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

Shows & fairs, 1946

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Local and General Show Mishaps

Yass Tribune-Courier · Monday 8 April 1946 · page 2

Mr. Owen Merriman met with an accident on the first afternoon at the show when riding in a hunting contest. After negotiating the first…

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Show Ball a Social Success

Yass Tribune-Courier · Monday 8 April 1946 · page 1

The P. & A. Ball held as a finale to the Show Week celebration was an outstanding success, over £136 being taken and the hall was full…

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Country Comes to Town for Record Show

Yass Tribune-Courier · Monday 8 April 1946 · page 1

With excellent seasonal conditions prevailing, peace on earth again, and delightful autumn weather, the 71st annual exhibition held on the Showground by the Pastoral and Agricultural Association on Wednesday and…

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Police Estimate Second Show Day Attendance at 5,250

Yass Tribune-Courier · Monday 8 April 1946 · page 2

Sergt. A. E. Shipway estimated the attendance at the show on Thursday as 5,250. He said it was one of the finest…

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“Wonderful District for Closer Settlement” Mr. Sheahan Opened The Show

Yass Tribune-Courier · Monday 8 April 1946 · page 1

After the impressive grand parade on Thursday, Mr. W. F. Sheahan, M.L.A., officially opened the show speaking from the centre of…

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From EVERYWHERE Bathurst Show

Goulburn Evening Post · Wednesday 10 April 1946 · page 2

The Bathurst Show was a record success. The record takings of £1548 will take them chasing In the future. This applies…

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Australia's Show Squad Meets Its Sar' Major

Goulburn Evening Post · Wednesday 10 April 1946 · page 1

About 150 crack young Australian Army veterans, picked to represent Australia in London's Victory March, had their first encounter with a machine 5ft. 4in. tall—In other words, Warrant Officer Thomas Pelmear, one of the shrewdest, most vital parade gound sergeant-majors ever seen in these parts…

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Boorowa Victory Show-- a Record

Murrumburrah Signal and County of Harden Advocate · Thursday 11 April 1946 · page 4

An overflowing pavilion, with cattle entries trebling that of last year arid over a hundred horses competing in the ring events,…

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Feed Very Fair But More Rain Needed High Prices for Stock

Yass Tribune-Courier · Thursday 11 April 1946 · page 1

In his report to the P.P. Board on Tuesday, Mr. A. Doust, Stock Inspector, stated 115 points of rain fell during March. Feed is excellent…

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Bright Show Presented Cowra Band and Concert Party

The Burrowa News · Friday 12 April 1946 · page 2

Cowra Band travelled over to Boorowa with a concert patty to take pan in the demonstration. The band took part in the big march…

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Typical of the Slopes Southern Highlands Praised At Show

The Burrowa News · Friday 12 April 1946 · page 4

It is generally conceded that the slopes of the Southern Tablelands, on which Boorowa and district are situated, produce seme of the finest sheep…

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"Best Greyhound Bitch I Have Seen' Pedigreed Animal At Boorowa Show

The Burrowa News · Friday 12 April 1946 · page 4

When the pedigree of the greyhound bitch is known, there is little wonder that the judge of the dog section, Mr. J. Southwell,…

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Fat Lamb Raising Future For Boorowa District Boorowa Show Judge Sees Forecast Vindicated

The Burrowa News · Friday 12 April 1946 · page 4

"Last year I said that I thought the Boorowa district had quite a future in fat lamb raising, and, judging by what I have seen to-day, I would say that my ideas are being vindicated."…

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Vegetable Garden Wiped Out by Rutherglen Fly Constable Daly's Entries Missed At Show

The Burrowa News · Friday 12 April 1946 · page 4

At last year's Boorowa Show Constable Daly, of Boorowa, "Scooped the pool" in the vegetable section. With 72 entries be collected 19 first…

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Tamworth Show

Goulburn Evening Post · Wednesday 17 April 1946 · page 1

It is estimated that 15,000 people attended Tamworth Show last week. Gate takings for the day were £1000, This amount is more…

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Parkesbourne Fair

Goulburn Evening Post · Thursday 18 April 1946 · page 1

A market afternoon which proved to be an outstanding success was held at Parkesbourne on Saturday afternoon in aid of the…

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First Trotting Carnival Ball on Monday Night

Goulburn Evening Post · Thursday 18 April 1946 · page 5

Everything indicates that Goulburn's first post-war trotting carnival is going to be h very big event. It will wind up with a grand…

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"Aubyn Vale" Devons for 1947 Show

The Burrowa News · Friday 19 April 1946 · page 4

"[?] Vale [?] were regularly exhibited in pine-war days in Sydney, but during the war years Messrs. P. C. and S. V. Kenalt were has dicapped…

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What Is Modern Painting? Third Art Exhibition

Goulburn Evening Post · Tuesday 23 April 1946 · page 5

The exhibition; "What is Modern Painting?" will be on view in the reading room of the Mechanics lnstitute from Monday, April 29,…

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Annual Show “Merryville” Breeders Challenge Trophy

Yass Tribune-Courier · Wednesday 24 April 1946 · page 2

In the “Merryville” Breeders’ Challenge Trophy at the recent annual Show, Merryville came first and second…

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