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

Shows & fairs, 1949

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At Earls Court Show

Goulburn Evening Post · Tuesday 15 November 1949 · page 4

This picture shows the new Rover "75" car exhibited at the recent Earls Court Show in London. The body of the famous Rover has been completely changed in appearance…

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St. Saviour's Fair On

Goulburn Evening Post · Wednesday 16 November 1949 · page 3

This Saturday parishioners will have the opportunity of meeting His Excellency the High Commissioner for India…

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"High Jinks" Outstanding Show Promised

Goulburn Evening Post · Wednesday 16 November 1949 · page 2

This week Mr. Colin Chapman producer of "High Jinks" is putting the final touches to what promises to…

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Attractive Programme for War Memorial Athletic Carnival Colourful Procession Planned

Crookwell Gazette · Wednesday 16 November 1949 · page 8

The sub committee appointed by the War Memorial Committee to draft a suitable programme of athletic events for the big sports day planned for Wednesday, December 7, have…

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District Schools Exhibition of Arts and Crafts

Yass Tribune-Courier · Thursday 17 November 1949 · page 1

Yass district schools will hold on exhibition of arts and crafts in the Library Room, at the Inter. High School, to-morrow (Friday),…

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“It Only Goes to Show”

Yass Tribune-Courier · Thursday 17 November 1949 · page 5

You will remember when the Prime Minister introduced legislation to Nationalise the Banks, he claimed he had a mandate to…

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Bourke St. P. and C. Reviews Pet Show

Goulburn Evening Post · Tuesday 22 November 1949 · page 1

There was an excellent attendance at the P. and C. meeting on Thursday last, when reports regarding the pet show were received enthusiastically. The treasurer's statement…

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Bigga Flower Show

Crookwell Gazette · Wednesday 23 November 1949 · page 1

The Bigga Church of England flower show, which was held In the Victory Hall, Bigga, on Saturday, November 12, was an…

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Show Society Meets

Crookwell Gazette · Wednesday 23 November 1949 · page 10

A meeting of the Taralga A.P. & H. Society was held at the Argyle Hotel on Monday. 14th November. Thirty…

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£166 Profit From Spring Show

Crookwell Gazette · Wednesday 23 November 1949 · page 2

The balance sheet presented to last Friday's meeting of the A.P. & H. Committee revealed a nett profit of £ 166 from the…

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Show Society Membership Is Unaltered

Goulburn Evening Post · Wednesday 23 November 1949 · page 1

It was decided at the November meeting of Goulburn A., P. and H. Society that membership fees would remain at £1/l/ per year, with two ladies tickets. A report on the society's…

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"High Jinks" An Excellent Show

Goulburn Evening Post · Wednesday 23 November 1949 · page 1

The Liedertafel is showing in "High Jinks" that it has recaptured its old enthusiasm for first…

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Church of England Fair Opened By The Indian High Commissioner

Goulburn Evening Post · Wednesday 23 November 1949 · page 3

Trade conditions between India and Australia have gone up 500 per cent. Since the interchange of delegates, stated the High Commissioner for India, Lieut. Col. Bedi at St. Saviour's Hall on Saturday afternoon, when he officially opened the annual St. Saviour's Fair. He also said that…

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Beautiful Blooms on Display at Anglican Flower Show

Crookwell Gazette · Wednesday 23 November 1949 · page 11

St. Bartholomew's Church of England annual flower show, held on Friday last, provided a very creditable display of blooms, despite the week of adverse weather which…

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Clever Children Arts Exhibition at Inter. High School

Yass Tribune-Courier · Thursday 24 November 1949 · page 4

An exhibition of arts and crafts by schools of the Yass district was presented in the library room at the later. High School last Friday…

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Country News and Sport GUNNING Amateur Contest Entertaining Items at Methodist Flower Show

Yass Tribune-Courier · Thursday 24 November 1949 · page 1

The amateur contest conduced in connection with the Methodist Flower Show held last week was attended by a large audience. The…

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Preparing for the Show

Goulburn Evening Post · Monday 28 November 1949 · page 5

During the late summer and fall months, 2300 rural agricultural fairs are held annually in the United States. Farmers and their families exhibit livestock herds and the best products of their fields and farm kitchens in a spirit of friendly competition. Farm…

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Sewerage for Show Area

Goulburn Evening Post · Monday 28 November 1949 · page 1

It was hoped to have sewerage installations at the Recreation Area completed before the next show, the Mayor, Ald…

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Sportsmen Prepare for Monster Athletic Carnival

Crookwell Gazette · Wednesday 30 November 1949 · page 1

Amongst all age groups, interest in next Wednesday's ' monster athletic carnival, is quickening and if present indications can be taken as a guide, the success of the venture is…

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£200 Profit From Bushmen’s Carnival

Yass Tribune-Courier · Thursday 1 December 1949 · page 3

It is expected that the recent Bushmen’s Carnival organised by the P. & A. Association will show a profit of £200, which is a very…

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