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

Shows & fairs, 1938

563 stories in Goulburn & the Tablelands (Yass, Young)'s papers · page 5 of 29

Memorial Hall Talkies Show Nights’ Attractions

Yass Tribune-Courier · Monday 28 February 1938 · page 2

At the Memorial Hall Talkies on the first show night, Fred Astaire will star in “A Damsel in Distress,” a State Theatre attraction and will…

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Stud Sheep Double to “Merry Ville” Fine Exhibition at Gunning

Yass Tribune-Courier · Monday 28 February 1938 · page 4

In a district primarily devoted to high quality woolgrowing, the sheep at the Gunning Show last week were easily…

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Annual Show Record Entries Received Everything Points to Success

Yass Tribune-Courier · Monday 28 February 1938 · page 2

Up to date the entries for the Annual Show, to be held on Tuesday and Wednesday, are well in advance of last year,…

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Burrowa Mixed-farmer’s Family Exhibit at Gunning Show

Yass Tribune-Courier · Monday 28 February 1938 · page 1

An outstanding feature at the Gunning Show this year in the fine new Industrial Hall was a one-man exhibit by Mr. F. C. Clarke, mixed farmer of “Bonnie Doon,” Burrowa. Mr. Clarke, whose principal income is derived…

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Final Days of Gunning Show £100 Insurance for Second Day

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Monday 28 February 1938 · page 7

The Gunning Show was continued on Friday and Saturday in cloudy weather, with an occasional shower. The total gate takings for the three days was £163, which is £25…

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Dahlia Show

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 1 March 1938 · page 3

Flower lovers should make a point of attending the Goulburn Horticultural Society's Dahlia Show, the official opening of which will be…

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Street Carnival Show Week Attraction

Crookwell Gazette · Wednesday 2 March 1938 · page 4

One of the attractions for show week will be the street carnival which is being organized by the School of Arts committee…

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Flower Show

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 3 March 1938 · page 4

Excellent entries have been received for all sections of the Goulburn Horticultural, Society's Dahlia Show, which will be held at the Masonic…

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Show Awards

Yass Tribune-Courier · Thursday 3 March 1938 · page 2

The awards for plum sauce and loaf of nut bread should read Miss B. Fraser, not Mrs. D. Fraser, as stated in the list published…

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Yass Annual Show Splendid Exhibition Attracts Large Attendance Increase in Exhibits and Keen Competition

Yass Tribune-Courier · Thursday 3 March 1938 · page 1

The 66th Annual Show held on Tuesday and Wednesday records another success. The attendance was on about a par with that of last year, but there was a greater number of exhibits…

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Annual Show Clydesdales

Yass Tribune-Courier · Thursday 3 March 1938 · page 8

Messrs. T. Glover and Sons were prominent exhibitors in the Clydesdale section. They again showed Mountain Hero, head sire of the…

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Annual Show Show Notes Prsonalities in the Ring

Yass Tribune-Courier · Thursday 3 March 1938 · page 4

There would be something wrong with a Yass Show ring without the appearance of Mr. P. M. Bourke, who was present again this year…

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Annual Show in the Ring

Yass Tribune-Courier · Thursday 3 March 1938 · page 8

Among the busy workers in the ring were Mr. C. G. Lawrence, of “Avondale,” Good Hope Road, who has acted in that capacity for eight…

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Local and General Jerrawa Show

Yass Tribune-Courier · Thursday 3 March 1938 · page 2

Attention is drawn to additional classes at the Jerrawa Show, advertised in another column. Schedules are now ready…

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Young Men Prominent At The Show

Yass Tribune-Courier · Thursday 3 March 1938 · page 7

Yass Show this year was conspicuous for the prominence of young men in important positions. The President, Mr. Roy Glover, who…

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Annual Show the Prime Minister Welcomed By Mayor And Show President Tributes to Late G. W. and F. Merriman

Yass Tribune-Courier · Thursday 3 March 1938 · page 5

The Prime Minister, Mr. J. A. Lyons, officially opened the show yesterday afternoon. He was supported by Mr. T. Collins,…

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Annual Show Dogs Very Strong Section Greyhounds Take Championships

Yass Tribune-Courier · Thursday 3 March 1938 · page 7

The dog section is going ahead in leaps and bounds at the Yass Show. Greyhound racing, of course, has been responsible for an…

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Annual Show Junior Farmers Garden Competition December Inspection Urged

Yass Tribune-Courier · Thursday 3 March 1938 · page 4

Mr. W. C. Archer (inset), commenting on the Junior Farmers’ gardens, suggested that an inspection be made…

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Complete List of Awards at Annual Show SECTION 1 —HORSES

Yass Tribune-Courier · Thursday 3 March 1938 · page 3

Thoroughbred Horses: Stallion, 3 Years and over: P. M. and J. L. Bourke 1, T. Glover and Sons 2. Mare, 3 years and over: T. Glover…

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Annual Show Gate Takings About The Same As Last Year

Yass Tribune-Courier · Thursday 3 March 1938 · page 2

The gate takings at the annual show this year were £234, comprising: first day, £22/4/, second day £212. Last year the gate takings…

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