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

Shows & fairs, 1940

738 stories in Goulburn & the Tablelands (Yass, Young)'s papers · page 18 of 37

Apexians to Help at Carnival

Goulburn Evening Post · Wednesday 22 May 1940 · page 3

Goulburn Apexians have responded with enthusiasm to the invitation from the Citizens' Welfare Committee to assist in the conduct of the…

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Sheep Show Entries-- Closing Date Extended

Crookwell Gazette · Wednesday 22 May 1940 · page 5

Now that there is a certainty of railway transport resuming normal operations following a settlement of the coal strike,…

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Mr. J. Carr, Jr., Not Seeking Reelection to Show Committee

Crookwell Gazette · Wednesday 22 May 1940 · page 1

Enclosing his cheque for £55 Mr. J. Carr stated in a letter to the Show Committee (which was tabled at Saturday night's…

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Storm in a Teacup Mr. Dooley at His Loudest Leaves Show Committee

Crookwell Gazette · Wednesday 22 May 1940 · page 1

Maybe the very mellowness in his voice when he put to the Secretary at Friday night's meeting of the Show Committee two…

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The 1941 Show March 13, 14, 15 Chosen May Clash with Moss Vale

Crookwell Gazette · Wednesday 22 May 1940 · page 3

Crookwell Show dates for 1941 have been fixed. They are March 13, 14 and 15--Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Goulburn's 1941…

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Successful Carnival

Murrumburrah Signal and County of Harden Advocate · Thursday 23 May 1940 · page 1

The two nigh[?]s Carnival, also in aid of the funds of the Ambulance and District Hospital, eventuated in the Mechanics' Institute, Harden, on…

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Gymkhana and Carnival

Murrumburrah Signal and County of Harden Advocate · Thursday 23 May 1940 · page 1

There was a good attendance at the Gymkhana which took place on the racecourse yesterday afternoon, in aid of the funds of the Ambulance…

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Baby Show

Goulburn Evening Post · Thursday 23 May 1940 · page 3

The women's committee responsible for the Baby Show, in aid of the Lord Mayor's Patriotic Fund, to be held on Saturday, have left no…

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Sydney Sheep Show

Yass Tribune-Courier · Thursday 23 May 1940 · page 7

To give all intending exhibitors an opportunity of lodging their entries in time, the Council of the New South Wales Sheepbreeders’…

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Show Ball 300 People Present Pastoral Scenes

Yass Tribune-Courier · Thursday 23 May 1940 · page 2

Over 300 people were present at last night’s Show Ball, held in the Memorial Hall, under the auspices of the Yass P. and A…

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"Shandies For Children" Allegedly Supplied At Orange Show

Goulburn Evening Post · Thursday 23 May 1940 · page 4

ORANGE: An allegation that publicans at the Orange Show had served shandies to children of 10 years has stirred residents…

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Rodeo and Sports on Showground Steer Riding, Polo And Footracing Clever Pony’s Exhibition

Yass Tribune-Courier · Thursday 23 May 1940 · page 2

The weather was everything that could be desired, but it must have been disappointing to the executive and the active…

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Ford Motor Show For Goulburn

Goulburn Evening Post · Friday 24 May 1940 · page 3

To give people living in provincial cities and country districts the opportunity of first-hand and detailed inspection of the wide and…

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Sugar Gums Show Society's Request To Council

Goulburn Evening Post · Friday 24 May 1940 · page 3

In a letter to the Goulburn City Council, read at last night's meeting, the secretary of the Goulburn A. P. and H. Society,…

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Show Proceeds to Patriotic Funds? Bribbaree Member's Move

The Young Chronicle · Friday 24 May 1940 · page 1

At a meeting of the Bribbaree Show Association Mr. T. C. West gave notice that he would move at next meeting that the whole of the…

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Hockey News and Comment Kenmore and West Expected to Provide Good Game Carnival Next Month

Goulburn Evening Post · Friday 24 May 1940 · page 8

The match of the day to-morrow appears to be the meeting of Kenmore and West, at Kenmore. On form, Kenmore should win,…

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Fine Display Exhibition Of Hobbies

Goulburn Evening Post · Monday 27 May 1940 · page 2

The inaugural hobbies exhibition conducted by the Methodist Girls Hobbies Club was officially opened at the Methodist…

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£50 RAISED Carnival For War Funds

Goulburn Evening Post · Monday 27 May 1940 · page 7

Prospects are that the Lord Mayor's Patriotic and War Fund will benefit by at least £50 as a .result of the patriotic carnival…

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FOOTBALL Yass Reserves Defeat Binalong Young Players Show Promise

Yass Tribune-Courier · Monday 27 May 1940 · page 2

The Yass Reserve Graders defeated Binalong White Rose Cup team at Victoria Park oval yesterday by 30 points to 5. It was a shock to…

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Gunning Poultry Show Crookwell Exhibitors Do Well Over 300 Entries

Crookwell Gazette · Wednesday 29 May 1940 · page 7

The Gunning Poultry Club's fifth annual show was held last week and was accorded a generous measure of support. The…

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