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Shows & fairs, 1885

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Wollongong Agricultural Society

Illawarra Mercury · Saturday 10 January 1885 · page 2

The monthly meeting of the Wollongong Agricultural Society was held at the Commercial Hotel, on Wednesday, evening, there being present—Mr. F. Woodward (president, in the…

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Wollongong Agricultural Society

Illawarra Mercury · Saturday 17 January 1885 · page 2

In this issue appears the programme arranged by the Wollongong Agricultural Society for their annual show on the 28th, 29th, and 30th January. An innovation appears this year in adding an…

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The Wollongong Show

Illawarra Mercury · Saturday 24 January 1885 · page 2

The Wollongong Agricultural Society's Show which opens on Wednesday next, promises to be quite an exhibition. Entries have literally poured in from all quarters, the exhibits so…

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Dapto Show. Second Day

Illawarra Mercury · Saturday 24 January 1885 · page 2

The weather on Wednesday proved still more unpropitious than that on the first day. From an early hour there was every appearance of rain, which had fallen at intervals throughout the night…

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Dapto A. & H. Society's Annual Show

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Tuesday 27 January 1885 · page 2

THE annual Show in connection with the Dapto Agricultural and Horticultural Society commenced on the Show grounds, at Storen's Point, Mullet Creek on…

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Original Correspondence. the Dapto Show. (To the Editor of the "Illawarra Mereury.")

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 27 January 1885 · page 2

SIR,—No person on reading the names of exhibitors at the above show, but would see that the most of them hiled for the land of cakes, where mist in no barrier to industry. You seem to…

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Wollongong Show

Illawarra Mercury · Thursday 29 January 1885 · page 2

"The third show in connection with the Wollongong Agricultural and Horticultural Society was opened yesterday under very favorable auspices. The weather was somewhat showery during the…

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Broughton Creek A. and H. Association

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Friday 30 January 1885 · page 2

THE usual mooting of the committee was held on Friday evening, 23rd instant. After the transaction of unimportant preliminary business, Mr. Stewart reported that he had…

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The Wollongong Show. Second Day

Illawarra Mercury · Saturday 31 January 1885 · page 2

[?] weather on Thursday was brantifudy fine, and being a public holiday as well, a large number of people were tempted to visit the Show Ground. From an only hour Crown-street presented quite…

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Wollongong Show

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Tuesday 3 February 1885 · page 2

The third show in connection with the Wollongong Agricultural and Horticultural Society was opened on Wednesday last under very favourable auspices. The…

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Keama Agricultural Show

Illawarra Mercury · Saturday 7 February 1885 · page 2

The annual show of the Kiama Agricultural Association opened with fine weather. The attendance numbered about 1500 The town was crowded with visitors, among whom was Dr…

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The Kiama Show

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 10 February 1885 · page 2

The opening of the annual exhibition in connection with the Kiama Agricultural Association took place on Wednesday last, and was favoured with excellent weather and a large numbered…

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The Kiama Show. (Continued from last issue.) the Banquet

Illawarra Mercury · Thursday 12 February 1885 · page 2

The usual annual binquet, tendered to [?] judges and visitors to the Show, was give Mr. Dymock's large Auction Mart on the [?] night of the show (Wednesday), and it there [?]…

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Broughton Creek Show

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Tuesday 17 February 1885 · page 2

THE second annual exhibition under the auspices of the Broughton Creek Agricultural and Horticultural Association took place on Thursday and Friday last, and…

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Wollongong Agricultural Society

Illawarra Mercury · Thursday 19 February 1885 · page 2

All adjourned meeting of the managing committee of this Society was held at the Council Chamber on Tuesday evening, there being present Messrs. Poulter, Mackel, M'Kenzie, Cullen…

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On Show Management

Illawarra Mercury · Saturday 21 February 1885 · page 2

No one who attends agricultural shows, will attempt to deny that the great factor of success is method in the management. A good secretary, backed up by working stewards, who attend to…

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Broughton Creek Show. (Continued.)

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Tuesday 24 February 1885 · page 2

HORSES.—The judging of horses commenced at 10.30 a.m. on Thursday, the judges being Messrs. Hugh M'Kenzie (Bundannon), E. Johnston (Burrawang), G. C. Welsh…

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On Show Management

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Tuesday 3 March 1885 · page 2

No one who attends agricultural shows, will attempt to deny that the great factor of success is method in the management. A good secretary, Looked up by working…

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Agricultural Society

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 17 March 1885 · page 2

The monthly meeting of the Committee of the Wollongong Agricultural Society was held in the Council Chamber on Friday evening, there being present—Messrs. P. Mackel (in the chair), D…

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Wollongong Agricultural Society. Annual Meeting

Illawarra Mercury · Thursday 16 April 1885 · page 2

The annual meeting of members of this Society was held at the Council Chamber, on Tuesday evening. There was a large attendance of members, as always is the case when the result of the annual…

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