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Illawarra · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1896

126 stories in Illawarra's papers · page 2 of 7

The Wollongong Show

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 28 January 1896 · page 2

The Wollongong Agricultural Association's annual show, which opens to-morrow, bids fair to be a most pleasant, enjoyable, and instructive event. The entries in the…

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Dapto A. and H. Association

Illawarra Mercury · Thursday 30 January 1896 · page 4

A meeting of the committee of the above association was held on Saturday afternoon, when there were present — Messrs C. J. Cullen (president), W…

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Royal Agricultural Society of N.S.W.

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Thursday 30 January 1896 · page 2

THE secretary of the above, Mr. F. Webster, has forwarded us a longthy article in reference to the forthcoming show in Sydney. The following is a portion of…

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Albion Park A. and H. Association

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 4 February 1896 · page 2

A meeting of the committee was held on Friday last. Present—The full committee, less Messrs. Mood and Weston. SUBSIDY…

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Wollongong Show

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Tuesday 4 February 1896 · page 2

AFTER Messrs. Whittaker Bros.' Stella had been declared the winner of the Jumping Contest at the show on Thursday, her rider (Mr. Whittakes rode her over the hurdies…

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Albion Park A. and H. Association

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Thursday 6 February 1896 · page 3

AT a meeting of the Committee of the above on Friday last an intimation was read from the Government to the effect that a subsidy on subscriptions had been allowed and…

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The Berry Show

Illawarra Mercury · Saturday 8 February 1896 · page 2

The Berry Agricultural Society was fortunate in having ideal show weather for the opening day—Thursday last—but the attendance was not so numerous…

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Berry Agricultural Show. Opened by the Governor. the Show a Success

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 8 February 1896 · page 2

THE above was opened on Tuesday and continued on Friday under very favorable auspices as regards weather and attendance. Of course the dry season had considerable…

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Woronora Electorate and the Wollongong Show. (To the Editor.)

Illawarra Mercury · Saturday 8 February 1896 · page 2

SIR.—In the report of the Wollongong A., H. and I. Association's meeting in your issue of to-day appears the following;—"Woronora Electorate. Amongst the…

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Dapto A. and H. Association

Illawarra Mercury · Thursday 13 February 1896 · page 2

The adjourned quarterly meeting of the Dapto A. and H. Association was held at the Agricultural Hall, Dapto, on Monday evening, there being present:—…

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Shoalhaven A. & H. Association's Annual Show

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 15 February 1896 · page 2

THE above show was opened on Thursday by Mr. P.H. Morton,member for the district in the presence of a small attendance owing principally to the weather…

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Albion Park A. and H. Association

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Tuesday 18 February 1896 · page 2

AT the meeting of the committee of the Albion Park A. and H. Association on Wednesday night last, a communication was read from Mr. Frank M'Caffrey,…

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The Wollongong Show. (To the Editor.)

Illawarra Mercury · Thursday 20 February 1896 · page 4

SIR,—Perhaps you may find space in your widely-circulating paper for a few remarks anent your last Agricultural and Pastoral Exhibition…

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Aquatic Carnival

Illawarra Mercury · Saturday 22 February 1896 · page 2

A meeting of the committee of the Swimming Club was held on Wednesday night, when the secretary (Mr. W. A. M'Donald) reported that he and Mr…

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Correspondence. Kiama Agricultural Show. to the Editor

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Tuesday 25 February 1896 · page 2

SIR,—I observe that Mr. Henry Fredericks has taken notice of "Dairyman's" correspondence to your journal. So he should, occupying a representative position. Did…

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Kiama Agricultural Society. Annual Meeting

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Thursday 27 February 1896 · page 2

THE Annual General Meeting of the above Society eventusted in the Council Chamber on Tuesday afternoon, there being present about 80 subscribers. Mr. O. W. Craig…

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Royal Agricultural Society of N. S. Wales

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Thursday 27 February 1896 · page 3

INTENDING exhibitors at the approaching grand exhibition of the Royal Agricultural Society of New South Wales are reminded that general entries close on the 2nd of…

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Royal Agricultural Society of N.s.w

Illawarra Mercury · Thursday 27 February 1896 · page 2

Intending exhibitor at the approaching grand exhibition of the Royal Agricultural Society of New South Wales are reminded that general entries close…

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Show Dates

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Thursday 27 February 1896 · page 1

Camdon.—26th, 27th and 28th. Robertson.—March 3rd and 4th. Bega.—4th and 6th. Moss Vale.—10th, 11th and 12th…

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Removal of the Kiama Show Ground

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Thursday 27 February 1896 · page 3

MR. G. I. SEFTON intends giving notice of the following motion at the next committee meeting of the above:—"That a subcommittee of three be appointed to bring…

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