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

Shows & fairs, 1950

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Electrical Exhibit at Boorowa Show

The Burrowa News · Friday 31 March 1950 · page 3

At Monday's meeting of Boorowa Shire Council congratulations were extended to members of the Council's staff, in particular to…

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Attempt to Run Down Judge at Boorowa Show Nasty incident By Lady Rider In Ring Event

The Burrowa News · Friday 31 March 1950 · page 1

Mr. S. A. Cullen, of Laggan, who officiated as ring judge of the horse events at the Boorowa Show last week, was the victim of an incident that may have repercussions in quarters far beyond the Boorowa Show Society…

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First Show Staged At Boorowa Was Eighty-six Years Ago Then Lapsed And Not Revived Until Twenty-three Years Later

The Burrowa News · Friday 31 March 1950 · page 7

The first show ever to be staged in Boorowa was in 1864, and although a successful exhibition, was allowed to remain without a successor until 1887—twenty-three years later. The Association was again revived in the latter year and…

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Contemporary Art Exhibition (To the Editor)

Yass Tribune-Courier · Monday 3 April 1950 · page 3

Sir,— I am glad, for one, that the Municipal Council has decided that the people of Yass are to be…

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No “Hayseeds” at Show Now

Yass Tribune-Courier · Monday 3 April 1950 · page 3

Gilbert Mant, in his column “The Way I See It” (Sunday Sun) writes: Sydney is supposed to be full of hayseeds down for…

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Jerrawa Show Rain May Effect Some Sections

Yass Tribune-Courier · Monday 3 April 1950 · page 2

Mr. Thos. L. Bush, secretary of the Jerrawa Show to be held next Monday, announced this morning that owing to the continued wet…

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6th Annual Carnival Yass District P.S.A.A.A.

Yass Tribune-Courier · Monday 3 April 1950 · page 3

The 6th Annual Carnival of the Yass district P.S.A.A.A. was held in Victoria Park on Wednesday last…

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Cattle Section at Gunning Show (To the Editor)

Yass Tribune-Courier · Monday 3 April 1950 · page 4

Sir,—The letter in your issue of March 20, over the signatures of Messrs. R. White and L. Davis, president and secretary of the…

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Children's Fair In Aid Of Nursery School

Goulburn Evening Post · Wednesday 5 April 1950 · page 3

A children's fair was held on Saturday April 1 at the Southern Cross Hall in aid of cursunds…

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Big Crowd at Show

Goulburn Evening Post · Wednesday 5 April 1950 · page 4

SYDNEY: With the weather clearing, the Easter Show is expected to break records with the crowds this afternoon and…

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Local Win at Royal Show

Goulburn Evening Post · Wednesday 5 April 1950 · page 5

Mr. W. Stalker, of Noreuil Kennels, Goulburn, with his cocker spaniel, Lady Rhana" of Melrace, secured second in the…

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Taralga Man Wins Sheep Judging At Crookwell Show

Crookwell Gazette · Wednesday 5 April 1950 · page 8

Thirteen entries were received for the "Country Life" sheep Judging competition, for men under 25 years, which was won…

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Exhibition of Ballroom Dancing

Yass Tribune-Courier · Thursday 6 April 1950 · page 2

An exhibition of ballroom dancing will be one of the many features of St. Clement’s Church of England Cente[?]ray Ball…

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Jerrawa Show to Be Held

Yass Tribune-Courier · Thursday 6 April 1950 · page 2

AFTER inspection of the ground this morning (Thursday), the Committee of the Jerrawa Show Society DECIDED TO HOLD THE…

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Jerrawa Show To Be Held on Easter Monday Splendid Entries Received

Yass Tribune-Courier · Thursday 6 April 1950 · page 2

The Annual Jerrawa Show will be held on Easter Monday, unless further rain sets in…

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1950 Show Public and Press Thanked by PRESIDENT(To the Editor)

Yass Tribune-Courier · Thursday 6 April 1950 · page 2

Sir,—On behalf of the Committee of the Yass Show Society and also Mr. Robertson, our very capable secretary, I would like to…

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Show Society Incident at Show Discussed R.A.S. Asked To Debar Competitor

The Burrowa News · Friday 7 April 1950 · page 4

Following an incident which occurred at the recent Boorowa Show when a judge's decision was disputed by a…

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Show Ball at Rugby Well Attended

The Burrowa News · Friday 7 April 1950 · page 1

The Rugby Show Ball proved successful, both socially and financially last Friday night, although the takings of…

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Easter and the Show

Goulburn Evening Post · Monday 10 April 1950 · page 2

Speaking at St. Saviour's Cathedral during a Missions Service on Good Friday, the Rev. H. Hunter deplored…

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Kennel Club's Next Show

Goulburn Evening Post · Tuesday 11 April 1950 · page 3

Over 100 entries have been received for the Goulburn Kennel Club's championship show to be held on Sunday, April…

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