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Illawarra · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1896

126 stories in Illawarra's papers · page 6 of 7

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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Wollongong A. H. and I Society. the Flower Show

Illawarra Mercury · Saturday 26 September 1896 · page 2

A meeting of ladies interested in the annual flower show in connection with the Wollongong A. H. and I. Association was held in the council chamber on…

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Kiama A. and H. Society

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Thursday 15 October 1896 · page 2

At the ordinary Committee meeting of above oh Tuesday last, a letter was read from the Ulladulla Association, enclosing a motion passed at a recent meeting of…

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The Flower Show

Illawarra Mercury · Saturday 17 October 1896 · page 2

A meeting of those interested in the flower show to be held at Wollongong on 29th, 30th and 31st October in aid of the local A.H. and I. Association was held in…

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Berry Dairy Show

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Tuesday 20 October 1896 · page 2

PARTICULAR attention is directed to the advertisement in this issue announcing the Berry Agricultural Association's dairy show, to be held on the 25th, 20th…

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Albion Park A. and H. Association

Illawarra Mercury · Thursday 22 October 1896 · page 2

A meeting of the committee was held on Friday evening. The principal business was the appointment of judges for the ensuing show. The stewards in the various…

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Kiama Agricultural Society. THE Committee of above met on Tuesday last. CORRESPONDENCE

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Thursday 29 October 1896 · page 3

Among the incoming items were the following:— From Messrs. M. J. Hindmarsh and W. Finlayson, accepting p[?]ations as…

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The Flower Show

Illawarra Mercury · Thursday 29 October 1896 · page 2

A strong contingent of enthusiastic workers was busily engaged last night in making tho necessary preparations for the flower show in connection with the…

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The Flower Show. a Scene of Loveliness

Illawarra Mercury · Saturday 31 October 1896 · page 2

The annual flower show in connection with the Wollongong A. H. and J. Association was opened at the Town Hall on Thursday evening by Mr. Archibald…

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The Flower Show

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 3 November 1896 · page 2

Despite the heavy rain that fell on Saturday evening, the flower show attracted a great many persons, and excellent business was done by the…

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Shellharbor Flower Show

Illawarra Mercury · Thursday 5 November 1896 · page 2

The fifth annual flower show in connection with St. Paul's Church, Shellharbor, was opened yesterday in the Temperance Hall in that town, and will be continued…

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Shellharbour Flower Show

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

THE above show was continued on Wednesday evening last, when an immense crowd of visitors was present, completely :filling the Hall, and evincing a lively interest in…

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Kiama Agricultural Society

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Thursday 19 November 1896 · page 2

THE Committee of above met at the Council Chamber on Tuesday last. Present:—Messrs. J. James (President) T. James, H. T. Robb, H. Colley, E. Cole, R. Gordon,…

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Albian Park A. and H. Association

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 21 November 1896 · page 2

A MEETING of the committee of the above was held in the Agricultural hall on Wednesday evening the following members being present:—Messrs. W. C. Dunster…

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Berry National Dairy Show

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Tuesday 24 November 1896 · page 2

THE above show opens to-morrow, and will be continued on Thursday and Friday. Over £1000 will be available as prize money, which has afforded an…

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Berry National Dairy Show. a Successful First Day. Grand Show of Dairy Cattle

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Thursday 26 November 1896 · page 2

THE above Show undoubtedly the event of the year as far cattle shows have gone on the South Coast—began yesterday at the picturesque Berry Showground under…

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The Berry Show

Illawarra Mercury · Saturday 28 November 1896 · page 2

The great national show which had been "boomed" so extensively for several months previously, was opened by the Governor on Wednesday in the Presence of…

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The Berry Show

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Tuesday 1 December 1896 · page 2

THE financial result of the Berry Dairy Show last week, as stated by Mr. Colley, shows that the official estimate of attendance on the first day was 1200; and the gate receipts…

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A London Dairy Show. Some Important Inventions

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Tuesday 1 December 1896 · page 2

A CORRESPONDENT, writing to the Sydney "Telegraph," states:—The twenty first exhibition of the British Dairy Farmers Association Was opened at the Agricultural…

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A Show and its Lessons

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Thursday 3 December 1896 · page 2

THE ''Sydney Mail" says: The 'National Show, held at Berry last week, although it failed to draw exhibits from many parts of this and the other colonies which could with…

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