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

Shows & fairs, 1950

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Rye Park Show

The Burrowa News · Friday 28 April 1950 · page 1

Rye Park Show, held last Saturday, was a great success, eclipsing all previous efforts. A full report will appear next…

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Local Sheep Show in October

Goulburn Evening Post · Friday 28 April 1950 · page 1

Goulburn's annual sheep show will take place this year on October 6 and 7 with the addition of a suitable…

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Show Society and Council Plan for Recreation Area

Goulburn Evening Post · Friday 28 April 1950 · page 1

A plan by the Goulburn City Council to improve the Recreation Area did not meet with the full approval of A.P. and H. Society members at their April meeting…

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BINALONG C. of E. Fair

Yass Tribune-Courier · Monday 1 May 1950 · page 4

The success of the C. of E. fair, which was held in the Binalong Mechanics’ Institute on Aprils 21 and 22, was a tribute to the…

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Yass Dog Wins at Hall Show

Yass Tribune-Courier · Monday 1 May 1950 · page 3

“Studley Wendy,” smooth haired fox terrier bitch owned by Mr. F. L. Stuart, of Pritchett St., was successful at A.C.T. Show held…

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For A Better Show

Goulburn Evening Post · Wednesday 3 May 1950 · page 2

I dragged in to morning tea With our amazing Aunt Jenny and Jimmie Blake yesterday. The kitchen was full of…

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Old Show Ground "Disappearing," Says Alderman

Goulburn Evening Post · Thursday 4 May 1950 · page 5

Ald. Mullen asked at the City Council meeting last night that some attention be given to the front of the old show ground…

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Country News and Sport GUNNING C. of E. Flower Show

Yass Tribune-Courier · Thursday 4 May 1950 · page 1

The C. of E. flower show and ball held last Thursday were successful functions and provided an enjoyable afternoon and…

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Show Awards

Goulburn Evening Post · Friday 5 May 1950 · page 5

Mr. M. Lineham, manager of the Odeon Theatre, to-day received two awards from the showmanship committee of "The…

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Local Sheepbreeder's Success at Gundagai Show

The Burrowa News · Friday 5 May 1950 · page 6

Mr. T. R. Hazell, of Boorowa, received the following sheep awards in the Farmers' Class at the recent Gundagai Show:…

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Railways, Fowls and Crookwell Show

Yass Tribune-Courier · Monday 8 May 1950 · page 3

Dissatisfaction with the train arrangements on the Thursday morning of the Crookwell Show was expressed at a recent…

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Poor Exhibition in Wollongong Match Crowd Hoots Referee McKELL IN 2nd TEAM

Goulburn Evening Post · Monday 8 May 1950 · page 1

In one of the worst exhibitions of Rugby League seen at Wollongong Showground for years, Newcastle yesterday defeated Southern Districts 18-6 in the Country Rugby League's final trial match. Reference Alf Grew, of Wolloongong, who awarded 52 penalty kicks, and ordered both…

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Attlee Opens Big Fair

Goulburn Evening Post · Tuesday 9 May 1950 · page 5

LONDON, Tuesday: Prime Minister Attlee last night voiced "cautious optimism" about Britain's post-war economic…

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A Better Show

Goulburn Evening Post · Wednesday 10 May 1950 · page 3

Dear Goldilocks, Do you know what keeps' the Kettle kids In such fine fettle? Ma Kettle gave me the secret:…

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Show Ball Draws 500

Goulburn Evening Post · Wednesday 10 May 1950 · page 2

There was a large representative gathering of nearly 500 people at Goulburn A. P. and H. Society's show…

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Museum Tour To "Show Works"

Goulburn Evening Post · Thursday 11 May 1950 · page 5

Daily conducted tours are now being held at Goulburn's new Museum in Montague Street. The Museum Secretary, Mrs…

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Boorowa Reserves Show Surprisingly Good Form to Defeat Cootamundra Will Be Good Light Combination

The Burrowa News · Friday 12 May 1950 · page 2

Boorowa Reserve Grade footballers showed surprisingly good form to defeat Cootamundra Reserves by 8 points…

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Oldest Show First In Hereford

Goulburn Evening Post · Monday 15 May 1950 · page 7

The three counties Agricultural Society comprising the counties of Hereford, Worcester and Gloucester was orginally…

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Sydney Sheep Show

Crookwell Gazette · Wednesday 17 May 1950 · page 2

There will be a strong Interstate flavour about the Sydney Show from May 25 to 27 next, Victoria being strongly…

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For A Better Show

Goulburn Evening Post · Wednesday 17 May 1950 · page 2

Dear Goldilocks: Poor old Dad seems to be having a lot of upset, over the calf that was a "changeling"…

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