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

Shows & fairs, 1938

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"Tait's Tower" Empire Exhibition Wonder Big Skyscraper

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Monday 3 January 1938 · page 1

London: Another engineering wonder—the tall modernistic tower which will be the central piece at the Empire Exhibition at…

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Rosewood Boy and Owner Sent Out for Twelve Months Disqualification Imposed at Goulburn A., P. and H. Society's Trotting Meeting Yesterday Double Scored by Crookwell-owned Red Sea

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 4 January 1938 · page 8

Twelve months' disqualification was imposed by the Stipendiary Steward, Mr. J. Ward, on Rosewood Boy and his owner-trainer-driver, A. E. Gee, after an inquiry into the running of the horse in the Committee Handicap at the…

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Tennis Notes by "Volley" Reserve and B Grade Players Performances Reviewed Country Carnival

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 6 January 1938 · page 8

In reflecting on the summer competition the names of several Reserve and B grade, players who have a good record of…

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Boorowa's Show Boat

The Burrowa News · Friday 7 January 1938 · page 4

Much interest has been created in the paddle boat built by Mr. Jack Campbell, retired painter, of Boorowa, which he recently launched on…

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Insulting Show Judges, and the Penalty

The Burrowa News · Friday 7 January 1938 · page 1

The problem presented by irate exhibitors who publicly criticise the judges after their stock has been defeated in the show ring was…

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1938 Royal Easter Show Wheat Entries Close Next Week

The Burrowa News · Friday 7 January 1938 · page 2

The Royal Agricultural Society of New South Wales is making every endeavour to surpass all records both in the number of…

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Marulan Tennis Activities Team Nominated For Country Carnival in Sydney Players' Prospects

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Friday 7 January 1938 · page 8

MARULAN: The marked interest displayed, together with the standard of play revealed in competitions here throughout the year…

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Show Dates for 1938 Lake Cargelligo—west Wyalong—cootamundra Section

The Burrowa News · Friday 7 January 1938 · page 4

Cootamundra Annual Sheen Show, 28th, 29th and 3Oth June. Weethalle, 17th August. Lake Cargelligo, 23rd and 24th…

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Show Society Portrait of L. T. Watson to Be Hung in Pavilion

Yass Tribune-Courier · Thursday 13 January 1938 · page 5

The Show Society held a meeting in the Gunning Centenary Literary Institute on Monday night last. It was decided that stewards in…

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Show School Exhibits Cowra P. & A. Acts

The Burrowa News · Friday 14 January 1938 · page 7

The decision of the Teachers' Federation to discourage any form of competitive work in shows throughout the State—a decision…

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1937 Was Big Tear For fair Sex Many Gained High Places on Achievement' List

The Burrowa News · Friday 14 January 1938 · page 3

Women may look, back over 1937 with some pride in the achievements of their sisters. All over the world, women's, names were well at the…

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"Japan Must Show West"

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Monday 17 January 1938 · page 7

TOKYO, Sunday: Admiral ,Ryozo Nakamura, so-called brains of the Navy, states that Japan must show the Western nations what she is made…

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Local and General Annual Show

Yass Tribune-Courier · Monday 17 January 1938 · page 2

On Saturday night the P. and A. Committee decided to invite the Governor-General to open the annual Show, or, should he not be…

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P. & A. Preparing For Annual Show

Yass Tribune-Courier · Monday 17 January 1938 · page 3

A meeting of the P. and A. Committee was held on Saturday night. The president, Mr. Roy Glover, was in the chair and there were present…

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Goulburn Show Booths

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 20 January 1938 · page 1

At the Gobulbun A., P. and H. Society committee's meeting yesterday the secretary, Mr. H. L. Broadhead, was instructed to arrange a day for the…

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Show Will Be Insured

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 20 January 1938 · page 1

Goulburn 1938 Show will be insured for £350 against rain falling on the second and third days. This represents an increase of £50…

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Show Booth Request For More Space

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 20 January 1938 · page 8

At the Goulburn A., P. and H. Society Committee's meeting yesterday an application by Mr. E. Pennay of Auburn Street for…

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Hume Park Swimming Carnival And Dance Anniversary Day Celebrations

Yass Tribune-Courier · Thursday 20 January 1938 · page 2

The annual aquatic carnival will held at Hume Park on Anniversary Day, next Wednesday, January 26. There will be an attractive…

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Will Assist Goulburn Week Procession Show Society

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 20 January 1938 · page 1

As the result of a request from the Back to Goulburn Week Committee, the A., P. and H; Society decided at its meeting yesterday…

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Annual Show Fine Arts Drawing and Painting

Yass Tribune-Courier · Thursday 20 January 1938 · page 7

In a district such as ours there can be no doubt whatever that there exists a great deal of artistic talent which hitherto has been…

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