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

Shows & fairs, 1951

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Gunning News Gunning Jubilee Show

Crookwell Gazette · Wednesday 14 March 1951 · page 3

The 50th Show of the Gunning P. A. & I. Society was held in delightful weather and a record crowd attended. The gate takings…

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Children's Work at Goulburn Show

Goulburn Evening Post · Wednesday 14 March 1951 · page 6

One of the most interesting exhibits at the show pavilion this year, was that submitted by the schools of Goulburn and district. Every exhibit, from those sent…

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Show Officials Are Fine Team

Crookwell Gazette · Wednesday 14 March 1951 · page 5

The success of any show society is closely linked with the efficiency and enthusiasm of its executive officers. Crookwell is…

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Jubilee Dinner and Smoke Social Show Society's Venture

Crookwell Gazette · Wednesday 14 March 1951 · page 5

Crookwell's Commonwealth Jubilee Celebrations were marked in a special way by the Crookwell A., P. & H. Society when it conducted its Commonwealth Jubilee Dinner…

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Local Bowlers At Country Carnival

Goulburn Evening Post · Thursday 15 March 1951 · page 6

Goulburn bowlers met with early success in the recent Country Week Carnival in Sydney, but were eliminated later in the tournament, which was delayed by rain. The Goulburn four could…

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Flower Show

Goulburn Evening Post · Friday 16 March 1951 · page 2

The Goulburn Horticultural Society's autumn dahlia show, which was held in the Masonic Hall to-day, featured some of…

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Big Crowd at Show

Goulburn Evening Post · Friday 16 March 1951 · page 2

SYDNEY: A record crowd for first "day is expected at the Sydney Show Ground to-day. At 10 a.m. 12,000 people had…

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Rugby's Eleventh Annual Show Expected To Create New Records

Boorowa News · Friday 16 March 1951 · page 1

WE ARE INFORMED BY THE SECRETARY OF RUGBY SHOW SOCIETY (MR. R. L. GORHAM) THAT PROSPECTS FOR A BIGGER AND BRIGHTER SHOW THIS YEAR, TO BE HELD TO-MORROW (SATURDAY) ARE EVEN…

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Rain at Show

Goulburn Evening Post · Tuesday 20 March 1951 · page 5

SYDNEY: Because of heavy rain, two major attractions at the Royal Show—a wheat field display featuring 2016…

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Show Officials Praised

Crookwell Gazette · Wednesday 21 March 1951 · page 8

Officials, committeemen and workers were deservedly congratulated on the success of Taralga's 65th Annual Show,…

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Show Officials Team Well

Crookwell Gazette · Wednesday 21 March 1951 · page 6

The Rugby Show Society again had those good workers, secretary, R. L. Gorham; president, M. Medway; and…

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Women's College Work at Goulburn Show

Goulburn Evening Post · Wednesday 21 March 1951 · page 6

The exhibit prepared by the staff and students of the Women's College, at the Goulburn Jubilee Show, was representative of each section of the work. Using their display models, they showed a tailored white sharkskin suit with…

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1901 Floor Show For C.W.A. Ball

Crookwell Gazette · Wednesday 21 March 1951 · page 2

Crookwell C.W.A. will stage a 1901 floor show at the Commonwealth Jubilee Ball at the Literary Institute on Friday,…

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Horse Section and Pavilion Features Rugby's 11th Annual Show

Crookwell Gazette · Wednesday 21 March 1951 · page 6

Speaking at the official opening of Rugby's 11th Annual Show on Saturday, Mr. Harry Bladwell, Manager of Farmers and Graziers', Goulburn, said he was surprised with the…

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Taralga and District News Quality Fat Cattle at Taralga Show

Crookwell Gazette · Wednesday 21 March 1951 · page 8

"An excellent showing in all bullock and steer sections, and worthy of the renowned Taralga cattle district," said the judge of the fat cattle at the recent Taralga Show, Mr. W…

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Jerrawa Jubilee Show Record Expected Next

Yass Tribune-Courier · Thursday 22 March 1951 · page 1

The stage is set for the 14th Annual Jubilee Jerrawa Show to be held next Monday (Easter Monday)…

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Show Secretary's Pleasure

Boorowa News · Friday 23 March 1951 · page 2

Mr. K. L. Gorham, Rugby's popular Show Secretary since 1933, expressed his pleasure with the way the Show went off. In an interview with the "News" representative,…

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Rugby Show and Ball Takings Amount to £500

Boorowa News · Friday 23 March 1951 · page 1

Gross takings at Rugby's Show and Ball held last Saturday amounted to approximately £500, truly a…

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Rugby Show Best for Many Years Exhibits Reflect Rich Productivity Of District Record Crowd Attracted by Delightful Weather

Boorowa News · Friday 23 March 1951 · page 2

The Seventeenth Annual Rugby Show held Saturday in perfect weather, was declared by the secretary (Mr. R. L. Gorham) as the best for many years. Exhibits were generally of a higher standard and…

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Show Officially Opened By Mr. Harry Bladwell Mr. Harry Bladwell Amazed By The Quality And Quantity Of Exhibits

Boorowa News · Friday 23 March 1951 · page 2

"I am very joyfully surprised at the excellent exhibits and the large crowd assembled here to-day," said Mr. Harry Bladwell, manager of the Farmers and Graziers' at Goulburn, when declaring the Rugby Show…

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