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

Shows & fairs, 1948

408 stories in Goulburn & the Tablelands (Yass, Young)'s papers · page 9 of 21

£90 Profit Expected From Flower Show Despite the inclement weather, a profit of about £90 is expected to be cleared from the Red Cross Autumn Flower Show in the Memorial Hall on Thursday. The gross takings were £105

Yass Tribune-Courier · Tuesday 27 April 1948 · page 1

A bitterly cold wind and periodical showers did not encourage a large attendance, but the financial result will be better…

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Successes at Canberra Dog Show

Goulburn Evening Post · Wednesday 28 April 1948 · page 1

Although they met strong competition Goulburn entries in the Canberra Kennel show at Manuka Oval on Saturday made a big…

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Two Doubles Won at Red Cross Flower Show

Yass Tribune-Courier · Thursday 29 April 1948 · page 1

Winners of competitions at the Red Cross flower show held in the Memorial Hall last Thursday were: Two pairs nylon stockings,…

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Amazing Exhibition of Schoolwork

The Burrowa News · Friday 30 April 1948 · page 4

THE DISPLAY OF SCHOOL WORK AT THE GUILD HALL WAS WELL ARRAYED AROUND THE WALLS AND COMPRISED AN AMAZING VARIETY OF EXCELLENT WORK…

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Canberra Abandons Flower Show

Goulburn Evening Post · Friday 30 April 1948 · page 5

Frosts, which denuded , gardens of their flowers, caused a cancellation of the chrysanthemum flower exhibition of the…

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Flower Show To-day

Goulburn Evening Post · Friday 30 April 1948 · page 5

The Goulburn and District Horticultural Society's annual chrysanthemum show and needlework display was staged at…

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Battles Stop As British Troops Show Up in Force

Goulburn Evening Post · Monday 3 May 1948 · page 5

LONDON, Monday: Jewish and Arab forces began a 48-hour trace in Jerusalem from 4 p.m. yesterday (Palestine time) following a threat of a British display of military force…

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400 Children Took Part in Carnival

Yass Tribune-Courier · Thursday 6 May 1948 · page 5

About 400 children took part in the recent district combined schools carnival at Gunning. They came from Dalton,…

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Gunning Church of England Flower Show More Than £550 Is Raised

Goulburn Evening Post · Friday 7 May 1948 · page 4

The Gunning Church of England Flower Show proved a very successful events. With it came the culmination Ugly man Competition. The financial result of the two efforts will show a net profit of over £530, and the proceeds will go…

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“Wool on Wheels” Travelling Unit To Show At Yass

Yass Tribune-Courier · Monday 10 May 1948 · page 3

“Wool on Wheels,” the Australian Wool Board’s travelling display unit, will be on view at Yass Monday, May 17…

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Bushman's Carnival Fund

Crookwell Gazette · Wednesday 12 May 1948 · page 4

Late donations received towards the above fund and not previously acknowledged are published hereunder. The…

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Big Loss on Gundagai Show Low Charges Blamed

Yass Tribune-Courier · Thursday 13 May 1948 · page 3

The Gundagai P. and A. , Society lost £102 on this year’s Show. Low charges are blamed for the, deficit…

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Red Cross Prepares For Its Grand Carnival

Goulburn Evening Post · Friday 14 May 1948 · page 5

In the absence of the President, Mrs. Hoddle, Mrs. W. A. Harnis presided at the usual monthly, meeting. Further details of the plan for the grand carnival were discussed and the date, Saturday, November 13, was decided upon…

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Made in Goulburn Exhibition Knowlman & Son's 60th Birthday

Goulburn Evening Post · Friday 14 May 1948 · page 1

The firm of Knowlman and Son is celebrating its 60th Anniversary with a special merchandising display play which includes eight windows devoted to a "Made in Goulburn" Exhibition…

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Planning Ahead Sheep Show And Sales

Goulburn Evening Post · Friday 14 May 1948 · page 1

It is the intention of the Australian Society of British Sheep Breeders to stage a show in Goulburn next…

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On with the Show Annual Meeting Next Saturday Night

Yass Tribune-Courier · Monday 17 May 1948 · page 2

A good attendance is expected the annual general meeting of Yass P. and A. Association next Saturday night…

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£1300 Prizemoney At Wagga Show

Goulburn Evening Post · Friday 21 May 1948 · page 1

Prize money exceeding £1300 will be available for the 1948 Wagga Show on August 24, 25 and 26…

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February Too Early For Boorowa Show Show Delegates To Fight Hard For Later Date

The Burrowa News · Friday 21 May 1948 · page 1

COMMITTEEMEN OF BOOROWA SHOW SOCIETY AT THEIS MONTHLY MEETING LAST SATURDAY CLAIMED THAT FEBRUARY WAS TOO EARLY FOR THEIR ANNUAL SHOW. Delegates appointed to attend the Southern Highlands Shows…

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Sump Oil to Abate Dust Nuisance at West Wyalong Show

The Burrowa News · Friday 21 May 1948 · page 3

In order to abate the dust nuisance caused by trotting at the West Wyalong Show in September next, the committee will spray the track with…

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Sheep Pavilion Too Small to Cater for Exhibitors Show Society To Erect Further Additions

The Burrowa News · Friday 21 May 1948 · page 1

THE BOOROWA SHOW SOCIETY WILL ADD FURTHER EX­TENSIONS TO ITS SHEEP PAVILION TO CATER FOR THE IN­CREASING NUMBER OF EXHIBITORS It was pointed out at Saturday's meeting of the Society that…

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