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

Shows & fairs, 1952

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Swimming Carnival Postponed

Crookwell Gazette · Wednesday 13 February 1952 · page 4

Due to the observance of a national day of mourning for the late King on Sunday next, the swimming carnival advertised for…

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Gunning C.w.a. Handicrafts Exhibit at Show

Yass Tribune-Courier · Thursday 14 February 1952 · page 4

The Handicrafts Section of the C.W.A. will stage an exhibit at the Gunning Show to be held this month…

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Boorowa Show Postponed Display Now To Be Held On May 7 and 8

Boorowa News · Friday 15 February 1952 · page 1

At a special meeting of the Boorowa P.A. & H. Association held at the Council Chambers on Monday night last, members decided take place next week, until Wednesday and Thursday, 7th…

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Gunning Show on

Goulburn Evening Post · Tuesday 19 February 1952 · page 5

The circuit of 1952 southern district shows will start on Friday with Gunning P., A. and I. Society's 56th…

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Omission From Show Schedule

Crookwell Gazette · Wednesday 20 February 1952 · page 6

At the meeting at the Show, Committee last week it was pointed out that one class of a section had been missed from the…

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Five Weeks Till Goulburn Show

Goulburn Evening Post · Wednesday 20 February 1952 · page 1

Only five weeks remain until Goulburn's 61st annual show, first entries for which will close within the next week. The show will be held on the Recreation Area, on Thursday,…

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Good Prospects for Gunning Show

Goulburn Evening Post · Friday 22 February 1952 · page 5

The picturesque, tree-totted Gunning showground was a hive of industry to-day the opening day of Gunning Pastoral, Agricultural and Industrial Society's 56th annual show. With perfect "show" weather…

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Boorowa Show Postponement "Wise Move" Says Mr. F. J. CAHlLL

Boorowa News · Friday 22 February 1952 · page 1

During his visit to Boorowa on Wednesday, our local member, Mr. F. J. Cahill, discussed the postponement of…

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Cycle Carnival

Goulburn Evening Post · Wednesday 27 February 1952 · page 8

Goulburn Cycle Club will conduct a benefit carnival for the widow of the late Cecil Pooley at the Sportsground on Saturday…

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Royal Show

Goulburn Evening Post · Wednesday 27 February 1952 · page 4

The Governor-General, Sir William McKell, will open the Royal Easter Show in Sydney on April 9…

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Big Entries for Swim Carnival

Crookwell Gazette · Wednesday 27 February 1952 · page 3

Entries for the swimming carnival to be held at the local baths on Sunday next are still coming in from localities outside…

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Rain Brightens Show Prospects

Crookwell Gazette · Wednesday 27 February 1952 · page 7

The rains which have fallen during the past few days have considerably brightened prospects for…

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Musical Show for Ritz

Goulburn Evening Post · Thursday 28 February 1952 · page 8

Virginia Mayo, who ventured into the dramatic field for her last few roles, reverts to "cheescake" in Warner Bros.' "Fine…

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Fine Cup For Show

Goulburn Evening Post · Thursday 28 February 1952 · page 5

A large trophy, which has been donated to Goulburn A. P. and H. Society by the family of Mr. Sam Russell, was displayed…

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Half Day Holiday for Show

Goulburn Evening Post · Thursday 28 February 1952 · page 1

Most commerce in Goulburn will cease for half a day on Friday, March 28—the second day of the annual…

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Tennis Exhibition Here by Quist, Brown and Hoad

Goulburn Evening Post · Thursday 28 February 1952 · page 3

Goulburn will have its first tennis exhibition for 1952 on Sunday March 16, when Adrian Quisf, Geoff Brown and Lewis Hoad will play at the Association Courts. Association Secretary, Mr. Jack…

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Gunning Show Record Attendances; Gate £292

Yass Tribune-Courier · Thursday 28 February 1952 · page 4

ATTENDANCE records were established at the Gunning Show held last Friday and Saturday. 4000 people paid…

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Rugby's Annual Show Three Weeks Off Exhibition Promises to Surpass Last Year's Great Effort

Boorowa News · Friday 29 February 1952 · page 3

Rugby's 12th Annual Show, in aid of the Hall funds, which is now just three weeks off, promises to surpass last year's…

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Show Financial Position Greatly Improved

Boorowa News · Friday 29 February 1952 · page 1

WITH SUBSCRIPTIONS, DONATIONS AND MEMBERSHIP FEES STEADILY ROLLING IN THE BOOROWA SHOW SOCIETY'S FINANCES ARE GRADUALLY ASSUMING A MORE HEALTHY APPEARANCE, SO WITH A REASONABLY SOUND SUPPORT FROM THE PUBLIC ON THE 7TH AND 8TH MAY, WHEN THE ANNUAL EXHIBITION IS STAGED THERE IS EVERY HOPE THAT THE SOCIETY WILL AT LEAST HAVE GONE A LONG WAY TOWARDS WIPING OUT…

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The Mechanised Parade Grand Parade Of Machinery For Show

Boorowa News · Friday 29 February 1952 · page 6

As an additional attraction for the forthcoming Boorowa Show, arrangements have been made to hold a grand parade…

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