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Illawarra · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1896

126 stories in Illawarra's papers · page 5 of 7

A Champion Show at Berry

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Thursday 9 July 1896 · page 2

The ''Register'' says!—The monthly general meeting of the committee of this society was held on Friday afternoon at the School of Arts Hall. The Principal…

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The Berry Show Boom

Illawarra Mercury · Saturday 18 July 1896 · page 2

In consideration of the large local contributions being raised toward making the Berry Show in November next a special event—Dr. Hay giving £250 for…

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The Agricultural Society's Ball

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 21 July 1896 · page 2

A meeting of the committee entrusted with the carrying out of the arrangements in connection with the ball this evening was held yesterday, when there…

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Agricultural Society's Ball

Illawarra Mercury · Thursday 23 July 1896 · page 2

The annual ball in aid of the Wollongong A. H. and I. Association was held at the Town Hull on Tuesday evening, but, probably on account of the plethora…

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Albion Park A. and H. Association

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

The Committee of above met on Tuesday last, Mr. W. C. Dunster (President) occupying the chair, Among the items of correspondence were…

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Kiama Poultry Show

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Tuesday 4 August 1896 · page 3

UP till a late hour last night the Committee of the Kiama Poultry Society, assisted by a few willing friends, worked like trojans fixing up the coops and paraphernalia at the…

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Kiama Poultry Show. A Pronounced Success. 360 Poultry Exhibits

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Thursday 6 August 1896 · page 2

THE above show was opened on Tuesday last under most favorable circumstances as regards weather, and indeed in every other respect. Visitors to former poultry shows…

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Poultry show

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

Wednesday evening's concert ended a most satisfactory annual poultry show. The attendance on that evening was very good indeed, the hall being crowded. Mr…

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Passing Notes. the Poultry Show

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

THE Kiama Poultry Show of '96 has come and gone, and has to all concerned proved most successful. The poultry exhibits were said to have been unprecedented in…

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Illawarra Cattle at the Forbes Show

Illawarra Mercury · Saturday 8 August 1896 · page 2

Mr. Evan R. Evans wired us yesterday from Forbs:—"Mr. Charles [?] her gained prize for best a bull, and [?] firsts for cows. all these animals [?]…

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Kiama Agricultural Society

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Thursday 13 August 1896 · page 2

THE Committee of above met in the Council Chamber on Tuesday, those attending being as follows:—Messrs. J. James (President), W. Gray. T. Fredericks, G. Couch, H. T…

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The Berry Dairy Show

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Thursday 20 August 1896 · page 2

THE Berry Agricultural Association has wisely determined not to allow cows and bulls over eight years of age to compote at the show in November. People attending…

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Dapto A. and H. Association

Illawarra Mercury · Saturday 29 August 1896 · page 2

The Agricultural Society held a meeting on Wednesday, when there were present— Messrs. W. S. Thompson (in the chair) W. Evans, R. Cochrane, J. Lindsay, R. J…

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About Town. Removal of the Show Buildings

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 12 September 1896 · page 2

Satisfactory progress appears to be made in the removal of the show buildings to the Church Point. There is no question as to the old site being at excellent one, as far…

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Kiama A. and H. Society

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Thursday 17 September 1896 · page 2

THE Committee of the above met in the Council Chamber on Tuesday afternoon, those present being:—Messrs. J. James (President). W. Grey, E. Cole, T…

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Albion Park A. and H. Association

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 19 September 1896 · page 2
Also in Illawarra Mercury

THE committee of the above met on Tuesday evening last. Correspondence inward was read ns follows :—From Messrs. Mammott and Son, offering a cup…

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The Show of Shows

Illawarra Mercury · Saturday 19 September 1896 · page 2

The enterprising Fitzgerald Brothers' mammoth show will no doubt attract an immense number of people this evening. The menagerie, and the clever circus…

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The Bulli Flower Show

Illawarra Mercury · Saturday 19 September 1896 · page 2

The floral fete in connection with St. Augustine's Church was opened in the Oddfellows' Hail, Bulli, Yesterday afternoon. The building had been beautifully…

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Dapto Agricultural Society's Concert

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 22 September 1896 · page 2

This event which takes place at Dapto to-morrow evening, promises to be a great success, as the concerts in connection with the Dapto Agricultural Society always have…

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