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Illawarra · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1894

106 stories in Illawarra's papers · page 3 of 6

Fixing Show Dates

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 6 March 1894 · page 4

At the last committee meeting of the Shoalhaven Agricultural Association a letter from Mr. T. Armstrong, secretary, intimated that the 16th and 17th…

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At the Berry Show

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Tuesday 6 March 1894 · page 4

The very name of Illawarra is suggestive to a New South Welshman, of charming scenery, rich land, and abundant crops, not "prodigal with…

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Dairy Produce at the Sydney Exhibition

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 24 March 1894 · page 4

The special feature of this year's Sydney Exhibition, which opened on Wednesday last, is the excellent quality of the dairy produce, more especially…

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The Royal Agricultural Show

Illawarra Mercury · Saturday 24 March 1894 · page 3

This exhibition was opened on Wednesday, and is considered one of the most successful over held, at least as far as the exhibits are concerned. A number of…

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Sydney Exhibition

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Tuesday 27 March 1894 · page 3

The above was continued on Friday last, when, it is announced, there was an attendance of 20,000 people. The ring was the centre of attraction, The class for…

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The Royal Agricultural Show

Illawarra Mercury · Wednesday 28 March 1894 · page 2

At the Sydney Exhibition on Friday one of the most interesting contests was that for the best equestrienne, who had never won a prize at the society's shows, over hurdles…

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The Sydney Show. Additional Awards Since

Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 28 March 1894 · page 2

LADY and gentleman riders, special prizes presented by Messrs. Anthony, Hordern and Sons : Mr. E. H. Weston and Miss Weston 1; Captain Walters…

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Dapto A. and H. Society

Illawarra Mercury · Saturday 31 March 1894 · page 3

A well-attended meeting of the committee of the above society was held at the Hall, Brownsville, on Wednesday last, Mr. J. Banfield being in the chair…

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Berry A. and H. Association

Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Saturday 7 April 1894 · page 4

The following abridged report of the annual general meeting of the above Society is taken from the TELEGRAPH: The treasurer, Mr. H. L. Lovegrove,…

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Wollongong Swimming Club. the Opening Carnival To-morrow

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 24 April 1894 · page 2

From our advertising columns it will be seen that the committee have arranged the events of the swimming carnival to-morrow, so that success should…

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Dapto A. and H. Society. Annual Meeting

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 1 May 1894 · page 2

The annual meeting of the above society was hold in the Literary Hall, Brownsville, on Saturday night, the president (Mr. C. J. Cullen) presiding…

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Dapto A. and H. Society

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 8 May 1894 · page 2

A special meeting of the committee of the above society was hold in the Literary Hall, Brownsville, on Friday night. There were present—Messrs…

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Albion Park A. and H. Society

Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Saturday 12 May 1894 · page 3

A COMMITTEE meeting of the above was held on the 7th. when there were present—Messrs. A. Fraser (in the Chair), Grey, Rooney, Weston, Sharpe, Bartlett. Mood,…

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Albion Park A. and H. Association

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 15 May 1894 · page 3

A meeting of the committee of the above association was held on the 6th inst there being present—Messrs. A. Fraser (in the chair), Grey, Rooney, Weston, Sharp…

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Albion Park A. and H. Association

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Thursday 17 May 1894 · page 4

A meeting of the committe of the above association was held on the 6th just., there being present— Messrs A. F[?]aser (in the chair), Grey, Rooney, Weston,…

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Kiama Agricultural Society. to the Editor

Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 6 June 1894 · page 2

SIR,—I noticed in your report of the Committee meeting of the Kiama Agricultural Society, held on the 29th ultimo, that By law, No. 2, was altered to the…

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Dapto A. and H. Society. an Offer of a Show Ground

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 26 June 1894 · page 2

A special meeting of the committee of the Dapto A. and H. Society was held at the Literary Hall, Brownsville, on Saturday night, to consider an offer by Mr. John…

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Amateur Photographic Exhibition

Illawarra Mercury · Thursday 5 July 1894 · page 2

The council of the Sydney Railway Institute have decided on holding an intercolonial exhibition and competition of amateur photography in the Institute…

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Ayrshire Cows. the Milk Test in the Show Ring

Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 11 July 1894 · page 4

THE milk test in the show ring for Ayrshire cows is now attracting a great deal of attention in Scotland, and some of the arguments adduced in…

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The Agricultural Society's Concert

Illawarra Mercury · Saturday 21 July 1894 · page 2

In this issue appears the programme of the entertainment to be Riven in the Town Hull, Wollongong, on Tuesday evening in aid of the local agriculture association. It…

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