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

Shows & fairs, 1945

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Crookwell Methodist Fair Is a Great Success

Goulburn Evening Post · Wednesday 28 February 1945 · page 1

The Methodist Festival Fair, held on Thursday and Friday last proved to be one of the most successful of its kind ever held in Crookwell. The Literary Institute Hall held a fine showing of flowers and farm, produce and the various stalls were adequately…

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Annual Show: Bright Prospects, says the President

Crookwell Gazette · Wednesday 28 February 1945 · page 1

At last Friday night's meeting of the Show Committee the President (Mr. S. V. Kensit) expressed…

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Germans Show Signs of Disorganisation Collapse Reported in Front of 9th U.S. Army

Goulburn Evening Post · Wednesday 28 February 1945 · page 3

LONDON, Wednesday: Allied successes were recorded over vast areas of the Western Front on Tuesday, and front-line correspondents, despite the security black-out , which came into operation on the American Ninth Army front where the American are operating in three directions, are unanimous in…

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Teachers' Federation District Sports' Carnival

Yass Tribune-Courier · Thursday 1 March 1945 · page 1

At the annual meeting of the Yass branch of the Federation the following officers were elected:— Patron, Mr. H. A. Williamson,…

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Local and General. Mr. Tully to Open Show

Yass Tribune-Courier · Thursday 1 March 1945 · page 2

The Minister for Lands, Mr. J. M. Tully, M.L.A., will open the Yass Annual Show. HUME LAWN TENNIS CLUB…

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Queanbeyan Show

Goulburn Evening Post · Friday 2 March 1945 · page 1

During the weak-end. the Minister for Lands; Mr. Tully, will officially open the Queanbeyan Show. He will represent the Government at…

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Swimming Carnival

Goulburn Evening Post · Monday 5 March 1945 · page 3

Goulburn High School will hold its annual swimming carnival at the City Baths on Wednesday, commencing at 9.30. Parents and…

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Flower Show

Goulburn Evening Post · Thursday 8 March 1945 · page 6

The Goulburn Horticultural Society will hold a flower show in the Masonic Hall on Friday. March 9 from 2.30 to 9 p.m. Afternoon tea…

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Swimming Carnival Spoilt by Wet Weather

Yass Tribune-Courier · Thursday 8 March 1945 · page 2

Several years ago it was said in Yass, “If you want it to rain, hold a swimming carnival.” History repeated itself and it…

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Intermediate High School Successful Swimming Carnival Successful Swimming Carnival Dead-heat in Men's District Championship

Murrumburrah Signal and County of Harden Advocate · Thursday 8 March 1945 · page 4

There was a large and representative crowd including the Deputy Mayor (Ald. C. H. Dawson), many of the Aldermen, the Mayoress (Mrs…

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Goulburn Poultry Show

Goulburn Evening Post · Friday 9 March 1945 · page 2

A meeting of the Goulburn Poultry Club was held at, the Railway Institute on Wednesday night last to finalise matters for the…

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Easter Carnival On M.V. Showground

Goulburn Evening Post · Friday 9 March 1945 · page 3

Sub-committees are at work in the preparation of various departments of the gymkhana to be held on the Moss Vale showground on…

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Splendid Array at Flower Show

Goulburn Evening Post · Friday 9 March 1945 · page 1

On walking into the Masonic Hall to-day where the Goulburn and District Horticultural Society is holding their autumn show, one is at once struck by the [?]masses of colour which fills the room and the fragrance of the exhibits…

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Successful Show

Goulburn Evening Post · Monday 12 March 1945 · page 2

The Autumn Horticultural Show which was held on Friday afternoon last was one of the most outstanding successes almost since the beginning…

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P. & A. Mr. Tully to Open Show Rain Insurance

Yass Tribune-Courier · Monday 12 March 1945 · page 2

A meeting of the P. and A. Association committee was held last Saturday night in the Memorial Hall Lounge. The president (Mr…

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Braidwood Show a Big Success Climate Defies Drought High Tributes Paid To All Displays

Goulburn Evening Post · Monday 12 March 1945 · page 1

Successful beyond all expectations, the annual show of the Braidwood P., A. and H. Society, held on Friday and Saturday last, astonished even the most ardent member of a hard working and always…

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Crookwell Show

Goulburn Evening Post · Tuesday 13 March 1945 · page 3

CROOKWELL: Notwithstanding the dry season, prospects are excellent for the Crookwell Show, and a good attendance is…

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Picton Show a Record Attendance

Goulburn Evening Post · Tuesday 13 March 1945 · page 3

The Picton annual show was held on Saturday before the largest attendance in the history or the society. The gate-takings…

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The Woodchops At Exeter Show

Goulburn Evening Post · Tuesday 13 March 1945 · page 3

Woodchopping contests, are still as popular as ever in this district, and the announcement at the Exeter show on Saturday that the…

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Petrol for Show Judges

Crookwell Gazette · Wednesday 14 March 1945 · page 4

Although when approached for a special petrol allowance to enable judges to travel to Crookwell to officiate…

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