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Illawarra · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1896

126 stories in Illawarra's papers · page 3 of 7

The Swimming Carnival

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 3 March 1896 · page 2

To-morrow afternoon, at the gentlemen's baths, the first swimming carnival under the auspices of the newly-formed Swimming Club will be held, and it is…

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Show Dates

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Tuesday 3 March 1896 · page 1

Robertson.—March 3rd and 4th. Bega.—4th and [?] Moss Vale. [?] th and 12th. "Welcome Nugget Tobacco and…

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Swimming Carnival

Illawarra Mercury · Thursday 5 March 1896 · page 2

The opening carnival in connection with the newly-formed swimming club eventuated at the gentlemen's bath yesterday afternoon, and was in every…

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Royal Agricultural Society

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Tuesday 10 March 1896 · page 2

THE general entries for the forthcoming agricultural show closed during last week, with numbers greatly exceeding anything of former years. In blood stock there are some…

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Dapto A. and H. Association

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 10 March 1896 · page 2

The committee of the Dapto A. and H. Society met on Wednesday evening, when there was preaent—Messrs. W. S. Thompson (in the chair) O'Brien, J…

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Chrysanthemum Show

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 14 March 1896 · page 2

A MEETING of the Committee who are arranging for the above in aid of the Kiama Cottage Hospital met in the Council Chamber on Wednesday evening, Mr. G…

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Village Fair at Woonona

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 24 March 1896 · page 2

A village fair, in aid of the Woonona Presbyterian Church, was held in the Oddfellows' Hall, Bulli, on Friday and Saturday last, and proved in every way…

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Kiama Agricultural Society

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 28 March 1896 · page 2

THE Committee of the above met in the Council Chamber on Thursday last, those present being:—Messrs. J. James (President). H. Fredericks, J. Sharpo, G. I…

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Shoalhaven Agricultural Society

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Tuesday 31 March 1896 · page 2

IT is probable that a fresh ballot for the election of the above Society's committee will be demanded, with regard to the report in Wednesday'…

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Royal Agricultural Show

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 4 April 1896 · page 3
Also in Illawarra Mercury

SOUTH Coast exhibitors have boon fairly successful at the above show now proceeding though perhaps not quite so much so as at previous exhibitions at headquarters…

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Dapto A. and H. Society. Annual Meeting

Illawarra Mercury · Wednesday 8 April 1896 · page 2

The annual general meeting of the above society was held in the Agricultural Hall on Saturday evening for the purpose of receiving the report and…

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Chrysanthemum Show

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 11 April 1896 · page 2

A MEETING of the Committee arranging for the Chrysanthemum Show on [?]the 24th instant in aid of the Kiama Cottage Hospital funds was held in the Council…

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Sale of Exhibition Butter

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Tuesday 14 April 1896 · page 3

MR. GEORGE Kiss sold by auction at the Royal Agricultural Society's grounds on Thursday several consignments of butter being exhibits is the section for butter for…

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Kiama Agricultural Society

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Thursday 16 April 1896 · page 2

AT the special meeting of the Committee on Tuesday to consider the report recently presented by the sub-committee appointed to inquire into the matter of a new site for…

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Chrystanthemum Show

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Tuesday 21 April 1896 · page 2

WE are informed that all arrangements for the successful carrying out of the above, on Friday next, are well in hand, and fine weather only will be needed to…

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The Chrysanthemum Show

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 21 April 1896 · page 2

Intending exhibitors at the fort[?] flower show are reminded are reminded that [?] must be in position at the Town Hall [?] p.m. on Friday. On the prize list pre[?]…

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The Chrysanthemum Show

Illawarra Mercury · Thursday 23 April 1896 · page 2

All arrangements in connection with the chrysanthemum show which is to be opened in the Town Hull tomorrow evening in aid of the funds of the…

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Chrysanthemum Show

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 25 April 1896 · page 2
Also in Illawarra Mercury

THE interior of the Oddfellows' Hall yesterday presented it very pretty appearance and the workers who joined in the effort to arrange the docorations,…

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