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Illawarra · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1891

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To Be Magnificent. the Splendid World's Fair Buildings

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Friday 29 May 1891 · page 4

To visitors the Columbia Exposition's superb grounds and great imposing structures will present a spectacle of surpassing beauty…

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Kiama Agricultural Society

Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Saturday 6 June 1891 · page 2

A SPECIAL meeting of the above was held in the Council Chamber on Thursday evening, the business of the meeting being the consideration of correspondence,…

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Kiama Agricultural Society

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Tuesday 9 June 1891 · page 3

A SPECIAL meeting of the above society was held in the Council Chamber on Thursday evening last, when there were present—Messrs. D L. Dymock (President…

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Kiama Agricultural Society

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Tuesday 7 July 1891 · page 2

THE usual monthly meeting of this Society was held in the Council Chamber on Friday evening last, when there were present: Messrs. A. Campbell (in the chair), J…

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Kiama Agricultural Society

Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 8 July 1891 · page 2

THE ordinary monthly meeting of the above was held in the Council Chamber on Friday evening last. There were present—Messrs. A. Campbell (in the…

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Wollongong A. and H. Society

Illawarra Mercury · Thursday 9 July 1891 · page 2

The usual monthly meeting of the Committee of the Wollongong A., H., and I. Association was held in the Council Chamber, on Tuesday evening…

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Kiama Poultry Exhibition

Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Saturday 11 July 1891 · page 2

THE fourth annual exhibition [?] with the above was opened as stated in our last issue on Tuesday and closed on the evening of the following day…

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Wollongong Flower Show

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 14 July 1891 · page 2

The ladies committee having the annual flower show matter in hand met yesterday, there being present—Mesdames A. A. Turner, A. Campbell, D.M. Campbell, and…

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Kiama Agricultural Society

Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 22 July 1891 · page 2

THE ordinary monthly meeting of the above was held in the Council Chamber on Friday evening. There were present—Messrs. Hindmarsh (in the chair),…

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Flower Show and Conversazione

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Friday 24 July 1891 · page 2

A MEETING of ladies connected with the Wesleyan Church in this district was held in the Wesleyan School Hall, Kiama, on Wednesday last, when it was resolved that…

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All Nations' Fair

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 4 August 1891 · page 2

In our business columns will be found an advertisement giving the dates of a fancy fair to be held in aid of St. Francis Xavier's building fund. It is the custom of the R…

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Wollongong Flower Show

Illawarra Mercury · Thursday 13 August 1891 · page 2

An adjourned meeting of the flower show committee in connection with the Wollongong Agricultural Society, was held on Tuesday, the following being present—…

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Licensing Court. Tuesday, August 11. (Before the Police Magistrate, Messrs. A.A. Turner and H.O. MacCabe, J's.P.)

Illawarra Mercury · Thursday 13 August 1891 · page 2

The hearing of the application of Edgar Hulbert, for a conditional publican's license for premises proposed to be erected in Corrimal-street, a short distance north of…

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Kiama Agricultural Society

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Tuesday 18 August 1891 · page 2

THE ordinary meeting of this society took place at the Council Chambers on Friday evening last when there were present Messrs. A. Campbell (in the chair), G…

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Kiama Agricultural Society

Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 19 August 1891 · page 2

THE ordinary monthly meeting of the above took place at the Council Chamber on Friday evening last. There were present—Messrs. A. Campbell (in the…

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Shellharbor Poultry Show. Wednesday, 6 p.m

Illawarra Mercury · Thursday 20 August 1891 · page 2

The fourth annual show of the Shellharbor Poultry, Pigeon, and Canary Society was opened to-day by Mr. G. W. Fuller, M.L.A., at 3 p.m. The attendance was…

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Licensing Court. Thursday, August 20. (Before the Police Magistrate, Messrs. A. A. Turner and H. O. MasCabe, Js.P.)

Illawarra Mercury · Saturday 22 August 1891 · page 2

William Dixon applied for a renewal of the license of the Bulli Royal Hotel. Mr. Lipscomb for applicant. Application granted…

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All Nations' Fancy Fair

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 1 September 1891 · page 2

The forthcoming All Nations' Fancy Fair, in aid of the Roman Catholic Church Building Fund, promises to be the greatest and most successful affair of the kind that…

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The Fancy Fair

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 8 September 1891 · page 2

The All Nations' Fancy Fair opened last evening with great eclat. The room Presents a very pretty appearance, and the fair graces who preside over the several…

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All Nations' Fancy Fair

Illawarra Mercury · Thursday 10 September 1891 · page 2

The All Nations' Fancy Fair, which was opened by his Eminence Cardinal Moran on Monday evening, in the Town Hall, has been largely patronized, both by visitors from…

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