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

Shows & fairs, 1953

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100 Stud Rams Fair Soldier Settlers

Yass Tribune-Courier · Thursday 28 May 1953 · page 6

It was announced in a national ABC new bulletin this week that Mr. W. T. Merriman, managing…

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Locals Success In Sydney Carnival

Goulburn Evening Post · Thursday 28 May 1953 · page 6

All bowlers must be pleased to note the continued success of our four in Sydney at the Australian Bowling Carnival. They have done well in their section winning six games in a row…

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Carnival Atmosphere for Coronation Day

Yass Tribune-Courier · Thursday 28 May 1953 · page 6

Already Cooma street decorations are giving the town a carnival, atmosphere for Coronation day next Tuesday. Colourful displays are being arranged in business premises…

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Show Profit Expected to Reach £250

Boorowa News · Friday 29 May 1953 · page 1

It was revealed in the financial statement presented to last meeting of Boorowa Show Society that a profit of £250 was expected to result from…

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Midnight Show At Odeon To-Night

Goulburn Evening Post · Monday 1 June 1953 · page 7

To mark the occasion of Coronation Eve, a special midnight screening will be held at the Odeon Theatre to-night,…

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Hit Ring Judge At Jerrawa Show

Yass Tribune-Courier · Monday 1 June 1953 · page 11

At Yass Court of' Petty Sessions on Thursday, Noel Johnson, of Goulburn, was fined £5, costs 12/-, in default 12 days hard…

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Dudley Cup Polo Carnival Commences To-Morrow

Goulburn Evening Post · Tuesday 2 June 1953 · page 1

The Dudley Cup polo carnival, which commences at Springfield, to-morrow, is expected to attract parties of interested Goulburn people on each of the three days over which it will be conducted. The tournament will be open…

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“Good Show”

Yass Tribune-Courier · Thursday 4 June 1953 · page 13

“It was a good show” was the opinion of 2500 people who watched the £85 fireworks display in Victoria…

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Best Poultry Show Yet, Say Judges

Goulburn Evening Post · Monday 8 June 1953 · page 1

With a record number of over 1250 entries from all parts of the State, the Goulburn Poultry and Pigeon Club's Show was held on Friday and Saturday. In the opinions of the judges…

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Cast For Local Show Chosen At Auditions

Goulburn Evening Post · Monday 8 June 1953 · page 2

Innes Collett, who made a great hit as Sir Joseph Porter, in "H. M. S. Pinafore," has been cast for the role of the Duke of Plaza Toro in Goulburn Gilbert and Sullivan Society's next production, "The Gondoliers."…

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Many Visitors for Polo Carnival

Goulburn Evening Post · Wednesday 10 June 1953 · page 6

Goulburn's social life was enlivened considerably during the Polo Carnival, which attracted…

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Show Committee Honours Old Members

Crookwell Gazette · Wednesday 10 June 1953 · page 1

At last Friday evening's meeting of the A.P. & H. Committee, honorary life membership, the highest…

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Local Breeders Score at Goulburn Poultry Show

Crookwell Gazette · Wednesday 10 June 1953 · page 1

Three local breeders were very, successful exhibitors at the anual Goulburn Poultry Show, held on…

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Local Breeders' Outstanding Success At Cootamundra Sheep Show

Crookwell Gazette · Wednesday 10 June 1953 · page 2

Local breeders, Messrs. G. R. Shepherd and Son, of Wheeo, again enjoyed outstanding successes with their…

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Sports Carnival

Goulburn Evening Post · Thursday 11 June 1953 · page 6

Organisation for Goulburn Sports Club's big November carnival is already under way. It is hoped this year…

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District Successes at the Cootamundra Sheep Show

Goulburn Evening Post · Thursday 11 June 1953 · page 1

Exhibitors From the Goulburn, Crookwell, Gunning, Dalion and Yass areas figured prominently in the first day's judging at the Cootamundra Sheep Show which commenced on Tuesday…

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Show Meeting

Boorowa News · Friday 12 June 1953 · page 1

The final meeting of the Boorowa Show Society will be held on Saturday, June 20, at the Shire Council Chambers…

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Movie Film of Rye Park Show

Boorowa News · Friday 12 June 1953 · page 4

Mr. R. D. Southwell, secretary Rye Park Show Committee, has intimated that the film taken of events at…

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Show Profit £406 With More to Come

Yass Tribune-Courier · Monday 15 June 1953 · page 2

THE profit from the 1953 annual show at present is £406/5/6, but it is expected this will be increased by…

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1953 Show “One of Best Shows Society Ever Had”

Yass Tribune-Courier · Monday 15 June 1953 · page 2

“The 1953 Show was one of the best in the history of the P. & A.,” Mr. J. L. Hodgkinson, president, said on Saturday night…

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