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Illawarra · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1892

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The Dapto Show

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 5 January 1892 · page 2

Entries for the above closed on Saturday, and from Mr. F. W. Lane, the energetic secretary, we learn that some 1500 entries have already been made, with others still…

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Dapto Show

Illawarra Mercury · Thursday 14 January 1892 · page 2

The Dapto show opened yesterday under somewhat unfavorable circumstances. For several days previous the weather was very unsettled, and heavy rain fell on Monday…

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Dapto Show

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Friday 15 January 1892 · page 2

The Dapto show was opened on Wednesday under somewhat unfavourable circumstances. For several days previous the weather was very unsettled, and heavy…

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Albion Park Show

Illawarra Mercury · Saturday 16 January 1892 · page 2

From Mr. T. Armstrong, the indefatigable secretary of the Albion Park A. and H. Society, we learn that a large number of entries have already been received for the…

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Albion Park Show

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Tuesday 19 January 1892 · page 2

From Mr. T. Armstrong, the indefatigable secretary of the Albion Park A and H. Society, we learn that a large number of entries have been received for…

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Preparing for the Wollongong Show

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 19 January 1892 · page 2

At a meeting of the officers of the Wollongong Agricultural Society on Friday evening, several tenders for erecting a vehicle pavilion were received, that of Mr…

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Albion Park Show. Opening Day

Illawarra Mercury · Thursday 21 January 1892 · page 2

The Albion Park show, which was opened yesterday, was a worthy successor of those preceding it. Though but a young society the management seem to find favor…

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Albion Park Show

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Friday 22 January 1892 · page 2

The fifth annual exhibition of the Albion Park Agricultural and Horticultural Society was opened on Wednesday last, and proved an unqualified success in all…

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Show Fixtures

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 26 January 1892 · page 3

KIAMA AGRICULTURAL ASSOCIATION.—Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, 27th, 28th, and 29th January, 1892. District National Prizes are being given in…

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The Kiama Show

Illawarra Mercury · Thursday 28 January 1892 · page 2

Yesterday, as the first of the throe days of the Kiama show, proved highly successful in every respect other than the weather, which was a continuation of rain spray, as…

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Wollongong Show

Illawarra Mercury · Saturday 30 January 1892 · page 2

This event, the leading fixture in this end of Illawarra, will come off on Wednesday and Thursday next, and from present appearances promises to be the most…

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Wollongong Agricultural Association's Show. To-morrow and

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 2 February 1892 · page 2

The annual show, which is "the" event in sporting circles, commences on the show-ground to-morrow and finishes on Thursday. Judging from previous…

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Wollongong Show. the Opening Day

Illawarra Mercury · Thursday 4 February 1892 · page 2

This important and loading local event was initiated yesterday under very favorable auspices. Though the sky was overcast all day, the weather was fine and…

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Wollongong Show

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Friday 5 February 1892 · page 2

This important event was initiated on Wednesday under very favorable auspices. Though the sky was overcast all day, the weather was fine and delightfully cool…

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The Chicago Exhibition. Local Representation

Illawarra Mercury · Saturday 6 February 1892 · page 2

The residents of the town and district will be interested to know that the New South Wales Commissioners for the World's Columbian Exposition, which takes place…

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Fine Arts and Our Show. (To the Editor.)

Illawarra Mercury · Thursday 11 February 1892 · page 3

SIR,—As a townsman much interested in all matters pertaining to the general welfare of Wollongong and district, and having a natural leaning towards the "fine arts,"…

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Royal Agricultural Society's Easter Show

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 16 February 1892 · page 2

For the benefit of exhibitors in all parts of the colony it may be mentioned that at the Easter show of the Royal Agricultural Society, to be held from the 13th to 19th…

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Berry Show

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 16 February 1892 · page 2

This show last week was favored with fine weather, and was a great success both as regards attendance and exhibits. Following are the results of some of the events…

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Shoalhaven Show

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Tuesday 23 February 1892 · page 2

The eighteenth annual exhibition of the shoalhaven Agricultural and Horticultural Association was held on Thursday and Friday last at Nowra. There were about…

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The Chicago Exhibition

Illawarra Mercury · Thursday 25 February 1892 · page 2

All members of Parliament in this colony have been requested by the Sydney Commissioners of the Chicago Exhibition to urge the sending of suitable exhibits…

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