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

Shows & fairs, 1939

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Sidelights and Small Talk on the 1939 Show

Yass Tribune-Courier · Thursday 2 March 1939 · page 3

Rain made the 1939 show in more ways than one. Apart from being slippery under foot, the weather conditions were…

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Annual Show in the Pavilion Adverse Weather Affects Entries

Yass Tribune-Courier · Thursday 2 March 1939 · page 8

In the pavilion, in several sections, there were fewer entries than usual, due, no doubt, to the advene conditions prevail…

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Annual Show Poultry Birds Fit For Sydney Black Orpingtons Strong

Yass Tribune-Courier · Thursday 2 March 1939 · page 3

Mr. F. Owen French,, of Gordon, who is Chairman of the Egg Marketing Board, and a past president of the Poultry Club of N.S.W., judged…

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Annual Show Wonderful Wethers Exhibited By Small Breeder Rugging and Protein Meal

Yass Tribune-Courier · Thursday 2 March 1939 · page 3

An interesting exhibit in the` sheep section at the Show, was three fat wethers shown by Mr. L. P. Davis, of “Windialla,” Dcrringullen…

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Annual Show Stud Sheep Double to “Merryville” “Master Builder” Stages a Comeback

Yass Tribune-Courier · Thursday 2 March 1939 · page 8

The sheep exhibition at the Yass Show this year was in keeping with the district’s reputation of being the finest wool-growing country in the…

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Annual Show Gate Takings Disappointing Result Decrease of £40 on Last Year Expected

Yass Tribune-Courier · Thursday 2 March 1939 · page 2

The annual show seems to have been highly successful in every respect but perhaps the most important— the financial…

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Bounteous Rain Heralded Opening of 67th Annual Show District’s Shop Window Mirrored Prosperity Despite Adverse Season

Yass Tribune-Courier · Thursday 2 March 1939 · page 1

Two features will long remain in the memory of those who attended the 67th exhibition staged by the Yass P. and A. Association last Tuesday and Wednesday — it marked the breaking of the drought and was the most pleasant show…

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Antique Exhibition

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Friday 3 March 1939 · page 2

An Antique and Modern Art Exhibition will be held at St. Saviour's Hall from March 10 to 24, and will be officially opened by Lady Gowrie…

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Gunning Show Merino Sheep Hold Sway

The Burrowa News · Friday 3 March 1939 · page 6

While many of the spectators spent the day at the ringside watching the commencement of judging in the horse classes, the…

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"Back to Taralga" Carnival Festivities To Commence Next

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Friday 3 March 1939 · page 4

Special Church services on Sunday morning, followed by a drive to the Abercombie River in the afternoon, will mark the…

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Polo Matches Show Innovation Leading Players to Appear

The Burrowa News · Friday 3 March 1939 · page 6

An innovation at the Sydney Show this year will be polo matches. Leading exponents of the game in Australia will…

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Goulburn Dahlia Show

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Monday 6 March 1939 · page 4

The annual dahlia show was continued on Friday night, and the efforts of the competitors were rewarded by a splendid attendance of…

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From Everywhere Dog Show

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Monday 6 March 1939 · page 4

The report of the Goulburn dog show is held over until to-morrow. National Insurance In the Australian National…

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Luncheon Tickets for the Show

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Monday 6 March 1939 · page 1

The old and vexed problem of luncheon tickets at the show was again discussed at the final meeting of the A., P. and H…

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Wood-chops for 1940 Show?

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Monday 6 March 1939 · page 1

At the meeting of the Goulburn A., P. and H. Society on Thursday afternoon last Mr. E. Cooper stated that he would he visiting the Sydney…

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Annual Show Takings £53 Less Competition Results

Yass Tribune-Courier · Monday 6 March 1939 · page 2

The gate takings at the Show last week were £12/14/6 the first day and £167/15/3 the second day, against a total of £234…

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Goulburn Dahlia Show Tributes Paid To The Growers Fine Display

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Monday 6 March 1939 · page 3

In opening the Goulburn and District Horticultural Society's annual dahlia show on Friday afternoon, Mr. J. E. F. Llyod…

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Final Plans For Goulburn Show President Urges All To Work For Success

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Monday 6 March 1939 · page 1

On Thursday the committee of the Goulburn A., P. and Hi Society met for the last time before the 1939 Show, and the president, Mr. W. A. Reynolds, appealed to the committeemen to throw their whole efforts behind the officers…

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Canberra Show

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 7 March 1939 · page 2

The annual show of the Australian Capital Territory P. and A. Association will be held at the Hall Showground on Tuesday and Wednesday,…

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P.l.c. Swimming Carnival

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 7 March 1939 · page 8

Students at the Presbyterian Ladies' College will hold their annual swimming carnival at the City Baths on Thursday at 2 p.m. All…

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