts Add to Success

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 25 February 1937 · page 4

TARALGA, Thursday: Visitors from many parts of the State, including Sydney, attended the second and final day of the Taralga A., P. and H. Society's annual show yesterday, when an extremely fine programme of ring…

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Night Cycling to Be Resumed First Carnival of Season to be Held at Sportsground—Good Entry Received From Goulburn and Visiting Riders Handicaps Declared

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 25 February 1937 · page 8

Sydney and Taralga riders will play a prominent part in the Goulburn Amateur Bicycle Club's first night cycling carnival of the…

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High School Annual Swimming Carnival Fine Weather Adds to Enjoyment of More Than 500 Spectators at the Baths Yesterday Fourth Year Succeed in Winning Class Shield

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 25 February 1937 · page 7

At the Goulburn High School's annual swimming carnival, held at the baths yesterday, Fourth Year had a very comfortable win in the class swimming shield. In the morning when the heats of…

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Ambulance Carnival

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Friday 26 February 1937 · page 7

The Goulburn District Ambulance continued their street carnival in Clifford Street last night. There was a good attendance, and good…

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Fat Stock Show

The Burrowa News · Friday 26 February 1937 · page 6

"It is probable that Cootamundra will, in the very near future, hold the first fat stock show ever staged in Australia. The suggestion was…

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Tree Felling Preparations For The Show Goulburn Club Notes

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Friday 26 February 1937 · page 1

A tree-felling, exhibition between Leo Appo and the noted Goulburn axeman, H. Nichols, was a feature of the…

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Burrowa Show Society Adjourned Annual Meeting Mr. F. F. Fahey Elected President

The Burrowa News · Friday 26 February 1937 · page 7

The adjourned annual meeting of the members of the Barrowa P. A. and H. Association was held at Tattersall's Cahill's…

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From Everywhere Show Rider Injured

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Monday 1 March 1937 · page 4

In a hunting contest at the Adaminaby Show, Lionel Kennedy, son of Councillor Kennedy, of Adaminaby, was injured. His horse fell at…

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Holiday for Second Day of Show

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Monday 1 March 1937 · page 4

It has been decided by the Goulburn Retailers' Association to request stores to close, at 12.30 p.m. and open again at 7 p.m. on…

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Annual Show Industrial Exhibits Fine Displays of Pasture . Improvement Machinery at the Annual Show

Yass Tribune-Courier · Monday 1 March 1937 · page 3

A feature of the industrial exhibits at the annual show last week were the fine displays of pasture improvement Machinery…

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